Rehearsal Blog Update 01/23/2014

Dear Ensemble and Vocalise Singers and Families,

We got a good start on our gala repertoire, and now you have your work cut out for you! Time to start memorizing all those Italian and Neapolitan words. I strongly suggest that you begin memorizing this week – it’s too much to do at the last minute. There are only TWO rehearsals left before the gala on Feb. 8^th. This means that next week is the last time that you can use your music! All gala repertoire must be MEMORIZED by Feb. 3^rd for Vocalise, and Feb. 5^th for Ensemble! For our next rehearsal, please be extremely comfortable with the text and ready to work on more subtle artistic details. Use the videos below to help you get a sense of tempo and style.

Time To Say Goodbye: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khznWuH3VTs

Funiculi Funicula: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTSAZAHiOa8

Please remember that you are memorizing the first two verses of Funiculi Funicula in Neapolitan, and the first two verses of the English version, A Merry Life.

VOCALISE

Please focus on the gala rep this week – Funiculi Funicula/A Merry Life, Time To Say Goodbye, and Libertango. Work very hard on the text and begin to memorize it. For Libertango, sing through the piece slowly to check for accurate pitches and good tuning.

ARIA

Please check your email for important details on tomorrow’s performance! Here is a summary:

What: Performance at an elegant dinner party

When: Saturday, January 25th, 2014

Where: 1645 Wedgewood Drive, Hillsborough CA 94010

Call time: 6:15pm - *PLEASE COME WARMED UP

Performance time: 6:30PM

Release time: 6:55pm

Attire: All black, dress shoes

Repertoire: Listed in the email and posted on your facebook page

Chaperone: Cassie Luftspring (650-417-3982)

Parking: On the street

ENSEMBLE

Please focus on the gala rep this week – Funiculi Funicula/A Merry Life, and Time To Say Goodbye. Work very hard on the text and begin to memorize it.

Ensemble Musicianship

Ensemble A: You must bring your workbook and a pencil to every class. For next week, please complete up to page 21. Also, please ensure that you have completed and corrected your mistakes on ALL previously assigned pages.

Ensemble B (1 and 2): This is your last week to complete those interval sheets. Please hand them in at the beginning of next week’s rehearsal.

Happy Practicing!