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Monday, November 21, 2016

HELP for Junior High Solo/Small Group Parts

Here are lyrics and sample recordings of all the parts available for our junior high soloists and small groups...  [By the way, there were times I had to be more quiet than I would suggest you be, just because of my surroundings while recording. :) ]

6th GRADE ONLY

1. Let it Snow Verse 1 SLOWLY, in your own style:
            Oh the weather outside is frightful,
            but the fire is so delightful,
            and since we've no place to go,
            Let It Snow!
            Let It Snow!
            Let It Snow!

OPEN TO ALL JUNIOR HIGH (except #3)- please do not forget to look at La Marimorena solos...

1. “Hallelujah” Verse 1 first half:
I’ve heard about this baby boy
Who’s come to earth to bring us joy
And I just want to sing this song to you

2. “Hallelujah” Verse 1 second half:
It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The minor fall, the major lift
With every breath I’m singing Hallelujah

Recording of the piano part so you can practice singing along:


3. CHOIR MEMBERS ONLY-- “Silent Night (Noche De Paz)” in Spanish:
            Noche de paz, noche de amor  (Night of peace, night of love)
            Todo duerme en derredor 
(All nearby, sleeping tight)
            Entre los astros que esparcen su luz 
(Among the stars that spead their light) 
            Bella anunciando al niño Jesús
 (Beautifully announcing the baby, Jesus)
            Brilla la estrella de paz
 (Shines the star of peace)
            Brilla la estrella de paz
 (Shines the star of peace)


4. “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Verse 1 first half:
            Said the night wind to the little lamb,
            Do you hear what I hear?
            Way up in the sky, little lamb,
            Do you hear what I hear?

5. “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Verse 1 second half:
            A star, a star, dancing in the night
            With a tail as big as a kite

            With a tail as big as a kite.


6. “La Marimorena” Verse 3 (SING IN SPANISH—English is just the translation):

Una estrella se ha perdido y en el cielo no aparece,  (A star has been lost and does not appear in heaven)
En el portal se ha metido y en su rostro resplandece.
(It is shines on the entrance and on His face)


7. “La Marimorena” Verse 4 (SING IN SPANISH—English is just the translation):

De Oriente salen tres Reyes para adorar al Dios Niño (From the East, 3 Kings leave to adore the God Child)
Una estrella les guiaba para seguir el camino. (A star guides them on their path.)



8. “La Marimorena” Verse 5 (SING IN SPANISH—English is just the translation):

Todos le llevan al Niño yo no tengo que llevarle, (All take things to the Child, I don’t have a thing to take…)
Le llevo mi corazón que en el mundo es lo que vale. (I will take my heart—it is what matters most in the world).



Slower and then faster recording of all three "La Marimorena" verses (I could use more practice):

Friday, November 11, 2016

Next Family Mass is on 11/20-- Here are the Hymns!

Family mass in November is on Sunday, the 20th at 11:30 in St. Sylvester Church.  All school choir members and any children who attend St. Sylvester and would like to are invited to sing!  Here is a list of hymns we will be singing.  They relate to the fact that the 20th is The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.  There are links to recordings of these songs and lyrics listed here, too.  Please practice a bit before 11/20.  Thank you!


Gather Us In
Here in this place
New light is streaming
Now is the darkness vanished away
See in this space
Our fears and our dreaming
Brought here to you in the light of this day.
Gather us in, the lost and forsaken,
Gather us in, the blind and the lame;
Call to us now, and we shall awaken,
We shall arise at the sound of our name.
We are the young--
Our lives are a mys'try [mis-tree]
We are the old-- who yearn for your face
We have been sung
throughout all of his'try [hiss-tree]
Called to be light to the whole human race.
Gather us in, the rich and the haughty
Gather us is, the proud and the lame
Give us a heart so meek and so lowly
Give us the courage to enter the song.
Here we will  take
The wine and the water
Here we will take the bread of new birth,
Here you shall call
Your sons and your daughters
Call us anew to be salt for the earth.
Give us to drink the wine of compassion,
Give us to eat the bread that is you;
Nourish us well, and teach us to fashion
Lives that are holy and hearts that are true.


Were You There
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh---------- Sometimes
It causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Oh---------- Sometimes
It causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?

*The song continues with this same pattern and different words about the crucifixion of Jesus


All Who Hunger
All who hunger, gather gladly
Holy manna is our bread
Come from wilderness and wand'ring
Here, in truth, we will be few.
You that yearn for days of fullness
All around us, is our food
Taste and see the grace eternal
Taste and see that God is good
Taste and see the grace eternal
Taste and see that God is good.
All who hunger, never strangers;
Seeker be a welcome guest
Come from restlessness and roaming
here, in joy, we keep the feast.
We that once were lost and scattered
In communion's love have stood.
Taste and see the grace eternal
Taste and see that God is good
Taste and see the grace eternal
Taste and see that God is good.
All who hunger, sing together
Jesus Christ is living bread
Come from loneliness and longing
Here, in peace, we have been led.
Blest are those who from this table
Live their days in gratitude.
Taste and see the grace eternal
Taste and see that God is good
Taste and see the grace eternal
Taste and see that God is good.

Jesus, Remember Me
Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.
Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.

Ride on Jesus, Ride
Ride on, Jesus, ride!
Ride on, Jesus, ride!
Ride on, Jesus, conquering King!
Ride on, Jesus, ride!

King Jesus rides on a milk-white horse
Ride on, Jesus, ride!
The river Jordan he did cross
Ride on, Jesus, ride.
Ride on, Jesus, conquering King!
Ride on, Jesus, ride!

My Jesus lifted his throne above, 
Ride on, Jesus, ride!
See his mercy and his love, 
Ride on, Jesus, ride!
Ride on, Jesus, conquering King!
Ride on, Jesus, ride!
****we will probably end here by singing what we did at the beginning****
Ride on, Jesus, ride!
Ride on, Jesus, ride!
Ride on, Jesus, conquering King!
Ride on, Jesus, ride!

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Gospel Acc. Verse for Singers Tomorrow

This post is just a short recording for those singing the verse tomorrow morning at mass.  Longer, broader music post will be here shortly!

A and L, here you go:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygMy1UT0xzZDZmd1E/view?usp=sharing

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

CHOIR PIANO PART! You got this!! :)

A link to the piano part!!  Work on those verse lyrics and sing a few times with this recording, and your hard work will pay off for sure!  The second one is a little faster.  I had a problem with rushing.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygMUY5ajFZbnRmZzA/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygLU9rMTJOTkhIVWs/view?usp=sharing

Monday, April 11, 2016

CHOIR HELP IS HERE!

Hello, Older Choir Memebers!

Here are links to audio of your song parts, including both parts together in the last link listed!
You may notice me singing a little flat now and then-- I should have smiled more and used more breath support... and maybe raised my eyebrows a few times.  This is what I recommend you try, if you feel yourself losing your breath or being "pitchy." :)

Alto/Baritone Part WITHOUT the CODA:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygQ3U1M2RfbXpDclE/view?usp=sharing

Alto/Baritone CODA:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygSm9ZZW80ZVZUVFk/view?usp=sharing

Soprano Part WITHOUT the CODA:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygM0M0YkVOZUlEMWM/view?usp=sharing

Soprano CODA:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygbWU3Tk1fbWFGQVk/view?usp=sharing

BOTH PARTS TOGETHER WITHOUT CODA:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygS1p0Zm1MZ0ZUZmM/view?usp=sharing

HAVE FUN!
-Ms. Fox

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

CHOIR HELP IS HERE! :)

Oh there are so many tracks for you, dear choir:

Here is Part I:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygUzhBd21ldlNDVk0/view?usp=sharing

Here is Part II:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygeDBqSGRnaGRxYU0/view?usp=sharing

Here are both parts with piano accompaniment:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygLUhFMkVyWWxPWlE/view?usp=sharing

And HERE is a recording INCLUDING Part III (You'll here Part III when it comes in at measure 41):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygOFd6NU1id3ZHRjA/view?usp=sharing

*Don't forget to do your HOMEWORK!  Highlight YOUR part and then turn your black folder in to me by Thursday.  If you are interested in trying Part III, highlight it in a different color.

I am so excited to hear you all sing again next week!
We will now begin each choir practice with reading a very short piece of music to continue to feel comfortable with following different parts.  And then we can do some cool new pieces, too.  But, our Christmas piece is quite important, so for now it takes priority.  The more prepared you are, the more we can do!

Thank you,
Ms. Fox

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Our Choir Members are Learning a Little French

Choir, here are a couple links to help you with Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant.  Remember, we are now only going to use the first 2 verses and the chorus.  Use your sheet from the other day.  You will be so glad we did this-- I promise!




Sunday, September 13, 2015

It's a New Year!

Hello!
We are a few weeks into our new school year, and it is going great!  Every Friday I plan to update this blog.  I will most likely write more than one post in that same day.  I will label them each with the appropriate grade level or levels so that you are able to click on a label to the right and read the information most relevant to you.  For example, I would usually label this post "All School Music Information."  This time I will attach all grade level and choir labels to it in order to start things flowing.

Notable events coming up:
                                             Our 1st FAMILY MASS-- Sunday, September 20th, 11:30
                                                                                       St. Sylvester Church
                                           *Every 3rd Sunday of the month, we encourage St. Sylvester           families to attend this mass, and I direct our school choir members down front.  It's a great opportunity to represent our school community!


Beginning Friday, September 18th, I will write posts about the music classes our PK-8th graders are experiencing.  In the meantime, know that I am at the school for full days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  I am also there Mondays after 2:00pm.  If you leave me a voice mail or send an email, I will aim to respond at the end of the day, sometimes after I am done with after school activities.  The school phone number is 773-772-5222 and my extension 305.  My work email is efoxmusic@gmail.com.  Feel free to come down to the music room to visit!

Looking forward to a fantastic year!
-Ms. Fox

Additional Information...
CHOIRS: 
Older... 
5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders auditioned to be a part of our older choir.  They sang a short bit of The Star Spangled Banner and a brief section of a song of their choice.  Then they needed to show great effort and behavior in a mass performance the next morning.  We are currently 37 strong!  Each choir member has signed a choir contract and should be bringing a detailed letter home for families to read and sign, sending back the bottom portion.

Younger...
The 4th and 3rd graders showed me their best behavior and effort in a first meeting of those very interested in joining the younger choir.  We will add interested 2nd graders as of October 7th.  Because our school continues to grow and we have many students excited about singing, I have decided to split the younger choir into two groups that will alternate weeks.  This way all younger choir members can be part of the entire group all year long, but by having only 24-28 kids each week instead of 48-56, we will be better able to maintain a fun and comfortable environment in order to focus and learn how to make a choir work.  All choir members will end up signing a choir contract to show they understand expectations, and I will send a letter home to families to read and sign.  This should happen within the first week of your student's first official choir practice.  We meet on Wednesday afternoons.  The groups are "Blue" and "Orange."



Monday, May 11, 2015

Choir Blackbird Preparation Help is Here!

CHOIR!  It's... BLACKBIRD!
Please practice your part using the links below.  It is a great idea to practice your part a few times and then to try and sing along using the "BOTH PARTS TOGETHER" recording.  It will also help to be using your music.  You will have this in no time.  I guarantee it!

Soprano 1 PART:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygVDFKX052eTNkdDQ/view?usp=sharing

Soprano 2 PART:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygTS00R1h5TmN2clU/view?usp=sharing

BOTH PARTS TOGETHER:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygSlBObXlxWWFLVnc/view?usp=sharing

Monday, December 1, 2014

"Furaha Kwa Ulimwengu" and "Joy to the World" for our Choir

The Blog is back!-- here to help some choir members for this weekend's Christmas concert.
Here are the lyrics for our version of "Furaha Kwa Ulimwengu" (youtube link: http://youtu.be/hHIczyYobWU in case this is hard to hear or see)...


AND here is "Joy to the World"



Monday, February 17, 2014

Choir Family Mass Dates

The remaining Family Masses are on the following dates:
March 16th, April 20th, May 18th, and June 1st--- though because we are adding days at the end of the year to make up for snow days, it's possible that last date could change.

You'll notice that April 20th is Easter.  That is correct.  This year, the St. Sylvester School Choir members will be lending their voices to celebrate Easter at St. Sylvester Church!  I understand that some families will be out of town, but for those able to make it, it will be an extra special experience with extra instruments (professional players) added just for the occasion.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Family Mass Tomorrow!


Hello Choir Members and Families!  Tomorrow is the 3rd Sunday of November-- a Family Mass at St. Sylvester Church.  I hope to see as many choir members there as possible.  All of the songs we will be singing are ones we have sung over the past 2 weeks at our own masses.  I'm looking forward to it!

Parents, if you are able, please try to bring your children between 11:15 and 11:25 so they can settle in and be ready for the very first song.  HOWEVER, ALL choir members are welcome at any time they arrive.

Thank you!

Friday, October 4, 2013

Solo and Small Group Auditions in Junior High Choir

Hey there, Junior High Choir members.  Here is a YouTube recording of "Send Us Your Spirit" that you can use to prepare the verses.  If you'd like to do a solo or get together 2-4 people for a small group, that is great!  I highly encourage you to go for it, if you are at all interested.  You will give it a try during choir next Wednesday.

http://youtu.be/8m2A45v_Utc

See you soon!
Ms. Fox

Saturday, September 14, 2013

First Family Mass of the New Year is Here! Attention Choir Members:

Hello, St. Sylvester Families!

Well, we have begun our new year.  The choirs have already sung at 2 or 3 school masses, and now the first family mass is here.  Family masses are the third Sunday of each month and begin at 11:30.  Our school choirs perform the music-- it's our chance to sing in the church's choir loft and to be accompanied by the very talented Mr. Michael Crump on the organ.  

I recommend that choir members get to church at 11:20.  This gives them a chance to settle in and get ready to sing the opening hymn.  When they arrive, they can come straight up to the loft.  I will have a sign-in sheet for the kids.  I will be sure to note whether their families are already at church, or if they will be waiting to be picked up afterwards.  Children waiting to be picked up will stay with me.

Younger choir members' families signed slips stating they will attend these family masses.  This helped the classroom teachers and me narrow down who could be in choir, since we always have so many enthusiastic students at the beginning of the year.

The junior high choir members are not required to come to every family mass, because we have run into many schedule conflicts in the past.  However, I would like junior high choir members to attend at least 4 family masses out of the 9 we will have during the year.  We really do miss their voices and their leadership when they are not there.  And I believe these family mass performances are truly valuable to the choir experience.

ALSO, did you know your junior high students auditioned for me this year?  This process let students know that choir is truly for people who want to sing, are interested in learning about singing and being part of a choir, and who are willing to put in the effort to do these things.  I was very happy to be able to include all those who auditioned this year.  I know firsthand how scary it can be to sing for someone, whether it be alone or in a small group, especially as a middle schooler.  I was proud and pleasantly surprised by the bravery and effort my choir members showed.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

SHOWCASE TONIGHT!

Well, we have reached the end of another school year- almost.  Tonight selected students from grades 1-8 will receive awards and all students will perform a selection of music learned during this past year.  Everyone has worked very hard to put together a wonderful night.  Grades 1-4 will be performing pieces from the musicals they prepared with their classroom teachers.  And grades 5-7 have each prepared a special song for the night.

I hope to see everyone there!

On another note, the final family mass will be this coming Sunday at 11:30 (arrive at 11:20).  Choir, join me to sing in the loft one last time during this 2012-13 school year!

  

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Choir at 11:30 Mass tomorrow!

Tomorrow is a very special day for mass (11:30) at St. Sylvester Church.  It is not only Mother's Day, but also time for the crowning of Mary, as well as the day to celebrate the Ascension.  I am hoping that choir members will make it and let the church hear the songs they've prepared this past week.  Third graders can come up to the choir loft, and then I will send them down after communion to prepare for the crowning.  

I'd also like to congratulate those who had their First Communion today!  Everyone looked so nice and behaved so respectfully in the "spotlight"--- it was a proud day to be a St. Sylvester teacher.

Happy Mother's Day in advance to all you fantastic St. Sylvester school mothers!  I hope you have a lovely day and that hearing your choir student sing might be part of it.