January 14 Update
WHAT TO PRACTICE — due January 26th
Now that we have learned all of the pitches and rhythms, we will spend the next few rehearsals working to solidify part-singing and to add musicality to our songs. Note that assignments will now also including MEMORIZATION of pieces.
“I Sing Because I’m Happy”
NEW: MEMORIZE measures 1-38
Review: whole song
“JAM!”
NEW: MEMORIZE measures 1-30
Review: whole song WITH BODY PERCUSSION (tutorial videos are in the drive)
“Más Que Nada”
NEW: be able to sing the song comfortably UP TO SPEED
Review: whole song, especially pronunciations
“Music of Life”
Review: whole song from memory
“Nine Hundred Miles”
Review: whole song
“Sing We and Chant It”
NEW: be able to sing the song comfortably UP TO SPEED and with CLEAR DICTION
Review: whole song, especially pitches on pages 4-5 and 7-8
“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.
Schedule Correction
On the printed schedule you received at orientation, there was a typo for the April concert date. The concert is on Sunday, April 6th. This date is listed correctly on the website and in JHC newsletters, but the printed sheet erroneously listed it as the 4th. Please make sure that the correct date is on your family’s calendar.
Upcoming Dates
January 26 — Rehearsal
February 9 — Rehearsal
February 23 — Rehearsal
March 16 — Rehearsal with Guest Instrumentalists
April 6 — Rehearsal and CONCERT with Elementary Choir
May 10 — Rehearsal and CONCERT with Senior Honors 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)
