Se Equivoco La Paloma : Basses – F not as strong as C – scoop – shape a of caba should be closed not open -- Spanish First entry - aim for bar 7 – progression Basses B naturals flat!
El Grillo : 2nd time no break before going on Eriskay Love Lilt : sing ah if words a problem
Gloria : clear text – words are important Tenors don't lag behind esp. from bars 6 – 7 Basses – bonae voluntatis – bold! Bars 91 – 104 octet only so don't sing if it's not you. Ladies - bar 111 diminuendo
Sleep Weel : Sopranos- emphasis on hush on the beat Top sopranos - deep should sound almost like dayp be careful it is not sharp!
Contrapunto : think baroque opera opening Bassses – don't rush Should have a feeling of progression – snappy? Bassses - shape the phrases. Dynamics please!
Marie's wedding : passive humming (background) Sopranos – give it a bit more welly/abandon!
Sanctus : Make sure you sing out if you have the main theme i. e. - s d l s
Agnus Dei : this is mystical – think perfection Everything under sopranos is white wash Basses – sh!!!!! More from 2nd sopranos – keep it flowing Bottom of page 23 – basses and tenors take care
Sleep : Must be on target first time round – only one chance! Timing totally wonky! Page 4 " Upon my pillow" etc. please be careful 2nd sops. "Flight" – don't come off too early. – connect as much as you can Page 6 – should be announced with clarity – like little bells Men – bottom of page 7 more of Hairpins at "sight" Please observe dynamics everyone Page 10 diminuendo starts on "Sleep" and not before
Ceilidh : Basses – less pointed please gives more richness Altos take care not to rush.
