Pseudo Yoik Lite
From Ash You Rise
Earth
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Last Weekly Update of 2013!
Hi everyone!!!
We've finally made it!!! What a busy and exciting fall we have had. Thank you all for your ongoing energy, efforts, and dedication to this ensemble. We've had six amazing performances since September and we have you to thank for making them extra special for our audiences!
Hopefully we will all get some much needed R&R over the holidays, so we are back in January refreshed and ready to go! There's still lots to work on at home over the next few weeks so we wanted to give you a little homework list.
We've finally made it!!! What a busy and exciting fall we have had. Thank you all for your ongoing energy, efforts, and dedication to this ensemble. We've had six amazing performances since September and we have you to thank for making them extra special for our audiences!
Hopefully we will all get some much needed R&R over the holidays, so we are back in January refreshed and ready to go! There's still lots to work on at home over the next few weeks so we wanted to give you a little homework list.
- All music and blocking must be memorized by the first rehearsal in January.
- There are still a few things that will be forthcoming to you via email, so please look out for them:
- English words for I Himmelen
- Some minor revisions to Muses' text in Lyra
- New soundscape score to replace "Ice"
A reminder of the power weekend scheduled on January 11 & 12, 2014. Both days rehearsal will be from 1:15-5:30 pm, full company.
Please look ahead in your calendars to show week. All dates and times are to be found in the Google Calendar. All rehearsals during show week are mandatory. You must be present for the entirety of each rehearsal.
Xara Holiday Party!
This Sunday, Dec 15, is our annual Xara Holiday Party!!! This is a super fun day!!!!!! We would love for as many people as possible to be there! Significant others are welcome! It's a potluck, so please bring a snack to share, and we also do Secret Santa!
Rules for Secret Santa: Bring a wrapped present valued at no more than $10. No names on the present! The rest is taken care of at the party :)
Location: Tenille & Zoe's House - 2323 Brunswick St, Unit B, Halifax (this is also Claire's old apartment for anyone who was at the holiday party last year)
Time: 2:00 pm onward!
Looking forward to a lovely and festive afternoon!!!!!
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Rehearsal Notes - December 8
Revontulet
Letter G to Letter I – Lock in the Zan-za-ka timing, the
eighth always stays consistent regardless of time signature changes
This MUST
be off-book by the first rehearsal in January, no exceptions.
Earth
Enter on Joanna’s line : Let’s stay together
this time, ok?
Letter A
Altos in a
clump in the middle of the stage, Sopranos walking around them in a clockwise circle.
Sing to each other.
Measure 14
– Sops go to the North and sit down (Sop 3s nearest the centre of the space),
Altos 1 & 2 go to the South and stay standing. Alto 3s go to the South and
sit down.
Letter B
South group
sing to North group and moves
toward the centre
Measure 32
– 34 – Sop 3s stand and confront South group
Measure 45
– 47 – Sop 1 & 2 stand and join the Sop 3s as the North group
Letter C
Step on the
downbeat of 50, 51 & 52 (North group advances)
Step on the
downbeat of 54, 55 & 56 (North group backs up)
“End of
conversation” – North group turns 90˚ over left shoulder and looks back at
South group
“Put your
back in it” – North group continues turning left and starts walking away from
South group
“Make it
up” – North group turns back over right shoulder and gestures to South group
“Make it
work” - Sops sit down.
Letter D
Sops sit in
the North again. Sop 3s stand up on Measures 78 – 80.
Sop 1 &
2 and Alto 3 stand on Measures 94 – 96
Letter E
Sop 1 &
2, Alto 3 Step forward on the downbeat of 98, 99 & 100 and again on 106,
107, 108
“End of
conversation” – North group turns 90˚ over left shoulder and looks back at
South group. South group turns 90˚ over right shoulder and looks back at North
group.
“Put your
back in it” – North group continues turning left and starts walking away from
South group. South group continues turning right and starts walking away from
North group.
“Make it
up” – North group turns back over right shoulder and gestures to South group.
South group turns back over left shoulder and gestures to North group.
Letter F
Same as
Letter A, Sopranos create a circle from both sides (when the ends meet, start
walking clockwise in a circle)
Letter G
Sop 1, Alto
2 & 3 split and go North and South. Other remain in the centre and make the
magical moving rectangle.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Last rehearsal of 2013!
Hi everyone!
Thank you all for a beautiful performance last night at Government House. It was extremely well received by Their Honours and those in attendance and you looked & sounded lovely!! A perfect way to start the holiday season!!!
We have one rehearsal left before our holiday party! Here's what you need to know for Sunday December 8th:
Schedule
1:15-2:30 pm Lyra text rehearsal
2:30-5:30 pm Full Company rehearsal
What We'll Be Working On
This Sunday, we'll be working on music for Revontulet, learning the blocking for Earth (memorized), and then doing a run of Lyra from memory (Pseudo-Yoik Lite, From Ash You Rise, Earth). We will also be singing through and recording I'll Give My Love an Apple.
Constellations Solos
After hearing the solos again, Christina would like to keep those currently singing solos in Pakkanen (Tenille, Jordyn, Kristin) and Lux Aeterna (Shannon). You're all doing great work!
Ice
Based on the amount of time we have left to prep the show, and in recognition of how difficult Ice would be to memorize, we've decided to cut Ice from Constellations. In its place, Christina will be writing something new - it will be significantly easier to memorize, will be shorter in length, and will still capture the same spirit of Ice (soundscape-y etc). You will receive this the first rehearsal back in January.
Changes to I Himmelen
We recognize that this piece has been challenging to sing, memorize, and perform, and we are grateful for all the hard work you have put into this piece! We've had a few opportunities to perform it now, and after some careful consideration from all ends, we've decided to make some changes:
Thank you all for a beautiful performance last night at Government House. It was extremely well received by Their Honours and those in attendance and you looked & sounded lovely!! A perfect way to start the holiday season!!!
We have one rehearsal left before our holiday party! Here's what you need to know for Sunday December 8th:
Schedule
1:15-2:30 pm Lyra text rehearsal
2:30-5:30 pm Full Company rehearsal
What We'll Be Working On
This Sunday, we'll be working on music for Revontulet, learning the blocking for Earth (memorized), and then doing a run of Lyra from memory (Pseudo-Yoik Lite, From Ash You Rise, Earth). We will also be singing through and recording I'll Give My Love an Apple.
Constellations Solos
After hearing the solos again, Christina would like to keep those currently singing solos in Pakkanen (Tenille, Jordyn, Kristin) and Lux Aeterna (Shannon). You're all doing great work!
Ice
Based on the amount of time we have left to prep the show, and in recognition of how difficult Ice would be to memorize, we've decided to cut Ice from Constellations. In its place, Christina will be writing something new - it will be significantly easier to memorize, will be shorter in length, and will still capture the same spirit of Ice (soundscape-y etc). You will receive this the first rehearsal back in January.
Changes to I Himmelen
We recognize that this piece has been challenging to sing, memorize, and perform, and we are grateful for all the hard work you have put into this piece! We've had a few opportunities to perform it now, and after some careful consideration from all ends, we've decided to make some changes:
- Christina will be writing new English words, and we will perform the piece in English. You will receive them before the holidays so you can learn them over the break.
- Devon, Mackenzie, and Paige will now be moved off of their parts in the small choir and will sing with the large choir. Devon and Mackenzie will sing the alto line of the large choir, and Paige will sing the soprano line.
Power Weekend
While we have made these few changes to streamline our preparation for Constellations, we feel like we will need some extra rehearsal time to tighten up the remaining blocking and make it into an absolutely tight, stunning performance. So, we would like to hold an extra rehearsal on Saturday, January 11 from 1:15-5:30 pm, location TBA. Please try your best to make your schedules accommodate this rehearsal, and please be in touch with us directly if you have an unavoidable conflict. We know that this extra time and energy will help to take the show to the next level and to blow our audiences away!!
Thank you all for what has been the busiest fall in Xara's history. You are all amazing, talented, dedicated singers, and all wonderful, inspiring humans. We are so lucky to work with you every week!!!!! Looking forward to this last rehearsal together before the holidays, and then to blow everyone away at Constellations in January!!!!!
Sunday, December 1, 2013
December 1st Rehearsal Notes
December 1st – Rehearsal Notes
Find out for sure if your people picked up their wreaths. Be on this! Contact Claire & Tenille.
Concert Order for the LG show on Tuesday:
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Piece
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Memory
|
Movement
|
Ed
|
|
Folders will be preset in stacks by section (Shannon,
Paige & Nikki will be in charge of distributing folders after Ave Maria)
When not in use, folders are in left hand
Whenever there is applause, PUT YOUR FOLDER DOWN
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|||
|
Sister Song
|
Memorized
|
Process in from the aisles to mixed scattered (MS)
|
C
|
|
Magnificat
|
Memorized
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U – By parts, Sara in the middle
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D
|
|
Ave Maria
|
Memorized
|
Same blocking as Nov. 3rd
|
A, C, E, G, C
|
|
Apple
|
FOLDERS
|
Shannon, Paige & Nikki pass folders along
3 Part U shape
|
D
|
|
Warrior
|
Memorized
|
Regular MS with walking
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E, G, B
|
|
Sure on This Shining Night
|
FOLDERS
|
Double U (see photo)
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Accompanied
|
|
Pakannen
|
Memorized
|
In a U (Alto 2s in the middle)
Walk forward at C2
Return to U after “Hey!”
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C, D, G
|
|
Nuit d’étoiles
|
FOLDERS
|
Special MS (see photo)
|
Accompanied
|
|
Lux Aeterna
|
FOLDERS
|
Double U (see photo)
|
Eb & Bb
|
|
I himmelen
|
Memorized
|
U (like the circle at the museum)
Nelle & Shannon on the ends
|
High A
|
|
Illumina le tenebre
|
Memorized
|
MS
|
E
|
|
Perhaps They Are Not Stars
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FOLDERS
|
Special MS (see photo)
|
Accompanied
|
 |
| Double U for Lux Aeterna and Sure on This Shining Night |
 |
| Special MS for Nuit d'Étoiles and Perhaps They Are Not Stars |
Pseudo Yoik Lite
Enter
from the NW aisle
o
Zoe, Paige & Kristin
o
Joanna, Nikki & Krystal
o
Jenny, Sara & Devon
o
Colleen & Mackenzie
Enter
from the SW aisle
o
Jordyn & Robin
o
Leah, Sarah & Tenille
o
Kallie & Shannon
o
Brianna & Nelle
o
Hayley & Emily
Form
a circle, arrive by measure 11 (the high A). Refer to image for location (order may be slightly
different)
Measure 15 – 22 inclusive
Steps
forward (into the centre of the circle, starting on the right foot), slightly
crouched and sneaky (no stomping).
Be aware of the shape, keep the oval shape consistent.
Measure 23 – 25 inclusive
Drift
backward, steps on the downbeat of each bar
Measure 26 – 34 inclusive
Stand and
sing
Measure 36 – 45 inclusive
In time
with the sung line, parts 2,3,4 & 5 pivot in a clockwise circle, and then
in a counter clockwise circle (each circle lasts over the 2 bars of the theme).
Slightly crouched and with wonder in the eyes. Involve the arms. Stop moving on the rests.
Parts 1
& 6 sway with their line
Measure 46 – 49 inclusive
Steps on
the spot (same rhythm as M 15)
Measure 50 – 53 inclusive
Steps into
the centre of the circle (same rhythm as M 15)
Measure 54 – 61 inclusive
Stand and
sing
Measure 62 – 66 inclusive
Move back
to the circle from the start of the piece
Measure 67 – 71 inclusive
Stand and
sing
Measure 72 – end
Walking
toward the centre of the circle (same rhythm as M 15)
Earth
Try to wean
yourself off of the recording, as we are singing it in a higher key J
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Notes for Sunday + Government House Performance!
Hi everyone!!
Thanks so much for your great effort during our long but productive rehearsal on Sunday!! We just have a few more rehearsals before our Christmas break, so let's make the most of it and end 2013 with a bang!
Scott Jones Fundraiser
Please read last week's blog post for information about the Scott Jones Fundraiser this Thursday (tomorrow).
Please remember that we will be wearing Xara T-shirts and black bottoms to this performance and that the call time is 5:15 pm.
Sunday's Rehearsal
Here's the plan for this Sunday's rehearsal:
1:15-2:00 pm Soprano Sectional
2:00-5:00 pm Full company
5:00-5:30 pm Rehearsal at Government House
This Sunday we'll be finishing the blocking for Pseudo-Yoik Lite (memorized), Earth (memorized), and working on the repertoire for the performance at Government House. We will also be doing a run-through of Aglepta and Illumina to keep your memory work fresh on those pieces.
For this Sunday, please bring your black Xara dress so we can make sure everyone's dress will work for the performance on Tuesday evening.
Government House Performance
Here's the schedule for the Government House concert on Tuesday December 3.
6:00 Call time
7:00 Concert starts - welcome from Lieutenant Governor and his staff prior to us singing
8:00 Concert ends, reception and mingling in the dining room
We will not be able to get into the ballroom where we're performing until the concert itself, so when you enter the building we'll be meeting upstairs where we can warm up and get ready.
There are some protocols surrounding the interaction with the Lieutenant-Governor and we'll be going over those on Sunday.
Please advise your guests that they need to arrive between 6:30-6:50 pm on the day of the concert so the staff can prepare for the official entrance of the Lieutenant-Governor.
Here's the set list for the Government House Performance:
WOMEN of SONG
Sister Song
Magnificat
Ave Maria
Apple*
Warrior
WINTER
Sure on this Shining Night*
Pakkanen
Ice*
NIGHT SKY • HEAVENS • STARS
Nuit d’Étoiles*
Lux Aeterna*
I Himmelan
Illumina le tenebre
Perhaps They Are Not Stars*
* denotes to be sung with folders
Please note: Sister Song is to be memorized.
Thanks so much for your great effort during our long but productive rehearsal on Sunday!! We just have a few more rehearsals before our Christmas break, so let's make the most of it and end 2013 with a bang!
Scott Jones Fundraiser
Please read last week's blog post for information about the Scott Jones Fundraiser this Thursday (tomorrow).
Please remember that we will be wearing Xara T-shirts and black bottoms to this performance and that the call time is 5:15 pm.
Sunday's Rehearsal
Here's the plan for this Sunday's rehearsal:
1:15-2:00 pm Soprano Sectional
2:00-5:00 pm Full company
5:00-5:30 pm Rehearsal at Government House
This Sunday we'll be finishing the blocking for Pseudo-Yoik Lite (memorized), Earth (memorized), and working on the repertoire for the performance at Government House. We will also be doing a run-through of Aglepta and Illumina to keep your memory work fresh on those pieces.
For this Sunday, please bring your black Xara dress so we can make sure everyone's dress will work for the performance on Tuesday evening.
Government House Performance
Here's the schedule for the Government House concert on Tuesday December 3.
6:00 Call time
7:00 Concert starts - welcome from Lieutenant Governor and his staff prior to us singing
8:00 Concert ends, reception and mingling in the dining room
We will not be able to get into the ballroom where we're performing until the concert itself, so when you enter the building we'll be meeting upstairs where we can warm up and get ready.
There are some protocols surrounding the interaction with the Lieutenant-Governor and we'll be going over those on Sunday.
Please advise your guests that they need to arrive between 6:30-6:50 pm on the day of the concert so the staff can prepare for the official entrance of the Lieutenant-Governor.
Here's the set list for the Government House Performance:
WOMEN of SONG
Sister Song
Magnificat
Ave Maria
Apple*
Warrior
WINTER
Sure on this Shining Night*
Pakkanen
Ice*
NIGHT SKY • HEAVENS • STARS
Nuit d’Étoiles*
Lux Aeterna*
I Himmelan
Illumina le tenebre
Perhaps They Are Not Stars*
* denotes to be sung with folders
Please note: Sister Song is to be memorized.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Rehearsal Notes - November 24
November 24th
– Rehearsal Notes
Homework
· Talk to your Muse buddy to find out
about character
· Edgewood-Oxford United Church next
Saturday for wreath decorating from 9am until we are done!
· Revontulet – If you don’t mind
spending 99¢, go on iTunes and purchase the Concerto Della Donna version of
this for reference (the recording on SoundCloud is a bit too "little girl"ish)
· Ice singers, please look it over for
next week
· Earth to be memorized for next week
· Go over the rep for the LG show on
Dec 3rd and make sure you get a black folder
· Bring your black Xara dress to
rehearsal next week!
Pseudo-Yoik Lite
Enter from
the NW aisle
o
Zoe,
Paige & Kristin
o
Joanna,
Nikki & Krystal
o
Jenny,
Sara & Devon
o
Colleen
& Mackenzie
Enter from
the SW aisle
o
Jordyn
& Robin
o
Leah
& Tenille
o
Kallie
& Shannon
o
Brianna
& Nelle
o
Hayley,
Sarah & Emily
Form a
circle, arrive by measure 11 (the high A). Refer to image for location (order may be slightly
different)
Ave Maria
Take note of
new positions for Maritime Museum performance :
From Ash You Rise
See images.
If there is no image indicated for a certain measure, that means there is no
movement
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Yay Radio Radio!!! Plus notes for Sunday + Scott Jones Fundraiser info!
Hi everyone!
Wow what an amazing show last night!!!! Definitely a different type of show than we've ever done before, but I think we absolutely delivered an excellent performance and wowed the crowd! Thank you for your hard work, energy, dedication, and dance moves!!!!
Here's the plan for this Sunday (note a few slight changes):
1:15-2:10 pm Lyra Text Rehearsal (Leah, Brianna, Kallie, Hayley, Zoe, Joanna, Jordyn, Jenny, Colleen)
2:10-2:30 pm Scott Jones Fundraiser Rehearsal (everyone who will be singing at the show)
2:30-5:30 pm Full Company Rehearsal
In our full company rehearsal this Sunday, we'll be learning the blocking for Pseudo-Yoik Lite (memorized) and From Ash You Rise (memorized). We'll also be working on Earth, Lux Aeterna, and Revontulet (sections 1 and 5 should be memorized). We'll also be looking at the repertoire for the Lieutenant-Governor's performance. Pakkanen should also be memorized for this Sunday.
Scott Jones Fundraiser
Thank you all again for being willing to consider performing at the Scott Jones Fundraiser on Thursday November 28. It will be a wonderful thing to be a part of and will mean so much to him and the community. Here's the set list with some formation notes. We'll go over the formation stuff in rehearsal on Sunday:
Sister Song (walking to MS from around the audience)
Royals (MS formation + chorus choreography - no Cassiopeia/Andromeda)
Pakkanen (U with walk forward on C2)
Ave Maria (full choreo)
Warrior (MS with walk forward on verse 3)
One Voice (U with soloists in front, move to MS at full chorus)
The event will be taking place at the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre, 2158 Gottingen St. The opening welcome and choir singing will be taking place from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. There will be a pow wow circle ceremony happening at 6:30. Your call time is 5:15 pm. We'd like you to wear your new Xara t-shirts (if you didn't receive one on Tuesday, let us know and we'll have some for Sunday) + black bottoms.
A reminder that the previously mentioned Meet & Greet with Mandy has been CANCELLED due to scheduling conflicts with her flights.
Also, remember that wreath order forms are due this Sunday! Please make sure to collect all monies, place them in an envelope, and be 100% clear of how many wreaths you will be ordering. Any questions regarding wreaths should be directed to Tenille.
Thanks everyone!!!!!!
Love Claire & Christina
Wow what an amazing show last night!!!! Definitely a different type of show than we've ever done before, but I think we absolutely delivered an excellent performance and wowed the crowd! Thank you for your hard work, energy, dedication, and dance moves!!!!
Here's the plan for this Sunday (note a few slight changes):
1:15-2:10 pm Lyra Text Rehearsal (Leah, Brianna, Kallie, Hayley, Zoe, Joanna, Jordyn, Jenny, Colleen)
2:10-2:30 pm Scott Jones Fundraiser Rehearsal (everyone who will be singing at the show)
2:30-5:30 pm Full Company Rehearsal
In our full company rehearsal this Sunday, we'll be learning the blocking for Pseudo-Yoik Lite (memorized) and From Ash You Rise (memorized). We'll also be working on Earth, Lux Aeterna, and Revontulet (sections 1 and 5 should be memorized). We'll also be looking at the repertoire for the Lieutenant-Governor's performance. Pakkanen should also be memorized for this Sunday.
Scott Jones Fundraiser
Thank you all again for being willing to consider performing at the Scott Jones Fundraiser on Thursday November 28. It will be a wonderful thing to be a part of and will mean so much to him and the community. Here's the set list with some formation notes. We'll go over the formation stuff in rehearsal on Sunday:
Sister Song (walking to MS from around the audience)
Royals (MS formation + chorus choreography - no Cassiopeia/Andromeda)
Pakkanen (U with walk forward on C2)
Ave Maria (full choreo)
Warrior (MS with walk forward on verse 3)
One Voice (U with soloists in front, move to MS at full chorus)
The event will be taking place at the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre, 2158 Gottingen St. The opening welcome and choir singing will be taking place from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. There will be a pow wow circle ceremony happening at 6:30. Your call time is 5:15 pm. We'd like you to wear your new Xara t-shirts (if you didn't receive one on Tuesday, let us know and we'll have some for Sunday) + black bottoms.
A reminder that the previously mentioned Meet & Greet with Mandy has been CANCELLED due to scheduling conflicts with her flights.
Also, remember that wreath order forms are due this Sunday! Please make sure to collect all monies, place them in an envelope, and be 100% clear of how many wreaths you will be ordering. Any questions regarding wreaths should be directed to Tenille.
Thanks everyone!!!!!!
Love Claire & Christina
Monday, November 18, 2013
Important Info for Radio Radio Gig!
Hi everyone!
Some important details re: this week's Radio Radio rehearsal and performance.
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday Nov 19
Time: 6-10 pm
Location: CBC Radio Building Studio H (same studio as our September rehearsal)
Notes: Please enter through Sackville St doors. This rehearsal will involve two hours of pure rehearsal with Radio Radio, and then two hours of recording. There will be camera crews so please look and act professional.
Wednesday Nov 20
Times:
Rehearsal 3-5 pm
Dinner Break 5-6 pm
Dress Rehearsal 6-7 pm
Show 7:30 pm
Location: CBC TV Building on Bell Rd
Notes: Please enter through main Bell Rd doors unless we are instructed otherwise on Tuesday. The rehearsal in the afternoon will be in the studio with the camera crews, and to get used to singing with the back track we recorded the night before.
CLOTHING:
Tuesday: Xara T-shirts and black bottoms. We will provide you with the new Xara t-shirts on Tuesday when you arrive.
Wednesday: Black tunic, opaque leggings, black boots.
MUSIC:
We will be recording on Tuesday evening with our scores. For the performance on Wednesday we will have music stands onstage for reference. Please look over your scores, and listen to the tracks that have been posted so that we can be as familiar with the music as possible.
TICKETS:
If you have any remaining undistributed wristbands for Wednesday's performance, please post on our Facebook group so we can try to find people to take them. We want the studio to be full!!!
SOCIAL MEDIA:
I have been told by CBC that they are super keen to have this get lots of attention on social media. So, don't hesitate to snap photos or post Facebook/Twitter/Instagram updates (at an appropriate moment of course!!!!!!!!!)
Any other questions should be directed to myself or Christina. We are PUMPED about this super exciting gig and we know you will all be focused, professional, and enthusiastic!!!
Thanks y'all!
Claire
Some important details re: this week's Radio Radio rehearsal and performance.
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday Nov 19
Time: 6-10 pm
Location: CBC Radio Building Studio H (same studio as our September rehearsal)
Notes: Please enter through Sackville St doors. This rehearsal will involve two hours of pure rehearsal with Radio Radio, and then two hours of recording. There will be camera crews so please look and act professional.
Wednesday Nov 20
Times:
Rehearsal 3-5 pm
Dinner Break 5-6 pm
Dress Rehearsal 6-7 pm
Show 7:30 pm
Location: CBC TV Building on Bell Rd
Notes: Please enter through main Bell Rd doors unless we are instructed otherwise on Tuesday. The rehearsal in the afternoon will be in the studio with the camera crews, and to get used to singing with the back track we recorded the night before.
CLOTHING:
Tuesday: Xara T-shirts and black bottoms. We will provide you with the new Xara t-shirts on Tuesday when you arrive.
Wednesday: Black tunic, opaque leggings, black boots.
MUSIC:
We will be recording on Tuesday evening with our scores. For the performance on Wednesday we will have music stands onstage for reference. Please look over your scores, and listen to the tracks that have been posted so that we can be as familiar with the music as possible.
TICKETS:
If you have any remaining undistributed wristbands for Wednesday's performance, please post on our Facebook group so we can try to find people to take them. We want the studio to be full!!!
SOCIAL MEDIA:
I have been told by CBC that they are super keen to have this get lots of attention on social media. So, don't hesitate to snap photos or post Facebook/Twitter/Instagram updates (at an appropriate moment of course!!!!!!!!!)
Any other questions should be directed to myself or Christina. We are PUMPED about this super exciting gig and we know you will all be focused, professional, and enthusiastic!!!
Thanks y'all!
Claire
Sunday, November 17, 2013
November 17 – Rehearsal Notes
Important Information
RADIO RADIO
On Tuesday, we are recording ourselves singing, you can hold
music (quietly!)
For the show, there will be music stands in front of the risers
with music on them for your reference. Try to have them as memorized as
possible!
Homework
Revontulet – Sections 1& 5 must be memorized by Nov. 24
Pakkanen – To be (re)-memorized by Nov. 24
From Ash You Rise – To be memorized by Nov. 24
Earth – To be memorized by Dec. 1 (refer to recordings as
needed)
Rehearsal Notes
I himmelen
Vocal notes:
o
Choir
2 needs a fuller sound through the end of the piece
o
The
“dah”-ers need to inject more mysticism into their sound (Nikki, Krystal &
Devon this doesn’t apply to you), give more shape to the sound rather than just
holding the note
Movement notes:
o
Be
lighter on your feet
o
Engage
your whole body in each movement
o
Facial
expression at the end of the piece needs to be joyful and full of wonder
Revontulet
ä is pronounced like in “cat” or “dad”
Yö is pronounced “euh”
Pick-up to page 2:
o make
sure to keep the eighths steady and in line between the parts
o start
at a true mp and build through the page
Earth
This piece will be transposed up slightly
Note the special divisi for this piece:
Pseudo Yoik Lite
o Resist
the temptation to rush :-)
o Shore
up memory work
From Ash You Rise
Measure 43 – remove the comma
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Notes for November 17!!
Hi everyone!
Here's the plan for this Sunday:
1:15-2:00 Alto Sectional *** note time change from previous blog post
2:00-4:00 Full Company Rehearsal
4:00-5:30 Radio Radio Rehearsal
To be memorized this Sunday: Pseudo-Yoik Lite and Section 5 of Revontulet (pg 12-end, starts at English words "they craze and crack like ice"). Also, Christina will be emailing out the Earth score - please look through it and listen to the Imogen Heap recording to help familiarize yourself with the piece. Christina will also be emailing out the new Radio Radio score for you to look over this week.
Scott Jones Fundraiser
We have requested a spot to sing on Thursday November 28th at the Scott Jones fundraiser. We have been told that choirs will be singing outdoors (bring warm clothes!) on a stage between 6-8 pm. We will let you know more details as soon as we can, including what repertoire we will be singing.
Meet & Greet with Mandy
Mandy, the amazing force behind our extremely generous sponsor, FreshCo, will be in Halifax on November 28 and 29. She would love to meet Xara and would like to have a little meet & greet gathering while she's here. So, since many of us will already be singing at the Scott Jones Fundraiser on the 28th, we're proposing a short gathering around 8 pm on Thursday November 28th. We would sing at the fundraiser, then head over to a TBD location close by for drinks and nibbles. The gathering would last for about an hour or so, and then you would be free to either leave, or head back to Gottingen St for the rest of the Scott Jones event. Please try and make yourselves available for this gathering, as Mandy has been extremely supportive of our organization and we want to show her how grateful we are!!!
Thanks so much and see you Sunday!
Here's the plan for this Sunday:
1:15-2:00 Alto Sectional *** note time change from previous blog post
2:00-4:00 Full Company Rehearsal
4:00-5:30 Radio Radio Rehearsal
To be memorized this Sunday: Pseudo-Yoik Lite and Section 5 of Revontulet (pg 12-end, starts at English words "they craze and crack like ice"). Also, Christina will be emailing out the Earth score - please look through it and listen to the Imogen Heap recording to help familiarize yourself with the piece. Christina will also be emailing out the new Radio Radio score for you to look over this week.
Scott Jones Fundraiser
We have requested a spot to sing on Thursday November 28th at the Scott Jones fundraiser. We have been told that choirs will be singing outdoors (bring warm clothes!) on a stage between 6-8 pm. We will let you know more details as soon as we can, including what repertoire we will be singing.
Meet & Greet with Mandy
Mandy, the amazing force behind our extremely generous sponsor, FreshCo, will be in Halifax on November 28 and 29. She would love to meet Xara and would like to have a little meet & greet gathering while she's here. So, since many of us will already be singing at the Scott Jones Fundraiser on the 28th, we're proposing a short gathering around 8 pm on Thursday November 28th. We would sing at the fundraiser, then head over to a TBD location close by for drinks and nibbles. The gathering would last for about an hour or so, and then you would be free to either leave, or head back to Gottingen St for the rest of the Scott Jones event. Please try and make yourselves available for this gathering, as Mandy has been extremely supportive of our organization and we want to show her how grateful we are!!!
Thanks so much and see you Sunday!
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