Rehearsal notes 6/26, and looking ahead to Thursday

Thanks to everyone for a wonderful Sing-a-thon last night and a great rehearsal today! The music seems to really be shaping up! Do you know how fortunate we are to know so many fantastic musicians?

For those who weren't at rehearsal (shame on you) be sure you're keeping up! Be in contact with other singers who can help you stay on top of the specific pieces we have been working on.

REHEARSAL NOTES
Paige started rehearsal by asking, "What should the audience feel during these pieces?" Replies listed below:

Appalachian Round--serenity, goosebumps
Bartok--jumpy, shivers, eerie
Kalla Kala--dancing, love
Rakut--contemplative, enlightened wonder
Como Compongo--confused, curious
Prayer--hypnotized, moved
O Yo Yo--laughing with us, not at us, intoxicating, driving
Galileo--expansive, thoughtful, eager

It's our job to find out how to achieve those reactions.

These are the pieces you'll sing on your first concert, but the fun doesn't end there--did you know you'll have 9+ concerts during our 14 day trip? And all pieces must be MEMORIZED. Sorry, didn't mean to shout.

One new tradition we began on the Australian tour is personal rehearsal time. This is how it works: If a singer doesn't know his/her music, as evidenced by not singing during rehearsals or performances, he/she will have personal rehearsal during our allotted free time. Your rehearsals will supervised (but not led) by an adult staff member. Please protect your free time by using your time NOW to learn and memorize your music!

LOOKING AHEAD TO THURSDAY'S REHEARSAL
As you know Paige leaves Wednesday for the festival, so Jeff and I have our gigantic list of things to get through. Please take some time to look over these items if you have a moment:

1. New Piece! "Over the Edge" by Stephen Hatfield--it's a jig and a partner song based on the Newfoundland National Anthem. You don't have this piece yet, but please take a look at the Anthem to get a jump on things!

2. "One Drop" needs general cleaning up.
-->Karen, Mollie, and Rachael will sing the "Guests" part, and on pg. 9-10 Robert, Nora, and Matt need to sing the "Guests" part, then go back to your usual part.
-->pg. 15 Soprano I be sure not to sing too high for your entrance at the key change. Drill this part on your own!

3. Run our Monday concert (all pieces listed above) from top to bottom with instruments and staging.

4. Women read through "Peace on Earth"

5. Run our Tuesday concert:
Maria Matrem
Convidando
Great Trees
Dravidian Dithyramb
Dulaman
One Drop
Walk Together, Children

Other items we need to consider:
Soloist for "Paradise"
percussion parts for "One Drop" and "Como Compongo"
how to pack/carry on instruments

I know this is too much information for you all, but I just want you to rock the house in Canada!

PS Don't forget to check out the pictures from past tours (links at right). You will definitely see some familiar faces!