Congratulations on a wonderful recording session this past Saturday. I imagine that all of you have received already the "It is Truly" file I forwarded via email. It really was quite wonderful. Our phrasing was together and good, dynamics through phrases were great, our intonation was exceptional, and intensity remained throughout the piece. It was just great. Not to burst everyone's bubble, but one thing that could be better is our diction. Some words just aren't as clear as they should or could be.
Here's one of the takes from Fr. Sergei's Praise the Name of the Lord. Just remember - these are unedited files. The file below is our first take (of two) and it's just great. The second take might actually be better with phrasing, but we end slightly under pitch.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JOHDoUq30lhm1jtQS2jmled6S4UbOpdT
There's just a lot of great stuff that came out of Saturday's recording. You all should be proud!
Looking further down the stretch we need to remember that we only have four more rehearsals till Pascha. We just got over one hump, but have another one to push through, too. Please, *all* of these rehearsals leading up to Holy Week and Pascha are important. I ask that you make at least three of the four if you plan on singing at the midnight service. If you cannot make a rehearsal please let me know. Rehearsal dates are:
Wednesday, April 3
Wednesday, April 10
Wednesday, April 17
Tuesday, April 23 (starting after Bridegroom Matins)
Rehearsal is canceled on Bright Wednesday (May 1).
Again, congratulations on a wonderful recording session this past Saturday! See you tomorrow evening as we begin to prepare for Holy Week and Pascha!
