We have one
more "open" rehearsal, so PLEASE continue to share on social media. We would love
to have one or two more tenors or basses to take away the slight imbalance with
the altos and sopranos.
What
We Did this past Week:
Electricity - we worked out parts of the chorus. This
should be a fairly quick study. Be sure to listen to the learning tracks for
the specific rhythms throughout as they can be tricky.
Disney Sidekicks - This is going to be fun. We
spent lots of time on the harmonies and rhythms of Under the Sea and Bare
Necessities. Lots of interesting rhythms and a few tricky harmonies for the
basses and tenors.
AL Webber Celebration - we attacked the JC Superstar and
Memories of this medley. We were able to get a feel for how the cuts will work
and heard them a few times.
Rhythm of Life - Lots of life left in this song! Tip of the
tongue, the teeth, the lips!
UPCOMING
THIS WEEK
Chicago - we will learn this one from the end to the beginning, so we will
likely do the last two songs in the medley this week.
Send In The Clowns - ALTOS - I'm sorry for what I did
to this piece! Please take a look at the changes in the "Solos, cuts and
splits" doc. Second Altos are bouncing around from tenor to alto
throughout.
AL Webber Celebration - We will look at Joseph and
"Don't Cry for Me"
Found/Tonight -
NEW SONG
I am almost
finished re-arranging "The Greatest Show", so it will be added to our
line up. There are two opportunities for solos in this song! I have added the
rehearsal tracks, I just need to finalize the printed version. Should have it
done by the end of the weekend (fingers crossed!)
Solos, Cuts and Splits - I know this will look
confusing. I'm hoping the section leads can decipher the code and share with
each member of each section. PLEASE take some time to look at the "Andrew
L Webber Medley" and "Send in The Clowns" as both have
significant changes to almost every part!
Tentative Rehearsal Schedule (January-June) - this is
tentative and subject to change on a week to week basis!
Solo Sign Up - See note below regarding solos this
season!
Solos and
Solo Auditions
Solo auditions
start this week:
Alison - please
come for 6:20ish and doors will open for everyone at 6:30.
Chrissy,
Kathleen and James - we will start your auditions as soon as the room clears
(or quiets down!) after the rehearsal.
If you have
signed up for an audition, please come prepared. I will accompany and record
the audition so I can listen back as I need to throughout the process. Once all
the auditions have happened, I will send out a list of the soloists.
If you wish to
record your audition on your own time and submit via email, please be sure to
have the practice track playing (preferably the "all parts equal"
one) so I can ensure you are singing in the correct key!
Please submit
before March 4th!
DATES FOR
YOUR CALENDARS
We have
tentatively booked Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31st as our concert
dates. I may be looking to move it a week earlier, but this is not confirmed
yet. We are also looking at 3 retirement home shows throughout the season, but
dates are to be confirmed. Most will fall on a regular Tuesday practice.
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