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The Choral Director's Toolbox

William Baker & Jamea Sale
Choral Music
Choral Conducting
William Baker Choral Foundation
Music Education
Choral Foundation
Robert Shaw
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Christmas Music
Choral Rehearsal
Christmas Choral Works
Beethoven
Vocal Health
Sacred Harp
Jane Sullivan Choral Resource Library
Professionalism
Choral Performance
Kansas City
Atlanta
American Folk Hymnody
Choral Ensembles

This podcast is an educational outreach of the William Baker Choral Foundation in Roeland Park, KS. Visit us at: ChoralFoundation.org, FestivalSingers.org, or HealthySinging.org

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This week on The Choral Director’s Toolbox, Dr. William Baker challenges the old saying that “a rough dress rehearsal leads to a great concert.” In "Building a Great Dress Rehearsal," he offers practical strategies for creating a rehearsal that is ef... more

Can one careless comment silence a singer for nearly half a century? This week, Dr. Jamea Sale shares the remarkable story of a woman who believed she "couldn't sing" for 47 years after a childhood voice teacher discouraged her in a single lesson. Dr... more

In this special Independence Day edition of "The Choral Director’s Toolbox," host Dr. William Baker reflects on the inseparable relationship between freedom and the choral arts in "Land of the Free." Drawing inspiration from America’s 250th anniversa... more

In this episode of *The Choral Director’s Toolbox*, host Dr. William Baker offers a deeply personal reflection titled *For the Must of It*. Inspired by the words of Robert Shaw and shaped by his own life experiences, Dr. Baker explores the profound h... more

In this episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, guest presenter Dr. Jamea Sale explores "Lifelong Singing: Helping Older Singers Thrive." Drawing on voice science research and personal experience, Dr. Sale examines the physical, vocal, and social d... more

In this Memorial Day edition of "The Choral Director’s Toolbox," host Dr. William Baker offers practical advice in "I Have a New Job — Now What?" Geared toward conductors beginning new positions in churches, schools, and community ensembles, Dr. Bake... more

In this episode of *The Choral Director’s Toolbox*, host Dr. William Baker offers a candid and deeply personal reflection in *Performance Regrets*. Recounting a difficult festival performance that fell short of its artistic potential, Dr. Baker explo... more

In this episode of "The Choral Director’s Toolbox," host Dr. William Baker explores the question "What Do Leaders Do?" Reflecting on decades of experience in building ensembles, organizations, and educational initiatives, Dr. Baker examines the deepe... more

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Recent Guests

Jamea Sale
Executive Associate Director of the William Baker Choral Foundation and Head of the Institute for Healthy Singing and Voice Research
William Baker Choral Foundation
Episode: Conditioning for Athletic Singing-Ep. 18-2026
Dr. Jamea Sale
Executive Associate Director of the Choral Foundation; Director of the Institute for Healthy Singing and Voice Research
Choral Foundation
Episode: When Vibrato is Manufactured - Ep. 14-26
Tom Dixon
Director of the New South Festival Singers and the Summer Singers of Atlanta
Choral Foundation
Episode: Choral Director's Toolbox: Christmas Special 2025
Jennifer Lahasky
Fellow of the Institute for Healthy Singing and Voice Research, former director of Leeds Summit Summer Singers
William Baker Festival Singers
Episode: Choral Director's Toolbox: Christmas Special 2025
James Cordell
Music Director of the Cobb Summer Singers
Episode: Choral Director's Toolbox: Christmas Special 2025
Christine Freeman
Associate Director and Senior Vocal Coach for the Choral Foundation's Kansas City Ensembles
William Baker Choral Foundation
Episode: Choral Director's Toolbox: Christmas Special 2025
Dr. Jeffrey Straub
Fellowship-trained laryngologist specializing in voice and airway issues.
Ascentist Healthcare
Episode: Choral Conversations: A Conversation with Otolaryngologist, Dr. Jeffrey Straub, Fellow of the IHS&VR
Timothy DeWerff
Author of 'Louder Yet the Chorus Raise!' and vocational musician
Yale Glee Club, New Amsterdam Singers, William Baker Festival Singers
Episode: Timothy DeWerff, Author of "Louder Yet the Chorus Raise!"

Host

William Baker
Host of The Choral Directors Toolbox (also referenced as The Choral Director's Toolbox); affiliated with William Baker Choral Foundation. Appears across multiple episodes, often guiding discussions on vocal development, leadership, and choral governance.

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Building a Great Dress Rehearsal: Ep. 26-26
Q: What should a director do about new competition from privately funded, shiny new ensembles that appear near their area?
Acknowledge the competition as a reality but respond strategically: avoid negative talk, write supportive notes to the directors, and conduct internal assessments to improve your own program while staying connected with your audience and community leaders.
The Making of a Non-Singer-Ep. 25-26
Q: Can you think of any reason not to use older or better versions of beloved hymns in a church setting?
The host argues there is nothing wrong with using the best available version of hymns and supports leaders in making this choice, emphasizing clarity and strength of the message.
Land of the Free-Ep. 24-26
Q: Today's question comes to us from Joyce, a Community Chorus Director in Oklahoma. Joyce writes, Our chorus has scheduled a performance this coming fall of the Mozart Requiem.
The host explains there are two sides to canceling contracted work: the contractual obligation to pay as written in the contract, and the professional integrity to pay guest artists in full even if the event is canceled. He cites historical examples from COVID cancellations and emphasizes honoring commitments and paying contracted services.
Lifelong Singing: Helping Older Singers Thrive-Ep. 22
Q: Today's question comes to us from Paula, a high school choral teacher in Missouri. Why do you champion Alice Parker's arrangements so enthusiastically?
Dr. Sale explains that Parker's arrangements preserve authentic elements of Sacred Harp and Spirituals, highlighting authenticity and the intelligent use of folk material to reflect the music's spirit rather than distorting it.
For the Must of It -Ep. 23-26
Q: What should board members expect in terms of perks or freebies, given that they are also singers in the chorus?
The host explains clearly that board members should not see themselves as special members and should avoid freebies, instead contributing financially and serving the choir's mission to prevent entitlement and support long-term health of the organization.

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What is The Choral Director's Toolbox about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show serves as an educational resource for choir directors, music educators, church musicians, and ensemble leaders who want practical, research-informed guidance on vocal development, governance, and organization. Across episodes, listeners get actionable strategies on topics like inclusive vocal pedagogy, aging singers, building endurance and vocal health, intonation and blend, leadership and board dynamics, recruiting community singers, and managing collaborations with venues and donors. Real-world case studies, donor and governance tips, and hands-on rehearsal guidance are common throughlines, often anchored by practical Q&A segments and inspirational musical excerpts. A distinctive trait is the emphasis on humane, community-center... more

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4. Jennifer Lahasky
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