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Participant Information We have selected the
cantata for this Christmas (2008)
I'm excited & anticipate this will be a tremendously joy-filled
season. Please let me know by Wednesday, June 25, if I should order
materials for you now. Then, please follow your order with a check. If
you don't want anything yet, but do want to commit for later, tell me
that, too. We will order again in early to mid-September.
Please save this information for
future reference.
November 6, 2007
Thank
you
to this congregation for warmly hosting us again! We must be gracious
guests, respecting this facility and our hosts’ traditions, returning
this area to its pre-rehearsal condition (or better). Please leave
dirty shoes at the door!
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In order for us to start and finish on time, use your arrival and
departure (our set-up and tear-down times) for fellowship. Please be
ready to begin on time for rehearsals with music and pencil.
If you must arrive late or depart early, please respect the choir by
doing so with minimal disruption. · We will start every session with prayer and vocal exercises (it also helps if you arrive with your voice already warmed). Seeking more efficient and coordinated vocal function, Linda will encourage you to hold your jaw and do proper breathing to produce a clear, resonant sound. This should result in greater endurance and sound quality. · If you would like to lead our opening prayer, please let me know.
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Please be sensitive to, and respect, the needs, sensitivities and
allergies of other singers by avoiding the use of perfumes,
aftershaves, colognes and fragrant soaps, hairsprays, lotions, garlic
and onions prior to rehearsals and performances.
(Note that some clothing will retain fragrances used during a previous
wearing.)
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Do as much as
you can between rehearsals to learn your part and build your confidence.
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Due to the size of the group, please help us stay focused and on-task,
refraining from distractive conversation, comments or behavior.
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Bring a pencil to every rehearsal
and, as we work through the music, MARK YOUR BOOK to remind
yourself of what we work on from session to session (so we don’t need to
repeat the same corrections at the next rehearsals).
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Don't
shout, cheer or chant loudly or converse in a noisy environment.
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Don’t
consume dairy products just before singing.
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Don’t
drink beverages containing alcohol or caffeine (including mouthwashes
and gargles). These dehydrate you.
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Don’t clear your throat or cough frequently.
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Don’t practice singing over loud music.
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Don’t
try to hit the highest or lowest notes in your range more than once or
twice while practicing.
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Drink
eight glasses of free liquids per day to keep oral secretions thinned.
Add a little lemon juice to your water.
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Avoid
whispering.
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Limit
speaking during the day you plan to sing.
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Warm up in an easy manner before singing.
Performance dates, times and locations are being negotiated and tentatively established. Major criteria for performance venue involve acoustics, seating capacity and piano quality. Host sites are expected to aggressively publicize our presentation and invite the community, have childcare available, serve refreshments afterward, have their rooms pre-heated and pianos recently tuned. Performance attire includes that in which you feel comfortable singing and worshiping, such as dressy church clothes. No jackets for men, but plain vests and sweaters are fine. Ties for men are optional, but should be rather plain and fit within the choir’s color guidelines. I suggest you watch for bargains at clothing sales at Penney’s and second-hand stores like New To You. Please dress in plain, solid colors of RED (not burgundy) and BLACK (not gray) this season. You looked wonderful dressed this way during recent seasons. Since we stand for the duration of some rehearsals and all performances, if you need a stool, please be responsible for securing your own. You should be able to be without your water bottle during performances unless you are a soloist or there are unusual circumstances. Use of water bottles during performances should be as inconspicuous as possible. Please pass a note to me indicating which dates during the 11/27 – 12/22 period will be impossible for you to perform. Please invite family, friends, co-workers and congregations and help us put up promotional posters in the area. NEW
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UPDATED Performance schedule completed! As usual, we
won't plan for more than 9 dates or confirm ANY
dates until we have determined availability of participants. Please
bring your calendar to rehearsals. If this schedule works for the choir
& hosts, here's how our calendar looks (Notes:
Arrival time for singers will
be at least 1-1/4 hours prior to the performance times
indicated above. Set up for sound, risers & other equipment begins
2-1/2 hours prior to performances.
Exceptions detailed
elsewhere are Church on the Hill, Covenant & FCI.
__________ I’m
willing to sing a solo, duet or be part of an ensemble if you find
something suitable for my voice.
__________ Please
don’t ask me to sing a solo, duet or trio.
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__________ I can help
with some of the production details, such as
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__________ I’ll miss
rehearsals and/or performances on
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__________ Other
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Name:
Phone Number:
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I'm ready to place an early order for songbooks & listening CDs.
This brand new cantata includes a tremendous message & very powerful
music in a blend of narration & songs that are both new & part of our
Christmas tradition. It involves solos, ensembles & a group of young
voices! It has already deeply moved me spiritually & I know you will
also be touched by it! I'm thrilled & thankful to have this musical
ministry opportunity!