In Episode 46 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker shares timely insights in Christmas Collaborations, exploring how partnerships between adult, youth, and children’s choirs enrich performances, build audiences, and inspire future generations of singers. Drawing on decades of experience, Dr. Baker outlines practical strategies for successful collaborations—from programming and logistics to etiquette and engagement. This week’s listener question asks for meaningful reading recommendations for a post-Christmas music director’s retreat, with reflections on The Robert Shaw Reader and On Love by Pope Benedict XVI. Today’s inspiration is Aaron Copland’s radiant The Promise of Living from The Tender Land, performed by the Turtle Creek Chorale. Join us for an episode filled with wisdom, gratitude, and musical joy.
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In Episode 46 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker shares timely insights in Christmas Collaborations, exploring how partnerships between adult, youth, and children’s choirs enrich performances, build audiences, and inspire future generations of singers. Drawing on decades of experience, Dr. Baker outlines practical strategies for successful collaborations—from programming and logistics to etiquette and engagement. This week’s listener question asks for meaningful reading recommendations for a post-Christmas music director’s retreat, with reflections on The Robert Shaw Reader and On Love by Pope Benedict XVI. Today’s inspiration is Aaron Copland’s radiant The Promise of Living from The Tender Land, performed by the Turtle Creek Chorale. Join us for an episode filled with wisdom, gratitude, and musical joy.
Choral Director’s Toolbox: Two Teachers, One Kid Ep 36
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Choral Director’s Toolbox: Two Teachers, One Kid Ep 36
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 struggling with repertoire selection for a spring concert, with practical suggestions for breaking through programming fatigue. Today’s inspiration pairs Cindy Berry’s Restore My Joy with John Rutter’s beloved The Lord Is My Shepherd from his Requiem, performed by The Mountain Park Choir. Tune in for an episode of gratitude, encouragement, and renewal.
The Choral Director's Toolbox
In Episode 46 of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker shares timely insights in Christmas Collaborations, exploring how partnerships between adult, youth, and children’s choirs enrich performances, build audiences, and inspire future generations of singers. Drawing on decades of experience, Dr. Baker outlines practical strategies for successful collaborations—from programming and logistics to etiquette and engagement. This week’s listener question asks for meaningful reading recommendations for a post-Christmas music director’s retreat, with reflections on The Robert Shaw Reader and On Love by Pope Benedict XVI. Today’s inspiration is Aaron Copland’s radiant The Promise of Living from The Tender Land, performed by the Turtle Creek Chorale. Join us for an episode filled with wisdom, gratitude, and musical joy.
