Please have the following ready by next rehearsal Thursday October 31st, which is exactly one week from our concert. Pitches for all songs should be ready by next rehearsal:
"Gabriel's Message"- measure 56 to the end: rhythms and pitches text correct; Tenor 2- check out the pronunciation for the Basque in the beginning. I will hear that next rehearsal.
"With a Voice of Singing"- bottom of p. 5 (meas. 58) to the end: rhythms, pitches
and text correct.
"Haec est dies"- entire second page: rhythms, pitches and text correct. (see links to rehearsal tracks from 2 ago weeks post...)
"Veni Creator Spiritus"- the entire thing review.
"On Christmas Day"- measure 26-end: rhythms, pitches, and text correct
"Poor Man Lazrus"-top of p. 7 to end: rhythm, pitches, and text correct
"Down Among the Dead Men"- entire piece: rhythm, pitches, and text correct
It was obvious from our last rehearsal that much of the homework for our 10/15 rehearsal was not ready. So you should review last weeks homework and have the following ready for our next rehearsal:
"Gabriel's Message"- measure 40 to measure 56: rhythms and pitches correct; not text.
"With a Voice of Singing"- top p.5. to bottom of p. 5 rhythms, pitches
and text correct (last word is "glorious")
"Haec est dies"- entire first page, rhythms, pitches and text correct- same as last week but with gusto and right pitches. (see links to rehearsal tracks from last weeks post...)
"Veni Creator Spiritus"- measure 22-end: rhythms, pitches, correct, not text.
"On Christmas Day"- measure 17-26: rhythms, pitches, and text correct
"Poor Man Lazrus"-coda to top of p. 7 end of first measure before key change: rhythm, pitches, and text correct
For those of you who were absent last week, you missed the
amazing Justin Cormier on accordion- which will be the accompaniment for “Stout
Hearted Men”
MEMORIZATION THIS WEEK-
Tuesday rehearsal I will hear:
“Stout Hearted Men” measures 17-36.
“Swahili Medley” measures 26-44
Thursday rehearsal:
“Morning Trumpet” measures 69-84.
You can always use the mp3s on the blog for help with
memorization…
AUDITIONS
I will hear auditions on the solo for “When Somebody Loved Me”
Thanks for your enthusiastic participation in the Swahili Medley moves with Kedmon. Now that you have a better idea of what is going on, check out the youtube video below (the video will start at the place we begin dancing):
PLAN A SECTIONAL
You should have received an email this week with the names and email addresses of the people in your section. Don't forget about the sectional requirements for this class outlined in the syllabus.
NO MEMORIZATION THIS WEEK
Enjoy a week of from memorization. Refresh what you already know...
BTW- if you miss a rehearsal when we have a memorization test, or fail a test at rehearsal, you will receive an email reminder about making up the test before our after the next rehearsal.
GUEST AT REHEARSAL THIS WEEK-
Kedmon Mapana will be working with us on the "Swahili Medley" this week and helping us with some traditional Africa dance to go along with the music. Please be on time ready to move. Below is a video of a performance of the "Swahili Medley" SPU Men's Choir performed in 2009.
In case you missed it in the syllabus our Spring Concert is Friday May 31st at 7:30 p.m. Put this date in your calendar now and get your executive function going as a responsible men's choir member.
LINKS FOR YOUR EARS-
I have prepared several wonderful mp3s for your consideration and use in the sidebar on the right of this very blog. Download and use often
STOUT HEARTED MAN CONTEST @ TUESDAY REHEARSAL-
The first person that can sound like Robert Merrill in the video below will be the winner of the 'Stout Hearted Man' contest on Tuesday 4/9/13. First prize is the Subway sandwich of your choice; the runner-up will get a Red Bull or other suitable energy drink. Check it out; his voice is the Chuck Norris of vocal masculinity:
MEMORIZATION: FIRST TASK @ THURSDAY REHEARSAL-
We have a significant memorization schedule this quarter. You can find the schedule on-line with some helpful links to mp3s HERE. Your first assignment is due @ our Thursday 4/11/13 rehearsal.
Thank you for participating in the special Inauguration Ceremony for SPU's 10th President, Dr. Daniel J. Martin on Tuesday April 2. We will be singing Hallelujah! from Mount of Olives by Beethoven along with the women's choir, concert choir and SPU orchestra.
**Take a look at the rehearsal tracks and schedule below-
REHEARSAL TRACKS FOR HALLELUJAH!
Use the link below to find mp3 files with your part for practicing:
HOMEWORK FOR THIS WEEK: PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING MUSIC READY BY OUR NEXT REHEARSAL ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY19:
*We only have four more rehearsals before our concert on March 1st*
***Reminder: Thursday February 21st rehearsal will be at 6:00-7:20 p.m.
at First Free Methodist Church with Coro Vivo and Professor Schultz on
the Tuba. Make plans to be there- this was in the syllabus.
"Old Dan Tucker"- MEMORIZE all of it.
"Psalm 40"-review closing.
"Arise, My Soul, Arise"-all of it ready to go.
"O Love That Will Not Let Me Go"- MEMORIZE the second verse.
"Wade in the Water"-MEMORIZE 33-end.
"Poor Wayfaring Stranger"-review all.
Combined pieces with women's choir-
*"Little David, Play on Your Harp" and "The Lord Bless You and Keep You." Listen to the mp3s in the sidebar on the blog and be familiar with these songs.
HOMEWORK FOR THIS WEEK: PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING MUSIC READY BY OUR NEXT REHEARSAL ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY12:
***Reminder: Thursday February 21st rehearsal will be at 6:00-7:20 p.m. at First Free Methodist Church with Coro Vivo and Professor Schultz on the Tuba. Make plans to be there- this was in the syllabus.
"Old Dan Tucker"- MEMORIZE measures 110-124 Review the previous sections.
"Psalm 40"- measures 30-end: pitches, rhythm, and words
"Arise, My Soul, Arise"-measures 70-end: pitches, rhythm, and words
"O Love That Will Not Let Me Go"- MEMORIZE the first verse.
"Wade in the Water"-MEMORIZE beginning to meas. 33
"Poor Wayfaring Stranger"-review all.
"Song of the Lonely Mountain" revised version- beginning-76.
HOMEWORK FOR THIS WEEK: PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING MUSIC READY BY OUR NEXT REHEARSAL ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5:
**Auditions on Tuesday 2/5 and Thursday 2/7 for the following:
OLD DAN TUCKER- 1) Bass solo (could be a baritone): ms. 3-4; 11-13; 19-29. 2. Baritone solo (could be a bass): ms. 7-9; 15-17; 19-29. 2) Tenor 2 solo: 5-7; 12-15; 19-29. 2) Tenor 1 solo: 8-11; 16-18; 19-29.
PSALM 40- 1) ms. 3. 2) ms. 5. 3) ms. 18-21. 4) 22-25.
*FOR THE TENORS- I have not received a sectional email for Tuesday January 29th...this troubles me.
"Old Dan Tucker"- MEMORIZE measures103-110. Review the previous sections. You will be tested in groups on Tuesday.
"Psalm 40"- measures 22-30: pitches, rhythm, and words
"Arise, My Soul, Arise"-measures 55-70: pitches, rhythm, and words
"O Love That Will Not Let Me Go"-measures 33-end: pitches, rhythm and words
"Wade in the Water"-measures 55-end: pitches, rhythm and words
"Poor Wayfaring Stranger"-measures 42-end: pitches, rhythm and words
Look right...yes at the sidebar where it says "Winter Player" and listen to the four songs listed there before our rehearsal on Thursday. Listen carefully and all the way through.
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