Mount Baker Choir

Mountaineer Choir Rehearsal January 10, 2012

2012-01-10T10:30:00.000-08:00

Items you need to study before next class:

Sight Reading: Pages 51-53

Bell Assignment: look in your folder spot

In your small notebook you need to write down information about the Tonic and Dominant Triad—get this from another student in class.

Elijah Rock: Students got into groups and figured out their parts for measure 63-68, then we sang it together, no piano was needed.

Erlaube mir- we video recorded and listened for balance, blend, and rhythmic precision.

Students memorized pitches for measures 1-8 (testing on this next class) and we started the German for measures 1-4.

Students worked really hard, with great focus. GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!!!!!

2012-01-06T09:59:00.000-08:00

Mountaineer Choir

January 6, 2012

Bell assignment- get the bell assignment and complete it for Mrs. Moore before the end of class, or in the break.

Sight Reading-Pages 43-50 in the yellow sight reading book

Erlaube mir-
Sophomores are studying time periods in social studies this year, the information about the romantic time period will help you in this class.

Romantic era- was a time of Nationalism, and a time where people expressed themselves more openly than was generally seen in society before. The arts became part of the identity of a nation. Composers used folks songs from their country as the basis for compositions for choir and orchestra. People were proud of the art and music of their nation, it was a way to identify themselves as “German” or “French” or “Russian” for example.

Also characteristic of the music of this era is that songs did not always have a set steady tempo. The tempo may change if the performer feels that would help to express the mood or text of the song. Also dynamics had a greater range between loud and soft, again as a way to be more expressive.

These characteristics are common in all music from this era, and you should know this as part of the content for this class. If you were given another piece from the Romantic era, you should know that the tempo does not need to be strict, and that there is greater opportunity to be expressive with dynamics.

We listened to recordings of this song as a solo art song, and we listened to a choir sing the arrangement we have. From the recordings we discovered ideas for balance, blend, and expression.

4 basses have to be as loud as 12 altos
5 tenors need to be as loud as 13 sopranos

We read the rest of Erlaube mir, you need to spend time learning the notes on your own before next class.

Mountaineer Choir January 4, 2012

2012-01-04T09:27:00.000-08:00

Hey guys, good job in spite of how tired you were today!

If you were absent here is what you missed:

1. Bell assignment-you need to pick this up next class, write in the counting and perform it for Mrs. Moore before the end of the class.
2. Sight reading- Pages 36-40 in your book. Come in to make this up during lunch or before school.
3. We revisted our goals that were set back in September. Each student was asked "what do you need to do TODAY, to reach this goal.
4. Elijah Rock- M63-68, write in the solfege (we reviewed how to identify altered solfege) and identify half steps/whole steps and other intervals in the 6 measures.
We also spent time learning a bit of the history of this music.
5. Erlaube mir-sang through measures 1-8, again no piano. It was good to hear how much better students remembered their music by learning it "off piano." Thursday Jan 12 you will have an assessment on measures 1-8 (recorded solo singing, assessment will be on accuracy of pitches and rhythms, intonation, and phrasing)

2011-09-27T19:27:00.000-07:00

Hey Mountaineer Kiddos---

I hope this will help you prioritize your practice, and plan proficiently :)

Mountaineer Choir Due Dates

Memorization Schedule: Pitches and text should be memorized by the following dates.

October 11- Carol of the Bells
October 13- Snow
October 19-Silver Bells
October 25-Lully, Lulla, Lullay
October 27-White Christmas
November 2-Spaseniye (Russian) ***play performance, Sr Citizen at 3:30

November 8-Dashing Through the Snow
November 14- Sleigh
November 16- I’ll Be Home for Christmas
November 22-Good Cheer **jazz band field trip

Coming up………..

Sept 30th
ESS P13-14
-Spaseniye test: measure 21 to the end, be able to sing your part independently
-Run all pieces we have looked at so far (Carol, Snow, Ding Dong, Lully) working on consistent resonant supported tone for all pieces. Just plain good singing!

October 4th
ESS P15-17
Focus Piece: Lully-sing on text, discover meaning of the text, relate to dynamics, practice dynamics
Spaseniye-begin language (Christina and Arthur)
Silver Bells-reinforce work from Sept 29, practice parts, tone.
White Christmas-reinforce work from Sept 29, practice parts, tone.
Begin Memorizing Carol of the Bells

October 6th
ESS P 18-19
Focus Piece: Sleigh—part by part, memorization time for other pieces
Spaseniye-review language, practice
Run through all pieces (10 minutes per piece) STUDENTS MUST REMEMBER AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

lmo

Swedish Gal Pronounces Domaredansen :)

2011-02-24T18:21:00.001-08:00

Almighty and Everlasting (2) Comments

2011-02-24T18:20:00.003-08:00

Cool to see the music as you hear it, eh?!

Almighty and Everlasting God (2)

2011-02-24T18:20:00.001-08:00

Almighty and Everlasting Comments

2011-02-24T18:19:00.001-08:00

This is an honor choir, but you can see where there are pitfalls in this piece. As you practice.....make it your goal to be even more perfect.

Almighty and Everlasting God

2011-02-24T18:18:00.001-08:00

Comments on Alleluia Amen

2011-02-24T18:17:00.001-08:00

Listen carefully, there are some tuning issues going on. Do you hear any phrase shaping?

Alleluia Amen Example

2011-02-24T18:16:00.000-08:00

Le Sommeil Example Choir

2010-11-14T11:10:00.001-08:00

2010-10-15T07:45:00.001-07:00

2010-10-15T07:41:00.001-07:00

Calendar

2010-08-17T09:41:00.001-07:00

Abendlied

2010-02-28T17:40:00.001-08:00

"Dravidian Dithyramb" by Victor Paranjoti-2001 NMMEA All State Mixed Chorus

2010-02-28T17:37:00.001-08:00

Look to This Day

2010-02-28T17:28:00.001-08:00

Lux Aeterna

2010-02-28T17:20:00.001-08:00

2009-11-15T17:32:00.000-08:00

Mountaineer Choir: here are two video performances of Ya viene la vieja: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo75g9m5QiY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5LWS3KQeyg

Ziemas

2009-11-10T18:21:00.000-08:00

Blendz choir-check out this youtube video of a small women's group singing Ziemas!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPOa-DoH4T4

Little Caesars Pizza Kits

2009-10-05T16:14:00.000-07:00

We will begin our first fund raising project this week, selling little Caesar's Pizza Kits. Click on the link below to view the brochure of the products we are selling. We will not take orders for the pies, but all the other items are available for sale.

http://www.pizzakit.com/chairperson_packet_popups/docs/PKUS_ProductBrochure.pdf

The money each student raises ($5.00/kit) goes toward their account and expenses. Students may raise money for their choir outfit, for the DC Trip next year, or for the spring trip to Seattle for Mountaineer Choir. The link for the order form is below in case you need more, just download and print.

http://www.pizzakit.com/chairperson_packet_popups/docs/PKUS_OrderFormTally.pdf

The last day to submit orders, is Nov 3, 2009. Full payment must be submitted with each order or it will not be processed. The food will be delivered Friday, November 13, 2009. It will arrive frozen, providing a 4 hour window for delivery. (It can be out of the freezer, but refrozen for up to 4 hours).

Do you have questions? E-mail me at lmoore@mtbaker.wednet.edu

2009-09-28T07:51:00.000-07:00

OUTFITS!!!!

This post applies to Mens choir and Mountaineer choir.
Information for choir outfits has been distributed to students in class. If at all possible, please have payments in by October 15, 2009. As always, if the cost of the outfit is a hardship for any family, PLEASE let me know and we will find a way to get an outfit for the student.

Students will be measured in class and one order placed for all items (we save on shipping this way) If you wish to order directly from the company you may do so, just send me an e-mail or a note and I will get you the information.