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Friends, does anyone have Singet dem Herrn (BWV 225) that they wouldn’t mind renting or lending to Lux Cantorum Chicago? I’m especially looking for the edition published by Alliance for the Texas All State Choir, as I was told it’s out of print now. Thanks and enjoy your summer, Wilbert O. Watkins Lux Cantorum Chicago […]

Treble Choir Repertoire Why does this initiative matter for your treble choir? Because the right repertoire can do more than prepare a concert. It can reveal color, independence, courage, precision, and expressive depth already waiting inside your singers. Explore The Four Lights Every treble choir director knows the feeling: you choose music, rehearse notes, shape […]

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 […]

June 21, 2026 (updated version) Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the availability – hot off the press – of ten virtually unknown choruses by Georges Bizet (1838-1875) edited from original sources by Hugh Macdonald. Hugh is the author of Bizet (2014), general editor of the New Berlioz Edition (1969-2006), author of Berlioz’s Orchestration Treatise: A Translation and Commentary (1969) […]

Grace UMC in St. Augustine would like to find a new home for their choir robes. The robes are in very good condition, they are washable, color is ivory with Red trim. There are three director’s robes (cuffed, 2 med, 1 lg). 33 choir robes (8 Sm,14 Med, 8 Lg. 3 XL).We also have one red […]

Dear Colleagues,  Hot off the press – ten virtually unknown choruses by Georges Bizet (1838-1875) edited from original sources by Hugh Macdonald. Hugh is the author of Bizet (2014) and general editor of the New Berlioz Edition (1969-2006). Piano-vocal and full scores may be obtained from https://www.ficksmusic.com/: Te Deum, Vasco da Gama, La Mort s’avance, […]

Songs of Dignity: A Hymnal for Inclusive Worship, was recently released by MusicEase Software. It contains 180 hymns, of which 76 are new. Songs of Dignity was created for worshiping communities that believe every person belongs fully in the body of Christ. It is a hymnal for disabled Christians, caregivers, families, pastors, chaplains, small congregations, […]

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 […]