Tomorrow will be our second of four rehearsals before Pascha. Even though very few new pieces of music will be introduced for Holy Week and Pascha, it goes without saying that the next three rehearsals are very important. In my experience, one of the biggest challenges for our choir during these long services is focus and endurance. These remaining rehearsals will not only prepare us as to sustain a prayerful and joyful atmosphere, but help keep our focus and stamina. If you were not able to come to last week's rehearsal, the next three rehearsals are mandatory for you if you wish to sing at the midnight service. If you are unable to attend a rehearsal, please let me know.
Next three rehearsals:
Wednesday, April 10, 7 PM
Wednesday, April 17, 7 PM
Tuesday, April 23, 7 PM
As I mentioned previously, our last recording on March 30 went extremely well. The more I listen to what we produced the more I'm impressed. Thank you for all your work thus far.
There are however a few things that we've yet to record: a couple stichera for the feast, as well as Kastalsky's Open Unto Us. Plus, there are couple things that I'd like to have another take with. So, after talking with Doug Geston, we've decided to do another recording on Wednesday, May 15 at 7 pm. May is a rather busy month for Doug with college and school concerts, so this was the only Wednesday that he had available. This recording should not be very long (well, at least shorter than our other ones). I'd imagine we'd be done no later than 9 pm.
Again, thank you for all your hard work thus far!
