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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 […]

Sept 1, 2027 Artistic Director vacancy for 28 voice adult community choir; on Scottsdale Az. Carolyn Eynon, founding artistic director is retiring in May, 2027 and the Search committee is now open for applications; 3 items are needed; cover letter, resume and 2 contrasting choral conducting video excerpts from 2025-26 season concerts. Rehearsals begin every […]

Applications are now open for the 1st CANTOS International Choral Forum, to be held in Alexandria, Egypt, in November 2026. The forum welcomes applications from community, collegiate, professional, church, youth, and school choirs from around the world. Participating ensembles will have the opportunity to perform in Alexandria, engage in cultural exchange activities, connect with international […]