Spring 2009 Quarter Syllabus

The Spring 2009 Quarter Syllabus for Men's Choir is on-line here:

MensChoirSyllabusSpring2009

Start of Winter Quarter 2009

You can read some interesting information about Walt Whitman and the context behind his poem "Reconciliation" here:

http://american-poetry.suite101.com/article.cfm/whitmans_reconciliation

http://xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/hospital/whitman.htm

http://www.eliteskills.com/analysis_poetry/Reconciliation_by_Walt_Whitman_analysis.php

WHAT TO WORK ON BEFORE OUR NEXT REHEARSAL
"Set me as a Seal" all the notes and rhythm
"The Beatitudes" notes and rhythm up to measure 8
"Reconciliation" please work through notes and rhythm to bottom of page 4.

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Homework for next Rehearsal: 10/9/08

Please have the following notes, text and rhythms ready by next rehearsal:

"Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal" beginning to meas. 32
"Lirum, Lirum" beginning to meas. 37
"Tommorow Shall be My Dancing Day" beginning to meas. 40

Notes and rhyhtms only (no text):
"Riu Riu" beginning to meas. 27

Homework and NEW Time for Founders lunch and other dates

New Times for the Founders Lunch:

Tuesday May 13th-
Call time at Upper Gwinn: 12:10 p.m. (be on time so we can get set on the risers...)
Performance: 12:30-12:40 p.m.
Attire: full concert dress in Tux
We will Sing-
"God of Our Fathers"
"Poor Man Lazrus"
"The Water is Wide"
"We Shall Walk in the Valley of Peace"
"Joy in the Morning" (if needed...)
...and yes, we will still have rehearsal that afternoon at 3:30 p.m. but may end early...

Dates Times and Details for
Sunday May 18th Concert at First Free Church
Call Time- 8:50 a.m. in the sanctuary
Attire- tux please...
We sing at the 9:30 a.m. service (service is done by 10:45 a.m.)
"Joy in the Morning" with First Churchmen (men's choir from FFMC)
and 2 pieces on our own T.B.A.

Homework for 5/1/08 Rehearsal

• All the verses to "Down Among the Dead Men" memorized
• Poor Man Lazrus- memorize vs. 1 & 2
• Review any Monterverdi that makes you nervous...(i.e. you could not sing it alone...it might happen at a rehearsal)
• Friendly reminder: if you are absent from rehearsal, send me an email why...you are always missed when you can't make a rehearsal and your attendance is tied to your final grade in this class. It's a simple choir singers equation: No rehearsal=no singing with group=less time on your part in the ensemble=group sound is diminished. Bottom line- come to rehearsal.
  

Homework post missed

I missed a post for today's rehearsal...most of you should review the material from last session, particularly the memorized verses for "Down Among the Dead Men"-

Reminder- We are singing on May 13th in Upper Gwinn. This has been on the calendar...12:30-1:00 p.m. Make arrangements now with your professors to attend this concert.

Homework for 4/24/08 rehearsal

• Memoirze verses 3 & 4 of "Down Among the Dead Men"
• Be familiar with the text and rhythms of "Poor man Lazrus" don't trip up those words...
• Pronunciation and translation for Monterverdi #3 written and accurate.
• "Kugami" pitches and rhythm at measure 20-23 accurate.
• Bring Ken a double tall latte (optional- a drip coffee will do nicely instead...)
• Solo auditions for "Wade in the Water" measure 33 & 37
  

Another Lamento

This one is for Ben...

Homework due next rehearsal 4/17/08

Please have the following ready by next rehearsal-

• Memorize the first 2 verses of "Down Among the Dead Men"
• Monteverdi #2: be able to sing all notes and rhythms accurately for the entire piece.
• "Kugami"- practice with the mp3 on this blog by stopping the recording just before your entrances to see if you can sing the correct pitches.