Can one careless comment silence a singer for nearly half a century? This week, Dr. Jamea J. Sale shares the remarkable story of a woman who believed she “couldn’t sing” for 47 years after a childhood voice teacher discouraged her in a single lesson. Drawing on the research of Graham Welch, Dr. Sale explores how […]
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Real Ones!
Real Ones! Featuring Graphite’s Longtime Composers These folks have been with Graphite since the beginning (cue the warm fuzzies). Check out some classic pieces – some of the first EVER in our catalog – along with newer entries. Jocelyn Hagen I Lift Up My Eyes (Psalm 121) Caminante There is a Girl (from Here I […]
Commission Opportunity with the Queer Chorus of San Francisco
The Queer Chorus of San Francisco (QCSF), the nation’s first openly LGBTQ+ choral ensemble, invites transgender composers to apply for a new commission opportunity for our 2026–2027 season. This initiative reflects QCSF’s ongoing commitment to amplifying trans voices and expanding the choral repertoire with works that reflect the richness and diversity of our community. The […]
Open Score Training for Choral Accompanists
The Open Score Intensive provides a progressive approach to mastering the necessary skills for successful part reading. If you already play for a choir, you have everything you need to succeed: solid piano technique, comfort with intermediate–advanced repertoire, and basic theory knowledge. During this course, you’ll build a practical toolkit for reading open score with […]
New on the ACDA Podcast: Cultivating Lifelong Singers from High School to Community Ensembles
Summer may bring a change of pace for our rehearsal rooms, but the deep-rooted joy of choral singing doesn’t take a vacation. In the latest episode of the ACDA Podcast, we continue our ongoing “Why We Sing” series with an exploration of what it means to remain a singer throughout a lifetime—bridging the gap between […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
Enjoy all episodes free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this special Independence Day edition of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker reflects on the inseparable relationship between freedom and the choral arts in Land of the Free. Drawing inspiration from America’s 250th anniversary and the nation’s role as host of the FIFA World Cup, Dr. Baker considers the freedoms that […]