Assignment due Feb 5th

Theory assignment: complete pages through pg 11. I may do a pop quiz of sorts soon... Bring me your books if I haven't seen them yet!

Warm up page - write numbers under the solfeggio syllables. Use a pencil!

Song - listen especially to Pardon the Expression and Deo Dicamus.

Assignment due Jan 29th

Your assignment is to go over last week's assignment again and to go a few more pages in your theory books if you have them (and I don't). Be ready to cover stem direction. Everyone seems to need review in this area...

I am working on getting the mp3 of Pardon the expression available to everyone. Keep checking the site...

Project ideas

Richard Rodgers (1902 – 1979) and Oscar Hammerstein II (1895 – 1960) were a well-known American songwriting duo, usually referred to as Rodgers and Hammerstein. They created a string of popular Broadway musicals in the 1940s and 1950s during what is considered the golden age of the medium. With Rodgers composing the music and Hammerstein adding the lyrics, five of their shows, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music, were outstanding successes. In all, among the many accolades that their shows (and their film versions) garnered were thirty-four Tony Awards,[1] fifteen Academy Awards, the Pulitzer Prize, and two Grammys.

Some of their works include:

* (1943) Oklahoma!
* (1945) Carousel
* (1945) State Fair (film)
* (1947) Allegro
* (1949) South Pacific
* (1951) The King and I
* (1953) Me and Juliet
* (1955) Pipe Dream
* (1957) Cinderella (television)
* (1958) Flower Drum Song
* (1959) The Sound of Music
* (1962) State Fair (film remake, with additional songs by Rodgers)
* (1965) Cinderella (television remake)
* (1993) A Grand Night for Singing (revue)
* (1996) State Fair (stage version)
* (1997) Cinderella (third television version, with additional songs from shows
by Rodgers and Hart)
* (2001) South Pacific (television remake: the storyline generally follows that
of the show and the 1958 film version, but new scenes are added, and
the song "Happy Talk" was omitted as lacking political correctness)

Spring Concert Date Changes

The Spring Dress Rehearsal/party & Concert will now be May 6th. We will meet that morning from 10-12:30 (probably) and that evening at 6:15 for 7 PM concert. That will be the last day of this semester. To make sure we still have 15 weeks, we will meet Feb 12th and not break from class until March 12th for "spring break".

Please change your calendars now so that everyone can be there (requirement for class).

Assignment due Jan 22nd

THEORY HOMEWORK -
If you have finished the 1st theory book, please remember to bring it to class. Otherwise, be ready with your first Unit (through pg 8)to be checked next week. Write down any questions you have so we can cover it in class. Also look and be ready to show me where you are in your book if you are in the middle somewhere. Those that have finished the first book and have done it correctly, will get a second book ordered soon. Also, those who have finished the early units will get practice in teaching the other students the information. So, study up! This is good practice for you! What you teach, you really learn!

CHANGING CONCERT DATE -
Since several will be gone 5/12-5/15, we will look into changing the date of our concert. Thanks for the heads up so early on!!! I'm talking the the band teacher and will discuss with the church and get back to you all.

LISTENING ASSIGNMENT -
Please listen several times to the following songs. Follow along if you have a copy of "Pardon the expression".

Pardon the Expression
http://shawneepress.com/producttitle.asp?title=Pardon%20the%20expression

Deo Dicamus Gratias
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GwkbP-GWNM

For the Beauty of the Earth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43kzO9vCdjs&feature=related

The Lion Sleeps tonight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLu_UK_MpfA

I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM3QNXaERjE

My Gift to you

This is a recipe from a vocalogist for soar throat and the winter crud. Hope this helps those who have been suffering!

Dr. Gould's Gargle Recipe

Inhale steam for 2 to 3 minutes before doing gargle.

1/2 tsp. salt (cleans and exfoliates)
1/2 tsp. baking soda (anti microbial & anti fungal)
1/2 tsp. clear karo syrup
6 oz. warm water

Mix and garlge. Don't eat for 20-30 minutes after, so it can stick to the tissues.
Recommended that you do this 2 to 3 times a day for 7 days.

Listen to yourselves!!!

Looking forward to seeing everyone again on the 15th! In the meantime, listen to the concert recorded by Sandy Sanchez (thanks!)

On your browser :

http://files.isore.net

userid = choir
password = PwJVdkbx

click on song & follow instructions