tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79054651264658969362024-02-20T11:37:54.952-05:00Bigelow Chorus BlogWhere Bigelow chorus students can come to watch videos of choirs, discuss and suggest songs, and read about the latest ideas floating through Ms. Alberts' head.Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-67292783456785696472018-10-09T23:51:00.002-04:002018-10-10T12:28:38.646-04:00Northern Harmony<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today we had a fantastic duo of workshops by Northern Harmony, the professional touring arm of <a href="https://villageharmony.org/" target="_blank">Village Harmony</a>! During the day, all 140ish members of the 6th grade and 7th/8th grade choruses spent 90 minutes learning songs from South Africa and Croatia, as well as a lovely two part round in English at the end. (Ms A was VERY glad for some English by then, although her Croatian has improved 500%. From, well, zero.) </div>
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<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/46e2kbkh9t15gnm/2018-10-09%2012.18.44.mov?dl=0" target="_blank">Dancing to a South African praise song</a> (in praise of a music teacher- woo!) was tricky. The big sound of <a href="https://vimeo.com/294241743" target="_blank">this Croatian tune </a>was a different kind of challenge. You can watch us learn this<a href="https://vimeo.com/294194823/84f37cca1b" target="_blank"> little tune in English</a>, or skip to the 5' mark to hear it all together. </div>
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I was impressed by EVERYONE- the awesome performers, attentive Bigelow students, and the combined effort to keep 140 singers on track! (The former Bigelow student in the group is Evy- he is in a gray t-shirt) </div>
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In the afternoon, the Bigelow Beats and Troubadours had a more intimate workshop- maybe 30 singers. We learned t<a href="https://vimeo.com/294241397" target="_blank">his song from the Republic of Georgia</a>, (I have only NH doing it but will add the students when Ms McIntosh sends me that link), <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSQeAzgnf2Q" target="_blank">a South African wedding song</a>, and a Bulgarian song! </div>
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By the end of that,Ms A's brain was melted from learning so many languages, but it was melted like chocolate fondue- full of gooey deliciousness! She can't wait for the Northern Harmony concert Friday at 7:30 at Grace Church, and all students are invited to come and sing! Admission is pay what you can- everyone's favorite price.</div>
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Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-54223064650463643292016-09-19T21:03:00.004-04:002018-10-09T18:31:13.571-04:00Week 2: Macedonian Mayhem and More<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I finalized my class schedule this week. I'm officially taking a class in independent record production, and auditing the introduction to producing an engineering class. The class I'm officially taking is really small- there's about a dozen of us- so even though the coursework is more challenging (it has homework, the other one doesn't) it seemed like the right choice. This was completely reinforced by Tuesday's class, where in our into class a boy showed up and made a huge scene. He was an hour late! You'd expect him to try to sit quietly in the back. Instead, he inexplicably unpacked a snare drum, and paste anxious around half of the classroom, until finally the professor asked him to sit down. He kept interrupting the professor to "ask questions" that were really monologues, about everything from the producers who've cheated him, to his amazing dedication and all-consuming belief in his abilities, to the fact that the mayor of Boston apparently recruited him? Oh yeah, and also, he is a Macedonian popstar.<br />
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Obviously his reliability as a narrator is questionable, so I look forward to finding out more about him, like his name. But he was definitely a character and I am excited to have him in my class.<br />
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Also this week I took a three day trip to a friend's wedding in New York. Because I didn't have to come back until Monday morning (sabbatical bonus!), I got to see two shows on Sunday. My college acquaintance Stephen's play, The Humans, won the Tony for best play this year and all I 'd been hearing was that it was the best thing since sliced bread. Having finally seen it, it was excellent, but I think I preferred his previous play, Sons of the Prophet. However, the highest compliment I can pay is that the play was nearly 2 hours long, and it didn't even occur to me to check my watch once!<br />
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I also saw school of rock, the musical. As a musical, it is not very good. Most of the songs are forgettable, and you can see the movie for $8 so why would you pay almost 100 to see what is in most ways exactly the same? The answer is that although the play has some flaws, the difference between watching kids put on a rock concert on your television and being at the rock concert, live, is just as powerful as the difference between listening to a CD I'm going to any other rock concert. Except 1 million times more heartwarming and adorable. So yeah, I loved it.<br />
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And it was interesting to watch and think about how the journey of the main character embodies a journey of the artist. What let's Dewey go from zero to hero is that working with the kids inspires in him both generosity (he quickly realizes how talented they are and puts that center stage) and passion (he starts actually working really hard to teach them) and give him a sense of self. Knowing who he is helps him to see who they are and bring them out. I'm pretty sure those are some of the biggest keys to success in the arts that there are.<br />
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Also, we finished the new webpage for drama! I am very proud of it, it looks awesome. www.bigelowdrama.weebly.com.<br />
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Week two: I'm getting the hang of it! But definitely haven't hit my rhythm yet.<br />
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Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-38917421430569265532016-09-12T21:41:00.001-04:002016-09-12T21:41:22.128-04:00Sabbatical, Week 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dear choruses, family and friends,<br />
Well, I did it. Sabbatical, week 1. Here are some things I did not do in the last 7 days that I thought I might while on sabbatical:<br />
-start exercising<br />
-go crazy from boredom<br />
-binge watch tv<br />
-magically start cooking 4 course meals<br />
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Here's what I did do:<br />
-learn how to use weebly and build a brand new website for the drama program<br />
-develop brand new online forms and packets for the drama program<br />
-develop a bunch of teaching Shakespeare activities<br />
-create my first rehearsal calendar<br />
-support several of my 9th graders<br />
-attend 2 different classes on producing and engineering at Berklee and decide to take both<br />
-try to take a class at BoCo and fail<br />
-figure out health insurance and how it works<br />
-throw a goodbye party for my outgoing drama teacher<br />
-check in on the Froshcabinet <br />
-hang out with a bunch of friends<br />
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Although the very first day was scary (changing routines: not my strength), I've been super busy ever since. And while people keep teasing me, like the Bigelow parent I saw as I left school yesterday, who said "I think you're doing sabbatical wrong," I realized today- I'm doing it RIGHT! The purpose of my sabbatical wasn't to never lay eyes on Bigelow- it was to free up enough time so that I could figure out how I WANT to fill my time. And the answer is- I love learning and doing new things. And I love teaching Shakespeare. And I love creating things, be it forms or websites or rehearsals. And I've been doing that all week. So I think I'm getting the hang of sabbatical. <br />
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Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-27248520825097235942016-06-11T13:14:00.001-04:002016-06-11T13:14:21.097-04:00Bigelow Beats<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The Bigelow Beats list is up on the Bigelow Beats page (go to Choruses--> Bigelow Beats on the left.)</div>
Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-83863050142537617872016-05-06T19:07:00.001-04:002016-05-06T19:14:07.739-04:00Bigelow Beats Solos<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm proud of myself! I figured out all kajillion solos and I THINK I managed to make everyone happy, arrangers included. That basically never happens so DON'T TELL ME OTHERWISE. Please learn your solo(s) for Wednesday.<br />
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(Edited to say: If I didn't give a solo to someone who auditioned, it was 100% an accident and you definitely should tell me. I'll give you a solo I promise!)<br />
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Dear Theodosia<br />
1) Lonnie<br />
2) Adair<br />
3) Noah<br />
4) Hazel<br />
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Breakable<br />
1) <b>Dian Dian</b> (Have you ever...)<br />
2) <b>Megan</b> (So it's fairly simple)<br />
3) <b>Ladi</b> (You fasten my seatbelt)<br />
4) <b>Natalie</b> (A piece of love; also the harmony on Ladi's solo)<br />
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Good Old AC<br />
1) <b>Sofia </b>(1st half of v1)<br />
2) <b>Emma</b> (2nd half of v1)<br />
3) <b>Arthur </b>(1st half of v2)<br />
4)<b> Lonnie</b> (2nd half of v2)<br />
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Maman<br />
v1-<b>Bella</b><br />
prechorus/bridge 1-<b>Lauren</b><br />
chorus 1-<b>Hazel</b><br />
v2-<b>Madison</b><br />
prechorus/bridge 2-<b>Ladi</b><br />
chorus 2/end- <b>Lonnie</b><br />
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Earth (all of these solos happen a bunch of times so be aware and look through your music to find the repeats)<br />
Are you with me- top line and all subsequent times, and Get only What You Give Back at the very end- <b>Sofia</b><br />
Are you with me-bottom line and at the end-<b>Sammy</b><br />
You're not golden-<b> Iris </b>(repeat at end)<br />
You're Gonna Lose it all- top part <b>Hazel</b>, bottom part <b>Lauren.</b> Same thing at Stereo symbiosis in v2.<br />
The cold shoulder- <b>Waffles</b> (repeat at end)<br />
Stop this right away- 1st and 3rd times <b>Emma,</b> 2nd and 4th time <b>Natalie</b><br />
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Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-35270426175660342612016-05-04T18:56:00.002-04:002016-05-04T21:27:00.005-04:00Solos<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A reminder- solos are based on what you sounded like today, to Mr Swan :) If you didn't get one, it might be because this song is not in your range, or today wasn't your day, or you're in 7th grade, or lots of reasons. It certainly isn't because you are not a great singer- ALL of you did an awesome job and it was hard to choose!<div>
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Soloists, please see me L1 tomorrow. I think this is what solo I want you on, but I want to hear you sing it before I'm sure. </div>
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8-Sofia</div>
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9-Zoe</div>
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Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-91026185443308078042016-05-03T19:23:00.000-04:002016-05-03T19:23:02.432-04:00Solo Audition Song- Louder Than Words<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N531yuHgOY<br />
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Listen to it!</div>
Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-77350114764587716762015-12-18T13:06:00.001-05:002015-12-18T13:06:09.786-05:00Winter Concert Solos!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As I told many of you today, auditions are HARD. I am SO proud of everyone who was brave enough to do it- if you didn't get a solo today, you WILL- it gets easier! You all sounded awesome and Mr Wytheand I had difficult decisions to make!<br />
If you got a solo, please do your best to learn it for next week.<br />
Best,<br />
Ms A<br />
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All These Things<br />
1-Emma Bradshaw<br />
2- Arthur<br />
3- Chika<br />
4- Lonnie<br />
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We're All In This Together<br />
1-Ladi<br />
2-Dani<br />
3-Molly<br />
4-Elijah<br />
5-Annie<br />
6-Iris<br />
7-Sofia H<br />
8-Natalia</div>
Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-26631954809640443862015-11-02T10:20:00.000-05:002015-11-02T10:21:33.283-05:00Elijah Rock<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7N40DeRKz8I" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-82168194405311577492015-06-14T17:11:00.000-04:002015-06-14T17:11:30.535-04:00Bigelow Beats 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dear singers,<br />
THANK YOU for coming out to auditions! The gift of hearing you sing is always special- thanks! If you aren't on the list, I STILL LOVE YOU, and encourage you to reaudition in the fall or spring. Not getting in can be discouraging- don't let it stop you! You are awesome, and I can't WAIT to have you in chorus in the fall! WOOO CHORUS!<br />
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If you are on the list, please remember that you are required to enroll in chorus as well. WOOOO CHORUS!<br />
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Bigelow Beats 2015<br />
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As always, EXCELLENT job everyone!! you didn't get one today, it's not because you were not awesome- YOU WERE! I am so proud of everyone who braved it and got up there today. Great job! Everyone else wishes they were as brave as you.<br />
-Ms A<br />
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Food, Glorious Food<br />
1. Maya<br />
2. Shira<br />
3. Morgan<br />
4. Hazel<br />
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Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-79129663181919198942015-03-27T14:24:00.006-04:002015-03-27T14:24:52.390-04:006th Grade Solos!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Great job everyone! I will just cut and paste the email I sent the entire faculty this afternoon:<br />
<span style="font-family: Geneva; font-size: 10px;">I just wanted to share with you all a highlight of my day: We had solo auditions in 6th grade chorus and only a few kids signed up. Then they started encouraging each other and a TON of kids got brave enough to do it! The kids were super sweet and supportive of everyone, and seeing them all cheer for each other warmed my heart. If you see a 6th grade singer today, give them a high five. </span><span style="font-family: Geneva; font-size: 10px;">And a big thanks to amazing judge Mr. Fin!!</span><br />
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2:oui, our guest... Megan<o:p></o:p></div>
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serve with flair a culinary cabaret... Katrina<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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4:we tell jokes…the Matthews<o:p></o:p></div>
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5:I do tricks with my fellow candlesticks… the Matthews <o:p></o:p></div>
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6:if you’re stressed, it’s fine dining we suggest... Haruna<o:p></o:p></div>
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7: it’s a guest x2, sakes alive, well I’ll be blessed... Emma B<o:p></o:p></div>
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8:wine’s been poured
and thank the lord I’ve had the napkins freshly pressed... Natalie<o:p></o:p></div>
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she’ll want tea, and my dear that’s fine with me…Zoe<o:p></o:p></div>
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11:I’ll get warm,
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13: is it one lump or two for you our guest?…Claire<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-27766096724569380392015-03-23T13:46:00.000-04:002015-03-23T13:46:50.851-04:00Famine Song<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A nicely soulful, choreographed version:<br />
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You can hear a clip of the original quartet doing it on their cd here: https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/Vida2
Here's our arrangement, in the key we are singing in:
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fv0vFdLfNms" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-18912133190734906572014-11-04T14:11:00.001-05:002014-11-04T14:11:15.790-05:007th/8th Grade Solos<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Great job, EVERYONE who auditioned- I was so thrilled to see so many new faces up there and so proud of all of you for your bravery. One of my personal goals for each of you is that at some point in middle school you will audition for something- whether you get it or not is less important than DOING it! Plus, it will make you more likely to go after the things you want in high school!<br />
I can't give you all solos, but I did give you all candy, so that's something.<br />
Bravo! -Ms A<br />
<br />
Hush:<br />
Soloist: Hazel<br />
Understudy: Shira<br />
<br />
How We Love:<br />
Soloists: Laura, Memma, Morgan, Maya<br />
Understudy: Faith<br />
<br />
Pompeii:<br />
Soloist, verse 1: Michael<br />
Soloist, verse 2: Sarah<br />
Duet: Lonnie and Jacob<br />
Understudy: Iris<br />
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Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-49132632396510372242014-11-01T12:11:00.001-04:002014-11-01T12:14:01.520-04:006th Grade Solos!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dear singers,<br />
Thank you for the gift of your audition! You are all so brave and I am proud of you! You rock! -Ms A<br />
<br />
Verse 1: Emma B, Adriana<br />
Verse 2: Emmy and Mikayla<br />
Verse 3: Emma L and Chika<br />
Verse 4: Adair, Katrina<br />
Understudies: Rose, Zoe</div>
Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-37935048298579793192014-10-24T13:31:00.003-04:002014-10-24T13:31:58.479-04:00Concert Suggestions<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Our winter concert, Dreams vs Crushed Dreams, is going to be an epic Battle of the Choirs, and unlike any concert we have ever done. The audience will get to vote, there will be a plot line, Morgan thinks the 7th and 8th graders should wear all black. Anna wants to make a movie trailer. We're all going to make posters for the audience to cheer on their choir. What else? I don't even know. But you do! Put your suggestions in the comments!<br />
Ms A</div>
Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-9146759254918318552014-10-20T21:33:00.001-04:002014-10-20T21:33:49.088-04:006th Grade: River of Dreams<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/hSq4B_zHqPM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-75785919810741471952014-10-02T17:26:00.001-04:002014-10-02T17:26:11.168-04:00Bigelow Chorus: How We Love<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/O6DSMnnAJXE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-52959321115122414282014-09-29T20:47:00.004-04:002014-09-29T20:47:51.017-04:006th Grade Singers: Go The Distance<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/zgnHF2CwrPs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-13148158402930334232014-05-09T17:01:00.000-04:002014-05-09T22:13:16.543-04:00Talent Show!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>Congratulations, Talented People!</b><br />
If you have a + next to your name, or you are in the house band, please stop by the music room at 2:45 on Monday for 5 minutes to figure out a time you can rehearse together. Maya, Cat, and Shira- find Jake and Samidio during 4th block.<br />
<br />
The next time we will see you all is May 27, from 2-5. Please be fully prepared with costumes and props.<br />
<br />
A reminder that on May 29, the day of the show, you all need to be at school by 5:30. <br />
<br />
<u>Act 1</u><br />
Grace <br />
Ladi, Michela, Isabella<br />
Kevin and Carrieanne<br />
+Ryan and Cameron<br />
Ili<br />
Laura and Jessie<br />
James<br />
Sarah<br />
Evy<br />
Rachel<br />
<br />
<u>Act 2</u><br />
Jenny, Arthur, Lonnie, Hazel <br />
Angela, Cheryl, Jacqueline<br />
+Shira and Cat<br />
+Jen, Rose M, Maggie<br />
Lauren and Erica<br />
Justin <br />
Drew<br />
Maddie, Ashley, Lauren<br />
House Band<br />
<br />
House Band:<br />
Jake M<br />
Ben L<br />
Samidio D<br />
Maya K<br />
<br />
(If we made a mistake and you don't see your name and think you should, email Ms A.)<br />
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-Thanks! :) Your MC's, Clare, Jon, and Will, and your student producer, Maggie ;)</div>
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Everyone who tried out yesterday- bravo! You guys rock. Thanks for putting up with doing all the auditions at once- I know that made it more stressful for folks who auditioned for multiple solos, but it helped me figure out who'd be best on which song. <br />
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All auditions are a single snapshot in time. Some of you performed better than you might ordinarily, some may feel you performed less than your best. Regardless, this is not a statement about how you good a singer you are. It's about how good a singer you were for 30 seconds on Friday. Which is very much not the same thing.<br />
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A special shout out to Emily and Ben, who were out sick but managed to email me an audition nonetheless. That's hard core. Or, hard chor. <br />
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See you Wednesday!<br />
Ms. A<br />
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The End of All Things<br />
Carrieanne<br />
Understudy: Jessie <br />
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When I Was Younger<br />
1. Maddie AL (when I was younger)<br />
2. Sarah S (now that I'm older)<br />
3. Gabi (the ending When I Was younger)<br />
Understudy: Laura<br />
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When I Grow Up<br />
Solos 1, 2 and 5 go to Will, Clare, and Rose M. But I haven't made up my mind who gets what- I need to hear you guys sing it in a row. Currently I'm thinking Clare, Rose and Will, in that order. But now it's been 30 seconds, so I changed my mind again :)<br />
3. I will eat sweets- Laura and Emily E, duet<br />
4. Watch cartoons- all the 3-year 8th graders<br />
6. when I grow up (held)- Christine and Sarah R<br />
7. Just because you find- Kevin<br />
8. If you always take it- Ben (again, I keep changing my mind- Kevin and Ben, you may end up switching)<br />
9. Just because I find myself- Nour<br />
10. If I think the ending- Jonathan<br />
Understudy: Kat<br />
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Sorry for the delay. Before 1 PM, I promise.
Ms. A
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Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-56829306901769053742014-04-03T12:30:00.001-04:002014-04-03T12:30:15.956-04:00Bigelow Beats - Quiz Time!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I promise, guys- listen to this section, WITH YOUR MUSIC, 5 times, and you'll have it. It's tricky because each part depends on all the others to get your own part right, so one mistake and it's over. But these fine fellows get it right every time, so sing along with them until you feel confident. Then grab two friends and practice!
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Friday, the Princeton Tigerlillies, a traditional female a cappella group, came and worked with the Beats during 4th block! They sang some cool tunes and taught us one in record time! Highlights below!<br />
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Ms. Albertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066340847081068473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7905465126465896936.post-25512321601267416932014-03-24T22:15:00.000-04:002014-03-24T22:31:44.367-04:00Ivy League Week at Bigelow, Part 1: Yale Slavs!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
On Wednesday, th Troubadours got a special concert/wokshop with the Yale Slavs. i definitely want to be a Slav when I grow up- they were awesome! Check out highlights below.<br />
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