Many thanks to Jackie for getting all of these notes down from both Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Nova Fast “n” sound on all the novas Cut off at the end of each refrain — inhaling right on the next downbeat Final cutoff is signaled by Brian on the drum Read more…
Holy cow, its December! Time for consolidated music notes. It goes without saying that everything is memorized (or, at least, on a cheat sheet) — you essentially have this week to put the finishing touches on your memorization. In addition, we have a special performance on Saturday (Winter’s Eve Revels at Glen Echo Park) with a couple of extra carols added in (ones that many of you already know).
For the month of November, the focus needs to move beyond learning and knowing the music to getting it ALL memorized. This is going to take daily work on your part. I sent you an email about practice and memorizing, but we also have some helps and hints right here Read more…
Below are combined notes from the Wednesday and Saturday rehearsals last week. You all are doing well learning the music, and keep pushing on the memorization. Reminder — there is an alto sectional this Wednesday from 6-7pm in the Spanish Ballroom. If other sections wish to hold a sectional in Read more…
Please continue to focus on memorization (as assigned) as we approach the October weekend rehearsal (this week!). Solo assignments are indicated below, as I know them right now. Part 1 Music Nova, Nova! – memorized Rehearsal notes: — Reminder (again): Big lifts after first and second Nova; tiny lifts after Read more…
Please continue to focus on memorization (as assigned) as we approach the October weekend rehearsal (this week!). Solo assignments are indicated below, as I know them right now. Part 1 Music Nova, Nova! – memorized Rehearsal notes: — Reminder (again): Big lifts after first and second Nova; tiny lifts after Read more…
This week, please focus on both memorization (as assigned) and on the Kyrie, as we work toward a point where we can start to memorize it. The overall plan is to have Part 1 memorized (or very close) by our October weekend rehearsal. Please note some preliminary solo assignments, so if you still want to sing something for me, please check in with me on Wednesday. Tenors and Basses please print the new “L’homme armé” score and everyone please print “Il est né le divine enfant”.
Part 1 Music Nova, Nova! – memorized Rehearsal notes: — Reminder: Big lifts after first and second Nova; tiny lifts after third and fourth — every time! — Emphasis on NO-va, but still a solid “v” sound Solos: — If anyone still wants to sing any of the verses for Read more…
I hope that you all enjoyed learning more about the show, and hearing from our music specialist, Peter Walker. As we are all learning together, getting the “vibe” of the medieval music is going to take us a few weeks, but once you have it in your bones, I think Read more…
I hope that you all enjoyed learning more about the show, and hearing from our music specialist, Peter Walker. As we are all learning together, getting the “vibe” of the medieval music is going to take us a few weeks, but once you have it in your bones, I think Read more…