♫ ♪ Shenandoah Valley Notes ♪ ♫
February 2012
The Shenandoah Valley Chorus strives to promote musical excellence through education and training while supporting each other in friendship.
Twelve rehearsals before competition!
Are you Ready?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Joyce Matthew – Feb. 9
Jeanne Morton – Feb. 11
Vickie Catlett – Feb. 21
Remember to notify Jordan/section leader when you cannot make rehearsal. For planned absences please note on chorus calendar (with attendance sheet).
SAI Anniversaries
Linda Mowery – 8 years
Joyce Matthew – 6 years
Vera Piper – 6 years
Board Business
Next scheduled board meeting is February 13 following rehearsal. Please notify Sharon of any issues that you would like addressed. Is it time for you to contribute administratively to the chorus? Please consider running for the board of directors (it’s a 2-year term). Those continuing on the board are Sally Barile, Vickie Catlett, Becky Lilly, and Jeanne Morton; those whose term has ended are Sharon Barnhill, Debbie Coulson, Sue Fleming (not eligible for another term), and Sarah Ryker. With the departure of Sue Fleming there is a BIG hole to fill for treasurer!
February 2012
The Shenandoah Valley Chorus strives to promote musical excellence through education and training while supporting each other in friendship.
Twelve rehearsals before competition!
Are you Ready?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Joyce Matthew – Feb. 9
Jeanne Morton – Feb. 11
Vickie Catlett – Feb. 21
Remember to notify Jordan/section leader when you cannot make rehearsal. For planned absences please note on chorus calendar (with attendance sheet).
SAI Anniversaries
Linda Mowery – 8 years
Joyce Matthew – 6 years
Vera Piper – 6 years
Board Business
Next scheduled board meeting is February 13 following rehearsal. Please notify Sharon of any issues that you would like addressed. Is it time for you to contribute administratively to the chorus? Please consider running for the board of directors (it’s a 2-year term). Those continuing on the board are Sally Barile, Vickie Catlett, Becky Lilly, and Jeanne Morton; those whose term has ended are Sharon Barnhill, Debbie Coulson, Sue Fleming (not eligible for another term), and Sarah Ryker. With the departure of Sue Fleming there is a BIG hole to fill for treasurer!
SINGING VALENTINES
Advertise, advertise, advertise!!! Post flyers everywhere, car window, beautician, stores, libraries, etc.
FUZING A NEW SONG: Rehearsal Techniques
Sing your part against the tonal center (do)
Sing all possible duets (L/T, L/Br, L/Bs, Bs/T, Bs/Br, Br/T)
Vowel matching vocalize
VVVV, bubbling to improve breath management
Stand next to part (not person) who makes you crazy
Listen with different ears – right, left, every other person
PERFORM as a quartet with only two parts singing
Sing in a mirror, focusing on only one part of your body
Plug your ears, close your eyes, sing together – do you know the plan?
Stand apart from each other – reach out to each other with your sound
Work with a metronome; record with a metronome to internalize the tempo
Work transitions until they are seamless and effortless
Reps, reps, reps
Sing TO persons of varying age: young children, older folks, your peers
Sing AS a person of a different age
Practice specific eye contact vs. roaming or averting eyes
Change pronouns to discover a different character
Speak phrases to enjoy and incorporate the poetry of the music
Perform in a vertical straight line
Use kinesthetic devices:
Slide hand over smooth surface to decrease choppy delivery
Keeping ping/focus in the sound: touch nose, touch front teeth, ring doorbell
“Bend a candle flame” for soft volumes (for pickups), finger to palm, hand to palm
Freedom of sound: bend over and sing, circles by ears, swing arms, walk while singing
Region 19 Singer’s School – 2011 – Zing!
Dates to Remember
2012
Feb. 3-4 Chorus Retreat, 4-H Center, Front Royal
April 19 -22 Region #19 Competition – Ocean City, MD
April 26 -29 Region #14 Competition - Greensboro, NC
June 2 Directors School (Region 19) - Kim Wonders
July 12–15 Region 14 Summer Music Camp with Peggy Gram, Dale Syverson, and Sharon Babb (location TBA)
Sept. 7-9 Region 19 Friendship, Laughter, and Singing Harmony (F.L.A.S.H) - Molly Huffman, Bev Miller
Oct. 19 –21 Queens’ College w/Dale Syverson, Betty Clipman, Jean Barford, & MAXX Factor - Philadelphia
Oct 30-Nov 3 Int’l Comp – Denver, Colorado
2013
Jan. 25 – 26 Singers School Region 19
April 11 - 14 Regional Competition – Region 14, Winston-Salem, NC
April 18 – 21 Regional Competition – Region 19 – Ocean City, MD
Nov. 5 - 9 Int’l Comp – Honolulu, Hawaii
2014
April 24-27 Regional Competition – Region 19
Nov. 4 - 8 Int’l Comp – Baltimore, MD
2015
April 30 –May 1 Regional Competition – Region 19
Oct. 6 - 10 Int’l Comp – Las Vegas, NV
2016
April 7 - 10 Regional Competition
Oct. 11 - 15 Int’l Comp – Las Vegas, NV
2017
Oct. 10 - 14 Int’l Comp – Las Vegas, NV
FYI
SAI Website
http://www.sweetadelineintl.org
SAI Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/SweetAdelinesInternational
Cafe Press
http://www.cafepress.com/sweetadelines
SAI My Space
www.myspace.com/sweetadelines
SAI My Space Music
www.myspace.com/sweetadelinesintl
SAI YouTube
www.youtube.com/SweetAdelineIntl
Region 14 Website
http//www.sairegion14.org
Region 19 Website
http://www.region19sai.org
Shenandoah Valley Chorus Website
http//www.shenandoahvalleychorus.com,
Shenandoah Valley Chorus Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/ShenandoahValleyChorus
Subscribe to:
SA Email List (SING)
SweetAdelinesInt-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Harmonet Email List
bbshop-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Region 14 Email List
SAIRegion14-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Advertise, advertise, advertise!!! Post flyers everywhere, car window, beautician, stores, libraries, etc.
FUZING A NEW SONG: Rehearsal Techniques
Sing your part against the tonal center (do)
Sing all possible duets (L/T, L/Br, L/Bs, Bs/T, Bs/Br, Br/T)
Vowel matching vocalize
VVVV, bubbling to improve breath management
Stand next to part (not person) who makes you crazy
Listen with different ears – right, left, every other person
PERFORM as a quartet with only two parts singing
Sing in a mirror, focusing on only one part of your body
Plug your ears, close your eyes, sing together – do you know the plan?
Stand apart from each other – reach out to each other with your sound
Work with a metronome; record with a metronome to internalize the tempo
Work transitions until they are seamless and effortless
Reps, reps, reps
Sing TO persons of varying age: young children, older folks, your peers
Sing AS a person of a different age
Practice specific eye contact vs. roaming or averting eyes
Change pronouns to discover a different character
Speak phrases to enjoy and incorporate the poetry of the music
Perform in a vertical straight line
Use kinesthetic devices:
Slide hand over smooth surface to decrease choppy delivery
Keeping ping/focus in the sound: touch nose, touch front teeth, ring doorbell
“Bend a candle flame” for soft volumes (for pickups), finger to palm, hand to palm
Freedom of sound: bend over and sing, circles by ears, swing arms, walk while singing
Region 19 Singer’s School – 2011 – Zing!
Dates to Remember
2012
Feb. 3-4 Chorus Retreat, 4-H Center, Front Royal
April 19 -22 Region #19 Competition – Ocean City, MD
April 26 -29 Region #14 Competition - Greensboro, NC
June 2 Directors School (Region 19) - Kim Wonders
July 12–15 Region 14 Summer Music Camp with Peggy Gram, Dale Syverson, and Sharon Babb (location TBA)
Sept. 7-9 Region 19 Friendship, Laughter, and Singing Harmony (F.L.A.S.H) - Molly Huffman, Bev Miller
Oct. 19 –21 Queens’ College w/Dale Syverson, Betty Clipman, Jean Barford, & MAXX Factor - Philadelphia
Oct 30-Nov 3 Int’l Comp – Denver, Colorado
2013
Jan. 25 – 26 Singers School Region 19
April 11 - 14 Regional Competition – Region 14, Winston-Salem, NC
April 18 – 21 Regional Competition – Region 19 – Ocean City, MD
Nov. 5 - 9 Int’l Comp – Honolulu, Hawaii
2014
April 24-27 Regional Competition – Region 19
Nov. 4 - 8 Int’l Comp – Baltimore, MD
2015
April 30 –May 1 Regional Competition – Region 19
Oct. 6 - 10 Int’l Comp – Las Vegas, NV
2016
April 7 - 10 Regional Competition
Oct. 11 - 15 Int’l Comp – Las Vegas, NV
2017
Oct. 10 - 14 Int’l Comp – Las Vegas, NV
FYI
SAI Website
http://www.sweetadelineintl.org
SAI Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/SweetAdelinesInternational
Cafe Press
http://www.cafepress.com/sweetadelines
SAI My Space
www.myspace.com/sweetadelines
SAI My Space Music
www.myspace.com/sweetadelinesintl
SAI YouTube
www.youtube.com/SweetAdelineIntl
Region 14 Website
http//www.sairegion14.org
Region 19 Website
http://www.region19sai.org
Shenandoah Valley Chorus Website
http//www.shenandoahvalleychorus.com,
Shenandoah Valley Chorus Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/ShenandoahValleyChorus
Subscribe to:
SA Email List (SING)
SweetAdelinesInt-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Harmonet Email List
bbshop-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Region 14 Email List
SAIRegion14-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
♫ ♪ Shenandoah Valley Notes ♪ ♫
January 2012
The Shenandoah Valley Chorus strives to promote musical excellence through education and training while supporting each other in friendship.
Happy New Year!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
Donna Peterson – Jan. 5
Susan Ryker – Jan. 7
Sarah Ryker – Jan. 23
Remember to notify Jordan/section leader when you cannot make rehearsal. For planned absences please note on chorus calendar (with attendance sheet).
Move to Region 19 does not occur until May 1, 2013
SAI Anniversaries
Loretta McDonald – 1 year
&
Vickie Catlett - 15 years
January is SAI Open House Month
Competition Judging - UNITY
From the Judging Category Description Book; where we were 2011 (C-), 2012 goal (C), and our current dream (C+)
The Showmanship Category – Judging the salesmanship of both musical and physical performance
"In evaluating the performance portion of the category, the showmanship judge considers the elements of successful MUSICAL PRESENTATIONS . . . . When a performance exceeds the basic requirements, when the performers are poised and in command, when audience rapport is successfully established and when careful preparation is flawlessly implemented and the audience is truly ‘sold’ on the total presentation the showmanship judge can award an above-average score."
Showmanship Level Descriptors (i.e. instant leveling)
Vocal Skills
2011 Beginning to work to strengthen
C Performance shows some understanding, but continued work necessary
C+ Progress evident but more needed
Command of Stage
2011 Shows signs of insecurity
C Performers seem composed, but fail to establish any sense of “ownership”
C+ Some moments of “take charge”
Imagery, Character
2011 Stage persona tentative
C Performance lacks personality and signs of establishing setting for musical story
C+ Some attempts at character evident
Visual Plan
2011 Impacted by lack of physical stamina
C Planning evident, but performers need to build physical stamina to present plan effectively
C+ Stamina inconsistent
Visual Unity
2011 Efforts evident, but unity fleeting
C Unity in small details, but missing the bigger picture of unit approach to selling the music
C+ Basic unit evident, but inconsistent
Visual Energy
2011 Glimpses of energy, not sustained
C Energy level needs a jump start to add life and reach beyond footlights to grab the audience
C+ Attempts at energy apparent
Board Business
Next scheduled board meeting is January 10. Please notify Sharon of any issues that you would like addressed.
January 2012
The Shenandoah Valley Chorus strives to promote musical excellence through education and training while supporting each other in friendship.
Happy New Year!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
Donna Peterson – Jan. 5
Susan Ryker – Jan. 7
Sarah Ryker – Jan. 23
Remember to notify Jordan/section leader when you cannot make rehearsal. For planned absences please note on chorus calendar (with attendance sheet).
Move to Region 19 does not occur until May 1, 2013
SAI Anniversaries
Loretta McDonald – 1 year
&
Vickie Catlett - 15 years
January is SAI Open House Month
Competition Judging - UNITY
From the Judging Category Description Book; where we were 2011 (C-), 2012 goal (C), and our current dream (C+)
The Showmanship Category – Judging the salesmanship of both musical and physical performance
"In evaluating the performance portion of the category, the showmanship judge considers the elements of successful MUSICAL PRESENTATIONS . . . . When a performance exceeds the basic requirements, when the performers are poised and in command, when audience rapport is successfully established and when careful preparation is flawlessly implemented and the audience is truly ‘sold’ on the total presentation the showmanship judge can award an above-average score."
Showmanship Level Descriptors (i.e. instant leveling)
Vocal Skills
2011 Beginning to work to strengthen
C Performance shows some understanding, but continued work necessary
C+ Progress evident but more needed
Command of Stage
2011 Shows signs of insecurity
C Performers seem composed, but fail to establish any sense of “ownership”
C+ Some moments of “take charge”
Imagery, Character
2011 Stage persona tentative
C Performance lacks personality and signs of establishing setting for musical story
C+ Some attempts at character evident
Visual Plan
2011 Impacted by lack of physical stamina
C Planning evident, but performers need to build physical stamina to present plan effectively
C+ Stamina inconsistent
Visual Unity
2011 Efforts evident, but unity fleeting
C Unity in small details, but missing the bigger picture of unit approach to selling the music
C+ Basic unit evident, but inconsistent
Visual Energy
2011 Glimpses of energy, not sustained
C Energy level needs a jump start to add life and reach beyond footlights to grab the audience
C+ Attempts at energy apparent
Board Business
Next scheduled board meeting is January 10. Please notify Sharon of any issues that you would like addressed.
Meet Region 19’s Management Team
Team Coordinator:
Linda Brown - Upper Chesapeake
· Facilitates management team meetings
· Coordinates management team meeting agendas
· Oversees regional standing rules and reviews chapters' standing rules
· Elected position by regional membership
· Monitor the implementation of the Region's long range plans
· Facilitates management team meetings
· Coordinates management team meeting agendas
· Oversees regional standing rules and reviews chapters' standing rules
· Elected position by regional membership
· Monitor the implementation of the Region's long range plans
COMMUNICATIONS/TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR:
Susan Davis (formerly Testa from region 14) - Pride of Baltimore
· Maintains communication link between the international organization and the region
· International appointment
DIRECTORS COORDINATOR:
CLAIRE DOMENICK - Greater Harrisburg
EDUCATION COORDINATOR:
SHERRY STANTON
Capital Accord / Harbor City Music Company
EVENTS COORDINATOR:
LIZ DANIELSKI - Red Rose City
FINANCE COORDINATOR:
BONNIE KERR - Pride of Baltimore
MARKETING COORDINATOR:
BRENDA CUNNINGHAM - Greater Harrisburg/Cape Shore
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR:
PAT GASPER - Lehigh Valley/Greater Harrisburg
Dates to Remember
2012
Jan. 20-21 Region 19 Singer’s School-Maxx Factor, Camp Hill, PA
Jan. 27-28 Region 14 Quartet Retreat, Vickie Dennis, Raleigh, NC
Feb. 3-4 Chorus Retreat, 4-H Center, Front Royal
April 19 -22 Region #19 Competition – Ocean City, MD
April 26 -29 Region #14 Competition - Greensboro, NC
June 2 Directors School (Region 19) - Kim Wonders
July 12–15 Region 14 Summer Music Camp with Peggy Gram, Dale Syverson, and Sharon Babb (location TBA)
Sept. 7-9 Region 19 Friendship, Laughter, and Singing Harmony (F.L.A.S.H) - Molly Huffman, Bev Miller
Oct. 19 –21 Queens’ College w/Dale Syverson, Betty Clipman, Jean Barford, & MAXX Factor - Philadelphia
Oct 30-Nov 3 Int’l Comp – Denver, Colorado
2013
Jan. 25 – 26 Singers School Region 19
April 11 - 14 Regional Competition – Region 14, Winston-Salem, NC
2012
Jan. 20-21 Region 19 Singer’s School-Maxx Factor, Camp Hill, PA
Jan. 27-28 Region 14 Quartet Retreat, Vickie Dennis, Raleigh, NC
Feb. 3-4 Chorus Retreat, 4-H Center, Front Royal
April 19 -22 Region #19 Competition – Ocean City, MD
April 26 -29 Region #14 Competition - Greensboro, NC
June 2 Directors School (Region 19) - Kim Wonders
July 12–15 Region 14 Summer Music Camp with Peggy Gram, Dale Syverson, and Sharon Babb (location TBA)
Sept. 7-9 Region 19 Friendship, Laughter, and Singing Harmony (F.L.A.S.H) - Molly Huffman, Bev Miller
Oct. 19 –21 Queens’ College w/Dale Syverson, Betty Clipman, Jean Barford, & MAXX Factor - Philadelphia
Oct 30-Nov 3 Int’l Comp – Denver, Colorado
2013
Jan. 25 – 26 Singers School Region 19
April 11 - 14 Regional Competition – Region 14, Winston-Salem, NC