Enjoy all 37 episodes of The Choral Director’s Toolbox for free at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In Episode 37 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker makes The Case for Inefficiency, challenging the idea that rigidly scheduled rehearsals always yield the best results.  He shares why flexibility, exploration, and a willingness to linger in the music often lead to deeper artistry and […]

Wexford Carol   The Wexford Carol”, sometimes known by its first verse “Good people all this Christmas time”, is of uncertain origins, and, while it is occasionally claimed to be from the early Middle Ages, it likely was composed in the 15th or 16th century based on its musical and lyrical style.[2]  The Wexford Carol […]

The 27th Annual ACDA Voices United Conference convened August 1–2, 2025, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Virginia. Established in 1999, Voices United was conceived as a collaborative summer initiative to unify the American Choral Directors Association’s state chapters across Virginia, Maryland/DC, and Delaware. It serves as a unique alternative to traditional state […]

Listen to all 36 episodes for FREE at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In Episode 36 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker shares the personal story Two Teachers, One Kid, honoring the life-changing impact of teachers who believe in their students and reminding us to “find someone to pass it along to.”  This week’s listener question comes from a director […]