Prep for March 11 Rehearsal

Hi everyone! We got a lot accomplished at our rehearsal this past Sunday and I feel as though things are coming along well. This is a funny point in our show prep - it’s the time when we’ve already done a lot but there’s still so much left to do. It can feel a bit like being trapped in the midst of a lot of “mediocre” work but please don’t get discouraged! At the end of this coming week’s rehearsal, we will have done a rough run-through of 2/3 of the show (up to the end of Pallaanda) which will definitely give us a good feeling of accomplishment, even if there are some stumbles along the way!

Homework:

1. Memorize your text and blocking up to scene 3.

2. Review and IMPROVE your music and choreography on everything we’ve done so far. 

If you missed a rehearsal where choreography was taught, this is just a reminder that it is your responsibility to meet with one or two people from your section and learn it, to the best of your ability. We never re-teach things from scratch so you need to put the time in to make up for what you missed.

Rehearsal Plan:

Sop 1s on snack!

1:15	YMP Clinic* (youth member only)
1:55	Full choir arrives // transition
2:00	Text workshop - Scenes 4 & 5
3:00	Run show up to end of Pallaanda
3:45	Break
4:00	Notes/Fixes from Run
4:45	Music: Winter Sun, Warrior

* YMP Clinic this week is a vocal clinic with Christina

Text/Script Changes:

At this Sunday’s rehearsal, I will have a new version of scenes 4 & 5 for you. I will also print out an up to date version of the storm for everyone.

Movie Musical Fundraiser:

Just a reminder that Mamma Mia is coming up next Friday (March 16) and all singers are expected to be there! We will be performing one song (I’m leaning toward Wanting Memories) before the movie starts. Also remember that the Altos (all of you!) will be taking care of the concession/snacks for the fund raiser. On Sunday, I will have $100 in cash to give whichever singer(s) is/are going to do the purchasing (they will have to bring receipts and any change that’s left over to Jess). You should probably start a facebook messenger convo or secret group to plan what you are going to do, ensure that you can afford the snacks you plan, and sort out who is going to do what. Last time, there were both savoury and sweet snacks that were pre-portioned into baggies as well as flavoured water, which went over very well. All snacks were by donation. If you have any questions about this, please don’t hesitate to ask!

Finally, please be sure to share the event and reach out individually to people you know with a personal invitation. Based on last time, it should be really fun but we definitely need to make sure we’ve got lots of folks there. We are using this event to promo RISE as well as to raise awareness about Xara in the wider community.