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.
  

Homework due next rehearsal 4/15/08

Here is what you need to have ready by next rehearsal 4/15/08:

• Write in all of the Pronunciation and translation for Monteverdi 1,2, and 3. There should be no pronunciation mistakes at this rehearsal...
• "Down Among the Dead Men": be able to sing all notes and rhythms accurately for the entire piece .
• Monteverdi #1: be able to sing all notes and rhythms accurately for the entire piece.
• Monteverdi #2: Pronunciation for the entire song accurate.
• "Kugami": Measures 20- the end, accurate notes and rhythm.
• So I know you've read this blog post, comment below with your initials and part you sing: i.e. "kp tenor". Find the word "comment" below in red; click on it, then follow the instructions for posting a comment.
  

Homework for Thursday 4/10/08 rehearsal

Please have the following ready by next rehearsal 4/10/08-

• New music: "Joy in the Morning" this is the song we will be singing at First Free Methodist church on Sunday May 18th along with the FFMC men's choir. Please have notes in measures 1-34 learned.
  
• "Poor Man Lazrus" Notes learned up to Coda on p. 5
• "Kugami" Notes learned up to measure 16.
  

Homework for 4/8/08 rehearsal

New date for your calendar:
Sunday May 18th- Sing in worship at First Free
When: 8:50 a.m until approx. 10:50
What: "Joy in the Morning" with First Churchmen and other repertoire...

Homework to be completed by 4/8/08 rehearsal:

• Write in the rest of the translation and pronunciation for Monteverdi #1, 2 and #3
  (Can't find your translation page? Here's a link to the page : Monterverdi Translation)
  and check out this video of an early music ensemble performing the first 2 sections (in a higher key and with a "unique" style...)
  
• See if you can sing Monteverdi #1 up to tempo with Italian clarity.
  
• If you haven't already listened to my Kugami mp3, try it out with music this weekend. It may be helpful...
• Enjoy some sunshine!
  

Kugami practice mp3

Note: This is only an aide for practice...the final piece will sound nothing like this less than adequate rendition. Use it as a reference for pitches and context only.

Kugami=Tenor Part Predominant:


Kugami=Bass Part Predominant

Homework for April 3rd rehearsal 040308

Homework for next rehearsal 040308

• Bring a pencil to rehearsal
• Monteverdi #1- start working on ms. 18-end, starting with the text "si calpestando fiori..." and use the Italian slo-mo jukebox to help you.
• Know the words and notes for "Kugami" up to measure 16 at letter A. The composer will be with us on Thursday. Look for a mp3 tonight to help you with this.