[okchorale] Re: OK Chorale 2PM Saturday at Boskone

[the Ginger Cat <gingi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 12 Feb 2001, Joe Kesselman wrote:
> Absolutely. We didn't promise an hour; the fact that they allocate time
> in units of an hour isn't our fault. Heck, we reserve the right to
> chicken out at the last minute -- though I certainly hope we won't!

I hope not too!  I think that as long as we put on a *respectable*
showing, we'll be fine.
 
> I have taught it to audiences in the past. It's a lot easier with an
> audience of singers, which we'll have. It's also a lot easier when the
> chorus is solid on it, which we may well be by that time... especially
> if someone is willing to play metronome. (I have a pair of cat's-paws
> -- wooden "spoons" -- which make a nice sharp click...)

I have another idea-- use the piano to provide a basso continuo, on he
quarter notes.  I'll play it for you tomorrow, and we can save it in the
keyboard.
 
> > We could certainly take a look at Long Wing Feathers.  I don't remember it
> > being very difficult.
> It isn't... but ...

Actually, if we were going to do rounds, I'd want to do some of the ones
that Lois Mangan has filked-- with her permission, of course.  (Oh,
Lois...)
 
> > If we're really feeling pressed for material, could we revive Acts of
> > Creation?
> That might make a lot more sense, and I agree that we want that in our
> repertoire.

We can run through it tomorrow night and see how comfortable everyone is
with it.  I can upload the MP3 from Ailsa & Adam's wedding for people to
listen to beforehand.
 
> Caveat: More furnishings, and all my books and records and tools
> (probably a ton and a half of stuff, all told), are arriving Tuesday.
> The place may be a mess. But I'll try to make sure rehearsal space is
> kept open.

Bless you.

-- 
R. S. Silverman
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