Dear Colleagues, Hot off the press – ten virtually unknown choruses by Georges Bizet (1838-1875) edited from original sources by Hugh Macdonald. Hugh is the author of Bizet (2014) and general editor of the New Berlioz Edition (1969-2006). Piano-vocal and full scores may be obtained from https://www.ficksmusic.com/: Te Deum, Vasco da Gama, La Mort s’avance, […]
Songs of Dignity: A Hymnal for Inclusive Worship
Songs of Dignity: A Hymnal for Inclusive Worship, was recently released by MusicEase Software. It contains 180 hymns, of which 76 are new. Songs of Dignity was created for worshiping communities that believe every person belongs fully in the body of Christ. It is a hymnal for disabled Christians, caregivers, families, pastors, chaplains, small congregations, […]
All about “Choral Conducting” with Dale Warland
All about “Choral Conducting” with Dale Warland Earlier this year, Dale Warland published his seminal memoir entitled “Choral Conducting: A Life of Building.” The book is a treasury of wisdom, advice, and experience for any choral conductor. Brian Newhouse, who helped facilitate the completion of the book, shared some of our questions with Dale, and […]
Musica Viva NY, New York City’s Leading Chamber Choir, Reveals 2026-27 Season
Inaugural Season for New Executive Director, Erinn Sensenig “Musica Viva NY: sounds of the city…with a commitment to new music and diverse composers, New York City choir Musica Viva NY is paving the way for daring collaborations” – Choir & Organ Tickets go on sale Monday, August 3, 3026 at 10:00am ET at MusicaViva.org. […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
Enjoy all episodes of The Choral Director’s Toolbox for FREE at https://www.ChoralFoundation.org/toolbox In this episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker offers a deeply personal reflection entitled For the Must of It. Inspired by the words of Robert Shaw and shaped by his own life experiences, Dr. Baker explores the profound human need to sing–not merely for […]
The Ideal Resource for Your Treble Choir
Treble Choir Anthology The Ideal Resource for Your Treble Choir The Four Lights A new anthology designed to help your singers incorporate new vocal techniques step by step. Dear Friends, I know many directors are looking to take their treble choir to the next level in the coming season. The Four Lights is a new […]