Hello Everyone,
Thank you for an outstanding rehearsal last night! It was such a treat to hear all of our music sung (and played – thank you, Deb!) with such sensitivity and expression.
Over the next few weeks, please take time to sing through your music so that we remember all that we have learned. Everyone should be individually secure on all parts so that we can make the most of our few remaining rehearsals in January – so please use your practice tracks as needed. The New Year is always a great time to reflect and set goals – as you have time, please review the personal goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the semester using our self-assessment tool and think about your personal growth this semester.
I have not yet planned the rehearsal for 1/6 but it is highly likely that we will focus on some and not all of our pieces, so plan to not sing through everything. Please don’t let this throw you! If we sing everything we run out of time to truly work on specific issues. We will use our next rehearsal to iron out our last (and few!) remaining challenges. Then for our tech rehearsals, we will certainly sing through everything.
I heard positive reviews of the ginger cookies I brought (glad you enjoyed them!). It was my first time making that recipe and I think it is a keeper. Here is the link if you are interested in making some for yourself – Ina Garten’s Ultimate Ginger Cookies. (I got the candied ginger at Whole Foods but you can probably find it in other places, as well).
As we approach the longest night of the year, I am grateful for the light and love that I experience with the music-making and friendships of WVC. Wishing everyone Joy in the New Year!
Laura