I have been learning the Lead Kindly Light arrangement that we will be singing. It is difficult, but beautiful and well worth the effort it will take to learn and perform. I found a U-Tube recording of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing it. This video is a great resource for us to know the overall sound of the song. It is in a 3/2 time signature, so it is a little different than your typical hymn.
I also made a couple of practice files for the second verse. I'm not sure who I will oo the descant and who I will have sing the melody, but sopranos, you are most likely going to have the oos, so take a minute to learn the gorgeous countermelody that Mack Wilberg wrote for this song. Happy practicing!
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Exciting Time
The last two choir numbers we have performed have been amazing! Hats off to all of you for your hard work. Everyone I talked to on Sunday was so impressed with the children and so was I. The children's chorus adds a unique beauty to our choir and I am always amazed at how dedicated and musical they are.
Exciting times ahead! I have raided the stake choir closet and found some gorgeous pieces. The first is a Mack Wilberg arrangement of Lead Kindly Light. We will sing that in early October. I also found several selections that could be sung as solos, duets, trios, or quartets in December for Christmas. If you are interested in singing with a small group, please let me know. My goal is to fill December with Christmas music. Every week, I would like to have a musical number.
For our Christmas program, I have selected a Christmas Cantata. Just reading through it, I could feel how powerful it will be and I hope you feel the same way. If you want to get a flavor for it, here is a link to the sheet music. Below are some audio files you can listen to and become familiar with these beautiful songs!
I was asked about when exactly our Christmas program will be. Christmas Day is on Sunday this year, so I don't know if that is when we will have it, or another day. As soon as I find out, I will pass on the info to you. Happy listening!
Exciting times ahead! I have raided the stake choir closet and found some gorgeous pieces. The first is a Mack Wilberg arrangement of Lead Kindly Light. We will sing that in early October. I also found several selections that could be sung as solos, duets, trios, or quartets in December for Christmas. If you are interested in singing with a small group, please let me know. My goal is to fill December with Christmas music. Every week, I would like to have a musical number.
For our Christmas program, I have selected a Christmas Cantata. Just reading through it, I could feel how powerful it will be and I hope you feel the same way. If you want to get a flavor for it, here is a link to the sheet music. Below are some audio files you can listen to and become familiar with these beautiful songs!
I was asked about when exactly our Christmas program will be. Christmas Day is on Sunday this year, so I don't know if that is when we will have it, or another day. As soon as I find out, I will pass on the info to you. Happy listening!
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