Thanks for your patience this past week with all of the voicings.  I believe this will make a real difference in the overall sound and confidence of the group.

Item 1:  <section leaders>  can you send me the charts you made for each section so I can make a master chart?  Thanks!

Item 2:  Rehearsal Plan for the coming week:

• Gloria Patri
• Magnificat #3 (Deposuit)
• Magnificat #5 (Sicut Locutus Est)
• Black is the Color
• Red, Red Rose
• Plenty Good Room

Sectionals will split up this week into three groups:  Soprano, Alto, and Tenor/Bass (section leaders, be ready for this!!)

We will take time on the following:

• Magnificat #1 & 6
• Plenty Good Room

I am very excited to announce the engagement of Rebecca Copley as a clinician for our October retreat.  Rebecca has an impressive resume of worldwide opera performances, musical directorships, and most importantly for us, has a wonderful voice studio with a long history of helping singers master techniques for better singing in both solo and ensemble work.  I have worked with Rebecca several times in the past and know many who have cherished her abilities as a vocal coach and instructor.  Ms. Copley will be working with us on breathing techniques, projection, and stage presence within a choir.  You won't want to miss it!!!!!

Don't forget: Our retreat day on Oct. 6 is very important as we will work a lot on the large works during this time.  We will also have some fun time as well as a few surprises that will be announced in coming weeks.  This will also be a time to get used to the space we will sing in on our Friday concert, so please plan to be around from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 6th.  If for no other reason, lunch will be provided :-)

Have a great weekend.  I'm so honored to be working with you all and truly look forward to each Monday night.  Do good things and I'll see you on
September 17th!!!!

Steve Howie, conductor
Rocky Mountain Chorale