OUR SPRING CONCERT SUGGESTIONS. Do you have a great Choir, Band or Orchestra Director retiring this year. Or, maybe that wonderful music teacher from the Elementary school. “We thank You for the Music” was written for that very occasion. By changing a couple of words, it was also sung to thank a choir for the […]
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Join Dr. Mark Vuorinen for the Inaugural Cascade Peaks Chamber Vocal Ensemble
There is still time to apply for the first-ever Chamber Vocal Ensemble Program at Cascade Peaks ChamberFest (June 16–20, 2026). This program is tailored for advanced singers (ages 18–30) looking to specialize in professional ensemble performance. Mentorship: Work closely with Dr. Mark Vuorinen (Artistic Director, The Elora Singers, University of Waterloo). World Premiere: Be part […]
Lift Up Your Voice!: 40 New Descants for Your Choir
Do you love hymns? If you do, here is something for you. I am delighted to announce the publication of my new book of descants, Lift Up Your Voice!, for SATB choirs and congregations. Lift Up Your Voice! is a carefully curated collection of 40 modern hymn descants, written to deepen worship and elevate hymn […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
Enjoy all episodes for free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, guest presenter Dr. Jamea Sale offers a compelling reflection titled Enough Said. Drawing on the principles of motor learning and rehearsal efficiency, Dr. Sale explores the power of nonverbal teaching and the discipline of saying less in order to achieve more. Through a vivid […]
Consonance Chicago Auditions
Consonance Chicago (formerly Chicago Choral Artists) is holding auditions for its 2026–27 Season on April 21 (6:30–9:00 p.m.) and April 23 (6:30–9:00 p.m.). To read about the audition process, please visit https://consonancechicago.org/auditions/
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Follow the Drinking Gourd Dear Directors: As we end Black History Month again, I want to share a recording of this and a link to Colla Voce Music. “Follow the Drinking Gourd” was written in 2006 for The Texes Voices, Allan Dyer Director, for their concert “Walk Together, Children” This is a folk song of […]