Rehearsal Blog Update 03/27/2014

Dear Ensemble and Vocalise Singers and Families,

We have a very busy couple of months ahead! Please read all emails and blog articles that come to you over the next several weeks very carefully – they will contain vital information about concert preparation.

Upcoming Event: Friday, April 4^th

Aria and Bravi will be performing in the Los Altos plaza at State St. and Main St. for “First Friday”: http://losaltosfirstfriday.org/about/

Come on out from 6:30-7:30pm and support them! Bring your friends, and anyone you know who might be interesting in joining Cantabile!

Practice and Memorization

All music must be memorized for performance. Memorization checks will be done in class. Singers who miss a scheduled memorization check for a piece will need to record themselves singing the piece on video and send the file to the conductors. Singers who have missed three or more rehearsals will need to do a repertoire check in person with a conductor in the next couple of weeks – you will receive an email with specifics. Singers who miss four or more rehearsals and do not successfully complete a repertoire check will unfortunately be asked not to participate in the concert(s).

Ensemble Memorization Schedule

Little Jazz Mass

            Kyrie – done

            Gloria – April 9

            Sanctus/Benedictus – April 2 (date changed from previous email as discussed in rehearsal)

            Agnus Dei – April 23

Zulu Mama – April 9

Music Down in My Soul – April 16

Red Boots On – April 23

Come and Sing – done

Funiculi, Funicula – done

Kaana Kameme – done

Shumayela – done

Pembela/Nomali/Mambo Jesu - done

Vocalise memorization schedule coming soon!

Repertoire and Videos

Click on the titles to watch videos of your repertoire. 

VOCALISE AND ENSEMBLE:

Music Down In My Soul

Red Boots On

Come and Sing

VOCALISE ONLY:

Don’t Go (no video available because this piece is brand new!)

The Garden Song (with Prep 2 and Prep 3)

El Vito (for girls only) – check out Caitlin’s solo! :)

Go Where I Send Thee

For Good (original soundtrack version)

ENSEMBLE ONLY:

A Little Jazz Mass 

Keep listening to the recordings you received via email!

Musicianship

Ensemble A: Please hand in your book next week – if you are on schedule, you should be all done! Otherwise, the completed books are due on April 9^th at the latest. Please make sure that your CD work is done as well. All workbooks must be completed and corrected in order for you to receive your certificate and be eligible for promotion of any kind.

Ensemble B: Finish both worksheets on chords.

Lost and Found

Several items have been picked up from the March 8^th Festival. Please let your Choir Parent know if you are missing any of the following:

blue zip-up sweater with hood and small white logo
black zip-up sweater with hood and large green and white “quiksilver” logo
GAP hoody
dark Old Navy pants, size 12