Assignment due Nov. 6th

We could not obtain the music to "God Rest You Merry Gentlemen" due to problems with the publisher being bought out. (Sorry!) We also could not get "Away In A Manger" but I am going to take what we have and arrange it for our choir so we can still do it. Be sure and listen to it on your cd so you can learn it.

All songs need to be memorized by November 13th. And of course, you will be tested on this.

Assignment due Oct. 30th

Congratulations! Now you know what singing tests can be like. Now you know what to work on more. Practice not only with your own parts on the cd but also with the other sound tracks. Get used to hearing other parts in connection with your part. Don't just run over the parts you know already. Stop and work the sections you are having trouble with. If you don't know what that is after today...email me or call.

Solos - work on your parts. I look forward to hearing them more in the next few weeks. We will work more on hearing individuals to make sure you know your part and can hold your own.

And hey, if you go to Chick Fil A on the 31st dressed in 70's clothes, you get a free milk shake!!! Now aren't you glad you read the blog?

Assignment due Oct. 23rd

Remember to bring your blank cd's if you haven't already done so.

Listen to and practice with your cd along with your written music at least three times this week. We will have singing tests on Friday to check your progress. Know your stuff!

No "Yuletide Rhythm" this year. It is on your cd, but we will not perform it this Christmas. Also, no "Strange Way To Save The World" song. The guys will now do "Christmas Don't Be Late" - The Chipmunks song...I will tell you details when we meet again...Enjoy the these video clips!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzTG0fTLAlU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT2GLdWrqLM&feature=related

Will give solo results when we come together as well...thanks to all who auditioned!

Check this out!

An example of what a small group can do!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCFCeJTEzNU

Assignment due Oct. 16th

Remember to bring a blank cd in an envelope to class so I can give you a cd to rehearse with at home. Then you won't have to look it all up on line or be on the computer.

Be ready for solo auditions after class on the 16th. We'll be working in sections next week so have questions about your parts so we can make sure you know your stuff. We will begin having singing tests (sing in sets of twos to hear everyone) on the 23rd. Everyone will be responsible to know their own parts. Keep listening and practicing with the music at least 3 times a week. You'll be amazed at how wonderful you'll sound by December doing this!!!

Call or email with any questions as they arise. To listen to your music this week continue to copy and paste it in a new tab and you can hear it all I believe.

Also, on a vocal note, it may help you all to lip trill your parts this week as part of your assignment. It will help your breath support and thus your overall tone...

Mrs. Susan
shoshanna1@juno.com

Assignment due Oct. 9th

In addition to listening to your previous songs, we now have all but two of our songs in. One of them came in and was the wrong arrangement. So I am posting these songs for your enjoyment. Let me know how this is working for everyone. You can actually make your own cds or mp3 files and go mobile! You are all tech savvy, right? This gives you pretty much everything we have this semester. You can listen to everything and learn it pretty quickly. Nothing is majorly difficult. If you have any questions, please ask!

Yuletide Rhythm -

This is a youtube link. Get your parent's permission to check it out. We will probably move to our song and we'll see just how. I like some of their movements, but not all. I think we can do better, don't ya'll?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RaZ5AAHu_w


Away In A Manger – EA5191 (this one came in - wrong arrangement.)

http://shawneepress.com/producttitle.asp?title=away%20in%20a%20manger


Long Time Ago –

http://lorenz.com/product.aspx?id=10_3888L