Rudsamblog

Among other things, Thomas taught us a very lovely new Springtime round.

VARVINDAR

Peter gave the pronunciation.
Dynamics - as written
Breathing - AT&B end of bar 2, end of bar 4, end of bar 6, end of bar 8, end of bar 10.
- Sops - end of bar 8, end of bar 12
- Bars 13-14 one breath, 15-16 one breath, 17-20 one breath
Rhythm - make sure the dotted rhythm is crisp and not at all lazy (think of the semiquaver as belonging to the next note).
Beginning - this should be whispy at the very start, building a little in bars 3 and 4.
Melody - this was lovely and bouncy. Sing thoughtfully, using slight cresc. and dim.where appropriate to add interest to the phrase (e.g. bars 5 to 7, and 17 to 20).
Structure - We sing this all the way through, then page 2 again, and then page 1 again.

WHISTLE

Generally good, we just need to make sure the underneath part sounds secure

MIHI AUTEM NIMIS ("who feels the most scared?")
[see the comment - link below this posting]

Phrases - should be smooth
Principatus - whenever you have this motif , please bring it out.
Beginning - Basses could be a bit more gutsy at the start, but don't attack the beginning of the note.
Vowels - should be 'forward', unlike the more folky songs we sing.
R's - should be rolled.
Bar 23 - the music gets a bit darker here, try and make a quieter, more intimate sound.
Sway - to feel the beat through the music, BUT NOT DURING A PERFORMANCE.
Tactus - Ollie explained that, in the 16th C, the suspension and resolution in a piece indicated where the bar lines were.
Keeping in time - try singing other the other parts (in your head) to help you come in at the right place (e.g. in bar 22, sops could sing the alto part to themselves).

OPTIMISTS' SONG

Good (something about funerals and fancy dress)

AURORA

Phrases - smooth
Latin - should be 'English' latin
Plain chant - notes which are linked together by a phrase line will go a little quicker than others.
- on the last C of plain chant section, Ollie will beat three, and then we come in (at bar 1)

MIKS EI MULLE TULNUD

Bar 19 - Alto Claire will sing bottom part
Ailii - make a good "aye-eee" sound if you have this as a solo, duet or trio (congrats to sop Claire who won)
R's - roll them
Bar 37 - mf, then cresc in bar 39 through to end
Jo - pronounced 'Yor', not 'Yo'

NOTICES

Whithorn - looks like we will go one of the last two weekends in September (22nd or 29th).

Czech visit - they will be coming three nights, Wed - Sat. Anne and Wexlers kindly offered to host communal meals. Anne is willing to prepare food for one of these meals, at about £1 per head.
There will need to be a 'logistics' sub-committee to help organise bus timetables and tickets, ideas for daytime activities for guests etc - let Anne if you'd be interested in helping with this.

Treasurer's assistant - two people have nominated themselves - thank you - probably be decided at AGM

Gift Aid - it has been confirmed that we can gift aid our subscriptions. If you pay tax, please pick up, and complete, a form from Anne.

Solos - Ollie explained that some of the solos in the 'old' pieces have been swapped around - this is to try new things out and add variety. If you used to do a solo but don't anymore, Ollie emphasised that this is NOT AT ALL because you are 'poo' and said that if there are particular solos you are keen to keep hold of of, to let him know.

18th April - this rehearsal will be at Priestfield

May 6th - brill Estonian choir performing in Queen's Hall- Anne has details.

# posted by rudsambass @ 10:57 pm