Some of you asked if I could post the links to the new pieces so you could hear them again! That definitely makes a chorus teacher smile :) Here they are! Enjoy
Eric Whitacre's Cloudburst
Gyorgy Orban- O Mistress Mine
Caldwell- John the Revelator
Lauriden- La Rose Complete
You can also look up Mozart's Requiem. We are performing the Introit, Kyrie, Dies Irae and Lacrymosa with the Orchestra!
We have our work cut out for us :) See you in 2012!!
Friday, December 23, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Lesson Schedule for Gala and Spring
Here is the lesson schedule for the remainder of the year. There is no time to makeup lessons so keep track and be organized!!
Gala comes up in 9 weeks!
Schedule
Have a GREAT BREAK!!
Mrs. Christy
Gala comes up in 9 weeks!
Schedule
Have a GREAT BREAK!!
Mrs. Christy
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Concert Makeup Assignment
This assignment is for the few of you who missed the night of the winter concert. Sickness definitely swept through the choir last week, so please complete the following assignment by JANUARY 5, 2012 in order to replace the grade.
Your essays should be three pages in length, double spaced, using times new roman. Any adjustments in margin will be penalized. Please use proper grammar and make sure you spell check. Your papers should be well thought out and insightful.
Option 1)
Using the recording of the winter concert, analyze the performance in a written critique using the guidelines for NYSSMA Majors. This will involve getting back the music from me so that you can cite measure numbers and sections of the different pieces properly.
Option 2)
Cloudburst, by Eric Whitacre has been written for both chorus and band. Listen and compare the two pieces. What is more or less effective about each performance? How does the use of text in the choral performance enhance/ detract from the piece?
This is partially your opinion, but if should also include a section that discusses the background of the piece and composer. What piece came first? (The choral or band) Why did he make the choice to set it for both ensembles? What changes in each performance?
Option 3)
O Mistress Mine! by Gyorgy Orban is a setting of Shakespeare's text from the Twelfth Night. How does it reflect the meaning of the text? How was the piece used in the original work and how has Orban interpreted the setting? Why has he interpreted it this way? Are their literary clues that can be found in the music and vice versa? Can you find other choral settings that have set the text differently? Cite them and discuss how their interpretation of the text differs.
Option 4)
This Gala we will be performing Mozart's Requiem. This is a Major body of work and is a standard of both choral and orchestral literature. Listen to the entire work. Research Mozart and his style. How is it reflected in this piece? What makes it such an effective piece of music? How has he shown the meaning of the text in the voicing and orchestration? How does this piece show how Mozart's style developed and changed as a composer over the course of his lifetime? Please include a brief historical background of Mozart however, the focus of the piece should be on the Requiem.
Your essays should be three pages in length, double spaced, using times new roman. Any adjustments in margin will be penalized. Please use proper grammar and make sure you spell check. Your papers should be well thought out and insightful.
Option 1)
Using the recording of the winter concert, analyze the performance in a written critique using the guidelines for NYSSMA Majors. This will involve getting back the music from me so that you can cite measure numbers and sections of the different pieces properly.
Option 2)
Cloudburst, by Eric Whitacre has been written for both chorus and band. Listen and compare the two pieces. What is more or less effective about each performance? How does the use of text in the choral performance enhance/ detract from the piece?
This is partially your opinion, but if should also include a section that discusses the background of the piece and composer. What piece came first? (The choral or band) Why did he make the choice to set it for both ensembles? What changes in each performance?
Option 3)
O Mistress Mine! by Gyorgy Orban is a setting of Shakespeare's text from the Twelfth Night. How does it reflect the meaning of the text? How was the piece used in the original work and how has Orban interpreted the setting? Why has he interpreted it this way? Are their literary clues that can be found in the music and vice versa? Can you find other choral settings that have set the text differently? Cite them and discuss how their interpretation of the text differs.
Option 4)
This Gala we will be performing Mozart's Requiem. This is a Major body of work and is a standard of both choral and orchestral literature. Listen to the entire work. Research Mozart and his style. How is it reflected in this piece? What makes it such an effective piece of music? How has he shown the meaning of the text in the voicing and orchestration? How does this piece show how Mozart's style developed and changed as a composer over the course of his lifetime? Please include a brief historical background of Mozart however, the focus of the piece should be on the Requiem.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Performance at Sertino's
This Wednesday, the Jazz Band & Jazz Choir will be performing at Sertinos Cafe in Smithtown. Please come and support your fellow students!
Smithtown West
Jazz Band & Jazz Choir
Jazz Band & Jazz Choir
Enjoy a night of performances & delishious coffee that will put
you in the holiday spirit!
Wednesday, December 14th
6-9 pm
at Sertino's Cafe in Smithtown
Monday, November 7, 2011
Jazz Choir
Hey all,
This week because of the conference day I will not be seeing you for rehearsal. However, you do need to take a look and start memorizing your carols! We only see each other three times before your first performances of these will begin.
Here is the list of songs with the verses that you should know:
**= we need to take a look at these still!
Angels We Have Heard On High (vs. 1 & 2)
Away in a Manger (vs. 1 & 2)
Carol of the Bells
Come Light the Menorah **
Deck the Hall in 7/8
The First Noel
God Rest You Merry Gentleman **
Hark the Herald Angels Sing (vs. 1-3)
Hiney Mah Tov **
Jingle Bells **
Joy to the World (vs. 1,2 & 4)
Light the Candles
O Come All Ye Faithful
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Silent Night (vs. 1,2 & hum)
S'vivon
White Christmas
Also please remember that for some of these gigs I need a few of you to take some initiative and learn either solos/ duets/ quartets etc. so that there is more of a variety to the program. I know we cover a lot of songs in our set list, but here are a few suggestions:
Baby it's cold outside
Frosty the Snowman
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)
Let it Snow
Silver Bells
O Holy Night
Santa Baby
Winter Wonderland
Dreidel Song
Have fun getting in the Holiday Spirit!!! See you next week.
Ms. Christy
This week because of the conference day I will not be seeing you for rehearsal. However, you do need to take a look and start memorizing your carols! We only see each other three times before your first performances of these will begin.
Here is the list of songs with the verses that you should know:
**= we need to take a look at these still!
Angels We Have Heard On High (vs. 1 & 2)
Away in a Manger (vs. 1 & 2)
Carol of the Bells
Come Light the Menorah **
Deck the Hall in 7/8
The First Noel
God Rest You Merry Gentleman **
Hark the Herald Angels Sing (vs. 1-3)
Hiney Mah Tov **
Jingle Bells **
Joy to the World (vs. 1,2 & 4)
Light the Candles
O Come All Ye Faithful
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Silent Night (vs. 1,2 & hum)
S'vivon
White Christmas
Also please remember that for some of these gigs I need a few of you to take some initiative and learn either solos/ duets/ quartets etc. so that there is more of a variety to the program. I know we cover a lot of songs in our set list, but here are a few suggestions:
Baby it's cold outside
Frosty the Snowman
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)
Let it Snow
Silver Bells
O Holy Night
Santa Baby
Winter Wonderland
Dreidel Song
Have fun getting in the Holiday Spirit!!! See you next week.
Ms. Christy
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Back to School Night!
Welcome parents of the 2011-12 Concert Choir!
It is a pleasure to meet you (and in some cases see you again)! This is the Concert Choir blog spot where I will post important updates and reminders for this class. We accomplish a lot within the course of the year and it is a testament to your childrens dedication and hard work that this is possible.
Here is a brief overview of my course requirements/ expectations. More information can be found in the previous posts.
In my class I look for students to come in with a desire to sing and a willingness to learn about vocal technique, musical literacy and different musical styles. In small pull out lessons, which occur once a week, students will learn how to read music using the solfege system as well as with count singing. We tackle a multitude of languages throughout the year and these lessons will assist them in finessing their pronunciation as well as grasping more advanced vocal techniques in a smaller class setting.
I ask that they refrain from texting, chewing gum and talking in my class so that we can have a productive and effective working environment. For the most part, they do a wonderful job of adhering to these classroom rules.
The concert dates are listed below. The night rehearsal will be scheduled so that you have at least one months advanced notice. Their attendance at this rehearsal is imperative for the concert to be a success, since it is our only time with the accompanist.
Winter Concert- Thursday, December 15
Jazz Festival- Thursday, April 19
HSW Gala Concert- Saturday, March 24
Spring Concert- Thursday, June 5
I look forward to another successful year of concerts and NYSSMA adjudications! Thank you for coming tonight. Attached there is a link to the rotational lesson schedule. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. My email is: schristy@smithtown.k12.ny.us and my number is (631) 382-3044.
Regards,
Sarah Christy
Lesson Schedule
It is a pleasure to meet you (and in some cases see you again)! This is the Concert Choir blog spot where I will post important updates and reminders for this class. We accomplish a lot within the course of the year and it is a testament to your childrens dedication and hard work that this is possible.
Here is a brief overview of my course requirements/ expectations. More information can be found in the previous posts.
In my class I look for students to come in with a desire to sing and a willingness to learn about vocal technique, musical literacy and different musical styles. In small pull out lessons, which occur once a week, students will learn how to read music using the solfege system as well as with count singing. We tackle a multitude of languages throughout the year and these lessons will assist them in finessing their pronunciation as well as grasping more advanced vocal techniques in a smaller class setting.
I ask that they refrain from texting, chewing gum and talking in my class so that we can have a productive and effective working environment. For the most part, they do a wonderful job of adhering to these classroom rules.
The concert dates are listed below. The night rehearsal will be scheduled so that you have at least one months advanced notice. Their attendance at this rehearsal is imperative for the concert to be a success, since it is our only time with the accompanist.
Winter Concert- Thursday, December 15
Jazz Festival- Thursday, April 19
HSW Gala Concert- Saturday, March 24
Spring Concert- Thursday, June 5
I look forward to another successful year of concerts and NYSSMA adjudications! Thank you for coming tonight. Attached there is a link to the rotational lesson schedule. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. My email is: schristy@smithtown.k12.ny.us and my number is (631) 382-3044.
Regards,
Sarah Christy
Lesson Schedule
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Gentle Reminder
Hello all,
The first few weeks have been going well and its been a pleasure getting to know your voices! Just a few reminders about lessons!
- Make sure you are following the rotation!!! I have had multiple emails about some of you doubling up on particular periods two weeks in a row. Remember you should not miss a class more than once a month.
- Bring your music and a pencil!! Some of you are not receiving a full credit for the lessons because you are unprepared.
- Come to lessons!!! This is the bulk of your grade so don't forget.
See you in class!
Ms. Christy
ps. Here is a video of 'Ezekiel' that one of our sopranos found. Enjoy :)
The first few weeks have been going well and its been a pleasure getting to know your voices! Just a few reminders about lessons!
- Make sure you are following the rotation!!! I have had multiple emails about some of you doubling up on particular periods two weeks in a row. Remember you should not miss a class more than once a month.
- Bring your music and a pencil!! Some of you are not receiving a full credit for the lessons because you are unprepared.
- Come to lessons!!! This is the bulk of your grade so don't forget.
See you in class!
Ms. Christy
ps. Here is a video of 'Ezekiel' that one of our sopranos found. Enjoy :)
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