Enjoy all episodes for FREE at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this special Episode 50 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, we pause at year’s end to reflect on the ideas that resonated most deeply with our listeners in 2025. This retrospective episode revisits three of Dr. William Baker‘s most beloved topic presentations: Damns of Distinction, The Pearly Gates Tavern, and Professionalism. Together, these reflections offer […]
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Happy World Choral Day!
Through the past thousands of years, choir singing has become more and more widespread, more and more part of our everyday lives. We can only contemplate how it started – maybe with religious rituals? Or work songs? But nowadays, choir singing – and music making in general – compliments our lives in many ways. We […]
Why your choir isn’t getting enough donations (and exactly how to fix it)
Choir Web DesignWe Craft Your Place Choral Management Series Why your choir isn’t getting enough donations (and exactly how to fix it) Christmas is when audiences are most willing to give. Yet, most choir websites treat donations as an afterthought. Here are the 7 critical mistakes holding your funding back, based on behavioral science. Methodology […]
Announcing Requiem for a Lost Generation
I’ve been working on something very close to my heart, and I’m finally ready to share it more publicly. Requiem for a Lost Generation is my first large-scale musical composition. A choral requiem honoring those we lost during the AIDS crisis. As a singer, I’ve always been drawn to the communal power of great choral […]
AUDITIONS: Voci Women’s Vocal Chorus (Dec/Jan)
Female singers of all voices invited to audition. Voci is a group of 24-30 women who sing interesting, challenging, and beautiful choral music from all style periods. Now auditioning for the coming 2026 season. We rehearse Wednesdays at Orinda Community Church. Contact for details. Learn more about the choir! See our website at vocisings.org […]
Finally, a web studio built only for choirs (and a free website checklist to start)
Choir Web Design We craft your place New • Web design for choirs only Most choirs sound extraordinary.but online they are almos invisible. Choir Web Design is a new studio dedicated 100% to choirs, vocal ensembles and choral organizations. Our work is simple: turn your website into a digital stage that fills auditions, sells tickets […]