Well, it's been a while since I posted on here. Facebook has been the page of use lately, although it doesn't seem to allow for the unlimited ramblings that a blog allows.
It's almost December, and the concert season is upon us. Nathanael's choir is singing in five performances this month - December 9 with the Bison Men's chorus, December 16 in their own Christmas concert (parents sing too...), December 21, 22, and 23 with The Royal Winnipeg Ballet's production of The Nutcracker. Then there's the school concert - December 19 - as well as my Band concert (dec 8) and my school concert on December 13.
Needless to say, we are busy this month. After Christmas Day I plan to take some time and relax.
Showing posts with label Boy's Choir. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boy's Choir. Show all posts
Friday, November 30, 2007
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Shrove Tuesday
It's Shrove Tuesday - Pancake suppers for all....
At choir today, the directors decided to treat the boys to a pancake supper. During the break, they took the 15 members of the choir (small group) to the fellowship hall in the church they rehearse in and sat them down.
You would swear that none of the parents feed their sons - plates were piled high with pancakes, sausages, syrup and, of course, ice cream. The boys had to sing for their supper, though - they sang some of their repetoire for the people there.
Then they had the opportunity to hear the "Raging Grannies" sing. They kept the beat with thier feet, tried to sing (hard when you don't know the words to the songs that were written well before you were born), and had a great time!
Just a regular night at Boys Choir!
Dad missed it all - he had his own rehearsal..... :-(
At choir today, the directors decided to treat the boys to a pancake supper. During the break, they took the 15 members of the choir (small group) to the fellowship hall in the church they rehearse in and sat them down.
You would swear that none of the parents feed their sons - plates were piled high with pancakes, sausages, syrup and, of course, ice cream. The boys had to sing for their supper, though - they sang some of their repetoire for the people there.
Then they had the opportunity to hear the "Raging Grannies" sing. They kept the beat with thier feet, tried to sing (hard when you don't know the words to the songs that were written well before you were born), and had a great time!
Just a regular night at Boys Choir!
Dad missed it all - he had his own rehearsal..... :-(
Friday, February 16, 2007
STAR CHILD
Just returned from the concert hall. The Winnipeg Boys Choir (Nathanael is a member) sang with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra tonight. They sang StarChild, a piece written in 1977 which involves a huge number of musicians, arranged in a very interesting way. The boys were joined in the vocal parts by Prairie Voices. The choirs did a great job, the orchestra sounded great.
This was one of the concerts connected to the New Music Festival here in Winnipeg. All the music is contemporary, sometimes they get the composers to come and introduce the work as well.
This was one of the concerts connected to the New Music Festival here in Winnipeg. All the music is contemporary, sometimes they get the composers to come and introduce the work as well.
Monday, December 18, 2006
I've been TAGGED!
Nathan tagged me yesterday...
So - 5 things you may not know about me (Chris):
1. I met my wife (Suzanne) at an Anglican(!) Church Retreat called Cursillo.
2. I sang in the Edmonton boy's choir when I was in grade school.
3. My first choice of Band instrument was Flute - which turns out to be my worst wind instrument!
4. My camp name is ED.
Who's next? Well, I don't know if I know 5 people who will do it - but Suzanne is my first choice! Second? Liam Kinnon. the rest - soon to follow.
So - 5 things you may not know about me (Chris):
1. I met my wife (Suzanne) at an Anglican(!) Church Retreat called Cursillo.
2. I sang in the Edmonton boy's choir when I was in grade school.
3. My first choice of Band instrument was Flute - which turns out to be my worst wind instrument!
4. My camp name is ED.
5. I am taking Spanish Dancing lessons.
Who's next? Well, I don't know if I know 5 people who will do it - but Suzanne is my first choice! Second? Liam Kinnon. the rest - soon to follow.
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Concerts!
Last night was the Royal Winnipeg Rifle's Band Visitation. We played R.V. William's Tuba Concerto (with a guest soloist) to dedicate 3(!) tubas that are new to the band. We also did Variations on a Korean Folk Song (Chance), Sleighride (Anderson), Midnight Sleighride (arr. Wallace), Orange Coloured Sky (Rugolo), along with 4 carols and the regimentals of the Rifles - Old Solomon Levi and Keel Row. I think I may have missed a few pieces, but I don't have the program here, so I'll update it later.
UPDATE
Pieces I missed were Eternal Father Strong to Save (Smith), Swing Away (Sharpe), T'was the night before Christmas - with altered lyrics. There was also 2 pieces by a Tuba Quartet, and 2 pieces by a Clarinet Trio.
I think the concert went fairly well. Nathanael enjoyed listening to the band, and he got to stay up late to boot, so he was happy.
His concert is this afternoon, so what has he been doing all morning? Singing. Singing. And more Singing.
I think he's nervous.
UPDATE
Pieces I missed were Eternal Father Strong to Save (Smith), Swing Away (Sharpe), T'was the night before Christmas - with altered lyrics. There was also 2 pieces by a Tuba Quartet, and 2 pieces by a Clarinet Trio.
I think the concert went fairly well. Nathanael enjoyed listening to the band, and he got to stay up late to boot, so he was happy.
His concert is this afternoon, so what has he been doing all morning? Singing. Singing. And more Singing.
I think he's nervous.
Monday, October 23, 2006
My Baby's Growing Up!!!!
It's started to happen. Nathanael has had his first weekend away from us that wasn't at Grandma's. It was very strange having absolutely no contact at all.
As some of you know, Nathanael is a member of the Winnipeg Boys Choir this year. Every October the boys go away to camp for a weekend. They really get to know each other as a group. They know each others strengths and weaknesses both personally and vocally. They rehearsed every day for a couple of hours. Mostly Christmas music, including my favourite Chritmas Time is Here from Charlie Brown.They also had a scavenger hunt and a marshmallow roast on Saturday night. Nathanael was exhausted but very proud of himself for being big enough to go away.
As some of you know, Nathanael is a member of the Winnipeg Boys Choir this year. Every October the boys go away to camp for a weekend. They really get to know each other as a group. They know each others strengths and weaknesses both personally and vocally. They rehearsed every day for a couple of hours. Mostly Christmas music, including my favourite Chritmas Time is Here from Charlie Brown.They also had a scavenger hunt and a marshmallow roast on Saturday night. Nathanael was exhausted but very proud of himself for being big enough to go away.
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