4-16-24 Reminders
- Members were emailed the (correct) copy of "A Wish Worth Making" for those who want to print out the one-pager to replace the other music or if you are using an i-Pad.
- Next week we will focus on the songs with solos and running some portions of the program. Realize that in 2 weeks, April 29, we will mostly be checking tech and balance with the band and running parts of the program for transitions and tempi.
- Please try to make both of our final rehearsals (4/22 and 4/29). They are our last chance to prepare for 5/3 and we need the whole team there.
- On 4/29, your call time is 5:30 pm. You will warm-up in the green room at 5:45 pm and take the stage just before 6 pm. Though we call this a "dress rehearsal" it is really a rehearsal for tech and the orchestra/band. We are scheduled until 10 pm, but we will rehearse the Jazz Singers last so most of the group can leave earlier.
- Jazz Singers were sent an e-mail with info about this Friday's Jazz Festival at Fullerton College.
4-9-24 Reminders
- Info for Saturday, April 13.
  - Super informal, Disney preview concert at El Camino College for South Bay Children's Choir and invited guests (Feel free to invite your younger kids with supervision to this). (free) Map is attached. Park in Lots J or K.
- Saturday, April 13
  - 11:15 am-12:00 pm (probably start at 11:10 am. Guests arrive at 11 am.)
  - Haag Recital Hall
  - Park in Lot J, or K
- Attire for 4/13:
  - Black slacks or skirts
  - Black shoes (dress shoes are best)
  - Red TCC Polo Shirt with optional Disney Accessories or other Disney Shirt. Ears are OK. Disney hats/caps are OK.
  - Saturday, April 13 Meet at Nakano from 9-10:30 am!
- Performance notes:
  - Please be sure to have fun with this music. Smiles are always great when you are singing fun music, especially this music! Please also remember to look up as often and as much as possible. The overall sound is better, you look better, and you can follow me better.
  - Watch closely for the tempos of each of the songs, especially the medleys because there are so many tempo changes. Mostly good, but Little Mermaid songs were too slow in general. I may count off some of the songs.
  - Be careful with the rhythms. Do not rely on your memory of the original recordings, but read the music on the page!
  - It seemed we were way over our time, except tempos were slow and we kept stopping. fixing these two things will keep us at 45 minutes. If we have extra time, we may slip in another song so bring all of your music.
  - Please put all of your music in order before Saturday. You will not have time to hunt for the music (except encores).
3-14-24 Reminders
- All singers will need to have either a black folder or a black-covered tablet for their music at our concerts. The link to order a folder is on the website. I do not have any folders left in the TCF inventory.
- We will be using our concert on April 13th as a preview of the Chorale's Disney-themed outfits. Please plan on wearing your outfit for the performance that day. If you are not able to attend on April 13th, bring your wardrobe items (tops/head wear only) to rehearsal on April 15th. All men and women will be wearing black pants and black close-toed shoes.
- Please note there is a three absence maximum for the Chorale. This is indicated on the City of Torrance Class Enrollment documents, website, and in the syllabus. If you are at or are nearing 3 absences, please let me know of any special considersations/situations I need to be aware of.
3-10-24 Reminders
- Please see the updated Set-List emailed to you (the main change, tracks for that's How You Know and a change to the Jazz Singers set).
- Please note that "anything goes" now that we have had one time through all of the music. We will now fine-tune our songs and start running multiple songs (like running Set 1 and Set 2). We will also finalize our music for the informal children's concert at SBCC/El Camino College on April 13.
- Please see the solo list emailed to you. Some of the solos will be sung by the entire group/section in unison and some of the shorter solos will be assigned by me. Solos in BOLD will be auditioned. Auditions will be Monday, March 25, 8:45-9:30 pm. At the same time, we will have a rehearsal for the Grim Grinning Ghosts Quintet (tenors and basses who will be participating).
- Please note schedule:
  - Regular Rehearsals: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22
  - Special Rehearsals: April 13 (9-10:30 am), April 29 (6-10 pm), May 3 (5:30-7 pm)
  - Solo Auditions: March 25 8:30-10:00 pm
  - JAZZ SINGERS: April 6 (11 am-4:30 pm) Oceanside Jazz Fest. Meet at Mira Costa College
  - Childrens' Concert: April 13 (12-1 pm) at El Camino College (red polo shorts/Disney accessories)
  - JAZZ SINGERS: April 19 (12 pm-8 pm) Fullerton Jazz Fest. Meet at Fullerton College (Fullerton Community College)
  - Final Concert: Call time is 5:30 pm. Rehearsal 5:30-7 pm, Concert 7:30-9:45 pm
2-17-24 Reminders:
- Please see the updated Set-List emailed to you. Jazz Singers, please note changes on Pg. 2.
- Our April 13 Saturday workshop is confirmed (at the Nakano), 9-12 pm. We may or may not perform the 11 am preview at El Camino. Either way, the committment is 9-12 (possibly 12:15 pm)
- Please listen to the full recording of Bruno here. It is also on the Set List.
- Please note the Section Leaders:
  - Sop 1-Colleen Charles
  - Sop 2-Suzy Husner
  - Alto-Claire Lyons
  - Tenor-Susan Suhr
  - Bass-Hal Williams
- We will sing Bruno (#21) to try to get it back on track this Monday in addition to the other songs planned (#6, 20, and 1)
- Jazz Singers: 6-7:15 pm, TCC Full: 7:30—9:30 pm
2-4-24 Reminders:
- Out of an abundance of caution, due to the hazardous weather conditions, we will not be having rehearsal or meeting tomorrow (Monday, Feb. 5) for the Torrance Civic Chorale or the Torrance Jazz Singers. Please take this time to spend with your families and friends and possibly practice your parts. (Please see latest set-list revised 2-4-24, e-mailed today).
- We will return to our regular schedule on Fab. 12 (6 pm and 7:30 pm).
- Please stay warm and dry and be safe.
2-2-24 Reminders:
- Please see set-list with links e-mailed to you. Thank you Susan for all your work making tracks!
- Please spread the word we can still enroll members for another week.
- Section Leaders will work on the seating chart on Monday. If you need to be absent please send me, your section leader, or Linda the info. Per the syllabus and the City of Torrance site, we have a maximum 3-absence policy. Please let me know if you need to be absent for more than this and explain the situation.
- Jazz Singers meet beginning at 6 pm on Monday, Feb. 5.
- REHEARSALS:
  - Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26. March 4, 11, 18, 26,April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
  - April 13 or 20 (TBA) AM, May 2 (tent.)
- PERFORMANCES
  - April 13 or 20, TBA (AM)
  - May 3
  - April 6 and April 19 (Jazz Singers)
1-31-24 Reminders:
- Great rehearsal last night!
- Please see updated set-list sent to all current members through e-mail. Please e-mail Dr. Trimis at TCCDirector@torranceca.gov if you have not received it.
- The Disney Spectacular is still running a little long so we may not be done editing it!
- For next week, we will run any music we have already learned and work #21 We Don't Talk About Bruno, #14 Lion King, and #6 Beauty and the Beast (time permitting)
- The TCC Jazz Singers rehearsals will begin at 6 pm starting next week, Feb. 5. Please join us if you are up to the challenge! We are performing at 2 jazz festivals this session, April 6 (Oceanside) and April 19 (Fullerton).
- Have a great week!
1/16/24 Reminders:
- Please see updated set-list e-mailed to everyone. Click the TITLE of the music for a PDF of the sheet music (you can download to view on a computer, i-Pad, or other device). Click the voice part (SATB), accompaniment, or all/full choir for MP3s to use to practice.
- We have confirmed that CSU Dominguez Hills choir will be our guest artist. Orchestra/band is still being finalized.
- Jazz Singers return on Monday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 pm. The "little group" is open to enrolled Torrance Civic Chorale members and will rehearse each Monday from 6:30-7:20 pm. Please realize that this group is an additional commitment and if you are not available for the additional performances and will not have time to learn another set of music, this may not be the group for you. The Jazz Singers are performing in jazz festivals on April 6 and April 19 and the festival music is in addition to the Disney music and must be memorized.
- Returners, please bring back all music from the Winter Concert on Monday. An early reminder, we will need to collect all of the current music on May 3 after the concert.
- We will have auditions for solos about a month before the May 4 concert. Some solos may be assigned and some solos may be sung by entire sections instead of as a solo.
- We will have nametags, section leaders, and a seating chart soon.
- Lastly, we can still enroll new members! Tell your friends and contacts. Auditions for new members will be at 9:30- pm on Monday, Jan. 22.
1/10/24 Reminders:
- There is no rehearsal/class on Monday, Jan. 15 (MLK Day)
- We return on Monday, Jan.22, with the Jazz Singers meeting 6:30-7:20 pm and regular rehearsal 7:30-9:30 pm. Jazz Singers is an open group, however, please realize the additional commitment required (additional music to learn/memorize, additional rehearsals and performances).
- Please review the syllabus and set-list sent to your e-mail.
  - The set-list will continue to be updated as we have more tracks recorded and music digitized.
  - Click the title for a pdf of the music. Feel free to add to your i-pad to use in rehearsal and performance.
  - Check your voice part for an mp3 of your part to practice with on your phone or device. Some accompaniment tracks and full vocal tracks are also included.
- In the next few weeks we will generate a seating chart, and name tags for everyone, and start to finalize our wardrobe decisions and set-list.
- Looking forward to our next meeting on Jan. 22!

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