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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 […]

Western Reserve Chorale’s 35th season will begin with our annual holiday concert in December. We would like to feature Bob Chilcott’s Gloria if we can find scores to borrow. Please contact if you are willing to lend us your scores. We will pay for shipping and any replacements due to loss or damage. Rehearsals […]

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 […]

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 […]