Dormi, Dormi, O Bel Bambin is a traditional Italian Christmas carol and lullaby, popular in Corsica The song is often interpreted as a cradle song sung by the Virgin May to the Christ Child , asking him to “Sleep, sleep, Divine King, Close thine eyes my Treasure”. The song is widely recognized for its calming […]
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The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
Enjoy all 37 episodes of The Choral Director’s Toolbox for free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In Episode 37 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker makes The Case for Inefficiency, challenging the idea that rigidly scheduled rehearsals always yield the best results. He shares why flexibility, exploration, and a willingness to linger in the music often lead to deeper artistry and […]
More Christmas in Late Summer
Wexford Carol The Wexford Carol”, sometimes known by its first verse “Good people all this Christmas time”, is of uncertain origins, and, while it is occasionally claimed to be from the early Middle Ages, it likely was composed in the 15th or 16th century based on its musical and lyrical style.[2] The Wexford Carol […]
Bridging States Through Song: Reflections on the 27th Annual ACDA Voices United Conference
The 27th Annual ACDA Voices United Conference convened August 1–2, 2025, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Virginia. Established in 1999, Voices United was conceived as a collaborative summer initiative to unify the American Choral Directors Association’s state chapters across Virginia, Maryland/DC, and Delaware. It serves as a unique alternative to traditional state […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
Listen to all 36 episodes for FREE at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In Episode 36 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker shares the personal story Two Teachers, One Kid, honoring the life-changing impact of teachers who believe in their students and reminding us to “find someone to pass it along to.” This week’s listener question comes from a director […]
In the footsteps of Schubert
Franz Schubert was a true Viennese – he was born, lived and worked in the city. No wonder that there are so many things in Vienna commemorating this great composer – including our choir competition and festival. 🙂 But what if we told you that the 34th International Franz Schubert Choir Competition and Festival honours […]