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 efficient, professional, inspiring, and designed to set the stage for an exceptional performance. From preparing the performance space and welcoming guest artists to managing rehearsal time and communicating with singers, Dr. Baker outlines the details that can turn a good dress rehearsal into a great one.

Today’s Question addresses a challenge familiar to many arts leaders: What should you do when a well-funded new choir suddenly appears in your community? Dr. Baker offers advice for responding with generosity and professionalism while using new competition as motivation to strengthen your own ensemble, relationships, promotion, and artistic standards.

Today’s Inspiration is Eric Whitacre’s dramatic and imaginative "Cloudburst," performed by the William Baker Festival Singers with soloists Stephanie Sullivan and Michael Carter.

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