It has been quite a week! Everyone seemed rejuvenated after last weekend and much of what was learned from the Elise Bradley workshop carried over into Tuesday's rehearsal. Thanks to everyone who helped to make both Camerata's and Xara's PD workshop such a success. I would be remiss not to mention Bethany United and Ann Bradley for helping to make things go so smoothly on Saturday and to Tenille, Christina, plus a number of Camerata and Xara volunteers who all contributed in many ways to the overall success of the weekend.
Looking ahead: we are 4 Tuesdays until the Friday dress rehearsal! Lots need to be accomplished in the next 4 weeks but we have time to really make this concert special. I will be emailing you three readings in a couple of days. I am looking for three persons who have some experience either in theatre or public speaking, reading in public, etc to be the readers for the three poems in the concert. Not everyone's gifts lie in this area as to make words come to life off a printed page requires a certain self confidence and sense of drama. But we have many talented people in Camerata so if you think you would like to give it a try, please let me know.
For next Tuesday:
Howells Requiem: all soloists who have expressed an interest please be ready as I will make time for everyone. The choir will concentrate on mvts 5, 6, 1 & 3
Ubi Caritas (Gjeilo) - fix. m 28-32; m. 40-end; be able to perform complete
Lord's Prayer (Enns) - run through
In Paradisium (Corlis) - review
The Kontakion (Lang) - I have decided to add this to the program; I'll bring copies for everyone and run it through. New singers will find it easy.
One of the things I am so thankful for is the wonderful, eclectic mix of talented friends I get to work with every Tuesday night. To each of you: have a happy Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends!
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