[Choir] OOPS - SORRY - CHOIR AT 7PM

Bethany Reeves breeves at stevens.edu
Thu Mar 26 18:50:43 EDT 2020 

Sorry, guys. Too much time on the computer has Bethany making a lot of typos.

The email to the alumni said 7, and I mistakenly put "8" on YOUR email. Apologies. It's 7. Hope to see some of you!


Dr. Bethany Reeves
Director, Stevens Choir & DeBaun PAC Voice Studio
Music Program Coordinator, DeBaun Performing Arts Center
Stage Director/Teacher, DeBaun Shakespeare & Summer Theatre Projects
Stevens Institute of Technology


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From: Bethany Reeves <breeves at stevens.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 9:13 PM
To: choir at lists.stevens.edu <choir at lists.stevens.edu>
Cc: Carl T Russell <crussell at stevens.edu>; David J Zimmerman <dzimmerm at stevens.edu>; Kenneth L Nilsen <knilsen at stevens.edu>
Subject: Choir in the Corona Lane! TOMORROW, 8pm, at a Zoom near you

Dear Choir!

I have been ruminating on a plan for the rest of the semester. That plan is outlined in the forwarded email below. Please give it a read-through.

The new and freshmen members among you will not know the names of those on the "To" list, but older students will probably recognize several folks there. The list includes both recent alumni and singers from some years back. All responded with enthusiasm to a post on the Choir Facebook page about getting together via Zoom to sing, and many will be joining in.

FYI, I have also been giving some thought to the fall (this is assuming we're back on campus!). I think that in light of all this, the fall concert theme will be "The Stevens Choir: Greatest Hits." Songs that members have loved more than once in the years I've been at Stevens. They will include, at the VERY least, "Jabberwocky" and "The Seal Lullaby" from this semester. They'll also include the other pieces on the initial singalong list below. "Witness," especially, is a favorite.

I miss our rehearsals more than I can say. I do realize some of you are not in a position to join in on what I hope will become regular sings during our regular choir times, and I won't be taking attendance per se! But I very much hope you'll be there. 🙂

The Zoom meeting invitation link is in bold red, below. I've left most of the other information in just in case someone needs it.

About Zoom: once you're in the meeting (I've made it possible to enter early), go to Audio Settings (lower left corner). Under "Microphone," UNCHECK the box "Automatically adjust microphone volume." Go to "Advanced" (lower right corner), and check the box "Show in-meeting option to 'Enable Original Sound' from microphone". For singing, we want original sound that doesn't get changed for the mic.

I hope you're all managing well (and are healthy!). It's a challenging time.

Looking forward to doing some singing. ❤️

Warmly,
Bethany

Topic: Choir in the Corona Lane, Take 1
Time: Mar 26, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Dr. Bethany Reeves
Director, Stevens Choir & DeBaun PAC Voice Studio
Music Program Coordinator, DeBaun Performing Arts Center
Stage Director/Teacher, DeBaun Shakespeare & Summer Theatre Projects
Stevens Institute of Technology


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From: Bethany Reeves <breeves at stevens.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 10:52 PM
To: Deanna Tyd <dtyd527 at gmail.com>; Art Manabat <nabat at gmail.com>; Bayindir Citak <esercitak at gmail.com>; Ivan Rose <westernlotusmoon at gmail.com>; Allison Claire Butler <allison.butler1414 at gmail.com>; Beth Hromada <bhromada at gmail.com>; David Estes-Smargiassi <destessmargiassi at gmail.com>; Alicia Gorton <alicia.gorton at pnnl.gov>; Natalie Marone <natalie.a.arndt at gmail.com>; Drew Lewis <dlewis8995 at gmail.com>; Danielle Shah <danielle.b.holden at gmail.com>; Alina Bayer <alina.d.bayer at gmail.com>; Dylan Lupo <dpslupo at gmail.com>; DeVon Lineman (dlineman at outlook.com) <dlineman at outlook.com>; Emily C Raque <eraque at stevens.edu>; Trevor Batchelder <tbatchelder94 at gmail.com>; Ian DiGuilio <idiguilio at gmail.com>; Diana Voyer <dianarvoyer at gmail.com>; Joey O'Rourke <jorourke1022 at gmail.com>; Brian Quintin <bquintin at gmail.com>; Robyn Verrill <robynjeverrill at gmail.com>; Leon Barillaro <leonbarillaro at gmail.com>; Rainer Martini <rmartini at stevens.edu>; Daniel A Monroy <dmonroy at stevens.edu>; Justin Kilpatrick <justinckilpatrick at gmail.com>; Rachel Watson <rachwats1 at gmail.com>; Anthony Lee <engineerajlee at gmail.com>; Cassidy DeSchryver <cdeschryver at gmail.com>; Stephanie Safko <ssafko at stevens.edu>; Frank Riccobono (F.Riccobono at gmail.com) <f.riccobono at gmail.com>; Hanh Schnell <schnellcollege37 at gmail.com>
Cc: Carl T Russell <crussell at stevens.edu>; David J Zimmerman <dzimmerm at stevens.edu>; Kenneth L Nilsen <knilsen at stevens.edu>; Bethany Reeves <breeves at stevens.edu>
Subject: Choir in the Corona Lane!

Dear and Wonderful Alumni!

I can't tell you what it meant to me, holed up in my apartment in upstate Manhattan far away from my beloved and dispersed Stevens Choir, to see the response to this possibly-crazy idea of singing together on ZOOM.

It really is possibly crazy, and being Stevens alums, you will have a stronger understanding than I of issues of bandwidth and so forth. Those of us with limited bandwidth will probably need to switch to just-audio.

Here's my idea:

Purpose:
This is for fun and togetherness. We of course will do our best to honor the music, and I will Say Directory Things (!), but we won't sweat it overmuch. The bigger purpose here is to raise spirits and take joy in community in a time of necessary confinement and considerable stress.

Process:
We get together for short sessions - no more than an hour - a couple times per week during the regular Choir rehearsal times on Monday and Thursday evenings Eastern time (the current Stevens Choir members will be encouraged to attend). You come or not as it works for you (and no worries about late arrivals/early departures). If those times are no good for a number of you, I'd be happy to try to find an additional time or so per week. 🙂

We use Zoom, a teleconferencing platform now provided to all Stevens staff/faculty/students. I can send you an invitation link to recurring meetings on Mondays and Thursdays, and to whatever other sings we might want to set up. You don't have to have a Zoom account to join in. However, you should know that in this crisis, the Zoom folks are making the platform free up to a certain level. That means you could host your own online get-togethers. It's worth looking into.

I'll send more info on how to adjust settings in Zoom. It's pretty user-friendly.

First Sing Date:
Everyone will get an invitation for...let's call it 7-8pm Eastern time this Thursday 3/26 (subject to minor change; I'll know by early afteroon tomorrow).

Woot! And remember, no worries if you can't make it. Come to another one.

If you know another alum who you think would enjoy this, by all means share the link. Many folks aren't on the FB page.

Repertoire:
We focus, at least at first, on enjoying pieces the Choir has done more than once - the Stevens Choir "hits." Within those, we favor pieces that have helpful supports via YouTube. Given the purpose of these get-togethers, I'm not worried about us singing along with an existing recording. I've also discovered, via teaching my first voice lessons over Zoom just today, that lag is an issue. IF, however, we're all hearing and singing with the same video together, that problem should be considerably alleviated. I can share YouTube videos with you within Zoom so we're synchronous.

For at least a few pieces, this also means that our pianist, Stephanie, can sing for once.  😄

We won't just sing a piece once and never return, so don't fret about missing out on this/that piece if you can't make this Thursday or some other session. They'll be part of an ongoing repertoire for us.

I am ABSOLUTELY willing to take requests and do what I can to accommodate them. For now, here are links to a few starters!

In this order below, with parts links where available: Witness, The Seal Lullaby,* Northern Lights, Jabberwocky,* The Alma Mater* (no music at this point for that last one)

*In the current Choir's spring '20 repertoire

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Witness, spiritual arr. by Jack Halloran: live performance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwFeBVPeOPY&list=RDTwFeBVPeOPY&index=1
Not quite as energetic and very very up-tempo as we like it, for the most part, but a clean performance - good for a reminder! Maybe this serves as review, and then those of us that know "Witness" - which is most of us - have at it on our own. / BTW, the parts videos on YouTube are for the 8-part version. We've always sung the 4-part. The bass & soprano 1 are the same as ours, though.

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Seal Lullaby, by Eric Whitacre: choir with scrolling score:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt5jvDF2T6M
[https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.lDNSjcEiKsVR5rIEobE8LwHgFo&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt5jvDF2T6M>
THE SEAL LULLABY - Eric Whitacre<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt5jvDF2T6M>
THE SEAL LULLABY - Eric Whitacre
www.youtube.com

Seal Lullaby: soprano part
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kA76H_IR7g
[https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.epyAb7F2DE9xt4PaL_fcTwEsDh&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kA76H_IR7g>
Seal Lullaby sop<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kA76H_IR7g>
Practice part of Seal Lullaby by Eric Whitacre for soprano voices.
www.youtube.com

Seal Lullaby: alto part
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bVOFxTEsak


Seal Lullaby: tenor part
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwKrp6tyJ14
[https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.oiVJ_bo2zO_3raCLFuB_AwEsDh&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwKrp6tyJ14>
Seal Lullaby tenor<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwKrp6tyJ14>
A practice file of Seal Lullaby by Eric Whitacre for tenor voice.
www.youtube.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7OFCghZLNo
[https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.i0P3LejlShQC2vPm7VCG8AEsDh&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7OFCghZLNo>
Seal Lullaby bass<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7OFCghZLNo>
A practice file of Seal Lullaby by Eric Whitacre for bass voice.
www.youtube.com
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Northern Lights, by Ola Gjeilo (this is my personal all-time favorite...)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s4_FsuOvG4
[https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP._SLcC_zgm8VqAK_IzhVSKQHgFo&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s4_FsuOvG4>
Ola Gjeilo - Northern Lights<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s4_FsuOvG4>
Ola Gjeilo - Northern Lights
www.youtube.com

Northern Lights, Soprano -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgiXo5sCG4E
[https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.cyePm_db8ndnCHNWnuGAcwEsDh&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgiXo5sCG4E>
Northern Lights (Gjeilo) - Soprano<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgiXo5sCG4E>
See the playlist for all the learning tracks :) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Title: Northern Lights Composer: Ola Gjeilo (1978-) Voicing: SATB a cappella ----------- Our next concert is in December 2019, where we'll be performing this piece of music. I've uploaded this and the other learning tracks predominantly for my choir's usage ...
www.youtube.com

Northern Lights, Alto -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6xSDQOEvnY
[https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.FZJbcee4X-DQjdmfFSEDTAEsDh&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6xSDQOEvnY>
Northern Lights (Gjeilo) - Alto 2<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6xSDQOEvnY>
See the playlist for all the learning tracks :) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwnwwJdEjm40tJdHVKSfFQVyPigc0eSHL Title: Northern Lights Composer: Ola Gjeilo (1978-) Voicing: SATB a cappella ----------- Our next concert is in December 2019, where we'll be performing this piece of music. I've uploaded this and the other learning tracks ...
www.youtube.com

Northern Lights, Tenor -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA9lKrrlk5Y
[https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.L-PX6Qt5dwChdomd7QN0WwEsDh&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA9lKrrlk5Y>
Northern Lights (Gjeilo) - Tenor 1<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA9lKrrlk5Y>
See the playlist for all the learning tracks :) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwnwwJdEjm40tJdHVKSfFQVyPigc0eSHL Title: Northern Lights Composer: Ola Gjeilo (1978-) Voicing: SATB a cappella ----------- Our next concert is in December 2019, where we'll be performing this piece of music. I've uploaded this and the other learning tracks ...
www.youtube.com
Northern Lights, Bass -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2XTouudAlc

[https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP._7YvmDOTTndQNUvxQ1LQRgHgFo&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2XTouudAlc>
Northern Lights (Gjeilo) - Bass<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2XTouudAlc>
See the playlist for all the learning tracks :) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Title: Northern Lights Composer: Ola Gjeilo (1978-) Voicing: SATB a cappella ----------- Our next concert is in December 2019, where we'll be performing this piece of music. I've uploaded this and the other learning tracks predominantly for my choir's usage ...
www.youtube.com
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Jabberwocky, by Sam Pottle (text: Lewis Carroll)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTO6c5yfayI
[https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.-8DL9rlIAUZrBkK0sJkt2AEsDh&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTO6c5yfayI>
Jabberwocky - Sam Pottle<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTO6c5yfayI>
15/2088H - A new edition of this long time best-selling work is now available! This text from "Through the Looking Glass" has been creatively set, capturing the true essence of this well-known poem. The innovative use of a variety of small percussion instruments enhances the fun and drama! Complete with notes from the composer and a ...
www.youtube.com
(This performance is stiff, but as it shows the score, it's good for review)

More fun:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCjskftSptc
[https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.g2IHYRig8CPrDkDTknG85gEsDh&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCjskftSptc>
Jabberwocky, UCLA University Chorus, Rebecca Lord<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCjskftSptc>
Jabberwocky by Sam Pottle UCLA University Chorus Rebecca Lord, Conductor; Ulf Anneken, Pianist; Ted Lord, Percussion Chase Privett, Beamish Boy March 15, 2014 Schoenberg Hall Umberto Belfiore, recording technician
www.youtube.com


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mWjBAfiHTI
[https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.07HgVN5lSALrISmrNLd_qAEsDh&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mWjBAfiHTI>
Jabberwocky (Sam Pottle)- Soprano<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mWjBAfiHTI>
Jabberwocky (Sam Pottle)- Soprano
www.youtube.com


Jabberwocky: Alto part
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbyvCm5_1xg
[https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.eG7PiOUyP-XbQwQaycSnFwEsDh&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbyvCm5_1xg>
Jabberwocky- Alto<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbyvCm5_1xg>
Jabberwocky- Alto
www.youtube.com
Jabberwocky: Tenor part
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LUeNtNwLM0
[https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.pTcxwK3pGuNI_qFDv6t8ogEsDh&pid=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LUeNtNwLM0>
Jabberwocky- Tenor<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LUeNtNwLM0>
Jabberwocky- Tenor
www.youtube.com
Jabberwocky: Bass part
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH1qtmfn79k


Looking very much forward! I hope the tech works out...

Cheers,
Bethany

Dr. Bethany Reeves
Director, Stevens Choir & DeBaun PAC Voice Studio
Music Program Coordinator, DeBaun Performing Arts Center
Stage Director/Teacher, DeBaun Shakespeare & Summer Theatre Projects
Stevens Institute of Technology

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