Thanks for a very good rehearsal last week. It is gratifying as a director when the choir take on board what is said and carry it out. Last Friday’s rehearsal was a lot more efficient and we didn’t stop once for not being together. It resulted in a better sound and tuning. There is a video from the session but I am having difficulty in downloading it; when I’ve solved the problem I’ll send it out.
We did the whole rehearsal in the grain store with the door open – it was a very resonant acoustic.
The forecast for Friday evening is good so we’ll assess the situation at the time.
Here is a review of last week’s session:
| The Crown of Roses | Well together. Diction improved. Worked on endings of phrases. |
| Serenade | Much better than last week. Better together and more confident in the notes. Transition into Eb minor needs more work. |
| Abendlied | Some beautiful singing and well paced ensemble. You seem to love this piece. 2nd tenor a bit ropey from time to time! Need to revise pronunciation with JH next time. |
| Love is the sweetest thing | Another one improved from last week. Notes more accurate. Worked on the whole piece. |
| Orpheus with his lute | Sung through then worked on junction with the second section. Diction and dynamics need to be improved in this. |
| Put on the armour | A sing through. Most of it remembered well. The ending needs revision. |
| Be thou my vision | sung through without comment |
| The Glory of Love | sung through without comment |
We have three more sessions before breaking for the Summer. Let’s try and make best use of them.
