From Morna
This Friday, you will have the fun experience of being under the leadership of Ken for one hour and Stephen Smith for the other as we do sectional work. They each have eight pieces to work on with you and will spend the most time on the newer, more challenging pieces. Please think in advance about spots that might want attention and don’t be shy to ask!
The logistics of Friday require everyone to read this carefully in order to have a productive time together:
You will spend the entire rehearsal period in your tenor/bass group (sanctuary all morning) or soprano/alto group (East/West Hall all morning). Please go directly to that venue for the 10am start and don’t visit across the street during break. We would simply lose a ton of time cat-herding. I have asked for the break to be 10:55 – 11:05. Please help us keep on track so the second conductor gets the full time allotted.
Now is also the time I must ask each of you to commit to working on your music between rehearsals. We are making good progress on everything, but Rise Up My Love still feels like people are feeling their way. Ditto for Terre-Neuve. Own your part, own what comes over page turns. Make it flow in your voice and brain, and we can definitely do this. But that can’t happen in a few minutes of a few Fridays. The order of the concert is the same as the weekly rehearsal grid, if you want to start seeing as you practice how it will all flow. Thank you for being the best EnChor we can be for all performances, from the care homes to Fields of Gold on May 5.
On Friday, April 19, we have a morning rehearsal as usual and a late afternoon/evening gig with the Vancouver Chamber Choir. I will structure that rehearsal such that the people not singing in the evening can leave a bit early. But do come as we will be working on other May 5 rep as well.
Have a good week!
Morna
A GREAT RAFFLE FOR A GREAT CHOIR!!
Please don’t forget to order your EnChor Choir raffle tickets soon. Deadline for sales is Sunday, May 5th and it would be great to sell them all!!
For only $15 a ticket you could win:
1. 3 nights at Wickaninnish Inn near Tofino, or
2. Tasting menu at the Cactus Club Ash in Vancouver ,or
3. 2 subscriptions to the Bach Choir’s 2024-2025 season.
To order tickets just go to https://enchor.rafflenexus.com/order
Thanks for participating in this EnChor Fundraiser!
Cheers
Cathy