Rehearsal is always started with stretches and vocal exercises. We start by humming, lip buzzing, and singing extremely high notes- there is almost a competition between who can sing the highest note! Afterwards, we take out the upcoming music and work on the technicalities like diction and dynamics. Learning notes is expected to have been done before the course, so rehearsal is spent making the piece into something more meaningful. Often, the choirmaster will call on one person at a time to sing a line or a certain word. This helps us to realize that we can possibly be holding the choir back. After each rehearsal, we all know something that we hadn’t before. Additionally, the pieces of music improve steadily day by day. The goal is to go over sections one by one and quickly fix them. Then we never have to go over that section again except for when singing the whole piece. This helps us to break down the music so the pronunciation and expression of the emotions is at its best. Our choirmaster is phenomenal and really knows the pace and attitude that is right for working with a girls’ choir!
- Jane
Rehearsals are the main preparation that we do everyday that help get us ready to sing for a mass or even song. We usually have three rehearsals everyday for about an hour and fifteen minutes. They have a general time that they are at, but it changes according to the daily schedule. We usually practice different pieces during the day. I really feel like we have been rehearsing well, but every note has to be exactly correct for the entire piece to work. I love the different harmonies and the music is fun and interesting. Rehearsals are my favorite part of camp.
- Hannah & Caitlin
1 comment:
Goood Morning Girls-
Your rehearsals have really paid off. I listened to the live Evensong webcast last evening and it was beautiful. Your voices sounded like those of angels. I am looking so forward to being at the Sunday service..and to seeing Claire and hearing all about your wonderful week.
Anne
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