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Enjoy all episodes free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this Memorial Day week edition of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker offers practical advice in I Have a New Job–Now What?  Geared toward choral leaders beginning new positions in churches, schools and community ensembles, Dr. Baker shares ten strategies for building trust, establishing professionalism, and creating momentum from the […]

Enjoy all episodes of The Choral Director’s Toolbox FREE at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker offers a candid and deeply personal reflection in Performance Regrets.  Recounting a difficult festival performance that fell short of its artistic potential, Dr. Baker explores the painful reality that even experienced conductors sometimes make decisions that compromise excellence.  With […]

For more information visit: https://www.VoicesChoraleNJ.org/choralscholars This is an outstanding educational opportunity designed to provide practical experience working with a community choir. Under the leadership of Artistic Director, Dr. David A. McConnell, Choral Scholars provide vocal expertise and leadership to assist dedicated adult chorale members who greatly appreciate the scholar’s example and inspiration while learning and […]

For more information visit: https://www.VoicesChoraleNJ.org/assistconductor This is an outstanding educational opportunity designed for young conductors in the early stages of their career who desire practical experience working with a community choir. Under the leadership of Artistic Director, Dr. David A. McConnell, the position is meant to further the applicant’s education and professional goals. Deadline is […]

New pieces from Shara Nova & Joshua Shank! Spring Hymns, by Shara NovaSA choir and pianoDifficulty: 1 | Duration: 5-10 min.Inspired by Benjamin Britten’s Friday Afternoons, these songs are the first in a series entitled Spring Hymns, written to teach young singers melodic independence through call and response, canons, and sustained breath in longer vocal […]

Enjoy all episodes FREE at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox  Submit a listener question to In this episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker explores the question What Do Leaders Do? reflecting on decades of experience in building ensembles, organizations, and educational initiatives.  Dr. Baker examines the deeper responsibilities of choral leadership both on and off the podium.  From taking […]