Agenda for 11/29

This is a reminder that we will not meet on Nov. 22 due to low critical mass for a rehearsal.

This is also a reminder for students to register now for the spring. I can provide a course load waiver, if needed.

Please note that the program order has changed. Click here for the new program order and put your music in order!

Also, please note that I Know This Rose & Siyahamba will be sung from memory. Be sure to review these before rehearsal!

We have TWO more rehearsals, and they are both mandatory. I don't know why several people missed this week, especially as we are so close to performance date. Whatever the case, you need to be at all remaining rehearsals!

The program is quite ready! This is most unusual, and I am absolutely delighted. Here's the plan:

7-7:10 warmup
7:10 onward, we will review the following:

• Dona nobis: pitch issues
• Gaudeamus: altos need to sing the right notes!
• Alleluia: needs review
• Asperges: in great shape, needs review
• Down in the River: needs review with piano
• 23rd Psalm: can always use review
• Il est né: needs review
• Lully lulla: in good shape, needs review
• There is no rose: in good shape, needs review

We will also rehearse the walk-in for I Know This Rose and the walk-out for Siyahamba--both from memory. 

Any remaining time will be quick review of all remaining pieces.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

11/15 agenda

Four rehearsals left. That's right: four!

If you missed last night, please mark your scores:

• I know this rose: 
• 1x unision
• then starting round in this order: S-A-T-B, sung twice
• after 2x, sustain hum
• Dona nobis pacem
• TB begin--then S--then A
• stop on my cue
• Gaudeaumus
• A starts--then S--then T/B
• stop on my cue
• balance ensemble to those singing part 1
• Hine ma hov
• ATB sing part 1 5x
• S sing part 1 2x; then part 2 2x; then part 1 1x
• Alleluia Chaconne
• enter in this order: B-T-A-S
• when S enters, sing twice
• then all move to part 3 rhythm, sung twice
• then move to part 1 1x, ending with A-men on opening chord
• (small soprano ensemble to sing part 2 when all others are on part 3)
• Asperges me
• Sopranos begin each system; all others enter at hashtag
• then first two lines are repeated by all
• Shall we gather
• cut verse 4
• We are not alone
• sung seated
• There is no rose
• cut verses 3 & 5

This week, we will run the entire program and see where things stand.

Agenda for 11/8

Fabulous rehearsal last night! Need I say more?

The concert is coming upon us pretty quickly, and it's more important than ever to make sure that this music is in your ear before you come to the remaining rehearsals. Use the listening links at the blog to review the music, but, since not all of the music is available online, look through your music before we meet each week. 

Last night went well especially because we reviewed music with piano before we sang it. We won't be able to do that for the concert, and we shouldn't be doing it at this point. Please plan ahead!

7-7:30 warmup and rounds, including final touches on Alleluia Chaconne
30-40 Cantate Domino
40-50 Asperges me
50-8pm Shall we gather
8-8:05 BREAK
5-15 There is no rose
15-30 We are not alone
30-40 23rd Psalm
40-50 Il est né
50-9pm Down in the river

Agenda for Nov. 1

Well, we can't always have good rehearsals. Let's hope for a better one this week!

The following pieces need immediate attention:

• Asperges me
• 23rd Psalm
• There is no rose

Please use the listening links on this blog to familiarize yourself with these three pieces.

7-7:30 warmup and review of carols

• Silent Night
• Deck the Hall
• Angels we have heard
• In the bleak
• We wish you a merry

7:30-40 Asperges me

40-45 Alleluia chaconne

45-55 Cantate Domino

55-8pm BREAK

8-8:15 23rd Psalm

15-30 There is no rose

30-45 Down in the river

45-55 Lully lulla

55-60 Il est né

Agenda for 10/25

The program order is here! Please put your music in order before Tuesday's rehearsal. Click here to view the program order.

7-7:25 warmup and rounds

• I know this rose
• Dona nobis
• Gaudeamus
• Hine ma tov

25-30 Alleluia Chaconne: we'll decide how this will be done

30-40 Asperges me

40-55 23rd Psalm

55-8pm BREAK

8-8:05 college hymn 

5-15 Lully lulla

15-20 Siyahamba

20-35 There is no rose

35-45 In the bleak

45-9pm Singing outside (weather permitting)

• rounds
• FSU hymn
• Siyahamba

10/18 agenda

Videos of Asperges me & There is no Rose are now posted in the right column of the blog (desktop version).

Here's the plan:

7-7:30 warmup with final "new" carols:

• Silent night
• Deck the hall
• In the bleak midwinter
• Angels we have heard

30-45 There is no rose

45-8pm 23rd Psalm

8-8:05 BREAK

5-15 Asperges me

15-20 Il est né

20-30 Cantate Domino

30-45 Lully, lulla

45-9pm Down in the river

The program is really taking shape! I hope to have the program order to you by Nov. 1.

REHEARSAL VENUE CHANGE!

This Tuesday, October 11, we will be in the library, room 201. Directions are as follows:

• from the chapel front entrance, continue walking up the hill
• cross the street
• continue walking up towards the building at the top of the hill (Dwight)
• before Dwight follow the path to the left; you are now traveling between Dwight and the new science building, towards the library
• enter library and ascend to 2nd floor, looking for room 201 (towards back of building)

IF LOST/CONFUSED, ASK QUESTIONS! You may also call me: 617-466-9042