Dear Ensemble singers
and families,
Thank you again for a wonderful performance
last Saturday at Cantabile’s 20th Anniversary Gala!
You performed with joy, energy and excellent sense of the jazz style
and it was electrifying to hear and see!
And now – onto the
next fabulous set of music! Our last rehearsal was a great big step toward
learning the music and getting in “under your skin”
Remember, there is no rehearsal next Wednesday, Feb 18th. Have a great ski break and remember to
practice at least 3 hours (or more!) before our next rehearsal on Feb. 25th
Ensemble Rehearsal
Notes, Feb. 13th
Ol’ Time Religion:
Expectations for
February 25th rehearsal
1.
Know your part very
well. Sing with appropriate style as rehearsed and discussed.
2.
Be able and ready to
sing your part on solfege syllables (write them into the score, it is very
helpful)
How to get there: Use
the following tips to help you practice
ü Speak the text in rhythm.
ü Sing through the notes on Solfedge.
ü Sing through using the text.
Bedu Pako :
Expectations for
February 25th rehearsal
1. Words learned with
correct pronunciation
2. Know the translation
of the Garwali text – understand what you are singing!
3. Clear understanding
of the your part’s road map and which part you sing when sections are divided.
4. Ability to sing your
part with words
How to get there? Use
the following sequence to help you practice:
ü Listen to the recording provided on the previous
blog post. This is a very important
step. Repeat it often!
ü Speak through the text.
ü Sing through the melody on “Du.”
ü Add the text to the melody!
·
Notes about the text:
1.
Bedu = Beru
2.
The “d” sound is
created by flicking your tongue off the roof of your mouth.
3.
“R’s” should be
flipped (no American Rs—thank you!)
·
Remember that at
measure 35 Soprano 1’s sing the top line, Soprano 2’s the second line, Alto 1’s
the third line, and Alto 2’s the bottom line with girls on the top note (E) and
boys on the bottom (A)
Amazing Grace:
·
Remember that for the
March festival you need to learn harmony rather than the melody since all guest
choirs will be singing melody throughout.
·
Please review your
part making sure to be singing the Treble III line on pages 6-7 and 9-10.
·
Keep it beautiful and
artistic! Limit the scooping and stylizing
that is so easy to add. What may be
appropriate when you are singing as a soloist is not always appropriate when
singing with a choir!
Day Break:
·
Again, listen to the recording provided on the
previous blog post. This is a fantastic
recording and a wonderful resource for you to get the sound of this piece in
your ears. Repeat often!
·
Use the break to
review the work we have done previously.
Musicianship
Notes:
Musicianship A please
complete the assignment below. Musicianship B your assignment will follow on
Tuesday, February 17th!
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