We are proud to announce this quarter’s choral compositions accepted into the PROJECT : ENCORE Catalog of Contemporary Choral Music: Kites by D cGeoffrey Bell The Risk of Birth by Tara Mack * Peace Trilogy by Edward David Messerschmidt* Ave Maria by Patti Drennan Psalm 100 by Joseph Eckman Ekklesia by Michael Markowski * O […]
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Rose Publications Vol. 3: Slavic Wonders
Early music sweeps us away to a vanished world of mystery and wonder, a world of candles, stone, wood, and intimate music. Like a blossoming flower, the best early music is fresh, beautiful, ethereal, and fragrant. Take Decut huius cunctis horis from Rose Ensemble’s new Slavic Wonders series. Scored for treble voices and viola pedal, the […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
In Episode 23 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker dives into The Naming of Voices, examining the history, assumptions, and consequences behind labeling singers as sopranos, altos, tenors, or basses. Learn why misassigned voice parts can lead to tension, poor intonation, and ensemble imbalance – and how thoughtful, flexible assignments can unlock freedom and blend. This […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
This week on The Choral Director’s Toolbox Podcast host Dr. William Baker reflects on the decline of civility in public discourse, shares a hilarious essay on swearing by 16-year-old Robert Shaw (yes, that Robert Shaw), and offers personal insight into language, leadership, and the rehearsal podium. This episode also explores the many benefits of touring with your choir […]
Odes to Love: When Three Composers Write in Response to Silence
This year, dozens of choral programs across the United States have closed their doors. Each of us has received messages from conductors saying things like:” I’d love to participate… but our choral program was just shut down after 129 years of vibrant activity.”” But there was one message that hit closer than all the rest. […]
Szymko: A musical arc of discovery.
Exploring Joan Szymko’s oeuvre reminds one of strolling through a beautiful garden. Over here is a gorgeous, fresh, and significant work called “At Such a Dizzy Height.” Scored for choir, solo voices, piano, violin, and cello, it would enrich any concert. Take another step, and you find something completely different, “Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind,” […]