William Baker

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BUILDING ENSEMBLE SOUND WITH CHANT

BUILDING ENSEMBLE THROUGH CHANT & CHORALE In the over forty years I have been leading choral ensembles in community, professional and church realms, I have seen many trends and fashions come and g

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The Difference Between Timely and Timeless Music

THE TIMELY AND THE TIMELESS The voice of the high school junior was a bit hesitant as he offered his question during a Q&A that followed a talk I had given to a his choir at the end of a workshop:

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Making the Most of Practice Between Rehearsals

MAKING THE MOST OF PRACTICE BETWEEN REHEARSALS by Special Contributor Dr. William O. Baker What is the difference between rehearsal, the work accomplished corporately when the ensemble is gathered, an

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