Tenors, baritones + basses of all ages are invited to a free afternoon of community singing + camaraderie with Washington Men’s Camerata. Expert staff will teach sight-reading + vocal technique, from breath + balance to tuning + timing. Everyone will enjoy some new + familiar choral music, discussion + socializing, welcoming new + returning singers of the men’s chorus community! Sat. 7/26 • 2-4:30pm at The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, DC • 16th & O St NW.
SCHEDULE
2-4pm rehearsal & discussions (with break)
4-4:30pm socializing & optional auditions
4:30-6:30pm Season Announcement Celebration (optional)
MUSIC
"Brothers, Sing On!" Grieg, arr. McKinney
"Ride the Chariot" arr. Smith
"O Love" Hagenberg
The Word Was God" R. Powell, arr. W. Powell
"At the River" adapt. Copland, arr. Wilding-White
"Simple Gifts" adapt. Copland
"The Testament of Freedom" Thompson
"Loch Lomond" arr. Vaughan Williams
"Ave Maria" Biebl
"Tancuj, Tancuj" arr. Kalik
"Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal" Young
"Vive L'Amour" arr. Parker & Shaw
"Sure on This Shining Night" Lauridsen
"Jerusalem" Parry
"The Long Day Closes" Sullivan
"Battle Hymn of the Republic" Steffe, arr. Wilhousky