Enjoy all episodes of The Choral Director’s Toolbox for FREE at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In Episode 48 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker takes a lighthearted but meaningful look at The Ghost of Christmas Presents, the sometimes awkward expressions surrounding holiday gift-giving in choirs and music programs. With warmth and humor, Dr. Baker shares lessons learned from experience […]
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A warm welcome to to Homar Sánchez Díaz!
This is super fun. It’s not every day that we welcome a new composer to the Graphite family! Welcome!! to Homar Sánchez Díaz, our newest voice in the Graphite kaleidoscope. Jump to the songs:“Shaman” | “Solsticio” Díaz’s compositions are fueled by pre-Hispanic culture, resulting in compositions bursting with creativity, color, and musical […]
Distinct harmonic languaging
Featuring the catalogs of Tracy Wong Series & Isaac Lovdahl Isaac Lovdahl is an award-winning composer, conductor, educator, and bass-baritone vocalist who serves as Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music at Bemidji State University. His music has been described as “a revelation” and “remarkable” (The American Prize). Isaac’s choral compositions and art songs […]
To Everything there is a Season
Leaf through these Lovelies Sometimes, the oldest wisdom is the best. “For everything there is a season…a time to plant, and a time to harvest…a time to weep, and a time to laugh…a time to seek, and a time to lose.” As we move from autumn into winter we also move to more indoor activities. […]
Wild Music
No lion sleeps tonight Art is a mirror: it reflects who we are, one way or another, for better or for worse. This includes the contradictions and complexities of human nature: Good/Bad; Love/Hate; Pain/Pleasure; Sorrow/Gladness; Control/WILD. Today we’re going to explore untamed, bold, and courageous choral music. These works will enable your choir to explore all kinds […]
Directors of advanced choirs, rejoice!
Featuring the catalogs of Alex Berko Music & Benjamin M. Cramer The “stirring” (New York Times), “intoxicating” (Philadelphia Inquirer), and “disarmingly beautiful” (Textura) music of American composer Alex Berko (b. 1995) is characterized by a balance of intimacy and power, a keen sense of lyricism and emotional sensitivity, and a love of narrative. Berko’s music often poses […]