GHS Choir Talk

Thursday, July 21, 2011

All tracks done...soon to be posted!

So, I've been hard at work and have finished all the tracks for all 7 songs. I'm working on getting them posted online (I can probably do it tomorrow) and am currently in the process of making practice CD's. I know there are only a few of you that will see this post since most of the choir has forgotten about this blog over the summer.

I would ask you to spread this word for me: If you would like to get a practice CD early, come by my room on the day of registration (Aug 2) and I will have them ready for you.

This is your chance to get started early - remember I have information on the website about how and where to order your own music if you're interested (it's only about $15.00 for the whole set). Please comment on this post if you are planning to come by Aug 2 so I'll be looking for you. And spread the word!!

Oh, and by the way, D-Men's Chorus has their own page on the website now. I have some rehearsal tracks on there for them as well.

See you in a couple weeks!

Thursday, June 30, 2011

New ASW Tracks

Hey everyone, I have 5 of the 7 songs up online. Get working on All-West now!! Get a head start!!

http://germantownhs.scsk12.org/~sdanielson/GHS_Choirs/ASW_Rehearsal_Tracks.html

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Lux Arumque - with a twist

So, most of you know how much of an Eric Whitacre fan I am. He posted a video on his blog of an interesting arrangement of his song "Lux Arumque." Just in case you can't remember what that songs sounds like, I'll post the virtual choir version of the song and then this guy's Boogie-Woogie arrangement.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

O Vos Omnes - great piece!

Hi! I hope your summer is going well. I'm still working on All-West tracks. I've got the Finale files done, but I'm working on singing/recording the parts now. Hopefully, I'll have something on the website soon.

In the meantime, I hope you'll enjoy this selection from yesteryear. This is "O vos Omnes" by Vicotria. Bonus question: during which time period was this written?

Thursday, June 2, 2011

All-Southwest Update

Hey everyone,
I hope your summer is going well. I just wanted to give you an update on the progress of All-Southwest Honor Choir rehearsal tracks. I've finished "Zigeunerleben." You can click here to go directly to the page, or you can find it through the ASW Honor Choir page on our website. I've copied the list of the songs on the website, too.

"Zigeunerleben" is available on the Choral Public Domain Library, though they want us to buy a different version (which we will in the fall). It's at least a copy that you can use to get started.

Hope your summer is going well.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Concert Tracks are up

The Spring Concert Tracks are up on line. Click here to enjoy!

Monday, May 23, 2011

Great Year

I just wanted to write a quick note to say congrats on a great year! As I've been saying in class, I've learned a lot about what I can change for next year. I hope that you've learned a lot as well. I can't promise how often I'll be able to update the website over the summer, but I'll try to post to the blog frequently. If you haven't become a "follower" yet, please do. That way, you'll be notified when I post something new. I'm going to have the Spring concert tracks up by tomorrow at the latest (maybe this evening). I don't know if I'll be able to get All-West rehearsal tracks on the website this summer, but keep an eye out. I'll post something here if I do.

Have a great summer!!

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

All-West music for the fall

The list has been posted for the All-West music for next year. I'll be trying to get some rehearsal tracks done this summer like I've done before. If you'd like to buy your own set of music to begin practicing, you can visit J.W. Pepper (Music Retailer) and order it.

Here's the list:

Let me know if you have any questions!