Two new songs were introduced tonight, "I Feel a Song Coming On", and "Impossible Dream". Linda says we probably won't sing Impossible Dream at the concert, however.
Speaking of the concert, we still don't have a firm date for the Spring Concert. It will be in late April or early May.
Our reportoire now consists of:
“Ha Shalom”
“Abide With Me Tis Eventide”
“There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today”
“Pie Jesu”
“I Feel a Song Coming On”
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
January 20, 2009 Rehearsal
We began our rehearsal tonight with a review of "Abide with Me; 'Tis Eventide" and "Ha Shalom" then Linda introduced us to “Pie Jesu” from the Rutter Requiem.
John Rutter was born in London in 1945 and is a gifted composer, choral conductor, editor, and arranger of many works we are familiar with. This past Christmas concert, we sang his original composition “ Candlelight Carol”. “
Pie Jesu” is a tender prayer pleading God to grant everlasting rest. When I Googled the words “Pie Jesu” for clearer meaning, I found the following: “Pie (the vocative of the word pius) is conventionally translated as "sweet", but normally means "dutiful," "godly," "faithful", or "kind."[2] Requiem (accusative of requies) is often translated as "peace", although that would be pacem, as in "Dona nobis pacem" (Give us peace).”
The other song she introduced was her SSA arrangement of “There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today”. She arranged this while on a mission in SLC. It is arranged for women's voices, organ, & 2 flutes.
Our reportoire to this point is:
"Abide With Me, Tis Eventide"
"Ha Shalom"
"There is Sunshine in My Soul Today"
"Pie Jesu"
Bruce reminded us of the need to sign in on the back table each time we come to practice, and for anyone new to fill out & turn in a registration form. Tuition for this Spring Session is $100 which includes tuition, music, binder, etc. Make tuition checks payable to Linda Walker but give check to Bruce. Deadline for Christmas Concert CD orders is Feb 1. Again make checks payable to Linda Walker but give check to Bruce
unavocechorus.blogspot.com is the new blog for Una Voce Chorus that anyone can view. The website can be placed on your desktop for easy access. If you need help achieving this let me know.
We look forward to seeing you next week.
John Rutter was born in London in 1945 and is a gifted composer, choral conductor, editor, and arranger of many works we are familiar with. This past Christmas concert, we sang his original composition “ Candlelight Carol”. “
Pie Jesu” is a tender prayer pleading God to grant everlasting rest. When I Googled the words “Pie Jesu” for clearer meaning, I found the following: “Pie (the vocative of the word pius) is conventionally translated as "sweet", but normally means "dutiful," "godly," "faithful", or "kind."[2] Requiem (accusative of requies) is often translated as "peace", although that would be pacem, as in "Dona nobis pacem" (Give us peace).”
The other song she introduced was her SSA arrangement of “There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today”. She arranged this while on a mission in SLC. It is arranged for women's voices, organ, & 2 flutes.
Our reportoire to this point is:
"Abide With Me, Tis Eventide"
"Ha Shalom"
"There is Sunshine in My Soul Today"
"Pie Jesu"
Bruce reminded us of the need to sign in on the back table each time we come to practice, and for anyone new to fill out & turn in a registration form. Tuition for this Spring Session is $100 which includes tuition, music, binder, etc. Make tuition checks payable to Linda Walker but give check to Bruce. Deadline for Christmas Concert CD orders is Feb 1. Again make checks payable to Linda Walker but give check to Bruce
unavocechorus.blogspot.com is the new blog for Una Voce Chorus that anyone can view. The website can be placed on your desktop for easy access. If you need help achieving this let me know.
We look forward to seeing you next week.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
January 12, 2009 Rehearsal
Welcome to the official blog for UNA VOCE, Idaho’s Premier Women’s Chorus. We hope you will refer to it often to get caught up on anything you might have missed or to personally introduce someone to UNA VOCE. Each Wednesday we will be summarizing the practice we had the previous night for anyone who missed the rehearsal or needs a reminder of what took place. We will list music we rehearsed, insight into the music, etc. and any announcements or instruction Bruce has for us. Your comments will be appreciated.
UNA VOCE Women’s Chorus rehearsed for the first time last night marking the beginning of our spring session. It was so good to see so many familiar faces and a few new ones and to get to sight read some new music.
Linda’s SSAA arrangement of “Abide With Me; ‘Tis Eventide” is beautiful beyond words. She encouraged us to visualize pictures whenever we sing. To her, the first part of the song is a very peaceful twilight setting where if the Savior was traveling by her home she would desire that he would come into her home that she could receive everything that he could give her. Then in the middle section she saw herself serving dinner to Him. It was busier, maybe a little noisy with things coming and going on. The final section might be a time of reflecting on our great dependence on His love, and also on our desire to love and serve Him.
“ Ha Shalom”, a prayer for peace, is the other song we sang. It is very dramatic and so fun to sing because of the huge range of dynamics. It will be accompanied with piano and violin. As we sang we pictured ourselves leaving our homes as they did in Fiddler on the Roof, feeling the sorrow and oppression of those who are persecuted by others. Throughout the song the burden begins to lift till hearts are restored to peace by the end of the song.
Next week we will begin working on PIE JESU, from the Rutter Requiem.
Bruce addressed the availability of the Christmas Concert CD, “Pine Cones and Holly Berries”, and asked everyone who desired, to fill out an order form noting how many they wanted, and return them with their check for that amount (@ $10 each) as soon as possible. (Make checks payable to Linda Walker) Nathan needs an exact count so he can complete the order.
Tuition & music for this semester is $100 which includes music, binders, etc. You may make your check payable to Linda Walker.
Thanks again for all who have joined us to have a most uplifting, enjoyable, learning experience.
UNA VOCE Women’s Chorus rehearsed for the first time last night marking the beginning of our spring session. It was so good to see so many familiar faces and a few new ones and to get to sight read some new music.
Linda’s SSAA arrangement of “Abide With Me; ‘Tis Eventide” is beautiful beyond words. She encouraged us to visualize pictures whenever we sing. To her, the first part of the song is a very peaceful twilight setting where if the Savior was traveling by her home she would desire that he would come into her home that she could receive everything that he could give her. Then in the middle section she saw herself serving dinner to Him. It was busier, maybe a little noisy with things coming and going on. The final section might be a time of reflecting on our great dependence on His love, and also on our desire to love and serve Him.
“ Ha Shalom”, a prayer for peace, is the other song we sang. It is very dramatic and so fun to sing because of the huge range of dynamics. It will be accompanied with piano and violin. As we sang we pictured ourselves leaving our homes as they did in Fiddler on the Roof, feeling the sorrow and oppression of those who are persecuted by others. Throughout the song the burden begins to lift till hearts are restored to peace by the end of the song.
Next week we will begin working on PIE JESU, from the Rutter Requiem.
Bruce addressed the availability of the Christmas Concert CD, “Pine Cones and Holly Berries”, and asked everyone who desired, to fill out an order form noting how many they wanted, and return them with their check for that amount (@ $10 each) as soon as possible. (Make checks payable to Linda Walker) Nathan needs an exact count so he can complete the order.
Tuition & music for this semester is $100 which includes music, binders, etc. You may make your check payable to Linda Walker.
Thanks again for all who have joined us to have a most uplifting, enjoyable, learning experience.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Spring Concert 2009
The 2009 Una Voce Chorus Spring Concert will be held in late April or early May. The exact date and location will be posted when they are firmed up.
Concert will begin at 7:30 pm, singers are to arrive at 6:00 pm.
Dress in long black skirt, pastel button front blouse, and black shoes and hose.
The music order will be determined at a later date. Watch for updates.
Dress in long black skirt, pastel button front blouse, and black shoes and hose.
The music order will be determined at a later date. Watch for updates.
Spring Schedule - 2009
Welcome to our new blog! Our goal with this blog is to provide information needed about our schedule and performances. We will also keep you informed about our rehearsals by date (in case you miss one) and specific information Bruce gives us pertaining to Una Voce Chorus.
- Our Spring session begins January 13, 2009 and goes through April or into early May
- We will meet every Tuesday evening at the Nampa Civic Center, Casler Room from 8:20 to 9:30, or a little later
- Spring Session Tuition $85
- Music Fees $15
- Spring Concert will be the end of April or early May
Each week:
- Bring binder with music & a pencil (use pencil and eraser liberally)
- If unable to attend, notify Linda prior to rehearsal at lindassong@mac.com or 230-4344
- Wear a name tag
- Sign in at the sign in table
- Enjoy the experience of singing beautiful music and learning from some of the best
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