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Singers are constantly seeking ways to improve their vocal performance, whether it’s through better vocal care, proper techniques, or creating the right atmosphere before hitting the stage. One often-overlooked factor that can influence both mood and vocal health is fragrance. Aromas have the unique ability to influence our emotions, concentration, and even physical well-being. This […]

For the lovers of culture and/or food, the first thing that comes to mind when hearing the name Fundão is – the cherries! Fundão is not only the name of the town but of its own deliciously sweet cherry brand as well. Harvested in June, these cherries pile up at the stalls of not only […]

Enjoy all episodes for FREE at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In Episode 40 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, guest presenter Dr. Jamea J. Sale, Director of the Institute for Healthy Singing & Voice Research, explores Directors as Embodied Models: Seeing, Mirroring, and Sounding. Drawing on research in mirror neurons and motor learning, Dr, Sale explains how singers unconsciously mirror their conductor’s facial and […]

Most people don’t train to become a choral accompanist; they fall into it because they can play the piano. However, choral accompanying goes beyond playing the notes on an instrument; it is a specialized skill that takes years to develop, usually “on the job.” There is no Choral Accompanying School or degree program; in fact, […]

I’ve just posted a YouTube video of the premiere performance of INVITATION TO LOVE, my SATB setting of the poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar, performed by the Radiance Ensemble under Markdavin Obenza. https://youtu.be/A0ryrAykFxw  I hope you like it!  For more information and to download the free PDF perusal score, visit my website: www.gregbartholomew.com 

How sad that this year’s festival Per Musicam Ad Astra has already come to an end… But do not worry – this is an annual event, which means you only have to wait until next September for the next one! 🙂 Let this year’s photos and videos on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PerMusicamAdAstra motivate you to […]

All Saints Day in 2025 is Saturday, November 1st.  If you typically program for this occasion for this weekend, and have not picked a selection yet, check out my arr. of “There is a Happy Land” on the J.W. Pepper website, link below.  Thanks.  Forrest Sherrill.  There is a Happy Land | J.W. Pepper

A World of Good Music Did you know that Graphite Publishing currently features scores in thirty-three distinct languages?! Our “Shop Music” page has a nifty filter option that can help connect you to songs written in languages from all around the world. Dr. Tracy Wong hails from Malaysia and is a choral conductor, music educator, composer, vocalist, […]

Enjoy all 39 episodes for FREE at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In Episode 39 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker takes on The Language of Spirituals, examining how conductors can approach this treasured repertoire with integrity, respect, and scholarship.  From questions of dialect and diction to the politics of performance, Dr. Baker argues for historical authenticity over political […]

Dear choral friends around the world, Excelsia University College is delighted to announce the winner of the William Byrd Prize at the 2025 International Christian Choral Celebration, and to share with you the Listening Panel discussions and the complete music playlists, including performances and interviews from our five featured choirs: Raniza (Minsk, Belarus), Cantorum (Tondano, […]