Thursday, May 27, 2010

Homework and tech rehearsal Tuesday June 1st

On Tuesday June 1st, we will be rehearsing at the First Free Methodist church.

Just a reminder: rehearsal starts at 3:30 p.m. Not five minutes after that...be on time for this very important last rehearsal in the performance space before our concert on Friday June 4th.

And yes, we will rehearse on Thursday June 3rd.

Call time for the concert is 6:30 p.m.

Concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Homework for 5/25/10 rehearsal

Hey Look:




Not many rehearsals left until our next concert.
For May 25th, we are hosting Ballard High School and Chief Sealth High School Men's Choir members
We will rehearse at First Free Methodist
*Please enter the sanctuary through the doors on Dravus
**BE READY TO SING OUR ENTIRE PROGRAM**
And the following from memory:
"Kpanlongo"
"Last Words of David"
"Mulan"
"I'm a Rollin"
We will have an audience so be ready.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Homework for 5/18/10 rehearsal and Dates for your Calendar

Make sure you have these dates on your calendar:

  • Tuesday May 25th during our regular rehearsal: Visit from Ballard High School and West Seattle High School Men's Choir members. They will sit in on our rehearsal and we will sing for each other.
  • Friday June 4th- Our Spring Concert. This should already be on your calendar...call time is 6:30 p.m. Concert is at 7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday June 8th- 4:00 p.m. BBQ and swim party at Devon and Justin's place (close to campus). Bring 5$ for burgers and drinks. Directions coming soon. This will be our last meeting for the quarter.

HOMEWORK for Tuesday May 18th Rehearsal-

Only 6 more rehearsals until the concert...

  1. Berlioz- We have to nail the French and express the meaning of this epic poem. Nous avon un coeur franc! LISTEN TO THE RECORDING for the French. Sing your part along with tenor 1 part.
  2. QUIZ "Kpanlongo" with dancing FROM MEMORY.
  3. Mulan- Can we memorize this?
  4. Last Words of David- All of it memorized
  5. I'm A-Rollin'- solo auditions for improvised solos.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Homework for 5/11/10

Have this ready before our next rehearsal on Tuesday May 11, 2010

  1. QUIZ- Last Words of David- Circle 5 at the top of page 8 to Circle 7 at the top of page 10
  2. Berlioz- notes and rhythm 53-end. LOOK at this...it's tricky (and harmonically excellent!)
  3. QUIZ- ALL OF Kpanlongo from MEMORY
  4. Keep "I'm a Rollin" in yer head