Improvement noted:
On “I Believe” we are much improved on starting quietly without scooping up to the pitch. Keep that improvement. Remember that dynamic changes in volume is the power of this song/ Follow the plan.
On “Yes, Indeed” we worked to become more accurate in the rhythm in measures 23 and 39. In cut time you can count that as “1&2&rest”; we drilled it as “1&2&clap.” Work on your own with the learning track nail this!
Your goal:
Be entirely off the music on all Gospel Concert songs. After learning the songs we need to “make music” with them. That means that we need all eyes on Chad as he directs us. As we perform for the audience, we need to do that through Chad. All of us need to face him directly with eyes on him the entire time! Expression of the music will become natural as we connect the songs through him.
Songs for next week:
The plan is to run the songs being considered for the Gospel Concert.
- “It Is Well With My Soul”
- “I Believe”
- ‘You Raise Me Up”
- “Yes Indeed”
- “I Asked the Lord”
- “An Irish Blessing”
VLQ Rehearsal next week at 6 p.m.
Continue to work on “Daddy Sang Bass” paying attention to the parts we worked on last night. These include the modification in measure 58, adding a rest and group breath on beat 1& and deleting the word “but.”
Also, basses, remember the solo “You Know” in measure 68.
Finally, claps begin in measure 81 and end on the downbeat of measure 88. Don’t cover the bass solo in that measure.
Upcoming Events
- Family Picnic TBD
- Friday, November 6 – Gospel Concert