Choirs

Comparing the Credos of Haydn and Palestrina It can be assumed that different composers will convey different approaches to writing for the service of the Mass. For the sake of this discussion, we will focus on the Credo. In this paper, I will examine the works of Joseph Haydn and Giovanni Palestrina and compare certain elements such as the length, instrumentation, rhythm, articulation, dynamics, range, language, melody, and harmony. The analysis will be taken from Haydn’s “Nelson Mass” (1798) and

capella choir pieces. The Shepard’s Carol is a famous piece of his that is a staple of Christmas choir music to this day. The difference in the sound of the choir between the back of the auditorium and on stage is night and day. The stage made their balance so much better, with the bass and tenor voices resonating better through the audience. I also noticed how much stronger the intonation of the choir was when they were closer to the piano accompaniment. The different voices in the choir also have

This fall concert was a good learning experience for the Women's Choir and myself. I think that each piece had both positive and negative aspects of them and I also think seeing other better choirs perform helped us to know what we want to become and give us the motivation we need to improve. Our first song was Silver Creek Lullaby. In this song I feel like we started and ended together as a group very well. For my section, the second sopranos, measure 12 through 14 was hard for as we practiced

understand and meet the needs of their Latino/a students, and Palkki (2015) researches approaches that would aid music educators, specifically high school choir directors, in reaching and serving this population in his article “If it fits into their Culture, then they will have a Connection: experiences of two Latina students in a select high school choir.” Palkki (2015) presents a qualitative case study regarding two Latina students in which Palkki (2015) seeks to learn about their choral experiences

It is also crucial to participate even when the ensemble is not singing. Answering a question that the teacher asks shows that you are being attentive and are always listening to your teacher. When an instructor asks a question that they want the choir to answer and no one answers it shows that no one is paying attention and it is very disrespectful. Finally, and most importantly, working together as a team is crucial for a choral ensemble to function properly. When a chorus is in harmony, they make

transgressions until we have an earnest desire to change. The flesh dies and slowly loses control of our lives, leaving the Holy Spirit to freely dwell. Ironically enough the next topic he mentioned was praise. He talked about a song which was sung by the choir “Praise is what we do” and he couldn’t understand the relevance behind these words. Once again, I slowly raised my hand and injected that praise is what we do, worship transcends beyond these parameters as an act of honoring and revering God. Worship

pedagogical sense to you as a teacher and conductor. First and foremost, the student’s ability to delineate the speaking and singing voice is essential. This skill set is often taken for granted by the teacher/conductor, especially when working with adult choirs. So, “finding the singing voice” and the choral participant’s proper range is where most of the time and focus is often spent in the initial rehearsals. Clearly, the ensemble cannot move forward unless these skills are in order. So it makes sense

preparations for the future which shows his maturity. He is a generally a good person and seven chapters into the book, he hasn’t had any change except for the better. Jack, on the other hand, has had a huge personality change. Going from a simple choir leader to a blood-thirsty, vicious hunter. His personality is not secure. Jack also never plans ahead, he is a hedonist, someone who only does something for personal satisfaction in the moment which proves his immaturity. His over confidence makes

Daryl Yasay, my old high school chorus director, has helped me to become the music lover I am today. Mr.Yasay is an awesome chorus director as expected from someone with a Master’s degree from FSU in choral conducting. But instead of just focusing on the technique of music he also would teach his students to focus on the emotion and message of the music. I remember once after an after school rehearsal I was waiting for my mom to come pick me up and we were talking about the new song he had gave us

music refers to music which is written for and sung by a choir.” (Espie Estrella, 2017) Choral, also named as choir or chorus. Church singing groups are normally called choirs, as are small but professionally prepared groups. Larger groups are called chorales. Choral groups can be all-male, all-female, or mixed voices, for which a typical model is SATB: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. A great many people are not give birthed singers, and most choir singers are required vocal direction to achieve their