A Toolbox for Better Singing.
Hi all, Yes it is, the first of our two December meetings. Here’s what’s on the docket: Three (hopefully, I know, I know, we never get to everything) Christmas arrangements: Go Tell it on the Mountain Lo, How a Rose e’er Blooming The Virgin Mary As we said last week, the sheet music is on … Read more
Hi all, We’ve got two meetings before we break for the holidays, so on 2 December we’ll revisit some of our old fave arrangements of Christmas music. And, of course, keep some of our usual repertoire on the boil. The 3 Christmas pieces are arrangements of: Go Tell it on the Mountain Lo, How a … Read more
Hi all, Here’s the list for you to print out and practise (yes, I know that seems harsh) for tomorrow’s meeting: Mi Gallo Non nobis Domine And So it Goes (we promise!) The Ash Grove Ave Verum I Attempt (it’s getting SO good!) Panis Angelicus Drop a line & let us know who’s on board– … Read more
Hello campers, Lots of beautiful singing from our intrepid bunch last Thursday. You guys are really making good progress. It’s very satisfying watching you all struggle with pieces of paper. I feel your pain. We’ll bring along some ring binders next meeting to help save the day. Our plans (I know, I know) for the … Read more
And there is some saying about ‘best laid plans…’ but I can’t recall how it ends. I hope lots of you have recovered from the dreaded sniffles and coughs, and can warble freely with us. Rep for tomorrow: Scrambled Eggs (Caldara) Nero’s Expedition Have you Seen the Ghost of John Waters of Babylon And So … Read more
Hello group, Our ranks were diminished this past Thursday– colds, flus, coughs– nothing more sinister than that. So we had an intrepid, valiant quartet of fabulous singers, who each got lots of individual singing tuition and who got to work on repertoire in a small group. Beatles, eat your heart out. Shout out to Penny, … Read more
Hello all, Below our over-ambitious list, as usual. Hope to see lots of you there. Caldara Scrambled Eggs Round (print it out!!) Nero’s Expedition And So it Goes Bring Me Little Water, Sylvie Early One Morning Hungarian Songs I Attempt from Love’s Sickness Panis Angelicus Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. C&P
Well, I got a spurt of inspiration, and Carol is very flattered. HA! I still got it! Here’s a downloadable/printable score of Caldara’s New Round
Hi all, Absolutely smashing session last Thursday– we shattered all records for deep, controlled breathing. The bar has been raised… Please, if you have any difficulties downloading & printing the music, tell us asap so we can fix it. Honestly, we’re not trying to make it even more challenging than it already is. Our next … Read more
Remember, tomorrow’s the Big Day! Well, maybe not that big. But come along if you can. Here’s our rep for your diligent preparation: Caldara Wordless Round Let us Drink & Be Merry Nero’s Expedition And So it Goes Bring me Little Water, Sylvie Hungarian Songs (Handsome Butcher, Apple Apple, the Old Woman) I Attempt from … Read more