In Chorus this week:
7/8 Chorus: We worked on low TI and high RE in warmups and reviewed our regular DO-DO scale. In rehearsal we got through the first 2 pages of "Hotaru Koi," the first two pages of "The Sleigh," and handed back "Panis Angelicus." We won't be performing that piece in our winter concert this year...maybe in the future!
For a pop number we'll be doing a Glee-style cover of the Mamas and the Papas "Monday, Monday." It should be fun! We also have another song coming your way for the winter concert, a piece for the MLK celebration coming in January, and the Graduation 2012 song has been announced:
"There's a Place for Us," by Carrie Underwood
Yay! Big news.
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In 6th grade Chorus: We worked on "Beautiful December" and "Shine on Me." Next week we'll start working on "Hotaru Koi," which should be challenging and fun.
In warmups we worked on remembering what DO sounds like, learned the final verse of "I Have a Car," and started the 12345 warmup as well. Next week we'll be working on getting DO-DO correct with different intervals.
Enjoy your day! Stay tuned for more updates in the future.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Chorus 7/8 Report-Week 1!
Welcome back to school! This week was our first week back after a lonnnnng summer-did you sing at all while at camp/on the beach/hanging at home? I know I did!
This week in Chorus 7/8:
**We have a HUGE class-and I actually love it, but I know it's hard because it's crowded. I encourage everyone to spread out on the risers as much as possible and to make TWO rows in front of the risers on the floor. I can move the piano further back if we need more space.
**Please welcome the "new" kids to Chorus who haven't worked with me before-it's hard enough being in a group as large as ours, but they may feel like they have some catching up to do, so reassure them when you have a chance.
**ALTOS: I need more participation from you in your section. Be loud, be proud, and ANSWER questions when I ask. I don't want to call on the same people all year long (although thank you for raising your hand and being willing to answer)!
**SOPRANOS: Stop blocking the door. Seriously-if there's a fire we risk getting stuck in doorways and such. Make rows across the front of the risers so we don't have a huge exit problem.
**Good work on "The Sleigh" this week! We sang through Page 6 only, and next week we'll add page 5 as well. I'm quite happy with the progress we made today!
**FOLDER Check will be next week...will it be Monday, Wednesday, or Friday! Come to class with your folder to find out! ;-)
This week in Chorus 7/8:
**We have a HUGE class-and I actually love it, but I know it's hard because it's crowded. I encourage everyone to spread out on the risers as much as possible and to make TWO rows in front of the risers on the floor. I can move the piano further back if we need more space.
**Please welcome the "new" kids to Chorus who haven't worked with me before-it's hard enough being in a group as large as ours, but they may feel like they have some catching up to do, so reassure them when you have a chance.
**ALTOS: I need more participation from you in your section. Be loud, be proud, and ANSWER questions when I ask. I don't want to call on the same people all year long (although thank you for raising your hand and being willing to answer)!
**SOPRANOS: Stop blocking the door. Seriously-if there's a fire we risk getting stuck in doorways and such. Make rows across the front of the risers so we don't have a huge exit problem.
**Good work on "The Sleigh" this week! We sang through Page 6 only, and next week we'll add page 5 as well. I'm quite happy with the progress we made today!
**FOLDER Check will be next week...will it be Monday, Wednesday, or Friday! Come to class with your folder to find out! ;-)
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