Rudsamblog

We tried this 'easy peasy' Tormis number for the first time.

• Make sure we are all singing same vowel for the first note 'kah', like 'car'.
• Note the dynamics in first two bars
• There will be a small break between bars 2 and 3 - watch Ollie.
• Make sure to phrase bars 3,4 & 5 well, so that there is a natural build towards 'maas'.
• Note dynamics in bars 6,7, & 8
• When singing quietly, do this by controlling the breath, rather than sounding 'breathy'. The sound should still be precise.
• Watch Ollie for the break between bar 10 and 11.
• Underneath parts make note of the rest in bar 11.

By Falshood

This piece has a number of time signature changes. Ollie suggested not worrying too much about them, it is more important to make sure we are listening to one another. The rhythms in the piece imitate speech, so think about how you might say the words, rather than concentrating on getting the beats in exactly the right place within the bar.

• Note the dynamics in bars 10 &11.
• Try and make sure we all move together. This is especially important where, for example, basses have a long note to hold and then move at the end of a bar. They should try and listen to where the other parts are moving and move accordingly
• In bar 16, sopranos should listen to the other parts to make sure they come in together.

Dance to Thy Daddy

• Remember the rest before 'L'
  Really do apply all dynamics!

The rehearsal on March 10th will be at PRIESTFIELD, normal time.

# posted by rudsambass @ 10:52 pm