Soprano 2 Notes4/9/2026We covered some tricky spots in the extra rehearsal today -Where the Light BeginsBreath early, in a relaxed manner (that goes for all entrances in all pieces :-)All cutoffs should be as written, need to be exact (for…
Soprano 2 Notes4/7/2026There were questions about how the recording sessions would go. Some comments from Jane:We won't record entire pieces at a time, but sections that will be spliced together later.We will probably stand in concert formation, unless the producer decides we…
Soprano 2 Notes3/31/2026Warmups:Jane had us sing major and minor triads, focusing on tuning. Then she had us sing "first one" and "first one leaf" - minor third; minor third, major second. The minor third is the base of this section of…
Soprano 2 Notes3/3/2026Many of you noticed that I was not singing today, so I got to listen. It was interesting.If you are old enough and local, you will have heard Liz Anker sing - fabulous alto!She would always say, sing out,…
Soprano 2 Notes2/17/26Please remember, if you are going to miss a rehearsal to let Susan Avery know. She has to account for everyone, so please make it easy on her.Hope is the ThingGo over the words, please. They go by…
Soprano 2 Notes2/10/26WarmupsJane had us hum in a whiney way and sing "guh guh" with a hard "g"on a scale in order to get us to sing very forward, in the mask. Why do you want to sing in the…
Soprano 2 Notes2/24/26Hope you are all doing well. It was great to have Jane back (even though we learned a lot from Simon).Always Something SingsI have consulted with Jane and here are the notes we sing where she made changes:m…
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…
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…
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…