Rudsamblog

We had a productive run-through of a number of pieces. In general we should take some time to review the text of the pieces, especially the pronunciations of our non-English works.

Please also take the time to review "O Magnum..." by Poulenc. It's been some time since we've gone over it in rehearsal, and going over the music (and recordings, as previously shared) would make a big difference. Some notes below:

Immanuel Oss I Natt

    - Everyone: words and pronunciations!

    - Basses: important to keep musical flow even if focused on keeping the beat. Cold seas!

The Lamb

    - Note rhythmic differences, mark if necessary.

    - Be alert for notes and tuning at Bass & Tenor entrance on page 2.

Noel:

    - Dynamics! There's a lot of room to play if we start quiet and are alert for crescendos.

Wassail:

    - B, T, A: keep watching for the beat at the beginning, do not rush.

Jul, Jul:

    - Words!

    - Lots of hairpin dynamics and swelling written into music. Don't get lazy about them and watch.