You should have all the "All Sings" memorized by April's practice. (African Noel, Ring the Bells, Deck the Hall (NO S!), Innkeepers Carol, and Born is the Light. ) Since we didn't do Innkeepers for March's practice we might give a little leeway for Aubrey and Rebecca on that one since they may want to hear it another time or two before they memorize it :)
After we review the All Sings we'll start work on the small group songs (By Candlelight, Christmas Round, and 12 Days.) Since Shauna will be gone in April we'll hold off on the guitar song until May. Let me know, Aubrey, when you're ready to start work on the solo.
I'm thinking I'll be a little more specific with the time for April's practice so we're sure to give enough time to each song and perhaps give the more difficult songs a little more time. I'll think more on that and let you know by next practice.
FYI--one of the things I'd like to do with the songs I'm directing (Ring the Bells and Innkeepers) is to have small groups sing them, meaning just one S1, one S2, one A1, and one A2 so you have to know the part on your own without relying on your part partner(s) to know your part. It will also help you to find out what sections you may be struggling where you didn't even know you were struggling. I may even have you do Innkeepers a cappella so you can really know your part without relying on accompaniment or other group members. So be prepared for that.
Looking forward to seeing you all in April!
Catherine
P.S. Did I forget anything?
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I love the idea of having us sing with one person per part. It will really show us as individuals where we need to work on our music.
Also, I think it might be nice if we could split Sop. and Altos into separate rooms and really work our parts. We'll be able to accomplish more in a smaller amount of time.
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