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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 make artistic expression possible and […]

Treble Choir Repertoire Why does this initiative matter for your treble choir? Because the right repertoire can do more than prepare a concert. It can reveal color, independence, courage, precision, and expressive depth already waiting inside your singers. Explore The Four Lights Every treble choir director knows the feeling: you choose music, rehearse notes, shape […]

What is the Excelsia International Christian Choral Celebration? A global gathering that celebrates the beauty and diversity of Christian choral music, uniting voices from across the world in faith, creativity, and musical excellence. From South Africa to Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Australia, this event has become a meeting place for choirs who sing from […]

All about “Choral Conducting” with Dale Warland Earlier this year, Dale Warland published his seminal memoir entitled “Choral Conducting: A Life of Building.” The book is a treasury of wisdom, advice, and experience for any choral conductor. Brian Newhouse, who helped facilitate the completion of the book, shared some of our questions with Dale, and […]

Inaugural Season for New Executive Director, Erinn Sensenig “Musica Viva NY: sounds of the city…with a commitment to new music and diverse composers, New York City choir Musica Viva NY is paving the way for daring collaborations”  – Choir & Organ   Tickets go on sale Monday, August 3, 3026 at 10:00am ET at MusicaViva.org.   […]

Enjoy all episodes of The Choral Director’s Toolbox for FREE at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker offers a deeply personal reflection entitled For the Must of It.  Inspired by the words of Robert Shaw and shaped by his own life experiences, Dr. Baker explores the profound human need to sing–not merely for […]