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A truly amazing performance of “I touch God in my song”
It is with great excitement that I share this link to a video featuring a truly amazing performance by the renowned BYU Singers, conducted by my dear friend, Dr.Andrew Crane. My brand new piece is titled “I TOUCH GOD IN MY SONG,” based on a text by R. Tagore. WATCH VIDEO PURCHASE SCORE […]
Do you know what you’re singing?
You’ve done the work, you have the notes, you have the pronunciation. But…what does it mean? How did this music come to be? I have over 600 articles about chorale music indexed on my site, Behind The Music. My articles give a “biography” of the music and explain the meaning of the words we sing. […]
Open Score Summer Intensive for Choral Accompanists
Walk into your next choir rehearsal feeling prepared, capable, and confident. Learn how to prioritize what to play, practice more efficiently, and support your choir behind the keyboard with this 3-day online summer intensive for choral accompanists. June 18-20, 2026 10-11am PST, LIVE on Zoom with Cori Belle, pianist During our three days together, you’ll discover […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
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 addresses one of the most fundamental elements of choral excellence in Improving Your Choir’s Intonation. Using vivid analogies and decades of experience, he reframed tuning issues not as isolated problems, but as symptoms of deeper concerns in […]
British composer, Sasha Johnson Manning – US première
The British composer, Sasha Johnson Manning, will attend the world première of her large-scale setting of Psalm 90 on Sunday, April 19, at 3 pm, in Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis, Missouri. Its verses, referencing that “Man may come to three score years and ten,” are the perfect tribute to the performers, the Saint Louis […]
Q1 Digest: ALL of the new Graphite pieces since January!
Q1 Digest! Check out all of the new pieces that became available in the first quarter of 2026! PS – scroll down to find this banner and click to get your free copy of Take Note! Marques L. A. Garrett, Graphite Publishing (NEW COMPOSER!)Veni, Sancte Spiritus (SATB)Go Down, Moses (SATB) B.E. Boykin, Klavia […]
Graphite celebrates 20 years!!
Graphite celebrates 20 years! Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy C. Takach discuss the story of Graphite Publishing. From big risks and growing pains to creative breakthroughs and industry shake ups, Tim and Jocelyn share hard earned advice for starting a company and honest reflections on building a life as parents, artists, mentors and business owners. Read […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
Enjoy all episodes of The Choral Director’s Toolbox for free at www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this week’s episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, Dr. Jamea Sale explores a critical and often misunderstood aspect of vocal pedagogy in When Vibrato Is Manufactured. Drawing on voice science and practical observation, she challenges the common impulse to “teach” vibrato through physical manipulation, instead reframing […]
A warm welcome to Shruthi Rajasekar Music!
Welcome to Shruthi Rajasekar, our newest voice in the Graphite kaleidoscope! “I write to create transcultural experiences that bring people together in the pursuit of representation, advocacy, and radical joy.” New pieces:“Palm to Palm” – accessible and tender;“We Sing to Breathe Together” – lively, earnest, and uplifting;“Twelve Drummers” – short, bright, and humorous;“Who Has Seen […]
California Redwood Chorale …sings to the moon and back for you April 25 & 26
The California Redwood Chorale is celebrating our 19th year by featuring music about the moon and the celestial sky. Our truly beautiful program includes “How High the Moon”, “Goodnight Moon”, “Sure On This Shining Night”, “Measure Me Sky”, “Across the Vast Eternal Sky”, and more! The Manzanita Men’s Choir is also performing. Our 60 wonderful […]