Candid Camera

At the very bottom of this page are the videos from yesterday's rehearsal. This site and my youtube account are private, so they're not available to the world at large unless we share the links. Feel free to share, just be mindful of your fellow singers and their privacy. I just wanted to let you see and hear your progress.

I thought yesterday's rehearsal was very productive--thank you for really focusing and getting off your scores (except a couple people, ahem). Let me know if you have any comments or suggestions about what you see/hear in the videos.

Announcements:

--I have wonderful "bags of tricks" for percussionists, etc. and I will definitely need help transporting some of the items (dulcimer, djembe, bag 'o small percussion instruments, etc). Let me know at the airport or via email if you'll have an extra arm to help carry stuff. I'm in particular need of 2-4 people who can take an instrument or bag as a second carry on (in addition to your messenger bag).

--You will receive copies of "Over the Edge" at the airport or when we arrive in St. John's. I have practice files if you are interested in a CD or transfer to your MP3 player.

--I have some black folders for your Mass Choir Project music. Please try to be totally memorized on your YC music. Really. I have noticed a few folks who just aren't ready, so I hope you're practicing!

--Ginny would like for you to bring bright AYS logowear if you have it--from Spain orange and red shirts, Australia red shirts, Newfie purple (definitely bring!) etc., so that when we are at the festival you are bright and logo-ed up. You're not expected to look identical to each other, but looking like a group would be nice.

--We are STRONGLY discouraging you from bringing cell phones. Not only will you have to pay roaming charges, but you'll also have long-distance charges. It will be VERY expensive, and it might be a new, and perhaps even pleasant, experience in not being connected at all times. If any AYS staffer sees you with a phone at an inappropriate time (rehearsal, meals, performances, in transit or when you need to be paying attention to your surroundings, etc) it will be confiscated and kept until the end of the tour.

--We have solved the problem of per diem money for the Toronto layover, so you don't need to worry about rushing to get cash exchanged unless you really want to. Remember all of your meals are covered by AYS or the Festival.

--Please be ready to share your great photos while we're on tour. I will upload photos daily (or as often as possible) to imagestation so your folks can see how much fun you're having!

Happy Packing!
B