My apologies for the delinquent post. This was an intense week. Helping produce a private Fashion Show makes putting on concerts feel like a breeze.
Please Remember: We will be meeting at Frist Presbyterian at 6:30 pm this coming Tuesday. Park at Napa Methodist and walk over. It hopefully will only take a few minutes to organize and then we'll move back to NM for rehearsal. Please be prompt!
Ngothando
- Despite it's slower tempo, please keep an energetic drive when singing.
- Rehearse you IsiZulu pronunciation, especially the click consonant on Sonqoba. I want everyone to master that.
- Keep syncopated rhythms accurate, but not accented.
- Please observe dynamics as you memorize.
Awake, Arise
- CHOIR I: Sing with a litte more presence (volume) in the first section mm. 3-18.
- ALL: Sing the unified section in mm. 19-25 which fullness, like a heroic hymn.
- In mm. 43-72 when you're underscoring the soloists, please keep it energetically light and accurate.
- CHOIR I: Articulate your words and rhythm in mm. 87-98.
- ALL really secure the pitches in the harmonies in mm. 110-122, especially the inner parts (SII and AI)
Patapan
- Tenors/Basses: Energize the extended Patapans as a unit with rising and falling dynamics. The shorter patapans and turelurelus should be more percussively detached and articulated.
- Accurately unify your triplets.
- Think of this as an energetic dance throughout.
The Darkest Midnight in December
- This should have a sweet but haunting feel to it as it moves back and forth between major and minor. Use warm, rich tone throughout.
- Highlight and perform all the dynamics. Don't wait for me!
FOR TUESDAY, September 22, 2026
The Everlasting Flame - practice with the Hebrew
Nino Dios - practice with Spanish
Three Nativity Carols
The Work of Christmas
