Dear All
We made good progress on Tuesday working on Tito’s Che del ciel, a first look at the start of the Hostias up to bar 55 (start of Quam olim Abrahae), Agnus Dei and a run through the Kyrie.
Hopefully, everyone is now clear on the pronunciation of the Italian in the Tito chorus. The Kyrie was sounding really good; remember Ben’s tip, now that we are more familiar with the semi-quaver runs of the Christe eleison, to sing freely and with confidence even if it’s at the dispense of missing the occasional note (& “you’re thinking but I’m singing fiction”!).
Next week we will work on:
- Tito’s Che de Ciel (Ben found a clearer version HERE, also on repertoire page)
- the second part of the Hostias from bar 55 (start of Quam olim Abrahae)
- Lux Aeterna (the last movement of the Requiem).
Note it is very worthwhile listening to the practice tracks for the Quam olim Abrahae bit of the Hostias as it is a tricky piece at first glance (after which it’s in danger of never leaving your head). Lux Aeterna is very similar to the Introitus which is very helpful to us!
I probably don’t need to remind you to make sure you have all pieces printed off ready for rehearsal. If anyone has any trouble finding the music on the website, or indeed has any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at siobhan.waswood@icloud.com
Music for 23rd April (bring all music & a pencil!):
- Mozart, Requiem
-Introitus
-Kyrie
-Dies Irae
-Lachrymosa
-Hostias
-Sanctus
-Benedictus
-Agnus Dei
-Lux Aeterna
- Mozart, Tito -Che del ciel
- Mozart, Magic Flute – Finale
- Mozart, Idomeneo – Placido è il Mar
Subs:
As mentioned last week subs have unfortunately had to go up to £90 per term to cover increased venue costs. Please pay by bank transfer to the choir account – details as follows:
Account Name: Sheen Gate Choir
Account Number: 47107324
Sort: 60-01-39
Summer & Autumn Term Dates (also see Calendar tab):
Summer Term:
16th April – 25th Jun inclusive, except half term 28th May & 18th June when we’ll have a week’s break post-concert.
- Concert Sat 15th June
Autumn Term:
10th Sep – 10th Dec, except 2 week half term 22nd & 29th Oct.
- Come & Sing: Sat 28th Sep, 10:30am – 4pm, Christ Church
- Concert: Sunday 15th Dec