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:…
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…
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…
November 20 Rehearsal NotesPlease note for next rehearsal: first sopranos sit in back. Also, the next rehearsal starts at 9:15--at Trinity, as usual. Our orchestra rehearsal (December 4) will also start at 9:15--at Trinitarian Congregational Church. Bring patience and a…
November 18 Rehearsal NotesPlease note for next rehearsal: first sopranos sit in front. Also, the next rehearsal is this Thursday (November 20).Here are notes from today's rehearsal:Forrest IV: Gloria in Excelsis (whole piece)Universal: Get the "gl" of "gloria" out of the way so…
November 11 Rehearsal NotesPlease note for next week: first sopranos sit in back. Also, call time next Tuesday (the 18th) is 10:15. Please arrive already warmed up. Rehearsal began with great counsel from Jane about avoiding/minimizing vocal fatigue. Here are my takeaways:The part…
November 4 Rehearsal NotesPlease note for next week: first sopranos sit in back. Also, the first half-hour of rehearsal is a soprano sectional.Here are my notes for this week:Sit forward in the pewForrest V: Creator of the Stars of Night (whole…
October 28 Rehearsal NotesFirst, I have been asked to remind everyone: no perfumes or scented products, please. Secondly, please note for next week: first sopranos sit in front. And finally, here’s what I have for this week’s notes: Forrest IV: Gloria in Excelsis (whole…
October 21 Rehearsal NotesSunday's special event honoring Jane:Black attire (with a pop of teal, if desired), music in black foldersCall time: 1:45No need to bring a stool: chairs will be provided, and we will sing (standing) from where we're sitting--no…
October 14 Rehearsal Notes First of all, please note for next week: first sopranos sit in front. Next, here are some notes for our performance at Jane's award celebration on October 26: Wear our usual concert attire (all black, see website…