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The Choral Director's Toolbox

William Baker & Jamea Sale
Choral Music
Choral Conducting
William Baker Choral Foundation
Music Education
Robert Shaw
Choral Foundation
Music
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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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

Here is the blurb for this episode: In this episode of "The Choral Director’s Toolbox," Dr. Jamea Sale explores "Helping Singers Condition for Athletic Singing," examining the science of vocal endurance through the lens of exercise physiology and voi... more

As many parish choirs wind down for the summer months, Dr. William Baker offers a compelling and practical case for sustaining vibrant choral leadership in worship all year long. In this episode, he challenges the growing trend of “summer recess,” re... more

In this episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker continues his exploration of "Improving Your Choir’s Intonation Part 2", shifting from prevention to practical correction. Drawing on the legacy of Robert Shaw and decades of re... more

In this episode of *The Choral Director’s Toolbox*, host Dr. William Baker addresses one of the most fundamental elements of choral excellence in *Improving Your Choir’s Intonation*. Using vivid analogies and decades of experience, he reframes tuning... 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
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. Jamea Sale
Executive Associate Director of the Choral Foundation and Director of the Institute for Healthy Singing & Voice Research
William Baker Choral Foundation
Episode: Choral Director's Toolbox: Directors as Embodied Models Ep. 40
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!"

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William Baker
Host of The Choral Directors Toolbox with long-standing involvement in choral foundations and related programming.

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Performance Regrets-Ep. 20-26
Q: How can a conductor balance the desire to maximize performance with the reality of limited rehearsal time when working with a large, mixed ensemble and an accompanying group like a band?
Focus on memorization to free up eye contact, avoid overconducting with unnecessary gestures, maintain a clear and steady beat, and prioritize predictability over nuance to minimize confusion in the heat of performance.
What Do Leaders Do?-Ep. 19-26
Q: Our biggest problem right now is our board president who ignores others and undermines the music director. What's the first step to address this?
Document specific instances, establish bylaws that limit interference, initiate a professional conversation with the board chair explaining the risks, and if needed mobilize support from other board members to follow formal removal procedures.
Conditioning for Athletic Singing-Ep. 18-2026
Q: Today's question is from Paula, a church music director and community chorus director in Pennsylvania. How do you manage work-life balance?
The host suggests reframing work-life balance as a non-conflicting integration of professional and personal life, emphasizing gratitude, taking meaningful breaks, and prioritizing rest and renewal while maintaining commitment to the craft.
When Vibrato is Manufactured - Ep. 14-26
Q: What are your thoughts on the use of iPads and other tablets in rehearsals and performances, and how do you manage them with your ensembles?
The guest acknowledges mixed feelings, appreciating iPads for study and rehearsal utility (like marking with an Apple Pencil) but cautions against using them in performance or allowing them to disrupt the visual and musical flow, citing examples where iPads distracted on stage and caused page-turning mishaps; the rule is that devices are fine for reference and rehearsal, but not for performance.
Improving Your Choir’s Intonation Pt 1 - Ep. 15-2026
Q: How long should rehearsals last?
Rehearsal length should be tailored to the ensemble, but a practical guideline is shorter, focused sessions with a quick pace and clear progress, balancing stamina and effectiveness; very long sessions often yield diminishing returns unless there is a deliberate break to refresh singers.

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This show serves as a practical resource for choral directors and church musicians, blending hands-on rehearsal techniques with governance, policy, and leadership discussions. Across episodes, listeners hear actionable guidance on improving choir intonation, building robust recruitment pipelines, managing rehearsals efficiently, and fostering healthy singing through physiology-based teaching. The host frequently ties pedagogy to real-world administration—covering topics like liability, donor relations, and organizational resilience—while weaving in inspirational music moments and industry context. A notable strength is its steady focus on community impact and sustainability of choral programs, often anchored by concrete takeaways that direc... more

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