Hi Folks!
We were reduced in number, with many gaps, but we managed to pull out a very productive rehearsal this week!
We aren’t able to get the hall, so our next two rehearsals will take place at the Legion Branch #252 – 426 Osborne St on Thursdays at 7 pm. Since our rehearsal falls within their hours of operation, no funny door business will be required. We will be rehearsing upstairs (stairs are on the right when you enter).
I would like to test out a new seating arrangement next week to see if that will make a difference, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise to be located in a different spot. The details are still being finalised.
Please take a moment to check out: Administrative Operations if you haven’t already done so. This page contains information about the way we operate as an organisation (the binders, attendance expectations, concert wear, etc).
Next week’s rehearsal will be drawn from the following list of pieces (not in order):
- 21 – A Disney Spectacular
- 35 – Roseland Tango
- 59 – Super Mario Brothers
- 60- Dragonheart
- 63 – Hallelujah
- 78 – Baba Yetu
- 79 – Zoolantis!
- 81 – A Gathering of Eagles
- 82 – Hymn to Freedom
- 83 – cross-fire
Please take a moment or two to listen to this recording of Super Mario Brothers (this is the arrangement we have) to get a feel for the rhythms. Listening while following along with your part will help!
I have also promised (and promptly forgotten!) to send out the lyrics to Hymn to Freedom:
Hymn to Freedom
(Words by Harriette Hamilton; Music by Oscar Peterson)
When every heart joins every heart and together yearns for liberty,
That’s when we’ll be free.
When every hand joins every hand and together moulds our destiny,
That’s when we’ll be free.
Any hour any day, the time soon will come when men will live in dignity,
That’s when we’ll be free.
When every man joins in our song and together singing harmony,
That’s when we’ll be free.
See you on Thursday!
Elizabeth.