BCI’s Frank Nemhauser Apprentice Program is a free program designed for career-track singers and choral conductors enrolled in undergraduate or advanced degree programs. This opportunity is free to all accepted participants and includes room and board, travel expense stipend, and music fees. Apprentice opportunities in Summer 2026 include week-long programs in Amherst, MA (Beth Willer […]
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What is a meeting music Festival Choir?
How does a W.A. Mozart’s majestic Requiem sound when sung by hundreds of singers? Find out at our next festival Laurea Mundi Budapest! One of the most powerful things is when many people are singing together as one. This is what our Festival Choir is all about. Singers and choirs of any level are invited […]
Timeline of Vienna
Maybe you missed the chance to plan since you last saw our registration post… 😉 Time flies! It’s been almost 17 months since our last edition of the International Franz Schubert Choir Competition & Festival… … and now there are only 4 months left until we meet again in Vienna! Don’t miss your chance — […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
Enjoy all episodes FREE at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In Episode 45 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker offers timeless insights in Considerations for Handel’s Messiah, drawing from decades of conducting experience. From editions and orchestration to soloist selection and performance practice, Dr. Baker shares practical wisdom for achieving clarity, authenticity, and joy in this beloved oratorio. This week’s […]
Exploring the Magic of SSAA Music: Six Works to Connect with Your Audience
SSAA Repertoire • Curated by Santiago Veros Exploring the Magic of SSAA Music: Six Works to Connect with Your Audience In the captivating realm of SSAA choral music, discovering pieces that not only excel in musical quality but also forge a deep emotional connection with both the audience and the singers is an invaluable treasure. […]
Bring light into our world with a meaningful Chanukah Song. Available in SATB/piano, TTB/piano and solo.
If you still have room in your 2025 holiday concert, consider “There’s Something About Those Candles”. This is a reflective song focusing on how the light of each Chanukah candle glows within our hearts to remind us of the universal journey to freedom and of the need to repair our world. Complimentary sheet music and […]