4/2 Rehearsal and Homework

Hey guys!
Thanks for your hard work! Keep it up!

REMINDER: 6 more rehearsals to go before the big night! I expect to see ALL of you at EVERY rehearsal from here on out. Remember, rehearsals will go until 9:30 pm now.

MAKE-UP REHEARSAL: Those who have missed 2 rehearsals are REQUIRED to attend the make-up rehearsal. It is on Thursday, April 23rd from 6-6:45 pm.

CALLING FOR SOLOISTS: We need soloists for "Loch Lomond" (TENOR preferred) and "Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit" (Soprano or Tenor). Please let me know if you're interested.

HOMEWORK:
1. Men: Memorize all of “Johnny Schmoker” and “The Pasture”.
2. Women: Know all of “Sing Creations” - especially transition from m. 55 to 56, practice meter changes
3. All KNOW "Red Red Rose" and “Liebeslieder Walzer” No. 2

SECTIONALS:
TB
1. Loch Lomond (mm.. 8-19, mm. 66-end)
2. Red Red Rose (all)
3. Johnny Schmoker (all, choreography)
4. Liebeslieder Walzer, Men: no. 3
5. The Pasture - Underline important words and "lean into" them. Dynamics, phrasing (Baritones - make sure you know your part!)

SA
1. Sing Creations Music On - mm. 34-69, All
2. Liebeslieder Walzer Women: no. 4
3. My Heavenly Father Loves Me
4. Praise to the Lord - mm. 55-89
5. Red Red Rose - all

SATB
1. Praise to the Lord - QUARTET, mm. 55-89, all
2. Ev’ry Time, Over the Rainbow, Come to my Garden
3. Liebeslieder Walzer - No. 2, 9, 11
4. Red Red Rose -all
5. Loch Lomond- mm. 28-end, quartet, all

Remember to:
Post your comments about spots you'd like to go over, thoughts about the music, etc.

Homework and 3/26 Rehearsal Schedule

Hey guys! Great rehearsal last night!

HOMEWORK:

1. Men: Know all of “Johnny Schmoker” and “The Pasture”. Watch YouTube video of "Johnny Schmoker" (here's another one) and come with choreography ideas. Memorize text. Underline important words in "The Pasture" (here's a video - not a great example but might be helpful).
2. Women: Know all of “Sing Creations” - Here's a video (I still like the boy choir but this is excellent!) -Mixed Meters, flip r's, round and tall vowels
3. All KNOW "Praise to the Lord" and “Liebeslieder Walzer” No. 2 (Check back for a link to practice files for 'Praise to the Lord')

SECTIONALS:

TB
1. Liebeslieder Walzer, Men: no. 3
2. Johnny Schmoker -Phrasing, Blend, Choreography
3. The Pasture - Underline important words and "lean into" them. Dynamics, phrasing (Baritones - make sure you know your part!)

SA
1. Sing Creations Music On - mm. 34-69, All
2. My Heavenly Father Loves Me
3. Liebeslieder Walzer Women: no. 4

SATB
1. Praise to the Lord - mm. 55-89, quartet, all
2. Ev’ry Time, Over the Rainbow, Come to my Garden
3. Liebeslieder Walzer - No. 2 - diction, dynamics - No. 11 -Remember the last rehearsal! Arms moving through water, Jon Kirkham's awesome example, etc.
4. Red Red Rose -MM. 1-21, All, underline important words, dynamics
5. Loch Lomond- mm. 28-end, quartet, all

Remember to:

Post your comments about spots you'd like to go over, thoughts about the music, etc.

Roll Call!

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Speaking of roll.....please be sure to always mark your attendance on rehearsal nights. Thanks!

MMC 3/19 Rehearsal

Hi everyone! Happy St. Patty's Day! Hope you're wearing GREEN! Jon Kirkham said he's wearing 3 different shades of it...pretty smart, I think!

Sorry this is late. I've had family in town and didn't plan my time very well for updating the blog. I'll be better, I promise!

Homework Assignment - I WILL be pulling out a quartet again to sing for everyone so be ready!
1. Know "Praise to the Lord" mm. 55-89
2. Memorize the text in the LW #11 mm. 1-7

SECTIONALS:
TB
1. Liebeslieder Walzer, no. 3
2. Johnny Schmoker (Watch this YouTube Video BEFORE rehearsal - come with ideas!) All
3. Frostiana

SA
1. Sing Creations Music On, mm. 70-end, mm. 34-69, All
2. My Heavenly Father Loves Me
3. Liebeslieder Walzer, no. 4

SATB REHEARSAL:
1. Jesus Christ the Apple Tree, mm. 25-36, all
- underline important words, more expression needed
2. Praise to the Lord, mm. 55-89
3. Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit
4. Liebeslieder Walzer, No. 2 (diction, dynamics), No. 11 (diction, less emphasis on 2nd syllable, controlled vibrato for more unified sound)
5. Red Red Rose, MM. 21-END, All (expression)
-underline important words
-dynamics
6. Loch Lomond, mm. 28-end, All (diction, dynamics)

REMEMBER TO:
Post comments about certain parts that your section needs to go over at rehearsal.

3/12 Rehearsal

Here is the plan for this week. You can click on some titles for links to listening samples and other helpful resources.

TENORS: Don't forget to bring treats for our St. Patty's Day Party (we need cups and napkins too!) Thanks.

SECTIONALS:
1. Red, Red Rose, mm. 21– end
2. Jesus Christ the Apple Tree, Men: mm. 25-36, Women: mm. 1-24
3. The Promise of Living, Men: Pgs 13-end (review 7-11), Women: pg 11-15
4. Liebeslieder Walzer, Men: no. 9 & 11
5. Sing Creations Music On, mm. 70-end
6. My Heavenly Father Loves Me, Women: C & D
7. Praise to the Lord, Women Review: mm. 65-89

SATB:
1. Jesus Christ the Apple Tree, mm. 25-36
2. Liebeslieder Walzer, No. 9 & 11
3. Red Red Rose, MM. 21-END
4. Loch Lomond, mm. 28-end

There will be a quiz on A RED, RED ROSE and LOCH LOMOND! :)

"A whole new world...." (insert Jasmine's voice)

Why didn't I do this sooner? This past week, I went to the ACDA National Convention in Oklahoma and one of the presentations was on technology and how helpful BLOGS can be to the choir as well as those interested in the choir.
You're probably all thinking, "Duh!" but it was an exciting moment for me as I realized all the cool things we can do with this blog. It's BRILLIANT! I'll be able to post announcements, helpful resources, rehearsal notes, etc. (without sending so many e-mails). I could jump for joy! Ok, I would but I'm afraid it'll hurt. :)