Enjoy all 35 episodes for free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In Episode 35 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker proclaims Choral Music Isn’t Going Anywhere, challenging the myth that our art form is in decline. Drawing on history, research, and decades of personal experience, he highlights the remarkable resilience and growth of choirs across America. This week’s listener question […]
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Move Our Voices, Our Feet, Our Future
A Voice for Yourself is a Voice for Others Heading into the post-Labor Day week, we found ourselves thinking about songs that celebrate the triumphs of collective action and recognize the power of one’s voice to change the world. In light of the tragic incidents in Minneapolis last week, we wish to also express our […]
Re-enter the academic year with rounds and repetition!
Summer 2025 Update Reflect, refine, and re-enter the academic year with rounds and repetition! I am Growing Flowers SSATB a cappellaDifficulty: 3; Duration: 3-5 min. A beautiful round-based piece with text from Pakistani poet Noor Unnahar. Every Fire TTBB & PianoDifficulty: 3; Duration: 3-5 min. An impressive, high-energy piece for TB singers with unisons, motivic development and smart […]
International Christian Choral Celebration 2025 – FIVE FEATURED CHOIRS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
We’re excited to be able to reveal the five choirs whose performances have been selected to feature in the 2025 International Christian Choral Celebration playlist! Hailing from the four corners of the globe – Arkansas (U.S.A.), Minsk (Belarus), Cape Town (South Africa), Tondano (Indonesia), as well as from Newcastle (Australia), the blended voices and diverse […]
It may not yet be after Thanksgiving, but…
O Come, All Ye Faithful…Conductors! Graphite has a deep stocking stuffed with a bounty of holiday repertoire! We have curated a diverse list of pieces that will help with your planning, within three separate categories: Mixed Voices, Choir & Instrument(s), and Classics & Encores. As Buddy the Elf says, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for […]
Late Summer Greetings from Jocelyn Hagen
Greetings from the dog days of summer. I’m writing to share four new pieces for Mixed Choirs! Themes of resilience, learning from one another, and finding common ground ripple through these selections. “We Make it Home” is about embracing resilience, connection, and hope even in the face of loss and change; “American Dream” is reminding me that […]