Week of September 26, 2016

Welcome to the 20th Anniversary Season of the Greater Richmond Children's Choir! A big part of the GRCC commitment is a minimum of 20 minutes daily home practice so that we can spend rehearsal time putting the parts together. Use your "Home Practice Instructions for Singers" given out with your music folder to help you organize your home practice time. Thanks!

 

Home practice and rehearsal preparation for Oct. 3-4

Concert Choir

Be able to sing your part on "All Praise to God" in solfege and with words.

Review your part on “I Hear America Singing” through page 7 this week. E-flat is “Do” so a reminder “d” “r” “m” etc. above the notes will help you read it in solfege. 

Part 1: Alexandra, Bailey, Matthew, Sophie, Kamirra

Part 2: Courtney, Esmé, Laila, Matilde, Siara

Review Hashivenu, and Kekeli

 

Cantare Performance: Sun. Oct. 23, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 8706 Quaker Ln. Bon Air, VA 23235 - Arrive 9:00 a.m.

Anthems to be sung from memory: Kekeli Me, Kyrie, Mi Chamocha, O How Amiable

Hymns and Service music distributed 9-26 except "We Walk with God" to be given 10-3:

Hymns: 688 A mighty fortress, 637 (with descant) How firm a foundation, 546 Awake, my soul

Service Music: Psalm 65 - choir singing 4-part harmony for verses

Sanctus & Benedictus, Memorial acclamation, fraction anthem from A Community Mass,

For the fruit of all creation

 

Cantare Choir

"O How Amiable" should be memorized now.

Memorize "Mi Chamocha" this week. Solidify first section notes and rhythms!

Peck Kyrie and Kekeli should also be memorized this week.

Learn your part (SATB) in Psalm 65 - antiphon and verses.

Review your part in Hodie Christus natus est, O Magnum Mysterium. Personet Hodie, and A Winter's Night

Look at solo parts in Pergolesi Magnificat and consider auditioning for one or two.

Learn your part in the first chorus of Magnificat.

Study "Choose Something Like a Star" this week and be prepared to sing it at rehearsal.

 

Cavalieri Choir -

Memorize Lina Avatara.

 

Pro Arte Choir -

Memorize Adam Lay Ybounden.

 

Treble Choir

"Hello Songs" should be memorized.

Know "Travellers' Tales" pages 3 and 4 in solfege and words.

Review "Peta kupa"

Week of September 19, 2016

Welcome to the 20th Anniversary Season of the Greater Richmond Children's Choir! A big part of the GRCC commitment is a minimum of 20 minutes daily home practice so that we can spend rehearsal time putting the parts together. Use your "Home Practice Instructions for Singers" given out with your music folder to help you organize your home practice time. Thanks!

 

Concert Choir

Be able to sing your part on "All Praise to God" in solfege and with words.

Review Hashivenu, Kekeli, and I Hear America Singing

 

Cantare Choir

Memorize O How Amiable.

Know your part for Kyrie, Mi Chamocha, and Kekeli. Be prepared to sing these three songs from memory by the October 3rd rehearsal.

Review your part in Hodie Christus natus est, O Magnum Mysterium. Personet Hodie, and A Winter's Night

Look at solo parts in Pergolesi Magnificat and consider auditioning for one or two.

Begin learning your part in the first chorus of Magnificat.

 

Cavalieri Choir -

Review Lina Avatara.

 

Pro Arte Choir -

Review Adam Lay Ybounden.

 

Treble Choir

Memorize "Hello Songs".

Review "Peta kupa" and "Travellers' Tales pages 3 and 4.

Week of September 12, 2016

Home practice and rehearsal preparation for Sept. 19-20

Please learn YOUR assigned part BEFORE you arrive at rehearsal.

Rehearsal time should be used to put the music together. Thanks!

Welcome to the 20th Anniversary Season of the Greater Richmond Children's Choir! If we all keep up on our home practice assignments found on this website, we will enjoy a successful season making great music! Thank you in advance for your best effort.

 

Concert Choir

Review your part on All Praise to God, Hashivenu, Kekeli, and I Hear America Singing

 

Cantare Choir   

Know your part for Kyrie, Mi Chamocha, O How Amiable, and Kekeli

Review your part in Hodie Christus natus est, O Magnum Mysterium

 

Cavalieri Choir -

Review Lina Avatara

 

Pro Arte Choir -

Review Adam Lay Ybounden

 

Treble Choir

Review Hello Songs

Week of May 31, 2016

ALL CHOIRS MANDATORY REHEARSAL TUESDAY, MAY 31 at Grace & Holy Trinity

 & SPRING CONCERT JUNE 4, 2016

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO CONCERT CHOIR FOR YOUR EXCELLENT SINGING AND AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCES AT HENRICUS PARK ON MAY 14TH!

THANK YOU CANTARE CHOIR FOR YOUR BEAUTIFULLY FITTING AND MOVING MUSICAL PRESENTATIONS AT THE GRACE & HOLY TRINITY MAY 15TH PENTECOST SERVICE!

 

Sat. June 4, 4:00 p.m. GRCC 19th Anniversary Spring Concert, Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church , 8 N. Laurel St. RVA 23220  - All GRCC Choirs

All music must be memorized. See notes by individual pieces.

 

Treble Choir - 10 min.

Praise the Lord with Cheerful Noise Handel 3:45 min. Correct notes m.24 and m. 43-53.
Allan Blank The Gold Fish 1:30
Allan Blank The Wind 2 min  m. 14-16 alto: Matt, Toni Esmé, & sop: Mia, Maria, Alina
Allan Blank The Little Plant 2:30 min Study words.

 

Concert Choir - 12 min.

Sumer Is A-Cumen In 1:30 min. Study words.

Friendship & Music 1:30 min. Secure notes, especially middle line, to hold part in round.

A Frog Went A-Courtin' 1:30 min.

Tolepe Menenak 2:30 min.

Old MacDonald 2 min. Secure parts page 6 to the end!

Sing 3 min. Secure harmony parts. Sing correct notes and rhythms in "scat" parts.

 

Pro Arte - 5:30 min.

Ich will den Herrn loben alle Zeit - Telemann 2 min

'Tis the Gift to Be Simple 1:30 Secure parts, rhythms and meter changes.

Didn't It Rain 2min. Know words and order of verses. LEARN NOTES PAGE 7 TO 8!

 

Cavalieri - 7:15 min.

Der Strauss 1 min. Memorize words.

Regina Coeli- Aichinger 2 min. Secure intonation.

Amo Amas, I Love a Lass 2 min.

sam was a man 2:15 min

 

Cantare - 12 min.

If Ye Love Me 1:30

Frühlingsgruss 1 min Know pronunciation, especially "ie" and "ei"! Memorize.

 

Exhilaration Is the Breeze 2:25 Know when to sing Part I or II only and when together.

 

Plenty-A-Music 2:20 Know when to clap. Know words. Use lightly accented energetic style throughout except at m. 41-50 and last page when you sing full-out legato lines.

 

Singen macht Spass 2 min. Review words. Checked Spremberg recording again and yes, on the round, sopranos sing twice through, altos 1 2/3 and baritones 1 1/3. You were right.

 

Blue Skies 2:15 Again, lightly accented energetic style, except at "Carmen" quote m. 44-46 sing full-out. Review words and note changes that you have missed in the past.

 

ALL CHOIRS- Siyahamba Sing the part you are assigned THIS year, not past years. We will sing in Zulu, English, Spanish, and East Coast Algonquin this performance.

Week of May 2, 2016

Rehearsals May 9 and 10 at Grace & Holy Trinity

Concert Choir Performance Saturday, May 14 at Henricus Park Family Fun Day

Cantare Choir music for Grace & Holy Trinity 11:00 a.m. Service Sunday May 15

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL CHOIRS ON RECENT OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES!

The Treble Choir sang beautifully and warmed everyone's hearts at the Westover Hills Methodist Church Service on April 17th and again at Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center on May 3rd.

The Concert Choir entertained a full house and left them wanting to come back for more at the annual GRCC "Lyrics, Laughter, & Learning" concert at the Downtown Public Library on April 16th.

The Cantare Choir proved that we will be terrific musical ambassadors on our June tour to Germany with a stellar Tour Preview Concert at St. Michael's Episcopal Church on April 24th.

 

Cantare Choir Rep for Pentecost May 15 GHTC 11:00 a.m. Service- new music in bold -

All anthems need to be memorized for May 9 Mandatory Rehearsal.

4 Anthems for the Prelude: 9-10 min.

Me Nyame Ye - 2 min

Non Nobis Domine 1 min.

Bach 80 no. 1b & 8 - 3 min.

A Prayer of Desmond Tutu - 2:20min

Siyahamba in Zulu, English, Spanish, German, & East Coast Algonquin 4min. Following Acts 2:1-21

If Ye Love Me 1:30 min.  Following Gospel Reading John 14:8-7 (25-27)

Living in a Holy City - Oct. 17 - 3:15 min. Offertory Anthem

Communion: 7 min.

Regina Coeli- Aichinger 2 min.

Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern 1:30 min. (in German only)

'Tis the Gift to Be Simple 1:30

Wade in the Water 1:40

Hymns & Sanctus: (use hymnals - NOT memorized) Processional Hymn 225 Hail Thee Festival Day,

Gradual Hymn 516 Com Down O Love Divine, Sanctus S130, Recessional Hymn 531 O Spirit of the Living God

 

Cantare Choir - Be prepared for May 9 Mandatory Rehearsal

MEMORIZE your parts and words on these two anthems for Sunday May 15 service

If Ye Love Me by Thomas Tallis - NEW PART DIVISION DECIDED ON MAY 2ND:

Soprano: Nina, Grace, Nyla, Dominique, Clara, Tori-Anna, Madeleine W., Jyoti, Madeline R.

Alto: Sharita, Danielle, Aidan, Naomi, Carson, Dorcas, Amaya, Jack, Chip

Tenor: Katherine, Kennedy, William, Owen, Pete

Bass: Shaandro, Josh, Gavin

Review Siyahamba. We will sing it in this order, Zulu, English, Spanish, German & East Coast Algonquin.

German words: Lasst uns gehen in dem Licht des Herrn then... Ja wir gehen....gehen, ja wir gehen

Review for 5/15: Me Nyame Ye, Non nobis, Bach 80 1 & 8, Desmond Tutu, Living in Holy City

Review and learn for spring concert and Germany:

Frühlingsgruss - Let's use same division as for "If Ye Love Me" (see above)

Plenty-A-Music - SAB division - Pro Arte sing Soprano and Alto, Cavalieri sing Baritone

Singen macht Spass - Everyone learn the single line to sing in unison and in a round and Cavalieri also learn the bass-ostinato.

 

Cavalieri Choir - Be prepared for May 9 Mandatory Rehearsal

Review Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern in German, and Regina Coeli to be sung in May 15 service

Top: Wm & Josh, Middle: Owen & Shaandro, Bottom: Gavin & Mr. Pete

Learn Der Strauss by Fanny Hensel

 

Pro Arte Choir - Be prepared for May 9 Mandatory Rehearsal

Learn correctly and memorize your part to be sung in May 15 service

'Tis the Gift to Be Simple - 4 part - Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Alto 1, Alto 2

Soprano 1 - Nina, Grace, Nyla, Dominique, Clara

Soprano 2 - Jyoti, Madeline R., Sharita, Tori-Anna, Madeleine W.

Alto 1 - Lauren, Kennedy, Danielle, Aidan, Naomi, Carson

Alto 2 - Dorcas, Amaya, Katherine, Jack, Chip

Review Wade in the Water

Continue to secure parts in Didn't It Rain!

 

 

Next performance for Concert Choir - Sat. May 14 All Day May Day Festival Henricus Historical Park 251 Henricus Park Rd. Chester, VA 23836

Mattaponi Song of Gratitude 3 min                                                                                                                                               

Cherokee Morning Song

Tolepe Menenak

Dawkee

May God Be Merciful - Tallis' Canon- 2 min.                     

A Frog Went A-Courtin'                                                                                                                                                                     

Friendship & Music round p. 20

Let Us Go A-Maying p. 17

Sumer Is A-Cumen In

Concert Choir - May 9 Mandatory Rehearsal

Have all music above memorized.

 

Treble Choir May 10 Rehearsal

Continue to secure notes and words in Allan Blank songs for spring concert.

Review Handel - Praise the Lord with Cheerful Noise

 

YOU CAN STILL SEE THE CANTARE CHOIR MARCH 19TH CONCERT ON THE KENNEDY CENTER WEBSITE AT THIS LINK:

http://www.kennedy-center.org/video/index/M6694

Week of April 11, 2016

GRCC HOME PRACTICE INSTRUCTIONS - 2015-2016 SEASON

Concert Choir April 16 Library Concert

Treble Choir Westover Hills Methodist Church Service April 17

and Rehearsals April 18-19 at Grace & Holy Trinity

 

 

Next performance for Cantare Choir - new music in bold -

ALL MUSIC MUST BE MEMORIZED FOR APRIL 18 MANDATORY REHEARSAL

Sunday, April 24, 4 p.m. German Tour Send-Off Concert - St. Michael's Episcopal Church 8706 Quaker Lane, Bon Air, 23235 - Cantare Choir

From Balcony:

Non Nobis Domine 1 min. - Cantare

Ich will den Herrn loben alle Zeit2 min - Pro Arte

Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern 3min - Cavalieri

Bach 80 no. 1 & 8 - 3 min. - Cantare

Bach 111 1st Coro5:30 min - Cantare

From Altar:

Pro Arte:

'Tis the Gift to Be Simple 1:30

Wade in the Water 1:40

Song of the Stars 4:15

Didn't It Rain 2min.

Cavalieri:

Regina Coeli- Aichinger 2 min.

Lord Don't Move 3:48

sam was a man 2:15

Amo Amas, I Love a Lass 2min.

Cantare:

A Prayer of Desmond Tutu - Oct. 17 - 2:20min                                                                                                                                    

Exhilaration Is the Breeze 2:25min

Living in a Holy City - Oct. 17 - 3:15 min.                                                                                                                                            

Plenty-A-Music 2:20 min.

Singen macht Spass 2 min

Blue Skies 2:15

 

Cavalieri Choir - Be prepared for April 18 Mandatory Rehearsal

MEMORIZE your part and words on these two new 3-part pieces:

Top: Wm & Josh, Middle: Owen & Shaandro, Bottom: Gavin & Mr. Pete

Regina Coeli - dotted half equals about 60 in 3/4 time and the half note equals 60 in cut time.

Amo, Amas, I Love a Lass - half note equals about 76. Note refrain repeats.

 

Pro Arte Choir - Be prepared for April 18 Mandatory Rehearsal

MEMORIZE your part and words on these two pieces.

'Tis the Gift to Be Simple - 4 part - Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Alto 1, Alto 2

Soprano 1 - Nina, Grace, Nyla, Dominique, Clara

Soprano 2 - Jyoti, Madeline R., Sharita, Tori-Anna, Madeleine W.

Alto 1 - Lauren, Kennedy, Danielle, Aidan, Naomi, Carson

Alto 2 - Dorcas, Amaya, Katherine, Jack, Chip

Didn't It Rain - This is a great song, but the part divisions are crazy!

Please read carefully and mark your score! Section leaders will check this on April 11.

Page 1 - All sing in unison

Page 2- Sopranos 1 and 2 sing melody in unison on the top line(see division above)

Alto 1 sing the top notes on the second line and Alto 2 sing the bottom notes on the second line

Page 3 - For "It rained forty days...." The following altos sing the second line melody:

Dorcas, Amaya, Katherine, Jack, Chip, Lauren, Kennedy

For 2-part division "Noah was glad" and "ooh" the following sopranos sing the top notes:

Clara, Dominique, Nyla, Grace, Nina, Madeleine W., Tori-Anna

And these mezzos sing the bottom notes of the top line:

Danielle, Aidan, Naomi, Carson, Jyoti, Madeline R., Sharita

For 3-part division on the 3rd system (still on page 3) with words, "Ooh, at my command!"

Top notes: Clara, Dominique, Grace, Madeleine W.

Middle notes: Nyla, Nina, Tori-Anna, Madeline R., Jyoti

Bottom notes: Danielle, Sharita, Carson, Naomi, Aidan

Page 4 (starting at pick-up note bottom 3 marked "Solo"

Dorcas and Amaya learn alto solo "Just listen...."

Tori-Anna and Dominique and Nyla learn top notes of Solo "ahs" on page 4

Aidan and Katherine and Jack learn bottom notes of Solo "ahs" on page 4 (Note that siblings have been chosen for the solo ahs, so you can practice together at home and be ready on April 4th.)

At repeat sign on page 4, all go back to the beginning until top of page 3 where verse 2. begins with the word "The" and skip to bottom of page 4 where it says "2nd time".

Page 4 bottom through top of Page 6:

Same division of parts and soloists on the 2nd verse as on the 1st verse!

Page 6 - All sing unison (sopranos top line and altos second line, but notes are the same)

Page 7 to first note top of page 8 - Use your Soprano - Mezzo - Alto division for this page:

Top line: Tori-Anna, Madeleine W., Nina, Grace, Nyla, Dominique, Clara

Middle line: Danielle, Aidan, Naomi, Carson, Jyoti, Madeline R., Sharita

Lower line:  Dorcas, Amaya, Katherine, Jack, Chip, Lauren, Kennedy

Page 8, 2nd note to the bottom of the page - Ignore top line! 

Sing in 4 part division as noted above: S1 top notes of middle line, S2 bottom notes of middle line, A1 top notes of lower line, A2 bottom notes of lower line.

 

Cantare Choir - Be prepared for April 18 Mandatory Rehearsal

MEMORIZE your parts and words on these two new songs:

Plenty-A-Music - SAB division - Pro Arte sing Soprano and Alto, Cavalieri sing Baritone

Singen macht Spass - Everyone learn the single line to sing in unison and in a round and Cavalieri also learn the bass-ostinato.

 

Next performance for Concert Choir - Have all music memorized. Readings do not need to be memorized.

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

Mattaponi Song of Gratitude 3 min

Cherokee Morning Song 2 min

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

Walking in the Air 4 min.

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck -3 min11/24

(A Zoo for You - piano solo by Léa)

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

The No Laugh Race - 10 min. @

Old MacDonald Had a Farm - 2 min.

Sing! - 3 min.

MEMORIZE 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

 

Concert Choir - April 18 Rehearsal

We will distribute and rehearse the rest of the music for the May 14 Henricus Park performances.

Review the rounds we handed out earlier.

 

Next performance for Treble Choir - Have anthems in bold below memorized. Do not memorize other hymns.

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

(Bach and Tchaikovsky piano preludes played by Alina)

He's Got the Whole World in His Hand

Praise the Lord with Cheerful Noise Handel

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need 664

Shalom Aléchem

Hymns to be sung with music and congregation: Lamb of God 2113, Shepherd Me O God 2058,

The King of Love My Shepherd Is 138

(Scarlatti Sonata played by Mr. Pete)

 

Treble Choir - April 19 Rehearsal

We will begin rehearsing the Allan Blank songs we gave you two weeks ago.

 

YOU CAN STILL SEE THE CANTARE CHOIR MARCH 19TH CONCERT ON THE KENNEDY CENTER WEBSITE AT THIS LINK:

http://www.kennedy-center.org/video/index/M6694

Week of April 4, 2016

Rehearsals April 11-12 at Grace & Holy Trinity

and Concert Choir April 16 Library Concert

and Treble Choir Westover Hills Methodist Church Service April 17

 

YOU CAN STILL SEE THE CANTARE CHOIR MARCH 19TH CONCERT ON THE KENNEDY CENTER WEBSITE AT THIS LINK:

http://www.kennedy-center.org/video/index/M6694

 

Next performance for Cantare Choir - new music in bold

Sunday, April 24, 4 p.m. German Tour Send-Off Concert - St. Michael's Episcopal Church 8706 Quaker Lane, Bon Air, 23235 - Cantare Choir

From Balcony:

Non Nobis Domine 1 min. - Cantare

Ich will den Herrn loben alle Zeit  2 min - Pro Arte

Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern 3min - Cavalieri

Bach 80 no. 1 & 8 - 3 min. - Cantare

Bach 111 1st Coro5:30 min - Cantare

From Altar:

Pro Arte:

'Tis the Gift to Be Simple 1:30

Wade in the Water 1:40

Song of the Stars 4:15

Didn't It Rain 2min.

Cavalieri:

Regina Coeli- Aichinger 2 min.

Lord Don't Move 3:48

sam was a man 2:15

Amo Amas, I Love a Lass 2min.

Cantare:

A Prayer of Desmond Tutu - Oct. 17 - 2:20min                                                                                                                           

Exhilaration Is the Breeze 2:25min

Living in a Holy City - Oct. 17 - 3:15 min.                                                                                                                                    

Plenty-A-Music 2:20 min.

Singen macht Spass 2 min

Blue Skies 2:15

 

Cavalieri Choir - Be prepared for April 11 Rehearsal

MEMORIZE your part and words on these two new 3-part pieces:

Top: Wm & Josh, Middle: Owen & Shaandro, Bottom: Gavin & Mr. Pete

Regina Coeli - dotted half equals about 60 in 3/4 time and the half note equals 60 in cut time.

Amo, Amas, I Love a Lass - half note equals about 76. Note refrain repeats.

 

Pro Arte Choir - Be prepared for April 11 Rehearsal

MEMORIZE your part and words on these two pieces.

'Tis the Gift to Be Simple - 4 part - Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Alto 1, Alto 2

Soprano 1 - Nina, Grace, Nyla, Dominique, Clara

Soprano 2 - Jyoti, Madeline R., Sharita, Tori-Anna, Madeleine W.

Alto 1 - Lauren, Kennedy, Danielle, Aidan, Naomi, Carson

Alto 2 - Dorcas, Amaya, Katherine, Jack, Chip

Didn't It Rain - This is a great song, but the part divisions are crazy!

Please read carefully and mark your score! Section leaders will check this on April 11.

Page 1 - All sing in unison

Page 2- Sopranos 1 and 2 sing melody in unison on the top line(see division above)

Alto 1 sing the top notes on the second line and Alto 2 sing the bottom notes on the second line

Page 3 - For "It rained forty days...." The following altos sing the second line melody:

Dorcas, Amaya, Katherine, Jack, Chip, Lauren, Kennedy

For 2-part division "Noah was glad" and "ooh" the following sopranos sing the top notes:

Clara, Dominique, Nyla, Grace, Nina, Madeleine W., Tori-Anna

And these mezzos sing the bottom notes of the top line:

Danielle, Aidan, Naomi, Carson, Jyoti, Madeline R., Sharita

For 3-part division on the 3rd system (still on page 3) with words, "Ooh, at my command!"

Top notes: Clara, Dominique, Grace, Madeleine W.

Middle notes: Nyla, Nina, Tori-Anna, Madeline R., Jyoti

Bottom notes: Danielle, Sharita, Carson, Naomi, Aidan

Page 4 (starting at pick-up note bottom 3 marked "Solo"

Dorcas and Amaya learn alto solo "Just listen...."

Tori-Anna and Dominique learn top notes ofSolo "ahs" on page 4

Aidan and Katherine learn bottom notes of Solo "ahs" on page 4 (Note that siblings have been chosen for the solo ahs, so you can practice together at home and be ready on April 4th.)

At repeat sign on page 4, all go back to the beginning until top of page 3 where verse 2. begins with the word "The" and skip to bottom of page 4 where it says "2nd time".

Page 4 bottom through top of Page 6:

Same division of parts and soloists on the 2nd verse as on the 1st verse!

Page 6 - All sing unison (sopranos top line and altos second line, but notes are the same)

Page 7 to first note top of page 8 - Use your Soprano - Mezzo - Alto division for this page:

Top line: Tori-Anna, Madeleine W., Nina, Grace, Nyla, Dominique, Clara

Middle line: Danielle, Aidan, Naomi, Carson, Jyoti, Madeline R., Sharita

Lower line:  Dorcas, Amaya, Katherine, Jack, Chip, Lauren, Kennedy

Page 8, 2nd note to the bottom of the page - Ignore top line! 

Sing in 4 part division as noted above: S1 top notes of middle line, S2 bottom notes of middle line, A1 top notes of lower line, A2 bottom notes of lower line.

 

Cantare Choir - Be prepared for April 11 Rehearsal

MEMORIZE your parts and words on these two new songs:

Plenty-A-Music - SAB division - Pro Arte sing Soprano and Alto, Cavalieri sing Baritone

Singen macht Spass - Everyone learn the single line to sing in unison and in a round and Cavalieri also learn the bass-ostinato.

 

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

Mattaponi Song of Gratitude 3 min

Cherokee Morning Song 2 min

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

Walking in the Air 4 min.

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck -3 min11/24

(A Zoo for You - piano solo by Léa)

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

The No Laugh Race - 10 min. @

Old MacDonald Had a Farm - 2 min.

Sing! - 3 min.

 

Concert Choir - Be prepared for April 11 Mandatory Rehearsal

MEMORIZE 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

(Bach and Tchaikovsky piano preludes played by Alina)

He's Got the Whole World in His Hand

Praise the Lord with Cheerful Noise Handel

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need 664

Shalom Aléchem

Hymns to be sung with music and congregation: Lamb of God 2113, Shepherd Me O God 2058,

The King of Love My Shepherd Is 138

(Scarlatti Sonata played by Mr. Pete)

 

Treble Choir - Be prepared for April 12 Mandatory Rehearsal

Sing from memory:

Praise the Lord with Cheerful Voice

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Shalom Aléchem

He's Got the Whole World in His Hand

Week of March 21, 2016

GRCC HOME PRACTICE INSTRUCTIONS - 2015-2016 SEASON

for Spring Break and  

Rehearsals April 4-5 at Grace & Holy Trinity

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CANTARE CHOIR FOR AN OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER MARCH 19!

ALL CHOIRS SHOULD WATCH THE LIVE VIDEO OF THE ENTIRE PERFORMANCE ON THE KC WEBSITE AT THIS LINK:

http://www.kennedy-center.org/video/index/M6694

 

Cavalieri Choir - Be prepared for April 4 Rehearsal

Learn your part and words on these two new 3-part pieces:

Top: Wm & Josh, Middle: Owen & Shaandro, Bottom: Gavin & Mr. Pete

Regina Coeli - dotted half equals about 60 in 3/4 time and the half note equals 60 in cut time.

Amo, Amas, I Love a Lass - half note equals about 76. Note refrain repeats.

 

Pro Arte Choir - Be prepared for April 4 Rehearsal

Learn your part and words on these two pieces.

'Tis the Gift to Be Simple - 4 part - Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Alto 1, Alto 2

Soprano 1 - Nina, Grace, Nyla, Dominique, Clara

Soprano 2 - Jyoti, Madeline R., Sharita, Tori-Anna, Madeleine W.

Alto 1 - Lauren, Kennedy, Danielle, Aidan, Naomi, Carson

Alto 2 - Dorcas, Amaya, Katherine, Jack, Chip

Didn't It Rain - This is a great song, but the part divisions are crazy!

Please read carefully and mark your score! Section leaders will check this on April 4.

Page 1 - All sing in unison

Page 2- Sopranos 1 and 2 sing melody in unison on the top line(see division above)

Alto 1 sing the top notes on the second line and Alto 2 sing the bottom notes on the second line

Page 3 - For "It rained forty days...." The following altos sing the second line melody:

Dorcas, Amaya, Katherine, Jack, Chip, Lauren, Kennedy

For 2-part division "Noah was glad" and "ooh" the following sopranos sing the top notes:

Clara, Dominique, Nyla, Grace, Nina, Madeleine W., Tori-Anna

And these mezzos sing the bottom notes of the top line:

Danielle, Aidan, Naomi, Carson, Jyoti, Madeline R., Sharita

For 3-part division on the 3rd system (still on page 3) with words, "Ooh, at my command!"

Top notes: Clara, Dominique, Grace, Madeleine W.

Middle notes: Nyla, Nina, Tori-Anna, Madeline R., Jyoti

Bottom notes: Danielle, Sharita, Carson, Naomi, Aidan

Page 4 (starting at pick-up note bottom 3 marked "Solo"

Dorcas and Amaya learn alto solo "Just listen...."

Tori-Anna and Dominique learn top notes ofSolo "ahs" on page 4

Aidan and Katherine learn bottom notes of Solo "ahs" on page 4 (Note that siblings have been chosen for the solo ahs, so you can practice together at home and be ready on April 4th.)

At repeat sign on page 4, all go back to the beginning until top of page 3 where verse 2. begins with the word "The" and skip to bottom of page 4 where it says "2nd time".

Page 4 bottom through top of Page 6:

Same division of parts and soloists on the 2nd verse as on the 1st verse!

Page 6 - All sing unison (sopranos top line and altos second line, but notes are the same)

Page 7 to first note top of page 8 - Use your Soprano - Mezzo - Alto division for this page:

Top line: Tori-Anna, Madeleine W., Nina, Grace, Nyla, Dominique, Clara

Middle line: Danielle, Aidan, Naomi, Carson, Jyoti, Madeline R., Sharita

Lower line:  Dorcas, Amaya, Katherine, Jack, Chip, Lauren, Kennedy

Page 8, 2nd note to the bottom of the page - Ignore top line! 

Sing in 4 part division as noted above: S1 top notes of middle line, S2 bottom notes of middle line, A1 top notes of lower line, A2 bottom notes of lower line.

 

Cantare Choir - Be prepared for April 4 Rehearsal

Learn your parts and words on these two new songs:

Plenty-A-Music - SAB division - Pro Arte sing Soprano and Alto, Cavalieri sing Baritone

Singen macht Spass - Everyone learn the single line to sing in unison and in a round and Cavalieri also learn the bass-ostinato.

 

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

Mattaponi Song of Gratitude 3 min

Cherokee Morning Song 2 min

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

Walking in the Air 4 min.

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck -3 min11/24

(A Zoo for You - piano solo by Léa)

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

Old MacDonald Had a Farm - 2 min.

Sing! - 3 min.

 

Concert Choir - Be prepared for April 4 Rehearsal

Memorize 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 April 5 Rehearsal

Sing from memory:

Praise the Lord with Cheerful Voice

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need