Week of March 14, 2016

for Cantare Kennedy Center performance March 19 and

Rehearsals March 21-22 at Grace & Holy Trinity

Next up for Cantare Choir:

March 19 Kennedy Center - 1 hour program exactly

Cantare - 9 min.

Me Nyame Ye - 2 min

Tutu 2:20

Non Nobis 1 min.

Bach 80 no. 1 & 8 3 min.

Pro Arte - 11 min.

Wade in the Water 1:40

Ich will den Herrn 2 min

Song of the Stars 4:15

Evening Prayer (from Hansel & Gretel) 3 min.

Cavalieri:-  9 min.

Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern 3min

Lord Don't Move 3:48

sam was a man 2:15 (new)

Cantare - 8 min

Holy City 3:15

Exhilaration 2:30 (new)

Blue Skies 2:15 (new)

Cavalieri Choir - Be prepared for March 19 Performance

sam was a man - Enunciate. Good dynamic contrast & energy. Add Josh to bass top p.4.

Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern - Watch director to start and maintain flowing tempo

Lord Don't Move the Mountain - Consistent tone quality over break is much improved!

Pro Arte Choir - Be prepared for March 19 Performance

Ich will den Herrn - German "u" sounds like "oo" in "book" - much improved!

Song of the Stars - Review dynamics. Watch for tempo changes and rit.

Wade in the Water - Add boys back into clapping section. All altos watch the director's measure-for-nothing at the beginning to make sure you are with the tempo!

Evening Prayer - All secure intonation on the second page! This instruction was copied directly from January and still needs improvement! Practice this and listen to yourself! Watch director for subito piano at the top of second page!

Cantare Choir - Be prepared for March 19 Performance

Blue Skies with correct scat syllables and "cool jazz" style lightly accenting every note throughout except the Carmen quote measures 44-46 which should be forte and legato. Measure 47 subito piano and back to light accents. Add catch-breath between m. 77-78. Swing eighth notes. Leave off the "g" on smilin' - nothin' - singin' - shinin' - noticin' - hurryin' - etc. Solidify harmonies pages 9-11.

Exhilaration is the Breeze - Enunciate words. This is a great poem. We want them to understand it! Watch for what is part 1 and part 2 and how long to hold notes.

Bach Cantata # 80 - 1 and 8 to sing a cappella. EVERYONE NEEDS TO MEMORIZE CORRECT NOTES, PRONUNCIATION, AND WORD-FOR-WORD TRANSLATION! Sing your part from memory for someone in your house every day this week until you can sing it with confidence and conviction! Mezzos (singing alto part) and Altos (singing tenor part) look for and attend sectional rehearsals being offered this week. Sopranos correct and learn what you didn't know at your private coaching session with Mrs. Hope this past week. Correct pronunciations: "Burg" - "u" sounds like "oo" in "book" but if you get closer thinking of it like the English word "board" with a "g" replacing the "d" I'll take it. "hält" sounds like "help" with a "t" replacing the "p". "böse" needs more "e" in the vowel.

Non nobis domine. Use the handwritten version in E Major.

Latin "o" sounds like "aw" - "Nawn nawbis daw-mee-neh" Also, same rules about Rs in Latin as German - sing "Glaw-dee-ah" for Gloria.

Living in a Holy City - More energy! Less volume! Needs to have the same lightly accented style as "Blue Skies" to keep the energy going.

Keep tempo on page 2 (don't slow down) and on page 5 (don't speed up)

Desmond Tutu - Bass note change m. 39 - Shaandro & Gavin sing 3rd space E.

Me Nyame Ye - Practice this walking and clapping. We will process onto the stage with this song and you need to enter with confidence and keep the energy going throughout. Practice in front of a mirror to make sure you are moving and singing in a joyful manner!

For March 21 rehearsal:

Pro Arte: add 'Tis the Gift to Be Simple, Didn't It Rain

Cavalieri: decide between Regina Coeli and Der Strauss. We will bring on Saturday some choices for a "fun" song for you to look at on the bus.

Cantare: add Plenty-A-Music

Next performance for Concert Choir

Sat. April 16, 2:00 p.m.  Lyrics, Laughter & Learning!  Richmond Public Library Gellman Room Concert, 101 E. Franklin St. 23219 - Concert Choir

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck -3 min11/24

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands 2:30 min

We're Walking in the Air 4 min.

Mattaponi Song of Gratitude 3 min

Cherokee Morning Song 2 min

Tallis' Canon - Psalm 67 Matthew Parker's Psalter 1561 - 2 min.11/24

A Frog Went A-Courtin' 3 min.

Friendship & Music round p. 20 - 2 min

Sumer Is A-Cumen In - 2 min.

Old MacDonald Had a Farm - 2 min.

Sing! - 3 min.

Concert Choir - Be prepared for March 21 Rehearsal

Know your part this week in: Old MacDonald & Sing!

Review We're Walking in the Air - Secure your part and be able to hold it.

Soprano: Colin, Sophie, Cameron, Faith, Noelle, Lillian, Kari

Altos (top notes when divided): Austyn, Lea, Nina, Kamirra

Altos (bottom notes when divided): Brock, Lauren, Wesley, Xander

May God Be Merciful to Us

Verses 2 & 3 these choristers sing Voice part 1: Faith, Kamirra, Nina, Noelle, Austyn

Verses 2 & 3 these choristers sing Voice part 2: Lauren, Wesley, Sophie, Lily, Léa, Kari

Verses 2 & 3 these choristers sing Voice part 3: Brock, Cameron, Colin, Xander

Review He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, Evening Prayer, Mattaponi Song

Next performance for Treble Choir

Sun. April 17, 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, Westover Hills United Methodist Church, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd.   - Treble Choir

He's Got the Whole World in His Hand

Shalom Aléchem

Praise the Lord with Cheerful Noise Handel

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need 664

Treble Choir - Be prepared for March 22 rehearsal

Sing from memory:

Praise the Lord with Cheerful Voice

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Week of March 7th, 2016

GRCC HOME PRACTICE INSTRUCTIONS - 2015-2016 SEASON

for Rehearsals March 14-15 at Grace & Holy Trinity

and Cantare Kennedy Center performance March 19

Congratulations to all GRCC Ensembles on a masterful performance at the Bach Marathon on March 6th! You received many accolades for your German pronunciation, beautiful tone, and musicianship. Special kudos to our soloists, Josh, Madeline, Clara and Jack, and to our organist Mrs. Crystal! We are proud of all of you for your extra effort to learn this great music.

Next up for Cantare Choir:

March 19 Kennedy Center - 1 hour program exactly

Cantare:

Me Nyame Ye - 2 min

Tutu 2:20

Non Nobis 1 min.

Bach 80 no. 1 & 8? 3 min.

Pro Arte:

Wade in the Water 1:40

Ich will den Herrn 2 min

Song of the Stars 4:15

Evening Prayer (from Hansel & Gretel) 3 min.

Cavalieri:

Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern 3min

Lord Don't Move 3:48

sam was a man 2:15 (new)

Cantare:

Holy City 3:15

Exhilaration 2:30 (new)

Blue Skies 2:15 (new)

Cavalieri Choir - Be prepared for March 14 Mandatory Rehearsal

Memorize: sam was a man

Review Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern

Lord Don't Move the Mountain - keep volume and tone quality even over the break

Pro Arte Choir - Be prepared for March 14 Mandatory Rehearsal

Review: Ich will den Herrn - German "u" sounds like "oo" in "book"!

Review: Song of the Stars dynamics. Watch for tempo changes and rit.

Wade in the Water - This was the best ever Monday. Keep it up.

Evening Prayer - All secure intonation on the second page! (This instruction was copied directly from January and still needs improvement! Practice this and listen to yourself!

Cantare Choir - Be prepared for March 14 Mandatory Rehearsal

Memorize Blue Skies with correct scat syllables and "cool jazz" style lightly accenting each note where indicated. Swing eighth notes. Leave off the "g" on smilin' - nothin' - singin' - shinin' - noticin' - hurryin' - etc. Solidify harmonies pages 9-11.

Memorize Exhilaration is the Breeze - Enunciate words. This is a great poem. We want them to understand it! Be sure to learn rhythms correctly. There are some tricky ones.

Memorize Bach Cantata # 80 - 1 and 8 to sing a cappella at the Kennedy Center. Correct pronunciations: "Burg" - "u" sounds like "oo" in "book" but if you get closer thinking of it like the English word "board" with a "g" replacing the "d" I'll take it. "hält" sounds like "help" with a "t" replacing the "p". "böse" needs more "e" in the vowel. Listen to the recordings for help in pronunciation only. Some of the notes and rhythms are different.

Review Non nobis domine. Use the handwritten version in E Major.

Latin "o" sounds like "aw" - "Nawn nawbis daw-mee-neh" Also, same rules about Rs in Latin as German - sing "Glaw-dee-ah" for Gloria.

Review Living in a Holy City - Keep tempo on page 2 (don't slow down) and on page 5 (don't speed up)

Review Prayer of Desmond Tutu - Secure notes measures 10-19, and 35 to the end.

Me Nyame Ye - practice this walking and clapping.

Next performance for Concert Choir

Sat. April 16, 2:00 p.m.  Lyrics, Laughter & Learning!  Richmond Public Library Gellman Room Concert, 101 E. Franklin St. 23219 - Concert Choir

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck -3 min11/24

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands 2:30 min

We're Walking in the Air 4 min.

Mattaponi Song of Gratitude 3 min

Cherokee Morning Song 2 min

Tallis' Canon - Psalm 67 Matthew Parker's Psalter 1561 - 2 min.11/24

A Frog Went A-Courtin' 3 min.

Friendship & Music round p. 20 - 2 min

Sumer Is A-Cumen In - 2 min.

Old MacDonald Had a Farm - 2 min.

Sing! - 3 min.

Concert Choir - Be prepared for March 14 Rehearsal

Learn your part this week in: Old MacDonald & Sing!

Review We're Walking in the Air - Secure your part and be able to hold it.

Soprano: Colin, Sophie, Cameron, Faith, Noelle, Lillian, Kari

Altos (top notes when divided): Austyn, Lea, Nina, Kamirra

Altos (bottom notes when divided): Brock, Lauren, Wesley, Xander

May God Be Merciful to Us

Verses 2 & 3 these choristers sing Voice part 1: Faith, Kamirra, Nina, Noelle, Austyn

Verses 2 & 3 these choristers sing Voice part 2: Lauren, Wesley, Sophie, Lily, Léa, Kari

Verses 2 & 3 these choristers sing Voice part 3: Brock, Cameron, Colin, Xander

Review He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, Evening Prayer, Mattaponi Song

Next performance for Treble Choir

Sun. April 17, 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, Westover Hills United Methodist Church, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd.   - Treble Choir

He's Got the Whole World in His Hand

Shalom Aléchem

Praise the Lord with Cheerful Noise Handel

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Treble Choir - Be prepared for March 15 rehearsal

Learn notes, words and rhythms this week:

Praise the Lord with Cheerful Voice

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Week of February 29, 2016

March 2, 2016 - Home practice notes for the rest of the week:
We had good rehearsals this week and moments in all choirs that sounded confident and beautiful. Keep practicing 20 to 30 minutes every day this week to memorize the words, particularly the beginning of each phrase, so that we all enter securely. You will be glad for your efforts on Sunday, and probably even happier 30 years from now when you still remember this magnificent music.
Parents, please take time to have your chorister sing the music to you from memory at home. This is the best way for them to know they know it.

We very much appreciate this note from one of our parents yesterday:
[Our daughter] has been working very, very hard on the cantata.  Her school chorus teacher and former piano teacher are helping her.  I am also helping her practice at home using the youtube recording.  It is such a beautiful piece -- it gives me great pleasure to hear it, and as a mom, to know that my daughter has been exposed to it.  Thank you!

Thank you all for your efforts and excellent music-making! See you Sunday!

Week of February 15, 2016

GRCC HOME PRACTICE INSTRUCTIONS - 2015-2016 SEASON

for February rehearsals at Grace & Holy Trinity

and March 6 Bach Marathon performance

February 24 Update on preparation for Bach Cantatas performance March 6th:

All choirs are making progress on the Bach Cantatas for our March 6th performance, but we aren't there yet! The pronunciation is mostly correct. The main area of concentration now is to memorize your part as if you were singing a solo. There are about a dozen people who have the beginning of each line memorized and know what is coming next. The rest of you are listening for the first two or three notes and words and then joining in which is making all the entrances weak. Practice your Cantata movements every day for a minimum of 20 minutes, more if that is what it takes. Listen to the recordings. Be sure you know the translations. Write the words on note cards. Use whatever tricks work for you to memorize. Parents, please ask your chorister to sing the Bach for you from memory. This will help them know what they don't know yet. Thank you! It will be a glorious performance if we all make this final push to master these great works by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Recordings for Bach Cantata #80 - Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGVXZePjmis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOm1_ta4rGI

Recording for Bach Cantata #111 - Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_bFGwBKnOE

Week of February 8, 2016

GRCC HOME PRACTICE INSTRUCTIONS - 2015-2016 SEASON

for February rehearsals at Grace & Holy Trinity

and March 6 Bach Marathon performance

All Choirs need to put more effort into completely memorizing Bach Cantata #80 - Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott

Pronunciation reminders:

NO American "R"! Beginning R should sound "dd" as in "gross" (gddoss) or "Reich" (ddishe) Ending R should sound "ah" as in "wär" (veh-ah) and "sehr" (zeh-ah)

ie = ee as in "see"

ei = i as in "hi"

"W" sounds like "V". "V" sounds like "F".

"U" sounds like "oo" in the word "book".

"Ü" sounds like "ew" in the word "few".

Here are two recordings of Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott that are not Bach's Cantata, but that will help you with the German pronunciation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGVXZePjmis

Above is a choir from Meldorf singing Martin Luther's original version of the hymn, so the rhythm is different, but the words are clear with good pronunciation. They sing the four verses of the hymn, but we are only singing verses, 1, 3, and 4.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOm1_ta4rGI

Ignore the scooping and spread tone. However, her pronunciation is good and the text is printed as she sings, which has proved to be very helpful in memorizing it for those who have listened. Again, there are 4 verses sung here and we are not singing the second verse. She sings "alt" as a one-syllable word, but it is printed and sung in our scores as "alte" - two syllables.

It is essential that you know what you are singing for you to properly interpret and memorize the words. Here is the line for line translation:

Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, Cantata BWV 80, No. 1 (BWV 80b) 5, 8

1b. Coro

Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, ein gute Wehr und Waffen;

A sturdy fortress is our God, a good defense and shield;

Er hilft uns frei aus aller Not, die uns itzt hat betroffen.

He saves us from every distress that has now befallen us.

Der alte böse Feind, mit Ernst er's jetzt meint,

The old evil enemy is now attacking seriously,

Gross Macht und viel List sein grausam Rüstung ist,

Great power and much cunning are his dreadful armaments;

Auf Erd ist nicht seinsgleichen.

His like is not upon earth.

5.   Choral

Und wenn die Welt voll Teufel wär, und wollten uns verschlingen,

And even if the world were full of devils who wanted to swallow us up,

So fürchten wir uns nicht so sehr, es soll uns doch gelingen.

We would not be much afraid; we shall succeed nevertheless;

Der Fürst dieser Welt, wie saur er sich stellt,

The Prince of this world, however threateningly he poses,

Tut er uns doch nicht, das macht, er ist gericht',

Can do nothing to us because he stands in judgment,

Ein Wörtlein kann ihn fällen.

One little word can bring him down.

8.   Choral

Das Wort sie sollen lassen stahn und kein' Dank dazu haben.

They shall ignore His Word and have no thanks for it.

Er ist bei uns wohl auf dem Plan mit seinem Geist und Gaben.

Even so, He is with us indeed as He promised, with His spirit and gifts.

Nehmen sie uns den Leib, Gut, Ehr, Kind, und Weib,

They may take away our body, property, honor, child and wife,

Lass fahren dahin, sie habens kein' Gewinn;

Though they take all away, they have no victory;

Das Reich muss uns doch bleiben.

The Kingdom of God remains with us.

Cantare Choir - Here is line for line translation ofBach's Cantata 111:

Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit, Cantata BWV 111

1.   Coro

Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit, sein Will, der ist der beste;

That which my God resolves will always be done. His will is best.

Zu helfen den'n er ist bereit, die an ihn gläuben feste.

He is ready to help those whose faith is strong.

Er hilft aus Not, der fromme Gott, und züchtiget mit Massen:

Our merciful God helps in all our need. His chastening is measured.

Wer Gott vertraut, fest auf ihn baut, den will er nicht verlassen.

Who trusts in God builds on a rock. He never is forsaken.

2.   Aria Basso

Entsetze dich, mein Herze, nicht, Gott is dein Trost und Zuversicht und deiner Seele Leben.

My heart, don't be anxious! God is your comfort and confidence, and the life of your soul.

Ja, was sein weiser Rat bedacht, dem kann die Welt und Menschenmacht unmoöglich widerstreben.

Yes, when the Lord has formed a plan, no world, no power, no human can stand against it.

3.   Recitativo Alto

O Törichter! der sich von Gott entzieht und wie ein Jonas dort vor Gottes Angesichte flieht;

O foolish one, who separates himself from God, and like Jonah, flees from the face of God,

Auch unser Denken ist ihm offenbar, und unsers Hauptes Haar hat er gezählet.

He, who knows our every thought and can count every hair on our head.

Wohl dem, der diesen Schutz erwählet im gläubigen Vertrauen,

Good for them, who choose protection in faithful confidence,

Auf dessen Schluss und Wort mit Hoffnung und Geduld zu schauen.

And await his guidance and word with hope and patience.

4.   Aria Duetto Alto e Tenore

So geh ich mit beherzten Schritten, auch wenn mich Gott zum Grabe führt.

So we go with courageous steps even when God leads us to the grave.

Gott hat die Tage aufgeschrieben,

God has well numbered all my days,

So wird, wenn seine Hand mich rührt, des Todes Bitterkeit vertrieben.

So that when his hand will comfort me, the sting of death shall be dispelled.

5.   Recitativo Soprano

Drum wenn der Tod zuletzt den Geist noch mit Gewalt aus seinem Körper reisst,

When death at last, with ruthless force, shall wrest my soul from my flesh,

So nimm ihn, Gott, in treue Vaterhände!

Then take it, Lord, with Father's hands caressing;

Wenn Teufel, Tod und Sünde mich bekriegt und meine Sterbekissen ein Kampfplatz werden müssen,

When Devil, Death, and Sinfulness assail, and in my final hour, I fall before death's power,

So hilf, damit in dir mein Glaube siegt! O seliges, gewünschtes Ende!

Ah help, that in the end, my faith prevail, O longed for goal! O precious blessing!

6.   Choral

Noch eins, Herr, will ich bitten dich, du wirst mir's nicht versagen:

One more thing, Lord, will I ask of you, you would not deny me this:

Wenn mich der böse Geist anficht, lass mich doch nicht verzagen.

If I would be plagued by the evil spirit, let me not be discouraged.

Hilf, steur und wehr, ach Gott, mein Herr, zu Ehren deinem Namen.

Help, guide and protect, oh God, my Lord, to honor your name.

Wer das begehrt, dem wird's gewährt; drauf sprech ich fröhlich: Amen.

Who longs for your presence receives your grace; therefore I say joyfully: Amen.

Cantare, Cavalieriand Pro Arte Choirs program for March 19. Put extra effort into learning the new songs in bold print below. All notes should be learned by Feb. 15 and memorized by Feb. 22.

March 19 Kennedy Center - 1 hour program exactly

Cantare: Me Nyame Ye - 2 min, Tutu 2:20, Non Nobis 1 min, Bach 80 no. 1 & 8 3 min.

Pro Arte: Wade in the Water 1:40, Ich will den Herrn 2 min, Song of the Stars 4:15

Evening Prayer (from Hansel & Gretel) 3 min.

Cavalieri: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern 3min,Lord Don't Move 3:48, sam was a man 2:15 (new)

Cantare: Holy City 3:15, Exhilaration 2:30 (new) Blue Skies 2:15 (new)

Concert Choir program for April 16. Begin working on this new music.

Sat. April 16, 2:00 p.m.  Lyrics, Laughter & Learning!  Richmond Public Library Gellman Room Concert, 101 E. Franklin St. 23219 - Concert Choir - new songs in bold

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck -3 min                                                   ,He's Got the Whole World in His Hands 2;30 min

We're Walking in the Air 4 min                                                                                          Mattaponi Song of Gratitude 3 min

May God Me Merciful                                                                                                                             A Frog Went A-Courtin'

Cherokee Morning Song 2 min

Friendship & Music round p. 20 - 2 min

Sumer Is A-Cumen In - 2 min.

Old MacDonald Had a Farm - 2 min.

Sing! - 3 min.

Treble Choir - new music for April 17. Begin working on this new music.

Sun. April 17, 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, Westover Hills United Methodist Church, 1705 Westover Hills Blvd.   - Treble Choir

He's Got the Whole World in His Hand

Me Nyame Ye

Praise the Lord with Cheerful Noise Handel

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need 664

CONGRATULATIONS to ALL on your excellent performances at Winfree Baptist Church! Your home practice and efforts to make up for the snowed-out rehearsal were evident in the success of your performance. We received many accolades from our appreciative audience.

Week of January 18, 2016

These instructions reference this week's mandatory rehearsals in preparation for the concert, but we also know the weather may interfere with those rehearsals. In general, GRCC follows the VCU evening class weather alerts. If VCU evening classes are cancelled, GRCC rehearsal is cancelled as well. We will also try to send an email either way. We hope we can rehearse on Monday and Tuesday, but no matter the weather please have your student practice using these instructions. Thank you for your help with this!

GRCC HOME PRACTICE INSTRUCTIONS - 2015-2016 SEASON

for Mandatory Rehearsals January 25 & 26 at Grace & Holy Trinity

and January 31 performance at Winfree Baptist Church

All Choirs need to memorize Bach Cantata #80 this week - Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott

Pronunciation reminders:

NO American "R"! Beginning R should sound "dd" as in "gross" (gddoss) or "Reich" (ddishe) Ending R should sound "ah" as in "wär" (veh-ah) and "sehr" (zeh-ah)

ie = ee as in "see"

ei = i as in "hi"

"W" sounds like "V". "V" sounds like "F".

"U" sounds like "oo" in the word "book".

"Ü" sounds like "ew" in the word "few".

I found two recordings of Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott that are not Bach's Cantata, but that will help you with the German pronunciation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGVXZePjmis

Above is a choir from Meldorf singing Martin Luther's original version of the hymn, so the rhythm is different, but the words are clear with good pronunciation. They sing the four verses of the hymn, but we are only singing verses, 1, 3, and 4.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOm1_ta4rGI

I hesitate to give you this link because the singer uses a pop style, so DO NOT copy the scooping and spread tone. However, her pronunciation is good and the text is printed as she sings, which could be very helpful in memorizing it. Again, there are 4 verses sung here and we are not singing the second verse. She sings "alt" as a one-syllable word, but it is printed and sung in our scores as "alte" - two syllables.

Cavalieri Choir - Be prepared for January 25th rehearsal

Memorize: Spoken Fugue, Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern in German and English

Review Where're You Walk and Lord Don't Move the Mountain

Pro Arte Choir - Be prepared for January 25th rehearsal

Memorize: Ich will den Herrn - same rules for German pronunciation! Know the round so you can sing it by yourself in a round with two other people. Watch out for the first and second endings on page 7 and LEARN THE 2ND ENDING AND PAGE 8 WHICH IS DIFFERENT FROM THE ROUND ON THE FIRST PAGE!

Review: Song of the Stars dynamics

Wade in the Water - mezzos secure pitch and steady rhythm in "opening oohs" - All steady beat!

Evening Prayer - All secure intonation on the second page! Semi-chorus sing first time through.

Cantare Choir - Be prepared for January 25th rehearsal

Memorize Bach Cantata # 80 - 1, 5, 8. Secure parts in 8 and 1, rhythm in 5, and words in all

Memorize "Non nobis domine" up a step in E Major. Use the handwritten version in E Major.

Latin "o" sounds like "aw" - "Nawn nawbis daw-mee-neh" Also, same rules about Rs in Latin as German - sing "Glaw-dee-ah" for Gloria.

Review: Living in a Holy City - Continue to review for accuracy, especially p. 7-8

Prayer of Desmond Tutu - Mezzos singing alto line: Secure notes measures 10-19!

Me Nyame Ye - Sopranos and altos, secure pitches measures 5-6

Concert Choir - Be prepared for January 25th rehearsal

Memorize Bach Cantata No. 80  - All learn soprano line for all 3 movements in German

Memorize We're Walking in the Air - EVERYONE NEEDS TO PRACTICE MORE TO SECURE YOUR PART ON THIS SONG!

Soprano: Colin, Sophie, Cameron, Faith, Noelle, Lillian, Kari

Altos (top notes when divided): Austyn, Lea, Nina, Kamirra, Raven

Altos (bottom notes when divided): Brock, Lauren, Kaylan, Wesley, Xander

Continue to solidify your part and have memorized these four pieces:

May God Be Merciful to Us - Know your part to the end. All sing 1st verse in unison.

Verses 2 & 3 these choristers sing Voice part 1: Faith, Kamirra, Nina, Noelle, Austyn

Verses 2 & 3 these choristers sing Voice part 2: Lauren, Wesley, Sophie, Lily, Léa, Kari

Verses 2 & 3 these choristers sing Voice part 3: Brock, Kaylan, Cameron, Colin, Xander, Raven

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, Evening Prayer,

Mattaponi Song of Gratitude - Learn first five unison lines only in solfege and with text

Treble Choir - Be prepared for Jan. 26th rehearsal

Memorize Bach Cantata No. 80  - All learn soprano line for all 3 movements in German

Memorize Parade - Part 1: Nevaeh, Mia, Maria, Part 2:, Kylie, Tani, Matthew, Part 3: Marlena, Alina, Esme

Ven Dura - in unison, memorize words

Review: Shalom Aléchem. He's Got the Whole World, Let Us All Sing! - Secure memory

Me Nyame Ye Soprano: Kylie, Marlena, Mia, Maria, Nevaeh; Alto: Tani, Matthew, Alina, Esme

Home practice preparation for Winfree Baptist Church Jan. 31 performance

ALL GRCC CHOIRS

                                 Program - 60 min. of music - updated January 11, 2016

Me Nyame Ye                                                                                   Traditional Ghanaian Praise Song

                                                       All Choirs sing in procession

Parade - A Spoken Fugue 1 min                                                                               Lawrence Eisman

                                                         Treble & Cavalieri Choirs

Let Us All Sing 1 min                                                                                                            Dr. Seuss

Shalom Alechem 2 min                                                                                           Goldfarb/Kalendar

Ven Dura 1-2 min                                                                                              Sri Lankan Folk Song

                                                               Treble Choir 5 min

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands 2:30 min                        Spiritual, arr. Hezekiah Brinson, Jr.

                                                     Treble & Concert Choirs 2:30

Mattaponi Song of Gratitude 3 min                                                                          Sharon Sun Eagle

May God Have Mercy Upon Us 2 min                                         Tallis' Canon, arr. Crystal Jonkman

We're Walking in the Air (Theme from The Snowman) 4 min                                       Howard Blake

                                                             Concert Choir 9 min

Evening Prayer (from Hansel & Gretel) 3 min                                                Engelbert Humperdinck

                                 Semi-chorus: Dorcas Afolayan, Nina Bartlett, Nyla Harris,

                                       Kennedy Johnson, Jack Rigdon, Madeline Rigdon

                                                   Concert & Pro Arte Choirs 3 min

Wade in the Water 1:40                                                                                        Traditional Spiritual

Song of the Stars 4:15                                                                                                  Imant Raminsh

Ich will den Herrn 3 min?                                                                              Georg Philipp Telemann

                                                             Pro Arte Choir 9 min

Where're You Walk 4 min                                                                              George Frideric Handel

Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern 3 min                                                            Michael Praetorius

Lord Don't Move the Mountain 3:40 min                                      Spiritual, arr. Hope Armstrong Erb

                                                           Cavalieri Choir 11 min

Non nobis Domine 1 min                                                                                                William Byrd

Prayer of Desmond Tutu 2:20                                                                                  James Whitbourn

Living in a Holy City 3:15                                                                                         Stephen Hatfield

                                                             Cantare Choir 7 min

Cantata BWV 80 Ein fest Burg ist unser Gott  8 min.                                                                                      Johann Sebastian Bach

      1. Anhang: BWV 80b (Chorale setting of first movement)

      5. Choral

      8. Choral

All GRCC Choirs 10 min

Week of January 11, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS to the CANTARE CHOIR on your excellent performance at Westminster Canterbury on January 10th! Special recognition and thanks to the soloists: Shaandro, Jack, Clara, Owen, Josh, Nina, Dorcas, Madeline R., and Nyla, and to Mrs. Crystal for playing the Bach orchestral transcription! We received many accolades from our appreciative audience.

Home practice preparation for Winfree Baptist Church Jan. 31 performance

ALL GRCC CHOIRS

                                 Program - 60 min. of music - updated January 11, 2016

Me Nyame Ye                                                                                   Traditional Ghanaian Praise Song

                                                       All Choirs sing in procession

Parade - A Spoken Fugue 1 min                                                                               Lawrence Eisman

                                                         Treble & Cavalieri Choirs

Let Us All Sing 1 min                                                                                                            Dr. Seuss

Shalom Alechem 2 min                                                                                           Goldfarb/Kalendar

Ven Dura 1-2 min                                                                                              Sri Lankan Folk Song

                                                               Treble Choir 5 min

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands 2:30 min                        Spiritual, arr. Hezekiah Brinson, Jr.

                                                     Treble & Concert Choirs 2:30

Mattaponi Song of Gratitude 3 min                                                                          Sharon Sun Eagle

May God Have Mercy Upon Us 2 min                                         Tallis' Canon, arr. Crystal Jonkman

We're Walking in the Air (Theme from The Snowman) 4 min                                       Howard Blake

                                                             Concert Choir 9 min

Evening Prayer (from Hansel & Gretel) 3 min                                                Engelbert Humperdinck

                                 Semi-chorus: Dorcas Afolayan, Nina Bartlett, Nyla Harris,

                                       Kennedy Johnson, Jack Rigdon, Madeline Rigdon

                                                   Concert & Pro Arte Choirs 3 min

Wade in the Water 1:40                                                                                        Traditional Spiritual

Song of the Stars 4:15                                                                                                  Imant Raminsh

Ich will den Herrn 3 min?                                                                              Georg Philipp Telemann

                                                             Pro Arte Choir 9 min

Where're You Walk 4 min                                                                              George Frideric Handel

Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern 3 min                                                            Michael Praetorius

Lord Don't Move the Mountain 3:40 min                                      Spiritual, arr. Hope Armstrong Erb

                                                           Cavalieri Choir 11 min

Non nobis Domine 1 min                                                                                                William Byrd

Prayer of Desmond Tutu 2:20                                                                                  James Whitbourn

Living in a Holy City 3:15                                                                                         Stephen Hatfield

                                                             Cantare Choir 7 min

Cantata BWV 80 Ein fest Burg ist unser Gott  8 min.                                                                                      Johann Sebastian Bach

      1. Anhang: BWV 80b (Chorale setting of first movement)

      5. Choral

      8. Choral

All GRCC Choirs 10 min

Cavalieri Choir - Be prepared for January 18th rehearsal

Memorize: Spoken Fugue, Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern in German and English

Review Where're You Walk and Lord Don't Move the Mountain

Pro Arte Choir - Be prepared for January 18th rehearsal

Memorize: Ich will den Herrn

Review: Song of the Stars dynamics

Wade in the Water - mezzos secure pitch and steady rhythm in "opening oohs" - All steady beat!

Evening Prayer - All secure intonation on the second page! Semi-chorus sing first time through.

Cantare Choir - Be prepared for January 18th rehearsal

Memorize Bach Cantata # 80 - 1, 5, 8. Secure parts in 8 and 1, rhythm in 5, and words in all

Memorize "Non nobis domine" up a step in E Major.

Review: Living in a Holy City - Continue to review for accuracy, especially p. 7-8

Prayer of Desmond Tutu - Mezzos singing alto line: Secure notes measures 10-19!

Me Nyame Ye - Sopranos and altos, secure pitches measures 5-6

Concert Choir - Be prepared for January 18th rehearsal

Memorize Bach Cantata No. 80  - All learn soprano line for all 3 movements in German

Memorize We're Walking in the Air 

Soprano: Colin, Sophie, Cameron, Faith, Noelle, Lillian, Kari

Altos (top notes when divided): Austyn, Lea, Nina, Kamirra, Xander

Altos (bottom notes when divided): Brock, Lauren, Kaylan, Wesley

Continue to solidify your part and have memorized these four pieces:

May God Be Merciful to Us - Know your part to the end. All sing 1st verse in unison.

Verses 2 & 3 these choristers sing Voice part 1: Faith, Kamirra, Nina, Noelle, Austyn

Verses 2 & 3 these choristers sing Voice part 2: Lauren, Wesley, Sophie, Lily, Léa, Kari

Verses 2 & 3 these choristers sing Voice part 3: Brock, Kaylan, Cameron, Colin, Xander

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, Evening Prayer,

Mattaponi Song of Gratitude - Learn first five unison lines only in solfege and with text

Treble Choir - Be prepared for Jan. 19th rehearsal

Memorize Bach Cantata No. 80  - All learn soprano line for all 3 movements in German

Memorize Parade - Part 1: Nevaeh, Mia, Maria, Part 2:, Kylie, Tani, Matthew, Part 3: Marlena, Alina, Esme

Ven Dura - in unison, memorize words

Review: Shalom Aléchem. He's Got the Whole World, Let Us All Sing! - Secure memory

Me Nyame Ye Soprano: Kylie, Marlena, Mia, Maria, Nevaeh; Alto: Tani, Matthew, Alina, Esme

Week of January 4, 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are off to a good start!

Home practice preparation for January performances

Cantare Choir - Westminster Canterbury Jan. 10

ALL GRCC CHOIRS - Winfree Baptist Church Jan. 31

Cavalieri Choir - Be prepared for January 10th performance and Jan. 11th rehearsal

Sing from memory: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern in German AND ENGLISH.

Review Where're You Walk and Lord Don't Move the Mountain

We Three Kings - soloists: Owen verse 2, Shaandro verse 3, Josh verse 4 - memorize

Looking ahead to January 11 rehearsal - Learn "If I Got My Ticket"

Pro Arte Choir - Be prepared for January 10th performance and Jan. 11th rehearsal

Sing from memory: Song of the Stars, Wade in the Water,

Evening Prayer - Nina & Dorcas soloists

Looking ahead to January 11 rehearsal - Learn Ich will den Herrn

Cantare Choir - Be prepared for January 10th performance and Jan. 11th rehearsal

Sing with scores: Bach Cantata No. 111 - Coro 1. Duetto 4. and Choral 6.

Bass Aria 2. - Shaandro, Alto Recit 3. Jack, Soprano Recit 5. Clara

Sing from memory: Living in a Holy City - REVIEW AND MEMORIZE CORRECTLY

Prayer of Desmond Tutu - Madeline R. speaker, Nyla soprano solo - INNER PARTS BE SURE YOU KNOW YOUR PITCHES WHEN YOU TAKE THE REPEAT

Looking ahead to Jan. 11 rehearsal - Learn "Non nobis", Bach Cantata No. 80, Me Nyame Ye

Concert Choir - Be prepared for January 11th rehearsal

Memorize We're Walking in the Air 

Soprano: Colin, Sophie, Cameron, Faith, Noelle, Lillian, Kari

Altos (top notes when divided): Austyn, Lea, Nina, Kamirra, Xander

Altos (bottom notes when divided): Brock, Lauren, Kaylan, Wesley

Continue to solidify your part and have memorized these four pieces:

May God Be Merciful to Us - Know your part to the end. All sing 1st verse in unison.

Verses 2 & 3 these choristers sing Voice part 1: Faith, Kamirra, Nina, Noelle, Austyn

Verses 2 & 3 these choristers sing Voice part 2: Lauren, Wesley, Sophie, Lily, Léa, Kari

Verses 2 & 3 these choristers sing Voice part 3: Brock, Kaylan, Cameron, Colin, Xander

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, Evening Prayer,

Mattaponi Song of Gratitude - Learn first five unison lines only in solfege and with text

Learn Bach Cantata No. 80 and review Me Nyame Ye

Treble Choir - Be prepared for Jan. 12th rehearsal

Learn Bach Cantata No. 80 in German.

Ven Dura - in unison, memorize words - we will try this as a round and maybe add a dance

Review: Shalom Aléchem. He's Got the Whole World, Let Us All Sing! - Secure memory

Parade - Part 1: Nevaeh, Mia, Maria, Part 2:, Kylie, Tani, Matthew, Part 3: Marlena, Alina, Lawrence

Me Nyame Ye Soprano: Kylie, Marlena, Mia, Maria, Nevaeh; Alto: Tani, Matthew, Alina, Lawrence