Choir News - Member Expectations / Commitment Day
· Attend rehearsals each week immediately after service for 1.5 hours (1st Sabbath will be sectional rehearsals)
· Section leaders (Ashleigh - Alto's, Irene - Soprano's, Nadege - Tenor and Elisephan - Bass) will be responsible for taking attendance, learning and teaching parts
· NO MORE POTLUCKS; NOTE: MEMBERS SHOULD NOT GO TO VISITOR POTLUCK TO EAT BUT RATHER BRING A SNACK TO EAT WHILE IN REHEARSAL
· Choir members need to communicate back to leadership (or section leader) through text/phone when unable to make it to a rehearsal or to a performance
· Choir members will need to help with song service on occasion
· Rules around being able to perform with the choir:
o Must attend at least 2 rehearsals reviewing the song that will be performed
o Must attend the pre-rehearsal in order to sing with the choir on performance day
· Calendar for remaining year:
9/29/2018 |
Rehearsal |
GOD IS |
10/6/2018 |
Rehearsal |
GOD IS / Lord I want to be a Christian / I Need you Once Again |
10/13/2018 |
Rehearsal |
GOD IS / THE LOVE OF GOD / 90 & 9 |
10/20/2018 |
Pre-Rehearsal at 10:40am / Performance / No Rehearsal after church |
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10/27/2018 |
Rehearsal |
THE LOVE OF GOD / Hallelujah Chorus |
11/3/2018 |
Rehearsal |
THE LOVE OF GOD / Hallelujah Chorus |
11/10/2018 |
Rehearsal |
THE LOVE OF GOD / OH HOLY NIGHT / And the Glory |
11/17/2018 |
Pre-Rehearsal at 10:40am / Performance / No Rehearsal after church |
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11/24/2018 |
Rehearsal |
OH HOLY NIGHT / And the Glory |
12/1/2018 |
Rehearsal |
OH HOLY NIGHT / Hallelujah Chorus |
12/8/2018 |
Rehearsal |
OH HOLY NIGHT / Hallelujah Chorus |
12/15/2018 |
Rehearsal |
OH HOLY NIGHT/ Hallelujah Chorus |
12/22/2018 |
Pre-Rehearsal at 10:40am / Performance / No Rehearsal after church |
Songs we are currently learning for this year...
- God Is - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GauUHGDiTXk
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The Love of God: Solos – Chimi, Nelly & Irene https://youtu.be/k6B_jYtjvME
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O Holy Night (New version)
Hallelujah Chorus in Swahili - CHOIR PERFORMANCE: https://youtu.be/JCpVxkKNVzE
- Soprano
- Alto
- Tenor
- Bass
Adult Choir 2018 Song Lyrics
Songs we have learned/performed...
- Nighty and Nine - PERFORMANCE
- Lord I want to be a Christian in my Heart CHOIR PERFORMANCE- https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=mPQS2cGvM3E
- Hallelujah Chorus in Swahili - CHOIR PERFORMANCE: https://youtu.be/JCpVxkKNVzE
- And the Glory - CHOIR PERFORMANCE: https://youtu.be/kdFF_YV2yqU
- I Need you Once Again - CHOIR PERFORMANCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic-zmMx5MGo&feature=youtu.be
- Hallelujah, Salvation & Glory - CHOIR PERFORMANCE: https://youtu.be/-UGH0O6I5O8
- Thou, Oh Lord - CHOIR PERFORMANCE: https://youtu.be/hrLe2mEfh3k
CHOIR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - All performances are uploaded to this channel. Subscribe to the channel in order to be immediately notified when a new video is added.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdhyXGA-FTsLsYsc80n_neQ
REHEARSAL/Potluck Schedule
- Rehearsals 1st (alternate), 2nd and 4th Sabbath
- Choir Potluck 2nd and 4th
PERFORMANCES
- Every 3rd Sabbath
- March 31st for Easter Weekend
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Leadership Team
- Director: Mapesa
- Asst. Director: Nadege
- Asst. Director: Tiffany
- Section Leaders: Ashleigh Walton, Irene Young
Vocal Warm Up Links – just like before a physical workout, you should always stretch your muscles… Likewise, before you sing, you should warm up the vocal chords
- Tony Leach Choral Vocal Warm ups – (15 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Yu5uJ-1oIM
- Tony Leach Teaching by Rote – (12 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCzsEVjTorU
- 5 minute Quick Vocal Exercises - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCLyAmXtpfY
Rehearsals – 1 to 2pm (pls see schedule for rehearsal dates)
- Open with prayer
- Song Introduction (Why are we singing this song?)
- Vocal Warm ups
- Parts Rehearsal – On occasion we may separate into different rooms for parts
- Choir announcements (if any)
- Closing Prayer
Communications
- The primary method of communication is by text messaging service. All you need is to be able to receive text messages on your phone.
- You will receive text notifications for reminders, songs, changes, etc.
- You can also send questions by replying to any text sent from the church text phone number. (Note: Your reply texts will only come to Choir Leadership)
- We welcome feedback! (Email, Call, Txt)
Member Expectations
- Attend mandatory rehearsals; Alternate rehearsals are OPTIONAL
- Come to rehearsal ON TIME
- During the week prior to rehearsal, LISTEN TO MUSIC
- Provide constructive feedback, suggestions, requests etc through TIFFANY; she will then bring it to the Choir Leadership
Participation in Choir Potlucks – Bring food OR assist with setup/ takedown
Future Goals – things we need to work on, plan for and save up for...
- Choir Presentation (Entry, Sitting, Exiting etc.)
- Concert
- Choir Robes / Dress coordination