February 13 Update

WHAT TO PRACTICE — due February 23

• “I Sing Because I’m Happy”

  • Review: whole song from memory

• “JAM!”

  • NEW: MEMORIZE measures 31 to end, especially the order of sections

  • Review: measures 1-30 from memory

  • Review: ability to sing the whole song WITH BODY PERCUSSION (tutorial videos are in the drive)

• “Más Que Nada”

  • NEW: LISTEN to this recording of a Brazilian group performing the song so you have a better feel for the style

  • NEW: MEMORIZE measures 1-19, 29-59, and 69-end (this is everything except the two times the “sai da minha” verse happens)

  • Review: whole song UP TO SPEED - be able to sing it easily!

• “Music of Life”

  • Review: whole song from memory

• “Nine Hundred Miles”

  • Review: whole song from memory

• “Sing We and Chant It”

  • NEW: MEMORIZE whole song

  • Review: be able to sing the song comfortably UP TO SPEED and with CLEAR DICTION and BOUNCINESS

• “Why We Sing”

  • Review: measures 74-end from memory

Inclement Weather Plan

During winter months, if inclement weather will cause a rehearsal cancellation, we will notify you via Remind and email. If you have not yet signed up for Remind, follow the instructions provided on the Rehearsal Tracks page of the website.

Upcoming Dates

• February 23 — Rehearsal with Guest Instrumentalists

• March 16 — Rehearsal

• April 6 — Rehearsal and CONCERT with Elementary Choir

• May 10 — Rehearsal and CONCERT with York College Choir

• May 31 — Rehearsal

• June 1 — FINALE CONCERT with all YCHC choirs

Rachel Morgan Im
Junior Honors Choir Conductor
York County Honors Choirs

The only thing better than singing is MORE singing. (Ella Fitzgerald)