October 22 Update
Yay!
Everyone who was at our first rehearsal did a great job! It’s nice to be back to singing together!
Absences
Pre-planned absences should have already been reported on the Conflict Form. If you have not turned in the form, please do so at the next rehearsal. If you have an unexpected absences (sickness or emergency), please email ExecutiveDirector@theYCHC.org to let us know.
WHAT TO PRACTICE FOR NEXT REHEARSAL (November 3)
Important note for those who missed the first rehearsal: We split our sopranos/altos into three groups for “I Sing Because I’m Happy,” “JAM!,” and “Why We Sing.” We will let you know on Nov 3 which group you are in and then you can start learning your part.
“Más Que Nada” (timestamps 0:48-1:12 & 1:59-2:49 on the recording)
Review: measures 29-59 & 76(beat2)-105
“Music of Life” (entire recording) - We’ll perform this from memory on Nov 17.
Review: whole song
Memorize: Start memorizing this song.
“Nine Hundred Miles” (timestamps 1:01-2:01 on the recording)
Review: measures 18-35
“Sing We and Chant It” (timestamps 0:00-1:13 on the recording)
NEW: measures 9-23
Review: measures 1-8 & 24-31
“I Sing Because I’m Happy” (timestamps 0:00-0:40 & 1:50-end on the recording)
NEW: measures 1-19 & 50(beat2)-end
Review: measures 39-46
If you were absent on 10/20: We’ll tell you what part to learn at the next rehearsal. For now, click here to listen to a full recording of the song.
“JAM!”
Review: Click here to listen to a recording performed by the composer. Make sure you know the unison tune at the beginning of the song (measures 1-10).
“Why We Sing” (whole recording) - We’ll perform this from memory on Nov 17.
Review: measures 74-end
If you were absent on 10/20: We’ll tell you what part to learn at the next rehearsal. For now, click here and fast forward to timestamp 2:20 to listen to a full recording of the part of the song that we will perform.
Practice Tips
Download rehearsal tracks to your device and listen to them frequently while riding the bus, doing chores, exercising, etc.
Several times a week, sit down with the sheet music and really focus on making sure you are accurately able to sing the assigned measures for each song.
DO NOT WAIT until the last minute to cram everything in. It is very obvious at rehearsals who is well-prepared and who is not. Be the good musician you are and take personal responsibility to learn the assigned excerpts well.
Remind Texts
Parents and students should sign up for our JHC “class” on Remind to receive a text notification each time a new JHC newsletter is posted to the website. Instructions for how to sign up are on the Rehearsal Tracks part of the website (use the password you received with your music to access the Rehearsal Tracks page).
Parent Assistance Needed - Logistics Coordinators
We are looking for 1-2 parents to serve as Logistics Coordinators this year to help with choir logistics for JHC rehearsals and concerts. Interested parents should email Executive Director Bill Lytle at ExecutiveDirector@theYCHC.org to apply. There is a stipend for this position.
Upcoming Dates
November 3 — Rehearsal
November 17 — Rehearsal, Pizza Party, & PERFORMANCE as guests on SHC’s concert
Rachel Morgan Im
Junior Honors Choir Conductor
York County Honors Choirs
The only thing better than singing is MORE singing. (Ella Fitzgerald)
