VOCAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE
"Meaningful work, joyfully done"
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WELCOME/ORIENTATION
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​WARM-UPS​​
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Linda's Favorite Choral Warm-Up Demo (mind, body, voice, eyes, ears)
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Julie's Self Directed Warm-Ups using the Pop Up Piano
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Anne's Warm-Up Ideas
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Steve's Tongue Twisters
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Will's Bass Battle
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JW Pepper Video 1
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JW Pepper Video 2
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JW Pepper Video 3
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JW Pepper Video 4
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JW Pepper Video 5
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Eric Whitacre Epic Warm Up
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Anna Video 1
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Anna Video 2
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Devin's Rhythm Warm Up
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3 TOOLS TO REDUCED MUSIC PERFORMANCE ANXIETY
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VOCAL RANGE & PEDAGOGY
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Anya Matanovic Bio/Media/Press & Private Lesson Data
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Lise Messier 100 Dale Road Weston, VT 05161 802-824-3821 otw@sover.net
MUSIC LITERACY​
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Julie's Favorite Music Theory Resource(see Lessons & Exercises)
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Julie's Favorite Sight Reading Resource(customize Rhythm Only & Voice)
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Julie's Favorite Ear Training Resource(customize exercises)​​​​
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Julie's Favorite 3 Minute Theory(videos and interactive games)
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ASSESSMENT DUE DATES
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Getting to Know You Survey 9/8
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Voice Placement Survey 9/22
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General Self Assessment 9/29, 11/3 & 12/19
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Rehearsal Surveys 10/20 & 12/19
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Calliope Concert 10/13
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Combined Flex Block Rehearsals/Matinee 11/14 & 12/5
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Equinox Hotel Christmas Caroling 12/1
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Weston Christmas Caroling 12/2(rain date 12/9)​​​
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Winter Performance Reflection 12/7
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Equinox Terrace Christmas Caroling Sing-a-long 12/8
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Holiday Concert VSO Counterpoint 12/17
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Midterm Reflection 12/19
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Holiday Assembly 12/20
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General Self Assessments 2/9, 4/25 & 5/30
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Rehearsal Surveys 3/8 & 6/4
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Valentine's Day Calliope 2/14
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Combined Flex Block 3/28, 4/2
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Spring Performance 4/9
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Spring Performance Reflection 4/11
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Campus Concert 5/17
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Campus Concert Reflection 5/21
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Spring Showcase 5/30
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Final Reflection 6/4
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ALMA MATER
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CASTELTON CHORAL FESTIVAL
Who: Molly & Jay
What: 1 Day Honors Festival
Where: Castleton University
When: Friday September 29th
Why: FREE Rehearsals with Professionals
Carpools w/Julie : Pick Up=7:15 a.m. & Drop Off=TBD
Food: Provided
Concert Venue: Casella Theater 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: Available at the Door
Attire: White Tops/Black Bottoms
Music/Black Folders: BBA
Song For Peace - Allistar MacGillivray
Three Madrigals - Emma Lou Diemer
Carpools : Pick Up=7:15 a.m. & Drop Off=TBD
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CALLIOPE CONCERT
Who: BBA Music Students
What: Talent Show
Where: Riley Center
When: Friday October 13th, 6:30 p.m.
Why: Supportive Opportunity
Admission: $3.00 students & $5:00 adults
Flex Block Rehearsal: Thursday October 12th
EQUINOX HOTEL CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Who: Vocal Music Ensemble & Friends
What: Christmas Caroling, Tree Lighting w/Santa & FOOD
Where: Equinox Hotel
When: Friday December 1st 5:30 p.m.
Why: Community Service & Outreach
Attire: Warm & Festive
Call Time: Meet at the Hotel(TBD)5:15 p.m.
Music: Sacred & Secular Christmas Carols
Julie: Will bring Music Folders & Fashion Accessories
WESTON CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Who: Vocal Music Ensemble & Friends
What: Christmas Caroling, Tree Lighting w/Santa & Fireworks
Where: Weston VT
When: Saturday December 2nd 3:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Why: Community Service & Outreach
Attire: Warm & Festive
Call Time: Meet on the street steps of the Vermont Country Store@3:15 p.m.
Caroling 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Santa & Tree Lighting 4:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. & Fireworks 4:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Music: Sacred & Secular Christmas Carols
Julie: Will bring Music Folders & Fashion Accessories
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EQUINOX TERRACE CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Who: Vocal Music Ensemble & Friends
What: Christmas Caroling/Sing-a-long with Residents
Where: Equinox Terrace Manchester VT
When: Friday December 8th 1:30-2:00
Why: Community Service & Outreach
Attire: Warm & Festive
Call Time: Carpool from BBA@1:00
Music: Sacred & Secular Christmas Carols
Julie: Will bring Music Folders & Fashion Accessories
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WINTER MATINEE
Who: Music Students
What: Presentation
Where: Riley Center Stage
When: Tuesday December 5th 12:45-1:30
Why: Recruiting
Attire: Music Department Black t-shirt or BBA Concert Attire Tops & Black Bottoms of your own choosing
Call Time: 12:30 p.m.(end of D block/3rd lunch)
Schools: MEMS, Currier & Dorset
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WINTER CONCERT
Who: Music Students
What: Presentation
Where: Riley Center Stage
When: Tuesday December 5th 6:30 p.m.
Why: First Semester Showcase
Attire: Music Department Black t-shirt or BBA Concert Attire Tops & Black Bottoms of your own choosing
Call Time: 5:00 p.m.
Tickets: $5.00 Students/$7.00 Adults bbatickets.com
Music: Blue Moon, White Winter Hymnal, Dreams & Time After Time
Combined Flex Block Rehearsal: Tuesday November 14
Combined Flex Block Matinee: Thursday November 30th​
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COUNTERPOINT & VSO RESOURCES
Who: BBA Vocal Music Ensemble
What: Holiday Concert
Where: First Congregational Church Manchester
When: Sunday December 17th 4:00 p.m.
Why: Counterpoint & Vermont Symphony Collaboration
Call Time: 2:00 p.m.
Dress Rehearsal: 2:30-3:30
Concert Attire: Formal/All Black
Reserved Seating for BBA Performers: Front Pews
Concert Order: Good King Wenceslas, Santa Baby & O Come All Ye Faithful encore
Tickets for Family/Friends: Available on the VSO website(1 comp per performer)18 and under free, 65 and over $20.00 and general admission $24.00
Julie: Will bring Music Folders & Concert Attire Tops
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HOLIDAY ASSEMBLY
Who: Vocal Music Ensemble
What: White Winter Hymnal
Where: Gym
When: Wednesday December 20th
Why: Fun
Attire: Festive
Call Time: 10:00 a.m.
Assembly 10:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
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SPRING CONCERT
Who: Music Students
What: Presentation
Where: Riley Center Stage
When: Wednesday April 9th 6:30 p.m.
Why: Second Semester Showcase
Attire: Attire: Music Department Black t-shirt & Black Bottoms of your own choosing
Call Time: 4:45 p.m.
Tickets: $5.00 Students/$7.00 Adults bbatickets.com
Music: Can't Help Falling in Love, I'll Be There, Fly Me to the Moon, Both Sides Now
Combined Flex Block Rehearsals: 3/28 & 4/2​
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SPRING SHOWCASE
Who: Music Students
What: Presentation
Where: Riley Center Stage
When: Thursday May 30th 6:30 p.m.
Why: Second Semester Showcase
Attire: Attire: TBD
Call Time: 5:00 p.m.
Tickets: $5.00 Students/$7.00 Adults bbatickets.com
Music: Anya Opera Workshop
Combined Flex Block Rehearsals: TBD
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CAMPUS CONCERT
Who: BBA Music Students
What: Outdoor Springfest@Noon
Where: Founders Hall Patio
When: Friday May 17th
Why: Student Council, Club Fair & Pep Rally
Attire: Attire: Of your Own Choosing
Call Time: E Block
Music: Valerie
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Semester 1 Resources
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Tracks​
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Semester 2 Resources
David Resources​
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2023 SPRING RECORDINGS
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