Check here each week for rehearsal notes and other important information concerning Bel Canto Napa.

Friday, September 1, 2023

NOTES for Week of September 3, 2023

Friends,

The board and I really appreciate those who signed up to help with some of the operation activities of Bel Canto. The following are a list of the committees, coordinators, and assistants. 

Marketing/Advertising/Sales - Hunter Hollingsworth, coordinator. Susan Dunaway-Tsujihara, Bill Leigon, Cyndi Kasten, and Larry Black

Volunteer Coordinator - Larry Black, co-coordinator. We need one person to be co-coordinator along with Larry. 

Concert Manager - Dana Zaccone, coordinator. Dan Bunnell and Matthew Gracy

Social Activities - Anna Leigon, coordinator. John Kasten, Thom Hinesley

Reception - Kellie Lind, coordinator. Cassi Tynan

Development/Fundraising and Audience Development - Ted von Pohle, coordinator. Gregory Whitfield.

A couple of you have spoken to me about specific activities that you assist the group with. Those who haven't signed up, please be amenable to helping in an activity if asked by the coordinator.

Notes from last week's rehearsal. And for next week's rehearsal.

*Cantata #191

  • We drilled notes through m. 138. I've decided it is not time efficient to drill such complex music part by part. THUS, please work independently this week on your part through the end of the movement (m. 176). You can use cyberbase.com or work the parts on your piano. I want to run Gloria in excelsis and Et in terra pax next Tuesday.
The Waiting Sky
  • We worked through parts on this and sang with lyrics. Continue to iron out any questionable notes and rhythms.
Soon We Will Be Done
  • Note that 1/8th-notes are swung rhythmically. 
  • On last page, m. 110 on Thy will be - all 1st SATB sing the words, all 2nd SATB speak the words.
  • This will be memorized by Boot Camp
  • If you're interested in the doing one of the raps, please let me know
Still, Still, Still
  • Highlight all expression marks (tempi, dynamics, slurs)
FOR TUESDAY, September 5.

Cantata #191
Solstice
Children Go Where I Send Thee





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