Rudsamblog

We had a productive evening, focusing on:

Ave Regina Coelorum

We worked on  entries, ensemble, and individual parts. In general, keep it light and count. It may help to write in the half-bars. Note that some entries are on the downbeat and others are not. Specific points: alto and tenor in the first bar, aim for the second beat ('ave'). Soprano bar 8, note that the rhythm is different than that of the other parts. Soprano and alto, p. 2 end of first system, don't lose time here - keep going in tempo.

Non nobis Domine

Again, we worked on overall ensemble and individual parts where necessary. Main points: tenors and basses, keep the rhythm firm and steady throughout - this is the foundation and it needs to be secure. Specific points: dynamics! (piano from bottom of p. 4 and most of p. 5). Also, note pronunciation of 'nomini'.

Gondoliera (new piece by Clara Schumann)

We listened to this, and sang it through. We should go away and look at this individually (see link sent out previously). Page 2 in particular needs attention, because of all the key changes.

Se del tuo corpo etc

This was more secure than last week, and we tried it faster, in minims. Eventually it should be one in a bar. We worked especially on pp. 5-7. Watch out for syncopated entries.

Abendfeier in Venedig (Clara Schumann)

We listened, and sung this through. Spent time on looking at tricky individual parts, especially on pp. 2-3 (see previous link for recording).

Oró 's é do bheatha 'bhaile

We sung this through once.

Susan passed out music for us to look at (this is the plan for next week's rehearsal):

On the underground

Dream Angus

Daniel, servant of the Lord

Optimists' song

I'll tell me ma

Cloths of Heaven

My Guardian Angel

Minnie O'Shirva