Treble and Concert:
Mayan Song of Praise – review and memorize in all languages
Come, Worship the Lord – review and memorize entire piece. Pay close attention to the placement of consonants at the end of phrases.
Tutu Maramba – review Portuguese language through the bottom of page 4. The last measure of page 4 through the end of page 6 is in English. Practice speaking the text in rhythm, then on pitches. Part 2 singers need to review their notes on solfege. Part 1: Emily, Star, Lydia, Caleb, Zari, Trinity, Erionna; Part 2: Maria, Keziah, Chris and Evan. Part 2 needs to accurately learn their part! Begin memorizing
Carol of the Light – Treble choir sings mm. 4-12. Concert and Treble – review entire piece.
Concert only:
For the Beauty of the Earth – Memorize entire piece. Be certain to memorize where to breathe and not breathe. Work on consonant placement.
Sing Joyfully to God – review and memorize entire piece.
Will There Really Be a “Morning?” – Part two is unison with part 1 on page 3 and mm. 65 – end. Continue learning your own part and memorize. Recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whsNxYIBar4
Review service music copies for the Thanksgiving service.
Pro Arte/Cavalieri/Cantare
Please remember, being part of this group means you are expected to learn and review your music at home during at least 20 minute practice sessions per day. This is part of the written choir commitment. Perhaps keep a check list of what you have worked on each day and try to touch all of the music once or twice over the week. Let’s try to improve in this area!
Please pay attention to part assignments. Be sure to mark your score accordingly.
Samba Mass – Review Kyrie, Sanctus and Benedictus. C is Do for the Kyrie and Benedictus. A is Do for the Sanctus. The Benedictus needs the most work. For all movements, pay careful attention to rhythms. Write in counting, where helpful. It is always helpful to practice saying the text in rhythm. Also practice singing pitches while counting, as we have done in rehearsal. Continue working out solfege and rhythms for Agnus Dei. Part division is: S1 – Molly, Marquita, Grace, Renna and Othniel; S2 – Matilde, Lilly, Mehr and Mikhail; S3 – Kamirra, Sadie, Siara, Lauren and Chadwick.
Will There Really Be a “Morning”? –Secure pitches and rhythms. Memorize. Mm.31-45 will be assigned to soloists. We will hear the following singers for the next rehearsal: Grace, Matilde, Lauren, Siara, Chadwick and Mikhail. Part division is: S1 – Molly, Matilde, Grace, Marquita, Othniel, Renna, Mikhail; S2 – Lauren, Kamirra, Sadie, Siara, Chadwick, Mehr, Lilly. Chadwick and Mikhail sing one octave down. Recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whsNxYIBar4
Caritas Abundat – keep working out solfege and rhythm for this entire piece. Parts 2 and 3, pay careful attention to counting of tied notes. Division for Caritas Abundat: 1 – Lauren, Siara, Sadie and Kamirra; 2– Mikhail, Grace, Marquita, Renna, and Molly; 3 – Othniel, Matilde, Chadwick, Lillian, and Mehr. On the four part chords – Grace and Marquita take the top notes; Molly, Mikhail and Renna take the second to top notes; Othniel and Matilde take the third from top; Lillian, Mehr and Chadwick take the bottom notes. Listen to a recording here: http://www.alliancemusic.com/mp3/Caritas_Abundat_Grundahl.mp3
Review Carol of the Light, Mayan Song of Praise, Mexican Lullaby, Winds of Peace and Tutu Maramba
On November 10, we will sing Mayan Song of Praise (memorized), Will There Really be a “Morning?” (memorized), Samba Mass – Kyrie, Sanctus and Benedictus (mostly memorized), and possibly Siyahamba (memorized).
