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NMCC Noteworthy News for 11/4

Hello Singers and Happy first weekend of November! How are we here already??? YIKES!!!


Hope you are listening to the tracks: Swinging in the Season Tracks.


Next Saturday morning we will be gearing up for our Veterans Day performance, and a few weeks later, the Cornelius  Lighting and our holiday shows will be here before we know it! 


11/9 VETERANS DAY SINGERS: We will run our songs Monday night which may include the Service Medley. I would prefer that the National Anthem is memorized, please. 

Attire: Look professional and patriotic!  Black or dark blue dress pants (no jeans); red/white/or blue shirt/sweater; no hats or t-shirts; coat/jacket depending on weather; comfortable shoes (grass could be wet)

Please be sure your music is in the provided blue/red folder (Feel free to take out the extra music that we are not singing). *** Bring water! ***

Saturday 11/9 Call time: 10:15AM   Huntersville Veterans Park 201 Huntersville/Concord Rd. We will meet by the stage.


ALL SINGERS Rehearsal:

  • Please take the time to start marking all dynamics w/a RED colored pencil (not pen or hi-liter unless you have re-copied/scanned your music.)

  • Saludo:

    • Review pronunciation; then sing slowly.

    • Sing through your notes on a neutral syllable slowly to help with note learning.

    • The whole song repeats so once you get your notes down for a verse and chorus, then things will fall into place! 

  • Winter Bells: I hope you like this little gem!

    • Remember accents on all downbeats/beat 1

    • Speak through text in rhythm

    • Accents are very important on the "fa-la's"; 

  • 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

    • Listen to the recording!

    • Speak through the text in rhythm

    • There are lots of accidentals in this one so really listen & work with the track.

  • Swingin' St Nick

    • Page 3 tenor/bass entrance--check it out!

    • Top of p7 starting with "Whisper" - check dotted rhythm

    • More basses are needed at m44

    • Everyone please mark where your 's' cut-off's fall on p 8!

  • Light One Candle

    • Parts are coming.

    • Think about and practice your diction & dynamics on this one!

  • Swingin' Christmas Tree

    • Put accents on beats 1 & 3

    • More "K" on "Christmas" every time

    • We are still not together w/rhythm top of 5--we agreed to sing "summer's glow" just like the rhythm in m 16 "winter's glow"

    • Need more bass on the first "you stand" m18

    • SCAT section p6-7---start singing this around the house!, to your dog---sing it slowly & then speed it up once you get it together! Go back & listen to that part of the recording to help you! 

  • Swing Down Angels

    • We didn't get to this last week but don't forget to review! 

  • Jing, Jing-a-Ling

    • Soprano/Alto - don't forget about this one! Remember, take it slowly!

  • Review parts on your other songs if you have time, but the others are focus points!

  • I will be adding a few more rehearsal tracks so be on the lookout (Sun/Monday AM)

OUTFIT TIPS (WHAT TO WEAR)

  • All

    • If you missed our costume requirements, check the 10/27 email!

  • Ladies

    • I've had a few questions on "jewel" tone tops. They should be SOLID colors with no pattern.

    • Think royalty! RED, PURPLE, EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE, GOLD 

    • Sparkly is great. If you're not sure, send a picture or bring your top to a rehearsal!

    • Flattering and comfortable.

    • Sleeve length is up to you.

    • "Non-clunky shoes" means a softer sole---not boots or clogs unless we're outside.

    • Someone also asked me about HAIR---pulled out of your face a bit is a great idea, especially if we are outside! I'm not requiring "up-do's" but putting some effort into your hair would be nice!  

SMALL GROUP AUDITIONS

  • Take a look in the drive for a new folder to appear this weekend called SMALL GROUP.

  • There will be 1 song in there to listen to! I will take a chunk from it and listen to voices before the rehearsal on 11/11 if you can be there by 6!

  • If you can't come early, I can hear you after!

  • Once formed, we will need to set up a few extra rehearsals!

  • My goal is 1 song that this group of singers can really nail!

TAKE AWAYS

  • Please try to be here for all upcoming rehearsals!

  • Monday night 11/4 we will rehearse at CIC (Community in Christ Lutheran--7621 Norman Island Rd, Cornelius)

    • We will do some sectionals and run a few things.

    • At 8PM we will focus on Veterans Day folks.

  • Rehearsal on 11/11 will roll until 8:30PM. (WE ARE AT CIC again!)

  • Rehearsals on 11/18 & 25 will be extended until 8:45! (Back at HUMC)

  • We may offer an additional Saturday morning rehearsal on 11/23--stay tuned! (We will talk about this Monday night!)

  • FINAL REQUIRED Rehearsal on 12/2 will be extended until 9PM

  • We will need some extra volunteers to help us with the Friday 12/6 show. Stay tuned for how you may be able to help!

And away we go!!!!! Enjoy your weekend! See you Monday night at CIC!

HEIDI


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