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A Guide to Choir Management Software—and Why Your Choir Needs It
Whether you’re leading a professional vocal ensemble or managing a community choir, chances are you didn’t sign up for hours of admin. You’re here for the music—the harmonies, the performances, the joy of singing together. That’s where choir management software comes in. Designed specifically for choral organizations, choir management software brings everything under one digital […]
“EVERY CHILD HAS KNOWN GOD” with BYU Singers
I’m thrilled to share a link to the video of my piece, “EVERY CHILD HAS KNOWN GOD.” My friend Andrew Crane and the BYU Singers deliver a wonderful performance of it. Enjoy!
Welcome Shara Nova to Graphite!
Shara Nova’s choral music will draw in an audience and sustain their attention to the very last note. How does she do it? With invention, creativity, vocal orchestration, sharp attentiveness to timbral color, emotional intensity, and a delicious dash of dissonance, when appropriate. She keeps you on your toes; you know the journey you are on […]
Chanticleer to Perform Christmas Show in Newark, New Jersey,
Announcing the New Jersey Performing Arts Center Celebrating Christmas with Renowned All-Male Vocal Ensemble CHANTICLEER, Dec 6 NJPACOne Center StreetNewark, New Jersey 07102www.njpac.org Sat 12.06 @ 3:00 p.m. A CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS “The world’s reigning male chorus.” – The New Yorker Hailed for its “precise, pure and deeply felt singing (The New York Times),” the multiple Grammy […]
Conducting Internship with the Zamir Chorale of Boston
Conducting Internship The Zamir Chorale of Boston America’s foremost Jewish choral ensemble The Conducting Internship was established in September, 2000 to train conductors in the area of Jewish choral music. The American Record Guide has designated Zamir “America’s foremost Jewish choral ensemble.” The intern • Is engaged in a study of Jewish choral repertoire and […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
In Episode 19 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker unpacks the controversy surrounding Austrian or Germanic Latin in Classical Period choral performance. With his signature clarity and wit, Dr. Baker challenges conventional assumptions and offers practical insight on pronunciation for clarity and expression. This week’s listener question addresses ideal seating –or no seating at […]
Star International Choir Festival and Competition 2025
Location: London, UKDates: June 16th to October 1st, 2025 Celebrate Choral Music Join us for the Star International Choir Festival and Competition, a remarkable event dedicated to engaging with the choral community and promoting the beauty of choral music. This festival is a unique opportunity for choirs from around the world to come together, share […]
ISO Psalm 15 – Cesar Franck
We are seeking copies of Psalm 150 by Cesar Franck,SATB, organ accomp. arranged by Samuel Richards Gaines, published by J. Fischer & Bro (or whoever may have taken over publishing this piece after that.) Publisher # is J.F. & B 5670-10. This piece is out of print and I am sepcifically searching for the above […]
Graphite Welcomes Gerald Cohen!
Graphite welcomes Gerald Cohen! Cohen brings a great kit of skills to his choral music workbench. He’s a singer, composer, cantor, and educator. On a personal level, he brings a Jewish cultural perspective and value to his musical art. In his choral works, he endeavors to balance craft, emotion, melody, and melodic development. He connects […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In Episode 18 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker shares practical insights on “Commissioning New Music,” drawing from decades of experience premiering choral works. From contracts and premiere logistics, this episode is a must-listen for conductors considering the rewarding adventures of new music creation. This week’s listener question invites Dr. Baker’s recommended […]