SPU Men's Choir

Homework for next rehearsal 1/31/12

2012-01-26T15:08:00.000-08:00

Please have the following music ready by next rehearsal, Tuesday January 31:

1. Hymn to God the Father- beginning to ms. 67: notes andrhythm.

2. Demon in My View-beg. to ms. 32: notes and rhythm.

3. Cantate Domino-beg. to bottom of p. 5: notes and rhythm.

4. Dies Irae-beg. to ms. 58: notes and rhythm.

Snow Homework for next rehearsal 1/24/12

2012-01-19T15:20:00.000-08:00

HOMEWORK for Rehearsal 1/24/12

We missed two rehearsals this week because of snow...not good.

HOMEWORK FOR NEXT REHEARSAL
Using the links below as a guide, by next rehearsal please have the notes, text and rhythm ready for "Cantate Domino" from the beginning to the bottom of page 3 just before the 3/4 bar. Be ready to sing your part in a double-quartet.

Here are the links to practice mp3s for "Cantate Domino"

There is one complete version with all the voices equal [FULL] and 2 versions for each voice part- [T1, T2, BI (a.k.a Baritone), BII] with your part being played louder than the others in the background. There is also a version without your voice part [noT1, noT2 etc.] so you can be confident when you sing in rehearsal on Tuesday. Finally, there is a pronunciation track [pron]. Get to work.

http://www.mystro2b.org/audio/cantate_domino/cantate_domino_pron.mp3

http://www.mystro2b.org/audio/cantate_domino/cantate_domino_FULL.mp3

http://www.mystro2b.org/audio/cantate_domino/cantate_domino_T1.mp3

http://www.mystro2b.org/audio/cantate_domino/cantate_domino_noT1.mp3

http://www.mystro2b.org/audio/cantate_domino/cantate_domino_T2.mp3

http://www.mystro2b.org/audio/cantate_domino/cantate_domino_noT2.mp3

http://www.mystro2b.org/audio/cantate_domino/cantate_domino_BI.mp3

http://www.mystro2b.org/audio/cantate_domino/cantate_domino_noBI.mp3

http://www.mystro2b.org/audio/cantate_domino/cantate_domino_BII.mp3

http://www.mystro2b.org/audio/cantate_domino/cantate_domino_noBII.mp3

Homework for 1/17/12 Rehearsal- Listening

2012-01-12T10:40:00.000-08:00

Please listen to the following pieces before our next rehearsal:

"Hymn to God the Father" (It starts at 3:06 on purpose...)

"Demon in My View"

"Dies Irae"

"I Hear A Voice A Prayin"

SCHEDULE FOR THE REST OF THE QUARTER

2011-11-22T16:53:00.001-08:00

SCHEDULE FOR THE REST OF THE QUARTER-

5:45-8:45 p.m. Sunday November 27th- meet in Crawford Musicbuilding room 103; then to RBP for combined rehearsal with all choirs,orchestra/wind ensemble.

**BRING ALL YOUR MUSIC AND A BLACK FOLDER TO THIS REHEARSAL.

12:45 pm. Monday November 28th- meet in loop with your tux,music, black folder (don't wear your tux...) **CHECK IN WITH ME BEFORE YOU GETON A BUS

5:00 p.m. Tuesday November 29th- meet in loop with yourtux...same drill as Monday

9:20 a.m. Thursday December 1st- meet at First FreeMethodist in your tux. We sing for Lessons and Carols. Turn in your music toget your final grade.

Sing Praise to God in a Lower Key

2011-10-28T13:04:00.000-07:00

Here are links to mp3 rehearsal tracks for "Sing Praise to God" a half step lower. Listen and practice before our next rehearsal. It will help...

FULL TRACK:
http://mystro2b.org/audio/sing_praise_to_god_lower_ALL.mp3

TENOR 1:
http://mystro2b.org/audio/sing_praise_to_god_lower_T1.mp3

TENOR 2:
http://mystro2b.org/audio/sing_praise_to_god_lower_T2.mp3

BARITONE:
http://mystro2b.org/audio/sing_praise_to_god_lower_BARI.mp3

BASS:
http://mystro2b.org/audio/sing_praise_to_god_lower_BASS.mp3

Homework for 11/1 rehearsal

2011-10-27T13:12:00.000-07:00

We have only 2 more regular rehearsals before our November 4th concert.
***EXTRA REHEARSAL This Sunday October 30th 7:00-8:00 p.m. at First Free Methodist Church Sanctuary
Have the following ready by our next rehearsal on Tuesday November 1st:
1. What Wondrous Love is This- review- vowel unification in opening chant section.
2. Sing Praise to God- review- think 2-4-8 bar phrases.
3. How Can I Keep from Singing- review- staggered entrances need to be clean and measure 55-58 solid.
4. As with Gladness Men of Old- review- look at p. 12 & 13. Breath and support all the way through to measure 71.
5. Sing We Now of Christmas- last 10 bars-solid
6. Wote waliompokea (a.k.a. Bonse Aba)- review your memorization. *Extra rehearsal with Kedmon Sunday (see above)
7. Go Down Moses- MEMORIZE the rest of the piece.

Homework for 10/25/rehearsal

2011-10-20T13:06:00.000-07:00

We have only four more rehearsals before our November 4th concert.
Have the following ready by our next rehearsal on Tuesday October 25th:
1. What Wondrous Love is This- review your memorization. This piece is ready to go.
2. Sing Praise to God- p/u to measure 17- lower 3 parts (T2, Bari, Bass) will sing on "Loo" until beat 3 of measure 28 and then sing "His chosen band:..." and the rest of text until the end. Be ready to sing the entire piece, correct notes and rhythm.
3. How Can I Keep from Singing- measure 45 to the end, be ready to sing these parts in double quartets.
4. As with Gladness Men of Old- have mesure 57 to the end ready, correct notes and rhythm.
5. Sing We Now of Christmas- Letter E to the end, be ready to sing these parts in double quartets.
6. Wote waliompokea (a.k.a. Bonse Aba)- review your memorization. *Extra rehearsal with Kedmon Sunday October 30th 7:00-7:45.
7. Go Down Moses- MEMORIZE beginning to measure 46 at the key change

Homework for 10/18/11 rehearsal

2011-10-13T12:50:00.000-07:00

Please have the following ready by Tuesday October 18 rehearsal
1.MEMORIZE the following words and notes for the Swahili version of "Bonse Aba":

2. MEMORIZE all of "What Wondrous Love is This"
3."Sing Praise to God"- notes and rhythm from beginning to measure 31.
4. "How Can I Keep From Singing"- phrasing and dynamics, entire piece.
5."As With Gladness Men of Old"- up to measure 53, notes and rhythm.

Links to fall practice mp3's

2011-10-10T20:51:00.000-07:00

UPDATE: Just added-

What Wondrous Love is This full track:

http://mystro2b.org/audio/what_wondrous_love_TRACK.mp3

What Wondrous Love is This TEN1:

http://mystro2b.org/audio/what_wondrous_love_TEN1.mp3

What Wondrous Love is This TEN2:

http://mystro2b.org/audio/what_wondrous_love_TEN2.mp3

What Wondrous Love is This BARITONE:

http://mystro2b.org/audio/what_wondrous_love_BARI.mp3

What Wondrous Love is This BASS:

http://mystro2b.org/audio/what_wondrous_love_BASS.mp3

Sing we Now of Christmas http://mystro2b.org/audio/sing_we_now_of_christmas.mp3

As With Gladness Men of Old http://mystro2b.org/audio/as_with_gladness_VOCAL.mp3

As With Gladness Rehearsal tracks:

For Tenor 1- (your part predominant, others in the background): http://mystro2b.org/audio/as_with_gladness_TEN1.mp3

For Tenor 2- (your part predominant, others in the background):
http://mystro2b.org/audio/as_with_gladness_TEN2.mp3

For Baritone (Bass 1- your part predominant, others in the background):
http://mystro2b.org/audio/as_with_gladness_BASS1.mp3

For Bass (Bass 2- your part predominant, others in the background):
http://mystro2b.org/audio/as_with_gladness_BASS2.mp3

Complete track, no vocals:
http://mystro2b.org/audio/as_with_gladness_TRACK.mp3

Bonse Aba http://mystro2b.org/audio/bonse_aba.mp3

Sing Praise to God http://mystro2b.org/audio/sing_praise_to_god.mp3

Sing Praise to God Rehearsal tracks (piano only; your part predominant, others in background):

Tenor 1: http://mystro2b.org/audio/sing_praise_to_god_TEN1.mp3

Tenor 2: http://mystro2b.org/audio/sing_praise_to_god_TEN2.mp3

Baritone: http://mystro2b.org/audio/sing_praise_to_god_BARITONE.mp3

Bass: http://mystro2b.org/audio/sing_praise_to_god_BASS.mp3

Track: (all four parts equal volume, piano only) http://mystro2b.org/audio/sing_praise_to_god_BASS.mp3

How Can I Keep From Singing http://mystro2b.org/audio/how_can_i_keep_from_singing.mp3

Homework for 10/11 Rehearsal

2011-10-06T12:54:00.000-07:00

Please have the following ready for Tuedsay October 11 rehearsal-

GET A PENCIL
1. Sign-up for three sectional times by clicking on the link in the blog on the sidebar to the right (SIGN-UP FOR SECTIONALS BY FRIDAY OCTOBER 7, 2011)

2. CHANGE A CONCERT DATE ON YOUR SYLLABUS- change ~~Tuesday, December 6~~: 9:00 A.M.Lessons and Carols at First Free Methodist Church to Thursday DECEMBER 1st same time.

3. Listen to "As with Gladness Men of Old" and have up to measure 37, notes and rhythms ready.
The full track is here on the blog in the sidebar to the right. Here are some other tracks you can download and practice with:
For Tenor 1- (your part predominant, others in the background): http://mystro2b.org/audio/as_with_gladness_TEN1.mp3

For Tenor 2- (your part predominant, others in the background):
http://mystro2b.org/audio/as_with_gladness_TEN2.mp3

For Baritone (Bass 1- your part predominant, others in the background):
http://mystro2b.org/audio/as_with_gladness_BASS1.mp3

For Bass (Bass 2- your part predominant, others in the background):
http://mystro2b.org/audio/as_with_gladness_BASS2.mp3

Complete track, no vocals:
http://mystro2b.org/audio/as_with_gladness_TRACK.mp3

4. "What Wondrous Love Is This"notes, rhythm and phrasing beginning to ms. 61. (no practice mp3 for for this yet...)

5. "Sing Praise to God" notes and rhythm from beginning to ms. 16. (check out the recording in the sidebar if needed)

Vive L'Amour aka Beaver Manure

2011-10-02T20:27:00.000-07:00

Homework for October 4 rehearsal

2011-09-29T13:18:00.000-07:00

Things to have done before our next rehearsal on Tuesday October 4th:
1. Get a pencil and bring it to rehearsal.
2. Email me if you need a tuxedo at pendek@spu.edu. In the subject line type: "I need a tuxedo;" in the message type your first and last name.
3.Sign-up for 3 sectionals (see the sidebar to the right for the link)

Vote on a concert order set

2011-05-19T12:56:00.000-07:00

Please vote on one of the concert order sets for our June 3rd concert. Leave a comment to this blog post to vote (i.e. Set #1 rocks my world Ken!)or submit your own concert set.

SET #1
1. The Name of Jesus
2. Sanctus
3. Rise Up My Love
4. Streets of Laredo
5. Aina' That Good News
6. Joshua
7. Landed

SET #2
1. Sanctus
2. Rise Up My Love
3. Streets of Laredo
4. Aina' That Good News
5. Joshua
6. Landed
7. The Name of Jesus

SET #3
1. Sanctus
2. The Name of Jesus
3. Rise Up My Love
4. Streets of Laredo
5. Landed
6. Joshua
7. Aina' That Good News

SET #4
1. Sanctus
2. The Name of Jesus
3. Rise Up My Love
4. Streets of Laredo
5. Landed
6. Aina' That Good News
7. Joshua

Two Versions of Ain-a that good news

2011-05-13T21:43:00.001-07:00

BYU Men's Chorus

	Gospel - BYU Men's Chorus - Ain'a That Good News.mp3

	Found at bee mp3 search engine

Viking Men's Chorus, St. Olaf College

Homework for 5/10 rehearsal

2011-05-05T12:52:00.000-07:00

Please have the following ready for Tueasday May 10th rehearsal:

1. Notes and rhythm of "Joshua Fit de Battle..." beginning to p. 11 measure 52

2.Notes and rhythm of "The Streets of Laredo" beginning to p. 5 measure 89

REVIEW- memorization for "Sanctus", "Landed" and "The Name of Jesus"

Homework for 5/3/2011 rehearsal

2011-04-28T11:57:00.000-07:00

SECTIONAL REMINDER: SUNDAY MAY 1st for some of you 7:00-7:45 p.m. in Crawford 103

Please have the following ready for Tuesday May 3rd rehearsal:

1. MEMORIZE "Landed" beginning to measure 65 on p. 13

2. MEMORIZE "Sanctus" beginning to measure 49

3. MEMORIZE "The Name of Jesus" entire piece with clapping

We will sing in quartets...

Homework for 4/26/2011 Rehearsal

2011-04-21T13:44:00.001-07:00

Please have the following ready for Tuesday April 26 rehearsal:

**AUDITIONS FOR LANDED**

1. MEMORIZE "Sanctus" ms. 26-40

2. MEMORIZE "Landed" ms. 35-50

3. Notes and rhythms "Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho" beginning to measure 32

Homework for 4/19/2011 rehearsal

2011-04-14T09:33:00.000-07:00

Please have the following ready by our next rehearsal, Tuesday April 19, 2011:

1. AUDITIONS FOR THE 3 SOLOS IN "The Name of Jesus" will happen during rehearsal:
solo 1- p/u to ms. 21-36
solo 2- p/u to ms. 47-62
solo 3- p/u to ms. 73-88

2. MEMORIZE "The Name of Jesus" quartet section p/u to ms.37-46

3. MEMORIZE "Sanctus" beginning to ms. 22

Hey- did you forget what sectional times you signed up for? Check out the spreadsheet HERE.

Homework for 4/12/11 rehearsal

2011-04-07T10:10:00.000-07:00

Please have the following ready by our next rehearsal, Tuesday April 7, 2011:

1. "Landed"- MEMORIZE starting at measure 15 p. 3 (where the "Oo's" begin) to measure 34 on p. 7 (just before vs. 2)

2. "The Name of Jesus" MEMORIZE beginning (tenors only for the first 10 bars...)until end of measure 20. **Think about trying out for solos on April 19th.
And remember:

Clapping Group I= Basses and Baritones (starting at measure 21+; then again at measure 73+; and ms. 104 to the end)

Clapping Group II= Tenors (starting at measure 47+; then again at measure 73+; and ms. 104 to the end)

3. "Sanctus" notes and rhythm learned (not memorized) from measure 4-21.

Homework for 4/5/11 rehearsal

2011-03-31T12:23:00.001-07:00

Before our rehearsal Tuesday April 5th, please do the following:

1. Sign-up for 3 sectional times at this link.

2. Memorize "Landed": measures 1-8. Be ready to sing in double quartets at 4/5 rehearsal. The mp3 is posted on the blog in the right side bar, or here to download.

3. Get familiar with the notes and rhythm of "Sanctus" from beginning to measure 17. The goofy mp3 is posted on the blog in the right side bar, or here to download. AND as a special bonus: I have individual rehearsal tracks for each part to download below:

tenor 1

tenor 2

baritone

bass

4. Listen to and the feel for "The Name of Jesus". Listen to the entire mp3 on the blog in the right side bar or download here.

Lots of solo opportunities this quarter...

Homework for 2/15/11 rehearsal and School gig

2011-02-12T05:36:00.000-08:00

Check out Mulan:

Check out Viva La Vida

Another angle:

Vive L' Amour

Vive L'Amour Rehearsal mp3s-
4 parts of "Vive L'Amour" on page 11, 2 measures before 90 (that hard staggered entrance part...)

Tumetangaza vita

2011-02-05T19:09:00.001-08:00

Homework for 2/8 rehearsal- Frobisher Bay solo auditions

2011-02-04T08:35:00.001-08:00

I will hear those of you that didn't pass the "Periti autuem" and "Sea Fever" Quartet Quiz on Tuesday February 8th.

You will be quizzed on 3 things; 2 are Quartet quizzes:

Here is what you need to have ready by 2/8 rehearsal:

1. Frobisher Bay- First page memorized. You will sing in groups, not quartets. **I WILL HEAR SINGERS FOR THE TEN. 1 SOLO AT THE BEGINNING**

2. If Ye Love Me- Entire piece, notes and rhythms- QUARTET QUIZ

3. Rheinberger Sanctus- notes and rhythm up to the fermata (ms. 12, just before the poco animato) -QUARTET QUIZ

Homework for 2/1/11 rehearsal

2011-01-27T21:51:00.000-08:00

Before next Tuesday February 1st rehearsal, do this:

1. Listen to El Grillo.

2. Periti autem: beginning to measure 22; notes/rhythm ready-quartet check

3. Frobisher Bay: entire song, notes and rhythm- start memorizing

4. Sea Fever: beginning to measure 27; notes/rhythm ready-quartet check

El Grillo- The Cricket

2011-01-27T13:22:00.000-08:00

Listen to El Grillo here: (be amazed and afraid...)

El grillo by Josquin des Prez (c1440-1521)

Language: Italian

El grillo è buon cantore,
Che tienne longo verso,
Dalle beve grillo canta.

Ma non fa come gli altri uccelli,
Come li han cantato un poco,
Van' de fatto in altro loco
Sempre el grillo sta pur saldo,

Quando la maggior è'l caldo
Al' hor canta sol per amore.

Language: English
The cricket

The cricket is a good singer
He can sing very long -
He sings all the time.

But he doesn't act like the birds.
If they've sung a little bit
They go somewhere else
The cricket remains where he is...

If the month of May is warm
Because he sings out of love.

Homework for 1/11/11 rehearsal

2011-01-07T01:03:00.000-08:00

Please listen to the following mp3s before our rehearsal Tuesday January 11:

If Ye Love Me

Perti autem

Rheinberger Sanctus

Sea Fever

Sacred Sounds 2010 mp3 player

2010-11-27T09:14:00.001-08:00

Ok- I know you are sitting at home after Thanksgiving, tired of checking your Facebook status, done with beating your cousin for the 5th time at The Legend of Zelda, and looking forward to food that doesn't have Turkey in it. SO, get your choir music, put on some headphones and listen to these mp3's before our 4:30 p.m. rehearsal on Sunday November 28th.

OUR PIECES WE ARE SINGING-

Cuncti simus (new version with instruments)

Fum, Fum, Fum (Spanish Pronunciation Guide)

Fum, Fum, Fum by Victoria Scholars

Gloria (!NO we are not sinigng Gloria at Benaroya, but we will sing it Dec. 2 at Chapel...)

COMBINED CHOIR PIECES-
Pat-a-Pan

There shall a Star come out of Jacob

Before the Marvel of This Night

Processional O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
No mp3 for this...

Homework for next rehearsal November 2nd

2010-10-28T12:32:00.000-07:00

Gentlemen-

You need to have these pieces memorized and ready by our Tuesday November 2nd rehearsal: (the concert is November 5th...)

Gloria
Fum, Fum, Fum
Beati Mortui
Vive L'Amour

Of the Father's Love Begotten will be sung at the November 5th concert, but not memorized. Cuncti Simus we will save for Benaroya

Homework for next rehearsal 10/26/10

2010-10-21T12:52:00.000-07:00

Please have the following music ready by our next rehearsal 10/26/2010:

1) FUM,FUM,FUM--Beginning to measure 42 MEMORIZED.
2) GLORIA-- Beginning to measure 38 MEMORIZED.
***You will be tested in quartets on memorization***
3) VIVE L'AMOUR--Beginning to measure 80 memorized.
4) Watch for an email from me to check out an mp3 of our rehearsal on 10/21 at www.soundcloud.com where you will comment on the recording we made...

Homework for next rehearsal 10/19/2010

2010-10-14T12:33:00.000-07:00

Please have the following music ready by our next rehearsal 10/19/2010:

1) FUM,FUM,FUM--Beginning to page 5 MEMORIZED.
2) GLORIA-- Beginning to page 3 MEMORIZED. Auditions for solo sections on Tuesday.
***You will be tested in quartets on memorization***
3) VIVE L'AMOUR--P. 7 to the end. Notes and rhythm learned.

What to have ready by next rehearsal 10/12/10 a.k.a homework

2010-10-07T10:03:00.000-07:00

Pleae have the following ready by our next Tuesday rehearsal Oct. 12 2010:
1) BEATI MORTUI-write down the translation AND pronunciation for "Beati Mortui" in your music with a pencil. I will check your score during rehearsal. You can find the translation and pronunciation here.
2) FUM, FUM, FUM-Know the road map and divisi for "Fum, Fum, Fum". Be confident on pitches and rhythms to measures 29 on page. 6.
3)VIVE L'AMOUR- Words and pitches memorized to measure 32 top of page 5.

Beati Mortui Pronunciation, Translation and Practice mp3s

2010-09-30T20:44:00.001-07:00

Here is a translation and pronunciation guide for "Beati Mortui"

If you can ignore the annoying beeps and goofy frame around the screen, check out the video above of a nice recording of "Beati Mortui"

Beati mortui

Beati mortui
Beh-ah-tee mor-too-ee
Blessed are the dead

In Domino morientes deinceps
Een Do-mee-no mor-ee-ehn-tehs de-een-chehps
Who henceforth die in the Lord

Dicit enim spiritus,
Dee-cheet eh-neem spee-ree-tus
Thus says the spirit

Ut requiescant a laboribus suis
Oot- reh-kwee-ehs-cahnt ah lah-bor-ee-us su-ees
That they may rest from their labors

Et opera illorum sequuntur ipsos.
Eht oh-peh-rah ee-lor-oom seh-koont-oor eep-sos
And their works follow them.

Here are some practice mp3s you can use to sing along with your part:

Tenor 1

Tenor 2

Bass 1 (Baritone)

Bass 2

Music for Fall Quarter

2010-09-27T20:29:00.000-07:00

Cuncti simus

Cuncti simus-youtube version

Vive L' Amour
Listen to these two versions of "Vive L'Amour"- the first one is a live performance by the Men's Choir at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. The second one is by Chor Leoni, a semi-professional Men's Chorus from Vancouver B.C.

Vive L'Amour WWU Men's Choir

Vive L'Amour Chor Leoni

Vive L'Amour Rehearsal mp3s-
4 parts of "Vive L'Amour" on page 11, 2 measures before 90 (that hard staggered entrance part...)

For Tenor 1, go here: Tenor 1 Vive Practice

For Tenor 2, go here: Tenor 2 Vive Practice

For Baritone, go here: Baritone Vive Practice

For Bass, go here: Bass Vive Practice

Of the Father's Love Begotten

Beati Mortui

Gloria

CONCERT TOMORROW NIGHT and BBQ details

2010-06-03T13:25:00.001-07:00

Concert details:

Friday June 4th at First Free Methodist Church

CALL TIME IN YOUR TUX WITH YOUR BLACK FOLDER
6:30 P.M.
CONCERT STARTS AT 7:00 P.M.

After the concert, turn in your music. Ron will need help setting up the church. *Take your music out of you folder and put it in a pile on the front pew. I'll pick it up after the concert.

Tuesday June 8th Final Rehearsal and BBQ

We will have our last rehearsal of the quarter Tuesday June 8th. Meet in 103 as usual. We will watch the video of the concert, turn in any music you forgot to turn in at the concert, and then head over to Devon and Justin's place for some food and fun. Seniors- you will be ~~roasted~~ honored at this event.

Thanks

Homework and tech rehearsal Tuesday June 1st

2010-05-27T13:49:00.000-07:00

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.

Homework for 5/25/10 rehearsal

2010-05-20T13:11:00.001-07:00

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.

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

2010-05-13T11:12:00.000-07:00

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...

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.
QUIZ "Kpanlongo" with dancing FROM MEMORY.
Mulan- Can we memorize this?
Last Words of David- All of it memorized
I'm A-Rollin'- solo auditions for improvised solos.

Homework for 5/11/10

2010-05-06T12:44:00.000-07:00

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

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

Homework for 5/4/10 Rehearsal

2010-04-29T12:13:00.000-07:00

Homework (what you practice outside of rehearsal...) for Tuesday May 4th rehearsal
***HALFWAY POINT: ONLY 10 MORE REHEARSALS UNTIL THE CONCERT***

Review all that you've memorized for the following pieces:
"The Last Words of David" beginning to the bottom of p. 7
"Kpanlongo" beginning to measure 45
"I'm a Rollin'" beginning to measure 108
**MEMORY QUIZ "KPANLOGO" the next section: measures 46-87
**Quiz on the French pronunciation by SECTION- (not memorized) from the beginning to bottom of page 4 "les derniers des Bretons!"
I want to hear:
a) clear attempt at good diction (no fakers...)
b) rhythm and notes solid

Homework for 4/27/2010 Rehearsla

2010-04-22T13:29:00.000-07:00

Before next rehearsal Tuesday April 27, 2010-

*Quiz in Quartets- "Last Words of David" beginning to p. 7 just before circle 5 MEMORIZED

*Quiz in Quartets- "I'm A-Rollin" beginning to p. 16 measure 108 MEMORIZED

Review "Kpanlongo" and stay on top of your French with the "Berlioz"

Homework for 4/20/10 Rehearsal

2010-04-15T13:51:00.000-07:00

While you are enjoying the projected sunshine this weekend, work on the following music and have it ready by our Tuesday rehearsal, April 20th-

**Quiz from MEMORY "The Last Words of David" from the beginning to Circle 2 "Largo" at the bottom of page 5. Cut offs people!! God= GAH "Duh"
Berlioz a.k.a "Le chant des Bretons" notes and rhythm learned: measure 24 (C) to measure 43 (fermata)
LISTEN to "I'm A-Rollin" with your music in front of you with special attention to pages 9 & 10 (notice how the singers on the recording are rushing here...)

Homework for 4/13/10 Rehearsal

2010-04-08T13:14:00.000-07:00

Homework- to be ready by next rehearsal Tuesday April 13-

*Quiz on pronunciation of "Le chant des Bretons" from measure 7-22.
*Quiz memorize "Kpanlongo" from beginning to measure 45.
*Quiz memorize "I'm A-Rollin'" from beginning to measure 45

Le Chant des Bretons text and translation HOMEWORK FOR 4/6 REHEARSAL

2010-04-01T23:00:00.000-07:00

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Have this music ready by our next rehearsal 4/6/10-

"I'm A-Rollin" up to p. 8 ms. 59. Watch the video and listen to the mp3 in the previous blog post.
"The Last Words of David" up to p. 5 to circle 2.
"Kpanlongo" listen to mp3 and watch video in previous blog post.
"Les Chant des Breton" up to p. 3 ms. 22: NOTES/RHYTHM ONLY not text yet...and write in the translation (see below)

Write this in your music before next rehearsal-

"Le chant des Bretons"
THE SONG OF THE BRITONS

Text by Julien Auguste Plage Brizeux (1803/6-1858)
Music by Hector Berlioz, , op. 13 no. 5 (1850), from "Fleurs des Landes"

Oui, nous sommes encor les hommes d'Armorique,
YES WE ARE THE MEN OF AMORICA

La race courageuse et pourtant pacifique,
THE RACE COURAGEOUS YET PEACEFUL

La race sur le dos portant de longs cheveux,
THE RACE BEARING LONG HAIR
Que rien n'a pu dompter quand elle a dit: je veux.
THAT NOTHING COULD TAME (SUBDUE) US WHEN WE (SHE-OUR RACE) SAY: I WANT

Nous avons un coeur franc pour détester les traîtres;
WE HAVE A FRANK (HONEST) HEART TO HATE (DETEST) TRAITORS

Nous adorons Jésus, le Dieu de nos ancêtres.
WE LOVE JESUS, THE GOD OF OUR ANCESTORS

Les chansons d'autrefois, toujours nous les chantons.
THE SONG OF THE PAST (BYGONE TIMES), WE ALWAYS SING

Non! non! non! nous ne sommes pas les derniers des Bretons.
NO NO NO WE ARE NOT THE LAST OF THE BRITONS

Le vieux sang de tes fils coule encor dans nos veines,
THE BLOOD OF YOUR SON STILL FLOWS IN OUR VIENS

O terre de granit, recouverte de chênes!
O LAND OF GRANITE COVERED WITH OAKS

Pays des vieux Bretons, à toi seul notre amour!
LAND OF THE OLD BRITONS OUR LOVE TO YOU ALONE

Des bois sont au milieu, la mer est à l'entour.
THE WOODS ARE IN THE MIDDLE THE SEAS ARE AROUND

MP3's and Videos of Spring Quarter Repertoire

2010-04-01T08:21:00.000-07:00

You can download the media below at this link: http://drop.io/spumenschoir

Le Chant des Bretons

Last Words of David

I'll Make a Man out of You

I'm A-Rollin

I'm a Rollin' Video

Kpanlongo

Kpanlongo Video

A Free Voice Lesson and 2 mp3s to check out

2010-01-21T19:21:00.001-08:00

Ok Gentlemen. Here is a free video voice lesson from Miranda. Make sure you check out some of her other videos and comment on what you think. Also check out the 2 mp3's: "I've Been Everywhere" arrangement of the Johnny Cash song and an alternate version of "Exsultate Justi"

Miranda can teach you how to sing:

"I've Been Everywhere (man!)"

Alternate "Exsultate Justi"

Before next Thursday rehearsal 1/14

2010-01-13T13:18:00.000-08:00

Please have ready the following by next Thursdays Rehearsal:

Swansea Town- notes and STYLE up to measure 24.

Exsultate Justi- notes and rhythms up to measure 83.

Loch Lomond- notes up to measure 35

MP3's for Winter Quarter

2010-01-06T06:58:00.001-08:00

Gentlemen-

MP3's for Winter Quarter can be found here:

http://drop.io/spumenschoir

Let me know if you have trouble accessing them.

By next rehearsal- 10/20 you should have this ready and MEMORIZED...mp3 files and Twitter

2009-10-17T18:02:00.000-07:00

Gentlemen-

First- Here are the mp3 files for "Adoramus Te Christe". Use them to achieve Jedi mastery of the song:

*ALL PARTS EQUAL WITH METRONOME THROUGHOUT
Adoramus_te_Metro_ALL.mp3
http://files.me.com/mystro2b/x470wk.mp3

*ALL PARTS EQUAL WITH METRONOME STARTING
Adoramus_te_Metro_START.mp3
http://files.me.com/mystro2b/egn5so.mp3

*TENOR
Adoramus_te_TENOR_metro_all.mp3
http://files.me.com/mystro2b/zxz72t.mp3
Adoramus_te_TENOR_metro_start.mp3
http://files.me.com/mystro2b/1yo0y3.mp3

*BARI
Adoramus_te_BARI_metro_all.mp3
http://files.me.com/mystro2b/wxybj1.mp3
Adoramus_te_BARI_metro_start.mp3
http://files.me.com/mystro2b/epxd1o.mp3

*BASS
Adoramus_te_BASS_metro_all.mp3
http://files.me.com/mystro2b/gp345y.mp3
Adoramus_te_BASS_metro_start.mp3
http://files.me.com/mystro2b/gcia65.mp3

NEXT REHEARSAL

"Down Among the Dead Men" MEMORIZED by our next Tuesday rehearsal (10/20/09)
Here is a link to an mp3 of DADM from a previous concert to help with memorization: http://files.me.com/mystro2b/0d718j.mp3
you will sing in groups to check your memorization-ness

"Bawo Thixo Somandla" page 2 and 3 MEMORIZED by next Tuesday rehearsal (10/20/09)
you will sing in groups to check your memorization-ness

"A La Nanita Nana" notes and text up to letter B. by next Tuesday rehearsal (10/20/09)

"Of the Father's Love Begotton" all notes and text by next Tuesday rehearsal (10/20/09).

BLOG ADDRESS
http://www.spumenschoir.blogspot.com/
Did you see the video post of "I Hear a Voice a Prayin'" AMEN!

TWITTER
Follow SPUMENSCHOIR on Twitter
http://twitter.com/spumenschoir
I will only post cool comments like "Justin King plays Rugby and Sings in the Men's Choir- OMG!!"

I Hear a Voice a Prayin'

2009-10-16T12:00:00.001-07:00

Hey- check out this youtube video of The Alfred Street Baptist Church Male Chorus singing "I Hear a Voice a Prayin'"

Before next rehearsal...

2009-10-13T22:59:00.000-07:00

Gentlemen-

Here is what you need to have ready by next rehearsal and next week:

"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"-notes and text up to page 5 by Thursday rehearsal.

"Down Among the Dead Men" MEMORIZED by our next Tuesday rehearsal (10/20/09)
Here is a link to an mp3 of DADM from a previous concert to help with memorization: http://files.me.com/mystro2b/0d718j.mp3

"Of the Father's Love Begotton" Notes and text up to page 5. letter B by Thursday rehearsal.

"Bawo Thixo Somandla" page 2 and 3 MEMORIZED by next Tuesday rehearsal (10/20/09)

"Adoramus Te Christe" we were supposed to have up to page 4 ready with text by last week...didn't happen. Spend some time on this and look for a Ken Pendergrass 3 part special mp3 soon...

Links to MP3 files for this quarter

2009-10-06T11:41:00.000-07:00

Listen and learn from the following:

Bawo Thixo Somandla

Of the Father's Love Begotton

A La Nanita Nana

Veni Creator Spritus

What Shall We Sing for the Child

Fall 2009 Syllabus

2009-10-06T11:08:00.000-07:00

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

Fall 2009 Syllabus

Spring 2009 Quarter Syllabus

2009-03-29T11:28:00.000-07:00

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

MensChoirSyllabusSpring2009

Start of Winter Quarter 2009

2009-01-10T21:07:00.000-08:00

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.

You can find me on facebook. Send me a message and I'll friend you.

You can follow me on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/mystro2b

Thanks and see you Tuesday.

Homework for next Rehearsal: 10/9/08

2008-10-07T22:53:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-29T11:15:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-22T11:15:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-17T16:52:00.001-07:00

This one is for Ben...

Homework due next rehearsal 4/17/08

2008-04-15T12:14:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-10T14:20:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-08T10:16:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-03T08:11:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-02T16:24:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-01T10:27:00.000-07:00

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.

Italian Slow-mo Jukebox

2008-03-31T00:17:00.001-07:00

Homework due next rehearsal 4/1/08

2008-03-27T12:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Spring Quarter. Here are some links you need:

Men's Choir Syllabus for Spring Quarter 2008

Pronunciation Guide for Lamento della ninfa

Put these dates on your calendar TODAY:

Tuesday, May 13, on campus, Upper Gwinn for SPU donor luncheon. Concert at 12:40 P.M. Call-time will probably be 12:20 p.m. Done by approx 1:00 p.m.
TBA, Local Church Concert on a Sunday morning early May.
Friday, May 30, at First Free Methodist Church (Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Chamber Choir, Concert Choir). Concert at 7:30 P.M. Call-time will probably be 6:30 p.m.

HOMEWORK due at next rehearsal 4/1/08

Write in translation AND PRONUNCIATION for all 3 parts of "Lamento della ninfa" use the pronunciation guide posted here. Email me at pendek@spu.edu now if you can't access this link.
Listen to "Non havea Febo ancora (prima parte)" in the SPU men's choir juke box in the side bar at this blog.
Have notes and pronunciation ready with Monteverdi I (Non havea ancora Febo:hence forth to be known as Monteverdi I) up to measure 17.

SPU Men's Choir in Concert

2008-03-01T13:43:00.000-08:00

First Day of Men's Choir: Winter Quarter 2008

2008-01-03T09:28:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the first day of Men's Choir for Winter Quarter 2008.

See the course syllabus below. You can also access the syllabus via Google Docs here-
or download it as an RTF document here.

I'm looking forward to a new quarter of making music.

MEN'S CHOIR
MUSIC 2312/4312: 2007-2008
(CRN for Winter 2008: 22303/22304)

T, Th 3:30-4:50 p.m.
Demaray Hall, 150
Division of Fine Arts; Music Department

Ken Pendergrass, Director
Office: Crawford Music Building 207
Office Hours by appointment
206-281-2938
pendek at spu
http://spumenschoir.blogspot.com

Course Description
A choral ensemble of men, membership by audition. Men's choir participates in campus choral concerts throughout the year, and in the annual Christmas Concert atBenaroya Hall in downtown Seattle. Occasionally, the Choir will perform at selected churches and organizations in the community as outreach for the University. Repertoire will be drawn from a wide range of historical periods and styles. The course may be repeated for credit.
[NOTE: It is expected that students enroll in Men's Choir for an entire year, as this ensemble is a full-year course in its goals and objectives.]

Course Goals and Objectives

1. To provide students with a high-quality performance ensemble.
2. To perform the best of men's choral literature.
3. To provide an environment for vocal development- individually and collectively.
4. To provide opportunities to learn about music, its development, construction and expression.
5. To create awareness of different styles of music, with emphasis on the various historical and cultural styles within Western traditions. This is a full-year course during which a variety of music will be introduced.
6. To assist members in a greater awareness and expression of their faith through the elements of both text and sonority.
7. To provide a community experience, a sense of unity and an opportunity for fellowship among its members.
8. To provide a means for praising God, utilizing each student's best efforts in creating meaningful expressions of worship.

Text and Supplies
No text is required. Music is supplied to students by the music department. Music issued to students must be returned to receive credit for the class. Replacement costs will be charged for missing scores.

Students are expected to provide two items:

1. A black three-ring binder,
2. Concert apparel consisting of a black tuxedo, white dress shirt, black bow tie and black socks and black shoes. Consult returning Men's Choir members or men from theSPU Concert Choir for advice. Please don not delay in securing your tuxedo.

General Expectations

1. Students in a choral ensemble are required to put forth their best effort at all times. It is expected that students excel in dedication, including:
2. Thorough knowledge of assigned music;
3. Punctual attendance at all rehearsals and performances;
4. 100% participation;
5. Attending sectional rehearsals.
6. Completion of all assignments, exams and job tasks.

Access to Email and Course Blog
Information, announcements, and reminders about this course will be posted via each student's university assigned email. It is expected that students will regularly check their university email and respond, if needed, in a timely fashion. A calendar with rehearsal dates, sectional dates and concert dates will be posted at the SPU Men's Choir Blog: http://spumenschoir.blogspot.com, along with digital content (audio, video, images) that may be pertinent to this course.

Attendance and Grading
Attendance is critical for effective rehearsal. Schedule appointments, projects and homework (including study groups) for other classes, etc. at times other than rehearsal. Most work is accomplished in class, so it is vital that all members attend each and every session. There are fewer than 20 rehearsals each term.

Absence and Tardy Policies

1. Two (2) absences are allowed per quarter- to be cleared in advance with the director. Sectional rehearsals will also be required. Absences from any choir event, rehearsal or performance will affect your grade.
2. Missing a concert or chapel performance will result in a failing grade. Unexcused absences from outreach performances (churches, community organizations) will likewise result in a failing grade. CONSULT THE CALENDAR NOW AND CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULE FOR PERFORMANCE DATES. Exceptional circumstances must be negotiated with the director.
3. Excessive tardiness will be penalized. Excessive starts with three. Leaving before rehearsal is over is the same as being tardy- it is still time missed. Excessive time missed will be penalized.
4. Please communicate anticipated absences or tardies with the instructor via e-mail or phone message. Explain the circumstances.

PLEASE NOTE: It is not difficult to get a good grade in this class- show up on time, learn your music, and sing at all scheduled performances. Maintain a professional focus. Students who are distracting will receive a lowered grade.

Sectional Rehearsals:
During each quarter, each section (T1, T2, B1, B2) is required to schedule four (4) fifty-minute extra sectional rehearsals at a time convenient to all members of the section. These sessions are devoted to clearing up questions regarding pitch, rhythm, etc. Each choir member is required to attend at least three (3) of the four sectionals. Failure to attend will count as an absence for each sectional missed. Additional sectionals may be scheduled for critical situations.

CONCERT SCHEDULE 2008
All events required; schedule accordingly.

* Friday, February 29, at First Free Methodist Church (Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir). Concert at 7:30 P.M. Call-time will probably be 6:30 p.m.
* TBA, Local Church Concert on a Sunday morning late January or early February.
* Friday, May 30, at First Free Methodist Church (Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, Chamber Choir, Concert Choir). Concert at 7:30 P.M. Call-time will probably be 6:30 p.m.

Rehearsal policies
Please follow these principles:

1. Excellent attendance and punctuality is expected as described above.
2. 100% participation and concentration.
3. All cell phones, pagers, beepers, watches, etc. must be turned off. No phone calls or text messages during rehearsal.
4. Every member must have his OWN music in hand at all rehearsals.
5. Every member must be equipped with a pencil and make judicious markings. A direction or instruction (such as breath, phrasing, diction, etc.) should be marked when given. Always mark music accurately and completely.
6. Please refrain from personal and social activities during rehearsal.
7. Do not eat or drink (water being the exception) during rehearsal.

Performance policies
Professional performances are essential. Focus is expected at all times. Please follow these principles:

1. Attendance and punctuality is required. Be prepared at the right time and place.
2. Fulfill jobs promptly and lend a hand when assistance is needed (set-up, tear-down, etc.)
3. All cell phones, pagers, beepers, watches, etc. must be turned off.
4. Every member must have his OWN music in hand at all performances.
5. Line-up and perform in assigned formations. No noise or talking "back-stage" or "on-stage."
6. Behaviors "on-stage" are to be professional. No conversations, gum-chewing, or other distracting behaviors.
7. Concert attire required for all performances unless specified by director.
8. Personal appearance is to be professional.
9. Respect and honor other performing groups in joint performances.

Music policy

1. The music for Men’s Choir is checked-out to you by a specific number. You are responsible for EVERY piece of music issued to your number.
2. At the end of the quarter or departure from the choir, your music will be collected in the folder. Fees for music not returned at the end of the quarter will be billed to your school account.

University Mission Statement
Seattle Pacific University seeks to be a premier Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture an changing the world bygraduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom and modeling grace-filled community.

Music Department Mission
The Music Department at Seattle Pacific University seeks to be an exemplary music community committed to helping students to develop their talents and abilities fully, to appreciate cultural heritage, and to integrate music knowledge and skillsin a life characterized by Christian faith, wholeness and service.

Personal Statement
I hope your experience in men's choir will be trans-formative; with strength, integrity and joy we can lift our voices in spirit and truth, celebrate the gift of music, and create performances that will uplift others and honor our Lord.

Ideas for Christmas 2008?

2007-12-16T08:03:00.000-08:00

Gentlemen-

I hope you are enjoying your winter break. Here is a video that will make you smile...something we should consider for our winter concert in '08?

A Christmas Playlist

2007-12-01T16:44:00.000-08:00

Enjoy! (You may even hear some "Mulan" -that's for Scott...and some "Hanson" -that's for Taylor)

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY CONCERT 11/25/07

2007-11-23T09:19:00.001-08:00

Gentelemen-

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends. Just a final email reminder about our schedule for Sunday and our concert "The Sacred Sounds of Christmas" at Benaroya Hall, Downtown Seattle:

9:00 a.m.- Load busses for downtown Seattle. (ALL STUDENTS ARE TO RIDE BUSSES TO THE EVENT)
PLEASE HAVE-
*your tux and all it's parts, (including, shirt, vest, bow-tie, black socks and black shoes) in a garment back or on a hangar covered by a trash sack or some other bag-
*black folder with all your music for the concert in this order-
1)"Processional: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus"MEMORIZED
2)"Savior of the Nations, Come"
3)"On Christmas Night All Christians Sing" MEMORIZED
4)"Hallelujah" (from the Mt. of Olives)
5)"In the Bleak Mid-Winter" MEMORIZED
6)"What Sweeter Music"

10:00-12:30 Rehearsal at Benaroya with all singers, instrumentalists

12:30-1:30 Lunch backstage provided by the university

3:25 Line-up for concert
3:30 prayer
4:00 Concert
5:45 Meet and Greet in the Lobby
6:15 Load busses after concert (You don't have to take the bus back to campus...)

PLEASE BE ON TIME- You won't be able to leave Benaroya at anytime, so bring some homework, a book, etc.

AND CALL ME IF YOU NEED ANYTHING OR HAVE A QUESTION-

See you Sunday!

**************************
Ken Pendergrass
Men's Choir Director
Seattle Pacific University
Music Department
3307 3rd Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
pendek@spu.edu
206-281-2938

Savior of the Nations mp3

2007-11-13T09:03:00.000-08:00

Here is the final mp3 of combined pieces we are singing at Benaroya-

What Sweeter Music mp3

2007-11-11T18:48:00.000-08:00

Check it out- especially the last 2 pages...tricky.

mp3 of "Hallelujah" from "Mount of Olives"

2007-11-08T14:19:00.000-08:00

Beethoven "Hallelujah" from "Mount of Olives"

Video clips from last night's concert...

2007-11-03T12:12:00.000-07:00

Hey guys-

Here are 2 short videos of us singing from last night's concert. The second one is just a mashup of some pictures...more mp3s of the entire performance to come...it was a great first concert! Thanks for all your hard work.

Solo audition results- Vest/bow tie cost

2007-10-27T10:26:00.000-07:00

Gentlemen-

Congratulations to the following soloists-

Medieval Gloria- cantor at the opening: CALEB LIND

Vive l"Amour- solo 1 ("Let every good fellow..."): TAYLOR STRATON
solo 2 ("Success to each other..."): ANDY ZOOK
solo 3 (pp. 7-8 "Let every old bachelor..."): WES MURPHY

COST OF THE VESTS/BOW TIE-

The black vests and bow ties will be available for purchase at our next rehearsal.

PLEASE MAKE OUT A CHECK TO ME FOR THE COST OF THE VEST- $14.95+tax= $16.28.

BARITONE SECTIONAL-

Sunday 3pm- meet lower level lobby Crawford music building.

IF YOU HAVE MISSED 2 SECTIONALS, or cannot attend, email so I can work out a time to hear you sing through some of the music before the concert (yes- one on one for some accountability...)

See you Sunday for sectional or Tuesday for rehearsal. ****ONLY 2 (TWO) REHEARSALS LEFT BEFORE OUR FIRST CONCERT ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2...

An mp3 post from director Ken #1

2007-10-21T19:48:00.001-07:00

Gabcast! An mp3 post from director Ken #1

Practice mp3 of that hard part on p.11 of Vive

2007-10-20T20:17:00.000-07:00

Gentlemen-

Just in time for halloween, me singing 4 parts of "Vive L'Amour" on page 11, 2 measures before 90 (that hard staggered entrance part...)

For Tenor 1, go here: Tenor 1 Vive Practice

For Tenor 2, go here: Tenor 2 Vive Practice

For Baritone, go here: Baritone Vive Practice

For Bass, go here: Bass Vive Practice

2 mp3's of "Vive L'Amour"

2007-10-17T07:20:00.000-07:00

Listen to these two versions of "Vive L'Amour"- the first one is a live performance by the Men's Choir at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. The second one is by Chor Leoni, a semi-professional Men's Chorus from Vancouver B.C.

Vive L'Amour WWU Men's Choir

Vive L'Amour Chor Leoni

Latest Tux, sectional and rehearsal info

2007-10-12T15:01:00.001-07:00

Per your vote on Thursday, we will go with black vest and black bow tie. Some of you were asking about getting a "real" vest rather than the "one-size-fits-all" vest I had at rehearsal...

I went to the tux shop today in Ballard and the issue with the real vests is that they will need your jacket size and it may cost more...

The "one-size-fits-all" will be easier to get and will probably be cheaper if we order them as a choir. I'll have specific info as to cost of the vest, and vest options as soon as they get back to me.

In the meantime, if you need a tux, or tux parts, you can go to the tux shop in Ballard, tell them you are with the Men's Choir at SPU and get measured etc. Give them my name also.

A word about shoes: they do have the shiny black patent leather shoes, but I'm not going to require that for everyone. As long as you have a solid black dress shoe, you should be ok-

Email me with any questions:

TUX SHOP INFO-

The Tux Shop
Richard C. McMillan- store manager
2232 NW Market St. Seattle WA (right on the metro busline; use to plan your trip with google transit from SPU)
206-789-6047
I think he is open until 6pm most weekdays;
no specific web-site, but you can go here: TheTuxShops for location map.

******BASS SECTIONAL IS THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON-
3:00-3:50 p.m. Meet at Crawford Music building downstairs-bring your music

*******TENOR 1 SECTIONAL MONDAY 10/15/*******
8:00-8:50 p.m. Meet at Crawford Music building lobby downstairs- bring your music

*******NEXT REHEARSAL TUESDAY 10/16/07 WITH WOMEN'S CHOIR IN CRAWFORD MUSIC BUILDING********
Please meet upstairs in Crawford Music building room 211? for a combined choir rehearsal with the women's choir.
We will work on the Slovene music and sing "On Christmas Night All Christians Sing" with our 2 accompanists.

Sectional Dates and Times

2007-10-07T21:49:00.000-07:00

If you didn't see the email or check the calendar in the column at right, here are the dates for sectional rehearsals. You need to attend at least 3 of the 4 scheduled rehearsals:

Ten. 1
Sectional 1: Monday, 10/15/07 8 p.m.
Sectional 2: Wednesday, 10/31/07 8:30 p.m.
Sectional 3: Sunday, 11/11/07 3 p.m.
Sectional 4: Monday 11/19/07 8 p.m.
*Regular Tuesday Rehearsal on 11/20/07 will go until 5:30 p.m.

Ten. 2
Sectional 1: Sunday, 10/21/07 3 p.m.
Sectional 2: Monday, 10/29/07 8 p.m.
Sectional 3: Wednesday, 11/14/07 8:30 p.m.
Sectional 4: Monday 11/19/07 8 p.m.
*Regular Tuesday Rehearsal on 11/20/07 will go until 5:30 p.m.

Barit.
Sectional 1: Wednesday, 10/17/07 8:30 p.m.
Sectional 2: Sunday, 10/28/07 3:00 p.m.
Sectional 3: Monday, 11/05/07 8:00 p.m.
Sectional 4: Sunday, 11/18/07 3:00 p.m.
*Regular Tuesday Rehearsal on 11/20/07 will go until 5:30 p.m.

Bass
Sectional 1: Sunday 10/14/07 3 p.m.
Sectional 2: Monday 10/22/07 8 p.m.
Sectional 3: Wednesday 11/07/07 8:30 pm
Sectional 4: Sunday 11/18/07 3 p.m.
*Regular Tuesday Rehearsal on 11/20/07 will go until 5:30 p.m.

100207 Rehearsal mp3 pt 2

2007-10-03T00:00:00.001-07:00

This is the second excerpt recording from our rehearsal of "In the Bleak Mid-Winter" with the recorder near the tenor side.

10/02/07 Rehearsal mp3 Pt. 1

2007-10-02T23:57:00.001-07:00

This is an excerpt recording of our rehearsal of "Medieval Gloria" and "On Christmas Night all Christians Sing" with the recorder near the bari/bass side.

Translation and pronunciation for "Medieval Gloria"

2007-09-27T00:08:00.000-07:00

Here is a word for word translation of the Latin Gloria found in "Medieval Gloria" followed by the literal translation when needed- MARK THIS DOWN IN YOUR MUSIC before our next rehearsal on 10/2/07
note: pronunciation guide is not in IPA but is a simple transliteration:

Gloria in excelsis Deo
glo-ree-ah een ek-shel-sees deh-o
Glory in highest to God
Glory to God in the highest.

Et in terra pax, hominibus bonae voluntatis
eht-een teh-r-ah pahks o-mee-nee-boos bo-neh voh-loon-tah-tees
And on earth peace to men of good will
And on earth peace to all those of good will.

Laudamus te Benedicimus te
lahoo-dah-moos-teh beh-neh-di-chee-moos-teh
We praise thee We bless thee

Adoramus te, Glorificamus te
ah-doh-rah-moos teh gloh-ree-fee-cah-moos teh
We worship thee We glorify thee

Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam.
grah-tsee-ahs ah-jee-moos tee-bee prohp-tehr mah-nyahm glohr-ree-ahm
Thanks we give to thee because of great glory thy
We give thanks to thee according to thy great glory.

Domine Deus
doh-mee-neh deh-oos
Lord God

Repertoire for fall '07

2007-09-22T18:03:00.001-07:00

Wait for the flash player to load below and check-out a sample playlist of some songs we may do this fall and beyond...