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Real Ones! Featuring Graphite’s Longtime Composers These folks have been with Graphite since the beginning (cue the warm fuzzies). Check out some classic pieces – some of the first EVER in our catalog – along with newer entries. Jocelyn Hagen I Lift Up My Eyes (Psalm 121) Caminante There is a Girl (from Here I […]

With the new Odyssey film out and in the news there must be treble voice choirs looking for music on that theme. Penelope Waits is a beautiful, short work for SA and Piano whose text describes the plight of Odysseus’ long suffering wife. Follow the link to the music anda recording of a really lovely […]

The Queer Chorus of San Francisco (QCSF), the nation’s first openly LGBTQ+ choral ensemble, invites transgender composers to apply for a new commission opportunity for our 2026–2027 season. This initiative reflects QCSF’s ongoing commitment to amplifying trans voices and expanding the choral repertoire with works that reflect the richness and diversity of our community. The […]

I’m pleased to share my new choral piece, “The Silent Dove,” a meditation on Psalm 50:14 and Psalm 56:12–13. Inspired by the phrase “The Silent Dove in a Distant Land,” the piece reflects on thanksgiving, trust, and God’s sustaining nearness in times of vulnerability. To listen, please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcTQHlmztt8.

The Open Score Intensive provides a progressive approach to mastering the necessary skills for successful part reading. If you already play for a choir, you have everything you need to succeed: solid piano technique, comfort with intermediate–advanced repertoire, and basic theory knowledge. During this course, you’ll build a practical toolkit for reading open score with […]

The Choral Scholar and American Choral Review, the journal of the National Collegiate Choral Organization (NCCO), seeks volunteer score reviewers to contribute to future editions. Our reviews aim to be informative introductions to works and composers that readers may not know. The works reviewed are appropriate for collegiate-level choirs and represent a wide range of […]

Summer may bring a change of pace for our rehearsal rooms, but the deep-rooted joy of choral singing doesn’t take a vacation. In the latest episode of the ACDA Podcast, we continue our ongoing “Why We Sing” series with an exploration of what it means to remain a singer throughout a lifetime—bridging the gap between […]

Enjoy all episodes free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this special Independence Day edition of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker reflects on the  inseparable relationship between freedom and the choral arts in Land of the Free.  Drawing inspiration from America’s 250th anniversary and the nation’s role as host of the FIFA World Cup, Dr. Baker considers the freedoms that […]

In this special Independence Day edition of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker reflects on the inseparable relationship between freedom and the choral arts in Land of the Free.  Drawing inspiration from America’s 250th anniversary and the nation’s role as host of the FIFA World Cup, Dr. Baker considers the freedoms that make artistic expression possible and […]

Building Voices Together Grant in Chicago Lux Cantorum Chicago enriches Chicago’s choral landscape by sharing musical traditions and elevating experiences that shift our perspective. Our grant program aims to further our mission by welcoming talented singers from across our region into our artistic community, nurturing their musicianship, and alleviating potential financial burdens. We have extended […]