Choraliers News
From Mr. Black January 25, 2012 – Choraliers News
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From Mr. Black January 20, 2012 – Choraliers News Choraliers Singers and Families, I have uploaded a learning file for "Wild Mountain Thyme" on the music player at the bottom of this page. This piece will be a Choraliers piece for the Spring concert. I have also uploaded learning files for "Fanfare for Peace," a combined choirs piece for the Spring. Choraliers will be singing Part 1 on this song. Please encourage your singer to practice throughout the week at home using these learning files.
Have a great week!
From Mr. Black January 11, 2012 – Choraliers News Choraliers Singers and Families, Welcome back, I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! We had a very productive rehearsal yesterday, as we were able to listen to recordings of our new pieces for the spring concert. I will be uploading these recordings as learning files onto the music player at the bottom of this page soon. Please encourage your singer to practice throughout the week at home using these learning files.
I am looking forward to the next two months and cannot wait to see how far we can go - musically, vocally and as responsible citizens - before the spring concert!
From Mr. Black December 16, 2011 – Choraliers News Choraliers Singers and Families, Once again, marvelous job in the concert last Sunday! Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication to make our performace the best it could be! Have a wonderful winter break and happy holiday season! See you next year!
***Would you volunteer to help on Sunday?*** ~Send in small bottles of water for Sunday-we need 24 bottles chilled ~Send in a small snack for Sunday-we need 24 snacks...nothing salty or peanuts ~Stay with the choir from 1:30 p.m. until we go on Stage at 3:00 p.m. to help with uniform challenges, sick children, bathroom breaks, etc.-would need to bring a hair brush, hair pins, safety pins & handy wipes, etc. ***Please email Mrs. Steele if you are able to do this for our singers. ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Where: MO Baptist UNIVERSITY CHAPEL
When: Saturday, Dec. 10 -9:57 a.m. until Noon ( meet your singer in the lobby of the Chapel at Noon)
What: DRESS REHEARSAL= wear comfortable clothing & shoes....it is WARM on the stage
Please have your singer in the Lobby of the CHAPEL BEFORE 9:57 a.m to meet Mr. Black.
Choraliers will be rehearsing in the first rehearsal slot with Carolers to become familiar with the stage, mic, lights & getting on & off stage.
Your child's confidence depends on getting to the rehearsal BEFORE time for it to start so we may begin properly!!!
What: KCC December Concert-all choirs Where: Missouri Baptist University Chapel When: Call time is 1:25, on stage in the Chapel Attire: White KCC OXFORD, black KCC slacks, black socks, black shoes, black belt. Please arrange the singers hair back away from her face & if they wear a hair ornament,it should be small & black.
The Concert will begin at 3:00 p.m. After the concert, please plan to pick up your singers from us in the lobby of the Chapel ( as you face the doors, we'll bring them out the LEFT side.
Remember we have our Bring a Friend to KCC. We hope everyone will come for the fun, whether or not they have a friend who is able to come with them at this busy time. What: Bring a Friend to KCC When: Tuesday, Dec. 13~4:45-5:45 p.m. Where: Our rehearsal room at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood Please remember to bring your wrapped $1 present ( something YOU"D like to receive) & your contribution to the party refreshments.
From Mr. Black November 16, 2011 – Choraliers News Choraliers Singers and Families, We are nearing our Winter Concert on Sunday, Dec. 11, and we have been working hard! We cannot wait to perform for you again. The two songs that Choraliers will perform on their own will be "Walking in the Air" and "Christmas Gloria." I have posted the lyrics below to help your child practice. In addition, please scroll to the very bottom of this News page to see the music player which includes learning files (for streaming or download) of the Combined Choirs pieces. If you cannot see them, it may be that you need to login into the KCC site with username and password.
Thanks for supporting your singer at home!
“Walking in the Air” Lyrics Solo 1: We’re walking in the air, We’re floating in the moonlit sky. The people far below are sleeping as we fly.
Solo 2: I’m holding very tight (Solo 1: I’m holding very tight) I’m riding in the midnight blue. Both: I’m finding I can fly so high above with you.
Piano Interlude
All: On across the world, the villages go by like dreams, The rivers and the hills, the forests and the streams.
Part 1: Children gaze (Part 2: Children gaze, ah…) open mouthed, Taken by surprise. Both parts: Nobody down below believes their eyes. We’re surfing in the air, we’re swimming in the frozen sky. We’re drifting over icy mountains floating by.
Part 1: Children gaze (Part 2: Children gaze, ah…) open mouthed, Taken by surprise. Both parts: Nobody down below believes their eyes.
We’re walking in the air, we’re dancing in the midnight sky, And everyone who sees us greets us as we fly.
Part 1: We’re walking in the air (Part 2: We’re walking in the air) Part 1: We’re walking in the air (Part 2: We’re walking in the air…) Part 1: We’re walking in the air…
“Christmas Gloria” Lyrics Verse 1: Come to the manger, ye faithful people, Come see the baby who’s lying there. Ring out the news from the tallest steeple, Christmas is here, joy is everywhere. Chorus 1: Gloria in excelsis Deo! In excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Deo, Gloria! Verse 2: Shepherds and wisemen now kneel before Him, Here in the village of Bethlehem. Heavenly angels in song adore Him, Telling of peace and good will to men. Singing... Chorus 2: Gloria in excelsis Deo! In excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Deo, Gloria! Bridge: Raise your voices in jubilation On this wonderful morn. All creation shall celebrate For the holy Child is born! Verse 3: Tell all the world of the wondrous story, Let us rejoice till the rafters ring. Shout hallelujah and give Him glory, Join with us now, lift your voice and sing. Sing… Chorus 3: Gloria in excelsis Deo! (Descant: Glo…ria) In excelsis Deo! (Descant: In excelsis Deo!) Gloria in excelsis Deo! (Descant: Glo…ria) Deo, Gloria! Once again sing…
Gloria in excelsis Deo! (Descant: Glo…ria) In excelsis Deo! (Descant: In excelsis Deo!) Gloria in excelsis Deo! (Descant: Glo…ria) De…o... Glo…ri…a!
From Mr. Black November 9, 2011 – Choraliers News
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From Mr. Black November 2, 2011 – Choraliers News
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From Mr. Black October 26, 2011 – Choraliers News Choraliers Singers and Families, What a wonderful job by our Choraliers singers in the Friends and Family concert this past Sunday! As an ensemble, we discussed all the positive achievements of our performance, including posture, staying focused on the director, singing with a beautiful tone, and telling the story with our faces and clear diction of the words. I cannot wait for our performance in the Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 11!
Next Tuesday, Nov. 1, we will be holding an AUDITION for any singers interested in the solos in "Walking in the Air." Please encourage your singer to practice with a beautiful, mature (British!) tone and clear diction. I have uploaded a piano accompaniment file at the bottom of this page in the music player to help with practice. HOMEWORK for this week: 1. Practice "Walking in the Air" solo (only if interested in singing it) 2. Practice "Christmas Gloria" - no recording for this (lyric sheet only)
From Mrs. Steele~Updated~October 22,2011~ Friends & Family Concert ~THIS Sunday! October 23, 2011 Call time: 1:56 p.m. Come to the Sanctuary & be in your seat! What to wear: Red KCC Polo, Black KCC slacks, Black belt, Black shoes ( no tennis shoes), Black socks. Please leave all jewelry at home ( NO WATCHES). Small stud earrings are ok to wear, but not large. Hair needs to be worn back AWAY from the face....fixed to stay in place, so our singers won't have to "adjust" their hair. Hair ornaments should be small & black. Tickets: A non perishable food item is your "ticket in" to the concert. Pictures will be taken of each choir after the concert. Please remember that attendance at all rehearsals & concerts are required. From Mr. Black October 12, 2011 – Choraliers News Choraliers Singers and Families, What a wonderful start to our year! Our singers have been working hard and having a lot of fun in rehearsals. Some of the singing topics we have been working on are... 1. Professional Posture 2. Eyes on the director at all times 3. Singing with tall vowels and space in our mouths 4. Good Diction 5. Exciting faces while we sing In only a few weeks, our Choraliars ensemble has made great improvements in all five of these areas. Please encourage your singers to practice at home with these ideas in mind. HOMEWORK for this week: 1. Practice "Joy in My Heart" and "Simple Gifts" - recordings found at the bottom of this page on the Combined Pieces music player 2. Practice "Festival Song"- no recording for this (lyric sheet only) 3. Practice "Christmas Gloria" - no recording for this (lyric sheet only)
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