Preparation for Nov. 16-17 & 23-24 Rehearsals

Please learn YOUR assigned part BEFORE you arrive at rehearsal.

Rehearsal time should be used to put the music together.

CONCERT CHOIR NEXT PERFORMANCE: Tues, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. Grace & Holy Trinity Thanksgiving Service, 8 N. Laurel St. RVA 23220

Prelude: Mattaponi Song of Gratitude

Psalm 126 - Cantors - Brock, Léa, Xander

Offertory: May God Be Merciful to Us (Tallis' Canon)

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

Concert Choir - Be prepared for Nov. 16 & 23 rehearsals

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

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

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

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - Review words and breaths.

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck- Work on intonation and dynamics.

Colin and Austyn be prepared to sing solo duet for Nov. 24th.

Psalm 126. Cantors: Brock, Léa, and Xander

Memorize melody only: Seasonal Sounds, Spirit of the Season, Somewhere in My Memory

Merry Christmas (Home Alone)- Sopranos-Part I and Altos Part II. Use scores.

Hallelujah Chorus Sing Soprano and Alto parts. Use scores.

CANTARE CHOIR - Congratulations on a successful concert at St. Michael's. Special thanks go to soloists Josh, Jack, Clara, Nina, Dorcas, Nyla and Madeline R. The Bach Cantata was a good 1st performance. You will need to learn Duet #4 and secure your part for all other movements for our January 10th performance of the entire cantata.

For the next 2 1/2 weeks spend your primary practice time on the music for the Dec. 4-5-6 concerts.

Cavalieri Choir - Be prepared for Nov. 16 & 23 rehearsals

Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern 3min. in German and English

Pro Arte Choir - Be prepared for Nov. 16 & 23 rehearsals

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck- Work on intonation and dynamics.

Song of the Stars - Know your part solidly! It will be very different with orchestra!

Cantare Choir - Be prepared for Nov. 16 & 23 rehearsals

We Wish You a Joyful Holiday - Secure your part in the refrain, especially mezzos!

Memorize melody only: Seasonal Sounds, Spirit of the Season, Somewhere in My Memory

Merry Christmas (Home Alone)- sopranos & tenors-Part I, altos & basses Part II. Use scores.

Hallelujah Chorus Pro Arte sing soprano and alto. Cavalieri sing tenor and bass Use scores.

Treble Choir - Be prepared for Nov. 17 & 24 rehearsals

Ven Dura - in unison, memorize

Shalom Aléchem - in unison with repeat, memorize

Let Us All Sing! - in unison

The No Laugh Race

Me Nyame Ye Soprano and Alto parts

We Wish You a Joyful Holiday - learn words and tune

SING-ALONGS: all in unison with word sheet

Winter Wonderland, America the Beautiful, My Dreydl, S'Vivon, Jingle Bells, Deck the Hall, Joy to the World, Silent Night, We Wish You a Joyful Holiday

Week of November 2, 2015

Home practice preparation for Nov. 9-10 Rehearsals

Please learn YOUR assigned part BEFORE you arrive at rehearsal.

Rehearsal time should be used to put the music together.

We had very productive rehearsals this week because the home practice level was higher. We still have a lot to learn, and you need to keep practicing that which you have already done well in rehearsal in order to do it well in performance. Below are the performance dates and the repertoire for each date. You should know your part now on all music for November and December performances! We can do it! Thanks!

GRCC Performance Repertoire for Cantare, Pro Arte and Cavalieri

November-December - Rehearsal Handout 11-2-15

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13, 7 p.m. “Gifts from the Heart” Concert at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 8706 Quaker Lane, Bon Air, 23235

CANTARE: Bach Cantata No. 111 - 20 min. - Use your scores for this performance.

Choruses #1 & 6 - Pro Arte Mezzos sing alto part & Altos sing tenor, Cavalieri sing bass

Alto/Tenor Duet #4 - All Pro Arte sing alto part, All Cavalieri sing tenor part

Bass Aria #2 - Josh 

Alto Recitative #3 - Jack 

Soprano Recitative #5 - Clara 

Cantata #111 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_bFGwBKnOE

Living in a Holy City 3:15 - from memory!

Prayer of Desmond Tutu 2:20 - Madeline R. - speaker; Nyla  - soprano solo

We Wish You a Joyful Holiday 1:30 (new words) "Tutu" & "Holiday" from memory

CAVALIERI: Lord Don't Move 3:48; Where're You Walk 4min - from memory

PRO ARTE: Wade in the Water 1:40, Song of the Stars 4:15 from memory!

Evening Prayer 3min - soloists Nina B. and Dorcas  from memory

FRIDAY, DEC. 4, 5:15-7:15 p.m. Riverfront Plaza Grand Illumination, 901 E. Byrd St. RVA 23219- Hope & Pete - bring keyboard - in 2 half hour sets from the following:

CANTARE:

Seasonal Sounds 12 min, Spirit of the Season 2:30min, Somewhere in My Memory (Home Alone) 4min. All sing melody throughout and memorize these 3 pieces.

We Wish You a Joyful Holiday 2min. (new words) memorize

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas (Home Alone) 2:45min - Pro Arte sopranos and Cavalieri tenors sing Part I. PA altos & Cavalieri basses sing Part II. Use scores.

CAVALIERI: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern 3min. in German and English - You may use scores for this performance, but if you can memorize it, please do!

(Solo performance by Josh: I Wonder as I Wander)

PRO ARTE: Evening Prayer 3min. Duet pairs -one each set: Nyla Harris and Kennedy; Madeline R. and Jack. Song of the Stars 4:15 from memory

SAT. DEC. 5, 8 p.m. & SUN. DEC. 6, 3 p.m. Richmond Symphony "Let It Snow" Holiday Concerts, CenterStage 600 E. Grace Street - Cantare and Concert Choirs

CANTARE:

Seasonal Sounds 12 min, Spirit of the Season 2:30min, Somewhere in My Memory (Home Alone) 4min. All sing melody throughout & memorize these 3 pieces.

We Wish You a Joyful Holiday 2min. (new words) from memory

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas (Home Alone) 2:45min - Pro Arte sopranos and Cavalieri tenors sing Part I. PA altos & Cavalieri basses sing Part II. Use scores.

Hallelujah Chorus 5 min Pro Arte S/A, Cavalieri T/B Use scores.

Christmas Sing-Along - Sing along the melody from yellow word sheet

PRO ARTE:  Song of the Stars 4:15 from memory

Evening Prayer 3min. Semi-chorus 1st time - Nyla , Kennedy , Madeline R., Jack, Nina B., Dorcas  - Four measures between semi-chorus and full chorus! from memory

GRCC Performance Repertoire for Concert Choir

November-December - Rehearsal Handout 11-9-15

TUESDAY, NOV. 24, 7 p.m. Grace & Holy Trinity Thanksgiving Service, 8 N. Laurel St. RVA 23220

Prelude: Mattaponi Song of Gratitude - First 5 unison lines only - memorize!

Psalm 126 - Cantors v. 1-2 Brock, v. 3-5 Lea, v. 6-7 Xander 

Offertory: Tallis' Canon - May God Be Merciful memorize!

All sing 1st verse in unison.

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

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

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

Communion: He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, unison - from memory

Evening Prayer 1st time duet: Colin & Austyn; all sing 2nd time - from memory

SAT. DEC. 5, 8 p.m. & SUN. DEC. 6, 3 p.m. Richmond Symphony "Let It Snow" Holiday Concerts, CenterStage 600 E. Grace Street - Cantare and Concert Choirs

CONCERT CHOIR with Cantare and Richmond Symphony Chorus:

Seasonal Sounds 12 min, Spirit of the Season 2:30min, Somewhere in My Memory (Home Alone) 4min. All sing melody throughout & memorize these 3 pieces.

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas (Home Alone) 2:45min - Sopranos-Part I and Altos Part II. Use scores.

Hallelujah Chorus 5 min Sing Soprano and Alto parts.

Christmas Sing-Along - Sing along the melody from yellow word sheet

CONCERT CHOIR with Pro Arte: Evening Prayer 3min. Semi-chorus 1st time - Nyla, Kennedy , Madeline R., Jack, Nina B., Dorcas - Four measures between semi-chorus and full chorus! from memory

SUNDAY, DEC. 13, 4:00 p.m. Festival of Holidays Concert, Brookdale Imperial Plaza- Concert and Treble Choirs

CONCERT CHOIR alone:

Mattaponi Song of Gratitude - First 5 unison lines only - from memory

Somewhere in My Memory (Home Alone) 4min. All sing melody from memory.

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas (Home Alone) 2:45min - Sopranos-Part I and Altos Part II. Memorize!

CONCERT & TREBLE CHOIRS:

The No Laugh Race

Me Nyame Ye Soprano and Alto parts

SING-ALONGS: all in unison with word sheet

Winter Wonderland, America the Beautiful, My Dreydl, S'Vivon, Jingle Bells, Deck the Hall, Joy to the World, Silent Night, We Wish You a Joyful Holiday

GRCC Performance Repertoire for Treble Choir

December 13 Festival of Holidays - Rehearsal Handout 11-10-15

SUNDAY, DEC. 13, 4:00 p.m. Festival of Holidays Concert, Brookdale Imperial Plaza- Concert and Treble Choirs

TREBLE CHOIR alone:

Ven Dura - in unison, memorize

Shalom Aléchem - in unison with repeat, memorize

Let Us All Sing! - in unison

CONCERT & TREBLE CHOIRS:

The No Laugh Race

Me Nyame Ye Soprano and Alto parts

SING-ALONGS: all in unison with word sheet

Winter Wonderland, America the Beautiful, My Dreydl, S'Vivon, Jingle Bells, Deck the Hall, Joy to the World, Silent Night, We Wish You a Joyful Holida 

Week of October 26, 2015

Home practice preparation for Nov. 2-3 Rehearsals

Please learn YOUR assigned part BEFORE you arrive at rehearsal.

Rehearsal time should be used to put the music together.

CONCERT CHOIR NEXT PERFORMANCE: Tues, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. Grace & Holy Trinity Thanksgiving Service, 8 N. Laurel St. RVA 23220

Prelude: Mattaponi Song of Gratitude

Psalm 126

Offertory: Tallis' Canon

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

Concert Choir - Be prepared for Nov. 2 rehearsal

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

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

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

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - Review in the slower version we learned.

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck- Use good breath support and open throat. Listen for good intonation. Incorporate dynamics and ritard Mr. Kei gave you on Oct. 20th.

Colin and Austyn be prepared to sing solo duet for Nov. 24th.

Psalm 126. We want 3 solo cantors for the 3 verses of Psalm. Learn all 3. If you need help understanding the pointing, email Ms. Hope to set up an individual session.

Learn from Home Alone - Somewhere in My Memory - all learn melody.

Learn from Home Alone - Merry Christmas - sopranos part 1, altos part 2. 

Learn "Hallelujah Chorus" with solfege & words - SA

Seasonal Sounds - Be sure you have marked your score to know where you sing!

CANTARE CHOIR NEXT PERFORMANCE - Fri, Nov.  13, 7 p.m. “Gifts from the Heart” Concert at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 8706 Quaker Lane, Bon Air, 23235 –

Cantare Choir and soloists: Entire Bach Cantata # 111 - 20 min; Tutu 2:20; Holy City 3:15

Cavalieri: Lord Don't Move 3:48; Where're You Walk 4min

Pro Arte: Wade in the Water 1:40; Evening Prayer 3min; Song of the Stars 4:15

Cavalieri Choir - Be prepared for Nov. 2 rehearsal

Lord Don't Move the Mountain  - Keep in your voice.

Where'er You Walk - know notes and words

Hensel duet - Strahlende Ostsee in solfege

Pro Arte Choir - Be prepared for Nov. 2 rehearsal

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck- Use good breath support and open throat. Listen for good intonation. Incorporate dynamics and ritard Mr. Kei gave you on Oct. 20th. Dorcas and Nina be prepared to sing solo duet at Nov. 13 concert.

Song of the Stars - Learn dynamics and tempo changes. Clean up any note issues, especially "chase a bear" section!

Wade in the Water - Practice with the metronome to steady the rhythm. It had good energy on Saturday, but the tempo is still rushing in all parts.

Cantare Choir - Be prepared for Nov. 2 rehearsal

Bach Cantata #111 - Know 1.Coro, 4.Duet, 6. Coral in solfege and German!

Listen to this performance link every day to help learn your part!

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

Living in a Holy City - Good job on Saturday! Memorize.

Prayer of Desmond Tutu, We need a speaker from Pro Arte for "Tutu."

Hallelujah Chorus - PA-SA; Cav-TB - D is "Do" Learn in solfege first 4 pages to Letter D

Learn from Home Alone - Somewhere in My Memory - all learn melody.

Learn Home Alone - Merry Christmas - sopranos & tenors part 1, altos & basses part 2. 

Treble Choir - Be prepared for Nov. 3 rehearsal

Ven Dura - learn in solfege!

Shalom Aléchem - learn first two lines in Hebrew

We Wish You a Joyful Holiday - learn words and tune

Practice your part on "Spoken Fugue - Parade".

Learn words and notes to "Let Us All Sing!"

Week of October 19, 2015

What a fantastic week we have had! Congratulations to all GRCC choristers on your soulful singing with Dr. Paul Kwami at First African Baptist Church last Saturday, October 17! It was a memorable event for all involved. Not only did you sing well, but you made it an enjoyable day from start to finish with your good spirits and flexibility. Thank you!

Many thanks to Mr. Hyde and the Cantare Choir for the great photo session on Monday! You will be seeing the good results of that very soon.

Kudos to Concert & Pro Arte Choirs for your excellent preparation and focused rehearsal Tuesday night with Richmond Symphony Conductor Keitaro Harada on Evening Prayer and Song of the Stars. Congratulations to Kennedy Johnson, Nyla Harris, Jack Rigdon, Madeline Rigdon, Dorcas Afolayan and Nina Bartlett who were chosen by the conductor to be the solo semi-chorus the first time through Evening Prayer at both of the "Let It Snow" performances. Thank you to all of you who auditioned for the part.

Additional solo opportunity in either Pro Arte or Concert Choir: There is a small reading/acting part for another piece on the "Let It Snow" concerts that will need to be filled by an elementary-aged girl. If you are interested in finding out more and trying out for this, contact Mrs. Hope by phone or email as soon as you read this to set up a time to audition. The reader has to be chosen by Tues. October 27!

Home practice preparation for Oct. 26-27 Rehearsals

Please learn YOUR assigned part BEFORE you arrive at rehearsal.

Rehearsal time should be used to put the music together.

Concert Choir

Next performance is Thanksgiving Service at GHTC Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 7pm.

May God Be Merciful to Us, Tallis' Canon - Learn first verse in solfege and with text.

Mattaponi Song of Gratitude - Learn solo chant only. Know in solfege and with text.

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - Review in the slower version we learned.

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck- Use good breath support and open throat. Listen for good intonation. Incorporate dynamics and ritard Mr. Kei gave you on Oct. 20th.

Colin and Austyn be prepared to sing solo duet for Nov. 24th.

Psalm 126. If you would like to be solo cantor, learn all 3 verses this week.

Learn from Home Alone - Somewhere in My Memory - all learn melody.

Learn from Home Alone - Merry Christmas - sopranos part 1, altos part 2. 

Learn "Hallelujah Chorus" with solfege & words - SA

Cavalieri Choir

Lord Don't Move the Mountain - Good job on Saturday! We got many positive comments!

Where'er You Walk - know notes and words

Mendelssohn duets

Pro Arte Choir  

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck- Use good breath support and open throat. Listen for good intonation. Incorporate dynamics and ritard Mr. Kei gave you on Oct. 20th.

Song of the Stars - Learn dynamics and tempo changes. Clean up any note issues.

Wade in the Water - Practice with the metronome to steady the rhythm. It had good energy on Saturday, but the tempo is still rushing in all parts.

Cantare Choir

Bach Cantata #111 - Know 1.Coro, 4.Duet, 6. Coral in solfege and German!

Prayer of Desmond Tutu, Living in a Holy City - Good job on Saturday! Memorize. We need a speaker from Pro Arte for "Tutu."

Hallelujah Chorus - PA-SA; Cav-TB - D is "Do" Learn in solfege first 4 pages to Letter D

Learn from Home Alone - Somewhere in My Memory - all learn melody.

Learn Home Alone - Merry Christmas - sopranos & tenors part 1, altos & basses part 2. 

Cantata #111 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_bFGwBKnOE

Soprano and alto soloists contact Ms. Hope to set up a session to study Recitatives!!

Treble Choir

Ven Dura - learn in solfege

Shalom Aléchem - learn first line in Hebrew

We Wish You a Joyful Holiday - learn words and tune

Practice your part on "Spoken Fugue - Parade".

Learn words and notes to "Let Us All Sing!"

Week of October 12, 2015

Home practice preparation for Oct. 17 Performance and Oct. 19-20 Rehearsals

Please learn YOUR assigned part BEFORE you arrive at rehearsal.

Rehearsal time should be used to put the music together.

Concert Choir

Know from memory: Me Nyame Ye - Soprano & Alto, We Love Music - Children part

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - All sing melody all verses

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck- Use good breath support and open throat.

Learn from Home Alone - Somewhere in My Memory - all learn melody.

Learn from Home Alone - Merry Christmas - sopranos part 1, altos part 2. 

Learn the first four pages of "Hallelujah Chorus" with solfege & words - SA

Congratulations Colin Barras on being our new head chorister, Austyn Walker and Xander Martin section leaders, and Brock Henderson librarian!

Cavalieri Choir

Lord Don't Move the Mountain - sing from memory

Where'er You Walk - know notes and words

Pro Arte Choir  - Note calendar below for this week: Oct. 17, 19 AND 20!

Song of the Stars - Make knowing your part for this top priority this week!

We will rehearse this between 2:15 and 3:15 at First African Baptist on Saturday so be sure you also have this music with you.

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck - Be prepared to sing one on a part from memory.

Our only rehearsal with the RSO conductor before we get with the orchestra has now been set for Tuesday, October 20, 6:15-7:45 p.m. at Grace & Holy Trinity. We will audition soloists and rehearse together Evening Prayer and Song of the Stars.

Wade in the Water - Altos practice clapping. Mezzos secure intonation on oohs. We will sing this a little slower than we did at camp, but it still needs lots of energy!

Cantare Choir

Prayer of Desmond Tutu - PA -SA; Cav-TB - TOP PRIORITY!  Know parts & memorize. Please put extra work into learning your part solidly at the end on the text: "Through Him who loved us." Thank you to Nyla Harris for being our soprano soloist!

Me Nyame Ye - Ghanaian praise song - from memory - SATB as written

We Love Music - Paul Kwami - from memory PA-Soprano/Mezzo/Alto; Cav-Baritone

Living in a Holy City - Hatfield - from memory - PA-SMA; Cav-TB

Bach Cantata #111 - Be able to sing 1st Coro in solfege and in German. Learn your part in solfege for 6. Choral on pages 38-39. No. 4 Duet part allocation change! All Pro Arte sing alto part, all Cavalieri sing tenor part.

Hallelujah Chorus - PA-SA; Cav-TB - D is "Do" Learn in solfege first 4 pages to Letter D

Learn from Home Alone - Somewhere in My Memory - all learn melody.

Learn Home Alone - Merry Christmas - sopranos & tenors part 1, altos & basses part 2. 

Cantata #111 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_bFGwBKnOE

Soprano and alto soloists contact Ms. Hope to set up a session to study Recitatives.

Congratulations to Josh Hyde Cavalieri Head Chorister and Dorcas Afolayan Pro Arte Head Chorister!

Treble Choir

Me Nyame Ye - Ghanaian praise song - Soprano and Alto - Memorize your part.

We Love Music - Paul Kwami - Memorize part marked "Children"

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - Melody all verses - Memorize words. Breathe only after the word "hand". Secure pitches - 2nd line "He's" is sung on "mi" NOT "sol".

Practice your part on "Spoken Fugue - Parade".

Learn words and notes to "Let Us All Sing!"

Handout given this week regarding Saturday, Oct. 17, and rehearsals 10/19-20

Oct. 12/13 GRCC Handout

Saturday October 17, 2015 - All GRCC Choirs

8:30-8:55 a.m. Meet and Greet at First African Baptist (coffee and juice)

9:00 a.m. First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Ave. RVA 23222

Enter the back door from the parking lot behind the church off of W. Norwood Avenue between Hanes and Fendall Avenues.

GRCC parent contact and 1st African member Rita Johnson - 804-398-2003

All day workshop with Fisk University’s Dr. Paul Kwami, First African Baptist children and adult choirs, and Ebenezer Baptist adult choir.

-Bring a lunch, snack, and water bottle.

-Bring your music and two pencils.

-Repertoire: All Choirs: Me Nyame Ye & We Love Music
Cavalieri: Lord Don't Move the Mountain
Pro Arte: Wade in the Water
Cantare: Living in a Holy City & Prayer of Desmond Tutu
Concert & Treble with First African Baptist Children's Choir: He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
Hymns: Every Time I Feel the Spirit, Standin' in the Need of Prayer, This Little Light of Mine, We Shall Overcome
-Arrive wearing GRCC t-shirt and tan khaki pants. (This is a change from the formal wear that some of you had been instructed you would be wearing. The formal wear will NOT be needed for this event.)

-4:00 pm “Singing in the Spirit” Celebration of Music featuring the GRCC choirs and the First African Baptist and Ebenezer Baptist choirs. Invite your friends and family to this free event! (A free-will offering to support the program will be collected and much appreciated.)

Monday October 19th

Concert Choir – rehearse as usual, 4:30-6:15 pm.

Cavalieri – rehearsal time is 5:15-8:00 pm. Arrive wearing formal concert attire for formal photo to be taken beginning at 6:30.

Pro Arte – rehearsal time is 6:30-9:00 pm. Arrive wearing formal concert attire for formal photo to be taken beginning at 6:30.

Tuesday October 20th

Treble Choir - rehearse as usual, 4:30-6:00 pm

Concert Choir – 6:15-7:15 pm rehearse Evening Prayer with Keitaro Harada from Richmond Symphony at Grace & Holy Trinity

Pro Arte - 6:15-7:45 pm rehearse Evening Prayer and Song of the Stars with Keitaro Harada from Richmond Symphony at Grace & Holy Trinity

Week of October 5, 2015

GRCC HOME PRACTICE INSTRUCTIONS - 2015-2016 SEASON

Home practice and rehearsal preparation for Mandatory Rehearsals October 12-13

Learn YOUR assigned part BEFORE you arrive at rehearsal.

Rehearsal time should be used to put the music together.

Concert Choir

Know from memory: Me Nyame Ye - Soprano & Alto, We Love Music - Children part

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - All sing melody all verses

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck- Use good breath support and open throat.

Learn from Home Alone - Somewhere in My Memory - all learn melody.

Learn from Home Alone - Merry Christmas - sopranos part 1, altos part 2. 

Learn the first four pages of "Hallelujah Chorus" with solfege & words - SA

Congratulations Colin Barras on being our new head chorister!

Cavalieri Choir

Lord Don't Move the Mountain - sing from memory

Where'er You Walk - know notes and words

Pro Arte Choir

Song of the Stars - Make knowing your part for this top priority this week!

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck - Be prepared to sing one on a part from memory.

Our only rehearsal with the RSO conductor before we get with the orchestra has now been set for Tuesday, October 20, 6:15-7:45 p.m. at Grace & Holy Trinity. We will audition soloists and rehearse together Evening Prayer and the rhythmically challenging Song of the Stars.

Wade in the Water - Altos practice clapping. Mezzos secure intonation on oohs. We will sing this a little slower than we did at camp, but it still needs lots of energy!

Cantare Choir

Prayer of Desmond Tutu - PA -SA; Cav-TB - TOP PRIORITY!  Know parts & memorize. Thank you to Nyla Harris for being our soprano soloist!

Me Nyame Ye - Ghanaian praise song - from memory - SATB as written

We Love Music - Paul Kwami - from memory PA-Soprano/Mezzo/Alto; Cav-Baritone

Living in a Holy City - Hatfield - from memory - PA-SMA; Cav-TB

Bach Cantata #111 - Be able to sing 1st Coro in solfege and in German. Learn your part in solfege for 6. Choral on pages 38-39.

Soprano and alto soloists contact Ms. Hope to set up a session to study Recitatives.

Hallelujah Chorus - PA-SA; Cav-TB - D is "Do" Learn in solfege first 4 pages to Letter D

Learn from Home Alone - Somewhere in My Memory - all learn melody.

Learn Home Alone - Merry Christmas - sopranos & tenors part 1, altos & basses part 2. 

Treble Choir

Me Nyame Ye - Ghanaian praise song - Soprano and Alto - Memorize your part.

We Love Music - Paul Kwami - Memorize part marked "Children"

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - Melody all verses - Memorize words. Breathe only after the word "hand". Secure pitches - 2nd line "He's" is sung on "mi" NOT "sol".

Practice your part on "Spoken Fugue - Parade".

Learn words and notes to "Let Us All Sing!"

Repertoire for Performances in October, November, and for Let It Snow

Saturday, October 17, First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Avenue, RVA, All Day Festival of American Spirituals, workshop and concert 4:00 p.m. - All Choirs

All: Me Nyame Ye; We Love Music

Cavalieri: Lord Don't Move the Mountain

Pro Arte: Wade in the Water

Cantare: Living in a Holy City; Prayer of Desmond Tutu - Nyla soloist

Concert & Treble: He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

Fri, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. “Gifts from the Heart” Concert at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 8706 Quaker Lane, Bon Air, 23235 – Cantare Choir total 43 min

Cantare: Prayer of Desmond Tutu 2:20; Living in a Holy City 3:15

Bach Cantata No. 111 20 min, - SOPRANO AND ALTO SOLOISTS NEEDED!

Cavalieri: Lord Don't Move 3:48; Where'er You Walk 4min;

Pro Arte: Wade in the Water 1:40; Evening Prayer 3min; Song of the Stars 4:15

Tues, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Thanksgiving Service, 8 N. Laurel St. RVA 23220 -Concert Choir

Prelude: Me Nyame Ye; Offertory: Mattaponi Song of Gratitude; Communion: Tallis' Canon, Evening Prayer

Sat Dec. 5, 8 p.m. & Sun Dec. 6, 3 p.m. Richmond Symphony "Let It Snow" Holiday Concerts, CenterStage 600 E. Grace Street – Concert and Cantare Choir

All: Seasonal Sounds; Spirit of the Season; Christmas Sing-Along; Hallelujah Chorus SATB

Home Alone: Somewhere in My Memory; Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas

Cantare: We Wish You a Joyful Holiday

Concert & Pro Arte Choirs: Evening Prayer

Pro Arte: Song of the Stars

Week of September 28, 2015

Home practice and rehearsal preparation for October 5-6

Learn YOUR assigned part BEFORE you arrive at rehearsal.

Rehearsal time should be used to put the music together.

Concert Choir

Know from memory: Me Nyame Ye - Soprano & Alto, We Love Music - Children part

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - All sing melody all verses - Breathe only after the word "hand". Secure pitches - 2nd line "He's" is sung on "mi" NOT "sol."

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck - Be prepared to sing one on a part - SA - Secure intonation from the bottom of first page to the end.

Learn from Home Alone - Somewhere in My Memory - all learn melody.

Learn from Home Alone - Merry Christmas - sopranos part 1, altos part 2. 

Learn the first four pages of "Hallelujah Chorus" with solfege & words - SA

Cavalieri Choir

Lord Don't Move the Mountain - sing from memory

Where'er You Walk - know notes and words

Pro Arte Choir

Song of the Stars - Make knowing your part for this top priority this week!

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck - Be prepared to sing one on a part from memory.

Our only rehearsal with the RSO conductor before we get with the orchestra has now been set for Tuesday, October 20, 6:15-7:45 p.m. at Grace & Holy Trinity. We will audition soloists and rehearse together Evening Prayer and the rhythmically challenging Song of the Stars.

Wade in the Water - Altos practice clapping. Mezzos secure intonation on oohs. We will sing this a little slower than we did at camp, but it still needs lots of energy!

Cantare Choir

Prayer of Desmond Tutu - PA -SA; Cav-TB - TOP PRIORITY!  Know parts & memorize. We need to have at least 2 or 3 people learn the soprano solo in this piece! The solo is open to any Pro Arte member.

Me Nyame Ye - Ghanaian praise song - from memory - SATB as written

We Love Music - Paul Kwami - from memory PA-Soprano/Mezzo/Alto; Cav-Baritone

Living in a Holy City - Hatfield - from memory - PA-SMA; Cav-TB

Bach Cantata #111 - Be able to sing 1st Coro in solfege and in German.

Soprano and alto soloists contact Ms. Hope to set up a session to study Recitatives.

Hallelujah Chorus - PA-SA; Cav-TB - D is "Do" Learn in solfege first 4 pages to Letter D

Treble Choir

Me Nyame Ye - Ghanaian praise song - Soprano and Alto - Memorize your part.

We Love Music - Paul Kwami - Memorize part marked "Children"

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - All sing melody all verses - Memorize. Breathe only after the word "hand". Secure pitches - 2nd line "He's" is sung on "mi" NOT "sol".

Practice your part on "Spoken Fugue - Parade".

 Repertoire for Performances in October, November, and for Let It Snow

 Saturday, October 17, First African Baptist Church, 2700 Hanes Avenue, RVA, All Day Festival of American Spirituals, workshop and concert (concert time TBA) - All Choirs

All: Me Nyame Ye; We Love Music

Cavalieri: Lord Don't Move the Mountain

Pro Arte: Wade in the Water

Cantare: Living in a Holy City; Prayer of Desmond Tutu- SOPRANO SOLOIST NEEDED!

Concert & Treble: He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

Fri, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. “Gifts from the Heart” Concert at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 8706 Quaker Lane, Bon Air, 23235 – Cantare Choir total 43 min

Cantare: Prayer of Desmond Tutu 2:20; Living in a Holy City 3:15

Bach Cantata No. 111 20 min, - SOPRANO AND ALTO SOLOISTS NEEDED!

Cavalieri: Lord Don't Move 3:48; Where'er You Walk 4min;

Pro Arte: Wade in the Water 1:40; Evening Prayer 3min; Song of the Stars 4:15

Tues, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Thanksgiving Service, 8 N. Laurel St. RVA 23220 -Concert Choir

Prelude: Me Nyame Ye; Offertory: Mattaponi Song of Gratitude; Communion: Tallis' Canon, Evening Prayer

Sat Dec. 5, 8 p.m. & Sun Dec. 6, 3 p.m. Richmond Symphony "Let It Snow" Holiday Concerts, CenterStage 600 E. Grace Street – Concert and Cantare Choir

All: Seasonal Sounds; Spirit of the Season; Christmas Sing-Along; Hallelujah Chorus SATB

Home Alone: Somewhere in My Memory; Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas

Cantare: We Wish You a Joyful Holiday

Concert & Pro Arte Choirs: Evening Prayer

Pro Arte: Song of the Stars

Week of September 21, 2015

GRCC rehearsals Sept. 28-29 will be back at Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church!

Home practice and rehearsal preparation for Sept. 28-29

Learn YOUR assigned part BEFORE you arrive at rehearsal.

Rehearsal time should be used to put the music together.

Concert Choir The following 4 songs should already be memorized:

Me Nyame Ye - Ghanaian praise song - Soprano and Alto

We Love Music - Paul Kwami - Learn part marked "Children"

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck - Be prepared to sing one on a part - SA

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - All sing melody all verses - Memorize. Breathe only after the word "hand". Secure pitches - 2nd line "He's" is sung on "mi" NOT "sol".

Learn the first four pages of "Hallelujah Chorus" with solfege & words - SA

Cavalieri Choir

Lord Don't Move the Mountain - sing from memory

Pro Arte Choir

Wade in the Water - Be prepared to sing one on a part from memory.

Evening Prayer - Humperdinck - Be prepared to sing one on a part from memory.

Song of the Stars - learn rhythms and solfege (write in counts and syllables as needed)

Cantare Choir

Me Nyame Ye - Ghanaian praise song - from memory - SATB as written

We Love Music - Paul Kwami - from memory PA-Soprano/Mezzo/Alto; Cav-Baritone

Living in a Holy City - Hatfield - from memory - PA-SMA; Cav-TB

Prayer of Desmond Tutu - PA -SA; Cav-TB - Learn parts in solfege and with words.

Hear soprano soloist audition Sept 28. We need to choose a soloist this week!

Bach Cantata #111 - All Learn 1st Coro in solfege with correct rhythms!

Soprano and alto soloists contact Ms. Hope to set up a session to study Recitatives.

Hallelujah Chorus - PA-SA; Cav-TB - D is "Do" Learn in solfege first 4 pages to Letter D

Treble Choir

Me Nyame Ye - Ghanaian praise song - Soprano and Alto - Memorize your part.

We Love Music - Paul Kwami - Memorize part marked "Children"

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - All sing melody all verses - Memorize. Breathe only after the word "hand". Secure pitches - 2nd line "He's" is sung on "mi" NOT "sol".