Hey Guys,
I'd love to know if you can sing at my church on June 12 at 9am (done no later than 11, but probably closer to 1030am).
Go to the poll & let me know when you have a chance :)
Thanks!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Concert Etiquette Rules
Hey Everyone,
I know some of you are planning to come to my concert tonight, so I thought I'd give you a little education on concert etiquette, just so you know the rules for classical concerts - it's a good thing to know! :)
1. Enter & exit the seating area only before or after a selection, never in the middle, preferably during applause if you are late or leaving early. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time to avoid being late. Classical audiences can be very unforgiving of disruptions.
2. Never talk during the music or in between movements of a piece. If you must say something, write it down in the margins of your program & show it to them instead.
3. Cell phones should be powered OFF during the performance. It is rude to text during the concert, and also the frequencies of the recording equipment, if present, can be disrupted by cell phone communications.
4. Food, drink, candy, gum, & mints should be consumed outside of the performance venue before or after the performance, or during intermission. They food & drink are not permitted in most venues, and candy, gum, & mints can be disruptive.
5. In general, do your best to keep silent during the concert. Avoid rustling in a purse, opening a velcro wallet, using cell phones, flipping noisily through the concert program, etc. Pay close attention to the intricate balance between silence and sound in the music as it performed.
6. It is customary to applaud the conductor when he/she comes onto the stage. He/she will typically bow to the audience before beginning the concert.
7. Some classical pieces of music are broken down into parts called "movements." In between these movements the music will stop for a few seconds. Do not applaud until the conductor has dropped his hands and has turned around to acknowledge the audience. It is a good idea to wait until several people have started clapping if you're not sure. It's embarrassing to be the only one applauding when it's not an appropriate time.
8. Whistling, yelling, or otherwise congratulating the performers is generally not appropriate for classical music concerts. Simply applaud with enthusiasm if you enjoyed the performance.
Hope you all enjoy the concert, or attend a classical concert sometime in your future to practice these guidelines! :)
I know some of you are planning to come to my concert tonight, so I thought I'd give you a little education on concert etiquette, just so you know the rules for classical concerts - it's a good thing to know! :)
1. Enter & exit the seating area only before or after a selection, never in the middle, preferably during applause if you are late or leaving early. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time to avoid being late. Classical audiences can be very unforgiving of disruptions.
2. Never talk during the music or in between movements of a piece. If you must say something, write it down in the margins of your program & show it to them instead.
3. Cell phones should be powered OFF during the performance. It is rude to text during the concert, and also the frequencies of the recording equipment, if present, can be disrupted by cell phone communications.
4. Food, drink, candy, gum, & mints should be consumed outside of the performance venue before or after the performance, or during intermission. They food & drink are not permitted in most venues, and candy, gum, & mints can be disruptive.
5. In general, do your best to keep silent during the concert. Avoid rustling in a purse, opening a velcro wallet, using cell phones, flipping noisily through the concert program, etc. Pay close attention to the intricate balance between silence and sound in the music as it performed.
6. It is customary to applaud the conductor when he/she comes onto the stage. He/she will typically bow to the audience before beginning the concert.
7. Some classical pieces of music are broken down into parts called "movements." In between these movements the music will stop for a few seconds. Do not applaud until the conductor has dropped his hands and has turned around to acknowledge the audience. It is a good idea to wait until several people have started clapping if you're not sure. It's embarrassing to be the only one applauding when it's not an appropriate time.
8. Whistling, yelling, or otherwise congratulating the performers is generally not appropriate for classical music concerts. Simply applaud with enthusiasm if you enjoyed the performance.
Hope you all enjoy the concert, or attend a classical concert sometime in your future to practice these guidelines! :)
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Ring Mass!
Who: ABW Combined Choirs
What: Ring Mass for Junior Class!!
When: Thursday 4/7 report @6pm, mass @7
Wear: Winter Uniforms
Why: Because you want to have choir as a class in the near future, and it looks good for us to support the school, and represent our organization and its value to the whole school reputation.
If you skip school, you will NOT be permitted to sing, and you will meet one VERY UNHAPPY STEPHANIE when you return next week. Please leave a legacy of a strong choir for the upcoming grade levels. Show your support for the choral program by being in school, and singing for mass. It's all songs you know - I promise.
Gathering - Sing of the Lord's Goodness (The one that sounds like Take Five)
Alleluia - Lenten Gospel Acclamation (same as Ash Wed)
Gifts - Bread of Life (Tyler's fave)
Mass of Creation (with the random Lenten "Christ has Died" - same as Ash Wed)
Communion - How Beautiful, Without Seeing You
Meditation - Lord of All (Jessica's Bow version)
Take It On Home Song - O God Beyond All Praising
What: Ring Mass for Junior Class!!
When: Thursday 4/7 report @6pm, mass @7
Wear: Winter Uniforms
Why: Because you want to have choir as a class in the near future, and it looks good for us to support the school, and represent our organization and its value to the whole school reputation.
If you skip school, you will NOT be permitted to sing, and you will meet one VERY UNHAPPY STEPHANIE when you return next week. Please leave a legacy of a strong choir for the upcoming grade levels. Show your support for the choral program by being in school, and singing for mass. It's all songs you know - I promise.
Gathering - Sing of the Lord's Goodness (The one that sounds like Take Five)
Alleluia - Lenten Gospel Acclamation (same as Ash Wed)
Gifts - Bread of Life (Tyler's fave)
Mass of Creation (with the random Lenten "Christ has Died" - same as Ash Wed)
Communion - How Beautiful, Without Seeing You
Meditation - Lord of All (Jessica's Bow version)
Take It On Home Song - O God Beyond All Praising
Choral Downloads for Preparation
You can download How Beautiful, Son de Camaguey, and (boys only) Sansa Kroma HERE.
I will do rehearsal tracks asap.
Thanks!
I will do rehearsal tracks asap.
Thanks!
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