First Soprano rehearsal notes
Rehearsal Notes for January 20Correction from last week:In measure 11 of "Hope Is the Thing with Feathers," the question for Jane RF is whether we drop the final quarter of the long held "all"; we do sing "And" at the…
Second Soprano Rehearsal Notes
Soprano 2 Notes1/20/26Jane Fisher reminded us that masks are strongly recommended at the moment. Susan Avery offered to hold masks - if you want to bring in a few of your favorite masks she will store them for you in…
First Soprano rehearsal notes
Rehearsal Notes for January 13Warm-upKeep the domed, reverberating space of an acoustic guitar (vs. an electric)Stay relaxed to maintain a good sound and avoid fatigueGrown Wild Well remembered! No notesHope is the thing with feathersUniversal: Be more British with the "r" (e.g., feathuhs)Universal:…
Second Soprano Rehearsal Notes
Soprano 2 Notes1/13/2026Just a reminder - never write on your music in pen, only pencil. Someone else will be using the same music and will want their own markings, not yours. Someone had a piece with pen today so I thought…
Second Soprano Rehearsal Notes
Soprano 2 Notes1/8/26So, I know we haven't started yet, but this piece is confusing. I have the digital download and used Jennifer's recordings to determine which notes we sing. Please be ready to mark your music.Alway Something SingsOur notes are:m…
First Soprano rehearsal notes
Rehearsal Notes for December 4Very few notes from yesterday's orchestra rehearsal. Here they are:UniversalKeep your eyes up: it helps connection with the audience and also the soundShalomWork the entrancesJane now begins conducting in 4 at measure 77 (a change from measure…
First Soprano rehearsal notes
Rehearsal Notes for December 2We meet at Trinitarian Congregational Church at 9:15 tomorrow. Now, on to my notes:Universal for the whole programHeads up! Watch! O Come EmmanuelMeasure 4: If you don't know the entrance pitch, don't sing it. If you do…
Second Soprano Rehearsal Notes
Soprano 2 Notes12/2/2025So here is the challenge - We have to watch constantly and follow Jane, except she is sometimes busy elsewhere so we have to count and manage cutoffs and entrances by ourselves. So, confidence! Be ready and if Jane…
Alto Rehearsal Notes
November 25, 2025 2025-26 Fall Alto 1, Alto 2 Rehearsal Notes Music below is in CONCERT order. These are the last rehearsal notes unless something radically changes. 1. O Come Emmanuel 9/16 - “Come” is always “cawm.” -…
Second Soprano Rehearsal Notes
Soprano 2 Notes11/25/2025Good evening,We went over pieces we haven't looked at in a while.O Come m. 4 "Ho" Higher, lighter G,.m. 5 Crescendo, lift that GCrescendo all long notes (unless marked with a decrescendo, obvs)m. 37 Keep G highm. 39 Higher…