Beginning Choir 02/29/16

Rehearsal Notes and Assignments:
-Cloths of Heaven
-Little David Play On Your Harp

Announcements:
-Feb. 29 Cinderella Parent Meeting 7pm (TODAY)
-Feb. 29 City BBQ Spirit Night (TODAY)
-Mar. 7 MPA
-Date TBD CV Auditions 16-17
-Mar. 14 CV informance and general parent meeting
-Mar. 17 All State District Rehearsal
-Mar. 21 Bass Lake Draft House Spirit Night
-Mar. 25 Spring Break Begins


*ONLY 4 REHEARSALS UNTIL MPA*

Beginning Choir 02/25/16

Rehearsal Notes and Assignments:-Cloths of Heaven (worked on dynamics)
-Little David Play On Your Harp (sang it in the cafeteria to get used to the different environment and acoustics)

Announcements:
-Feb. 29 Cinderella Parent Meeting 7pm
-Feb. 29 City BBQ Spirit Night
-Mar. 7 MPA
-Date TBD CV Auditions 16-17
-Mar. 14 CV informance and general parent meeting
-Mar. 17 All State District Rehearsal
-Mar. 21 Bass Lake Draft House Spirit Night
-Mar. 25 Spring Break Begins

Worked through the sight singing packet from MPA 2000

*ONLY 7 REHEARSALS UNTIL MPA* 

Cv feb 23rd

We had a shortened rehearsal but remember all the dynamics in lullaby

Beginning Choir 02/22/16

Rehearsal Notes and Assignments:
-Cloths of Heaven (worked on notes on page 5)
-Little David Play On Your Harp (perfecting the line "Little David was a Shepard boy, he killed Goliath and he shouted for joy")

Announcements:
-Feb. 29 Cinderella Parent Meeting 7pm
-Feb. 29 City BBQ Spirit Night
-Mar. 7 MPA
-Date TBD CV Auditions 16-17
-Mar. 14 CV informance and general parent meeting
-Mar. 17 All State District Rehearsal
-Mar. 21 Bass Lake Draft House Spirit Night
-Mar. 25 Spring Break Begins

Worked through the sight singing packet from MPA 2000
*ONLY 11 REHEARSALS UNTIL MPA* 

Cv 2-18-16

Announcements:

• Feb 29th: City BBQ fundraiser
• Have MPA forms by Friday, the 19th
• Turn in money/pictures on Monday, the 22nd
• There are 12 rehearsals until MPA and all music needs to be memorized by Friday, the 19th!!!!!
• Feb 22nd: be in the auditorium at 10:20 for Wingate!!!!

In class: 

• Know ya notes in Elijah!!!?

Beginning Choir

Rehearsal Notes and Assignments:
-Cloths of Heaven (whole song)
-Little David Play On Your Harp (whole song particularly last eight measures)

Announcements:
-Feb. 18 Curriculum Fair
-Feb. 29 Cinderella Parent Meeting 7pm
-Feb. 29 City BBQ Spirit Night
-Mar. 7 MPA
-Date TBD CV Auditions 16-17
-Mar. 14 CV informance and general parent meeting
-Mar. 17 All State District Rehearsal
-Mar. 21 Bass Lake Draft House Spirit Night
-Mar. 25 Spring Break Begins

Worked through the sight singing packet from MPA 2004

*ONLY 13 REHEARSALS UNTIL MPA*

CV 2-17-16

Announcements:

• Feb 8th: Curriculum Fair! Sign up! 
• 13 rehearsals until MPA! Know your music by Friday 
• Feb 29th: City BBQ fundraiser
• Get MPA letters signed by Friday 
• Feb 22nd: get pictures back w/ or w/out $$$$$$

In Class:

• You already know we worked the last two pages of Elijah Rock. 
• Also the ending pages of Lullaby

Cv 2-16-16

Announcements:

• All music memorized by Friday 
• 14 rehearsals until MPA!!!! 
• February 29th: City BBQ spirit meeting 
• Cinderella rehearsal!!!!! 
• On Monday the 22nd, Dr. Potter and the University Singers will be here for a clinic! Come at the beginning of lunch! Go to the auditorium and not off campus. 

In Class:

• Sight reading. If you're having trouble go to sightreadingfactory.com and go to level 5! 
• Make sure you know all words and all notes to Lullaby and Elijah Rock!!!!

CV 2-11-16

Singing Valentines were today. Learn your music!!!

Concert Choir

Announcements
-Feb.12 - Early Release/Share Day - Cinderella Cast List posted- remember to react humbly and professionally and support everyone no matter what you get! Break a leg, everybody!!
-Feb.15 - Cinderella rehearsals start ALL CAST 
-Feb.18 - Curriculum Fair
-Feb.29 - Cinderella Parent Meeting & City BBQ Spirit Night in Cary!
-March 7th - MPA. (Please please dry clean your Concert Attire before MPA!)
-March 21 - Bass Lake Spirit Night
-March 25 - Spring Break!
-Please pick up your concert attire if you left it in the chorus room when we took Composite Pictures!

Rehearsal Notes
-Singing Valentines!

Sight Singing
-N/A

CV 2/10/16

Announcements:

• Singing Valentines are Tomorrow!!!! Make sure to wear pink or red, so you're nice and festive!!!
• The Cinderella cast list comes out Friday. Make sure to stay humble, mentally prepare yourself for the list and be kind, and grateful for the decision. 
• Cinderella rehearsals start Monday, February 15th. 
• BRING A CANDY BAR FOR TOMORROW.
• Friday is an early release day. 

In Class:

• Worked through singing valentines and our music!
• Make sure you know the notes/which part you sing for Lullaby and Elijah Rock!

Concert Choir

Announcements
-Feb.11 - Singing Valentines - $3 each. - You will have your SV groups tomorrow
-Feb.12 - Early Release/Share Day - Cinderella Cast List posted- remember to react humbly and professionally and support everyone no matter what you get! Break a leg, everybody!!
-Feb.15 - Cinderella rehearsals start ALL CAST 
-Feb.18 - Cirriculum Fair
-Feb.29 - Cinderella Parent Meeting & City BBQ Spirit Night in Cary!
-March 7th - MPA. (Please please dry clean your Concert Attire before MPA!)
-March 21 - Bass Lake Spirit Night
-March 25 - Spring Break!
-Please pick up your concert attire if you left it in the chorus room when we took Composite Pictures!
-Happy 18th Birthday to Kat!!!! :)

Rehearsal Notes
-ran all SV
-sang Happy Birthday to Kat!
-The Storm...: lean on "journey", punch the 'k' in "dark"
-Q&A. Reintroduced ourselves to the chorus essentially. Became closer with each other. Love you guys!
:)

Sight Singing
N/A

Concert Choir

Announcements
-SINGING QUIZ TODAY 
-Feb.11 - Singing Valentines.
-Feb.12 - Early Release/Share Day
-BUSCH GARDENS FORMS AND MONEY ARE PAST DUE. GET THEM IN ASAP.
-March 7th - MPA. (Please please dry clean your Concert Attire before MPA!)
-Informance papers are late and due today

Rehearsal Notes
-Goodnight...: ran the whole thing. NO BREATH ON m.11 or m.49!! Select sopranos sing the higher note @ m.44 (originally it was all Soprano One's).
-The Storm...: " " and pg.4 m.28 NO SECOND "IA/YA" in 'Hallelujah". (MAJOR CHANGE)
-Singing Quiz today (thank you to the men who sang more than once! (: )
Here are the backup tracks for you to practice:

Good Night Dear Heart https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9cKLflidbZdVVFhbTZxaGJHVFk&usp=sharing​

The Storm is Passing Over
​​https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9cKLflidbZdWmdUbjBxR25rWlE&usp=sharing

Sight Singing

-Study your key signatures!

Cv 2/5

We had singing quizes today but still learn ya music!!!!

Concert Choir

Announcements
-SINGING QUIZ TODAY AND MONDAY
-Feb.11 - Singing Valentines.
-Feb.12 - Early Release/Share Day
-BUSCH GARDENS FORMS AND MONEY ARE PAST DUE. GET THEM IN ASAP.
-March 7th - MPA. (Please please dry clean your Concert Attire before MPA!)
-Informance papers are late and due on Monday.

Rehearsal Notes
-Goodnight...: ran the whole thing and took questions. NO BREATH ON m.11 or m.49!! Select sopranos sing the higher note @ m.44 (originally it was all Soprano One's).
-The Storm...: " " and pg.4 m.28 NO SECOND "IA/YA" in 'Hallelujah". (MAJOR CHANGE)
-Singing Quiz today (thank you to the men who sang more than once! (: )
Here are the backup tracks for you to practice:

Good Night Dear Heart https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9cKLflidbZdVVFhbTZxaGJHVFk&usp=sharing​

The Storm is Passing Over
​​https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9cKLflidbZdWmdUbjBxR25rWlE&usp=sharing

Sight Singing

-Study your key signatures!

Beginning Choir

Rehearsal Notes and Assignments:
-Cloths of Heaven (whole song)
-Little David Play On Your Harp (last eight measures)
-New Singing Valentine today: LOVE- Nat King Cole and Michael Buble

Announcements:
-Singing Quiz TOMORROW on Little David and Cloths of Heaven in your voice part (study tonight and be confident so you don't mess it up tomorrow :) )
-Feb. 3-4 Cinderella Auditions
-Feb. 11 Singing Valentines
-Feb. 12 Early Release/Share Day
-Feb. 15 Cinderella Rehearsals Begin
-Feb. 18 Curriculum Fair
-Feb. 29 Cinderella Parent Meeting 7pm
-Feb. 29 City BBQ Spirit Night
-Mar. 7 MPA
-Date TBD CV Auditions 16-17
-Mar. 14 CV informance and general parent meeting
-Mar. 17 All State District Rehearsal
-Mar. 21 Bass Lake Draft House Spirit Night
-Mar. 25 Spring Break Begins

No Sight Singing Today

Concert Choir

Announcements
-SINGING QUIZ Thursday or Friday on Goodnight, Dear Heart and The Storm is Passing Over (your voice part).
-Composite Pictures are TOMORROW (Feb.3) - bring concert attire
-Cinderella: Auditions are the 3rd and 4th this week. Rehearsals start Feb.15.
-Feb.11 - Singing Valentines.
-Feb.12 - Early Release/Share Day
-BUSCH GARDENS FORMS ARE DUE TODAY.
-March 7th - MPA. 
-Open House tonight @ 5:30-7:00.

Sight Singing
-worked with MPA packet 2004 edition.
-Beginning Rhythm #1: @ MPA there is only one shot to get the Rhythm portion right.
- " Unison: pg.4 in packet just to warm up.

Rehearsal Notes
-The Storm...: recorded choir singing. ran the chorus acapella. Brightness scale and dynamics on pg.3, m.16-23
stood up to emphasize forte, poke the Phillsbury Doughboy.
-Goodnight...: ran a capella from beginning to m.17 - once w/ piano. Worked on m.22 & 2nd Soprano split @ m.27.
-Here are the links for the voice parts for both songs:
 Good Night Dear Heart https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9cKLflidbZdVVFhbTZxaGJHVFk&usp=sharing​

The Storm is Passing Over
​​https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9cKLflidbZdWmdUbjBxR25rWlE&usp=sharing

Beginning Chorus

Rehearsal Notes and Assignments: New singing valentine today: Happy Together
Cloths Of Heaven: worked on whole song
Little David Play on Your Harp: Keep reviewing

*Practice Tracks Online

Announcements:
Composite Pictures Wednesday, February 3 (tomorrow) BRING CONCERT ATTIRE
Cinderella Auditions are the 3rd and 4th this week. Rehearsals start Feb.15.
Feb.11 - Singing Valentines.
Feb.12 - Early Release/Share Day
March 7 - MPA

Practice Sight Singing :)

CV 2-2-16

Announcements:

• Composite pictures are Wednesday, February 3rd. Bring concert attire, pants included, but don't worry about shoes. 
• Musical auditions start tomorrow. Be prepared and rock your audition!!!!!
• Singing valentines are on the 11th. Get a singin!!!

In Class:

• Elijah Rock- page 7-11 but especially page 11.
• Lullaby- the end, practice your part you were assigned. 

MPA IS ON MARCH 7th!!! 24 days!

Beginning Chorus

Rehearsal Notes and Assignments:
New singing valentine today: I Can't Help Falling In Love With You
Cloths Of Heaven: worked on last page and finished it
Little David Play on Your Harp: Reviewed what we already know and polished each part

Announcements:
Composite Pictures Wednesday, February 3 BRING CONCERT ATTIRE
Cinderella sign-up deadline tonight at 5
Auditions are the 3rd and 4th this week. Rehearsals start Feb.15.
Feb.11 - Singing Valentines.
Feb.12 - Early Release/Share Day

No Sight Singing Today

Concert Choir

Announcements
-SINGING QUIZ Thursday or Friday on Goodnight, Dear Heart and The Storm is Passing Over (your voice part).
-Composite Pictures are Wednesday (Feb.3) - bring concert attire
-Cinderella: sign-up deadline is tonight at 5. Auditions are the 3rd and 4th this week. Rehearsals start Feb.15.
-Feb.11 - Singing Valentines.
-Feb.12 - Early Release/Share Day
-BUSCH GARDENS FORMS ARE DUE TODAY.
-March 7th - MPA

Rehearsal Notes
-"Goodnight...": recorded the choir singing it. Be confident in your notes - be loud even if you mess up, mess up confidently :). Work on note splits in your voice part. Don't breathe m.14.
-Didn't get to "The Storm..." today, we are starting with that tomorrow.
-Learned 4th singing valentine song: Can't Help Falling In Love With You.
-Shared what we learned on Thursday and Friday with Ms. Covington.

Sight Singing
-NEW RULE: no going to the bathroom during Sight Singing
-Packets for MPA coming soon!
-MPA: Do not hum/sing/talk during the Sight Singing portion, run through the notes in your head. If you do, we will be disqualified so...don't do that please :).