Rehearsal Plan for 2/17/26
Good evening, CWC.
Thank you for a very good rehearsal yesterday.
I know it is a lot of work and a lot of repetition – but we will make progress. You are sounding beautiful already.
I hope it helps to take these pieces in smaller chunks and begin to link them together. I love this repertoire and hope you find satisfaction and beauty in the music.
So, for Tuesday, 2/17, here is your rehearsal plan:
- The Tree House, Beth Denisch: – “Landfall” – whole movement. Review the rhythms, dynamics, accents; “Alder” – beginning through m. 24. This is where I will begin. The old CWC recording will really help here. As will Jennifer’s brilliant midi files.
- Alway Something Sings: mm. 28 – end.That is tutti singing. Remember to contact Linde, Jennifer, or me if you have any questions or confusion over when/where to sing.
- Hope Is the Thing: Let’s try to run the whole piece. It is all about the words and the speed. Stay with it. Remember the repeat (mark it).
- Birds of Passage: mm. 4836 – end. Not too much added material. Remember that you will need a short phrase (one that is meaningful to you or that you love – just easy to remember) that will be repeated in that whispered/spoken section.
- Shadow River: page 8, last three notes – end. Watch the dynamics and the breaths. This is very “in the body” singing.
- I Started Out Singing: SAME MATERIAL, page 3, mm. 38 – end. Energy. Careful of the diphthongs.
- Where the Light Begins: SAME MATERIAL, page 6, mm. 20 – end. Watch the rhythms carefully. I promise that the recording I gave you will really help this piece – just hearing the rhythms within the flow of the piece. I think it is easier than staring at the notes!
The recordings and midi files on the members section of the website will support your personal practice. (www.concordwomenschorus.org).
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Thank you for all of your hard work. I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.
Sending hearts and flowers and much love for a very Happy Valentine’s Day (however you choose to spend it).
Jane