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Welcome to Renate's Baton. This blog is mostly for and about my choir, The York Region Community Choir.

But, While I'm holding the baton, I'm in charge. So, if I want to talk about other parts of my life, I will. :)

The choir itself is a community and I'm discovering that we have a lot in common with one another besides our love of music and singing.

When I go off on a tangent, there is always a crowd coming along. Join us!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

What we're singing

Hello Everybody,

We're starting to get excited, and a bit stressed too, as our concerts dates creep closer.

Here's what we have to focus on first: The music we are singing for the November 12th concert is mostly ready. We have 2 more rehearsals to get completely ready. Remember that we will be supported by a mass of strong singers.

We got the good news yesterday that we can all sing melody for O Canada. That's a relief. If you've been working with the CD and learning your part, sing it. It would be great if some of us could sing along with the YRPMC, but the audience and the children will all be singing along with the melody and we can do that too. We are unable to get the music that they are using.

Go Now In Peace is ready. One Small Step is ready. Who Are The Brave requires courage, and some help from our neighbours. We're going to rehearse with them after break for the next two Mondays. YAY! We are the brave.

Our own pieces for that evening are: Wonderful World, Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, Monday Monday,  Hello Goodbye, and Hallelujah. They're all in very good shape.

The rest of our music is for December 4th and the seniors' visits. We're well on our way with those pieces as well. I was really pleased with how fast we're learning the new holiday music and we'll soon have CD's to help us with those too.

Thank you to those of you who've been able to do some preparing at home with your CD's. It really makes a difference.

Yours in harmony,

Renate

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