I'll be running the session one colour at a time. Gong through parts, sticky bits etc. So we'll go 2000 Miles to Away in a Manger. Break, then see how that was. I'm assuming you've all got these Christmas lyrics now? We need to work on 'Hark the Herald Angels' which only has a high … Continue reading Rehearsal Plan B – 05.12.22
My apologies - there is no audio from the session. Amongst the list of things that went wrong last night, my microphone recorder was just one of them. I'll try to be brief about what we did! Somewhere only we know - gorgeous. We finished the ahhh section and it sounded really lovely. It's RERADY! … Continue reading Rehearsal Notes 28.11.22
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It's important to come to as many rehearsals as possible, to give it your best attention but it's also important that we don't lose sight of the FUN!!!! Let's get the last bit of 'Somewhere only we know' sorted. Somewhere only we knowDownload A quick slap through 'Winter Wonderland' with harmony only for the reds. … Continue reading Rehearsal Planning 28.11.22
WBLS 21.11.22 Part 1 WBLS 21.11.22 Part 2 WBLS 21.11.22 Part 3 We had a LOT of voices last night! Most notably 10 lords a leaping and the sound from the blues was very special. We also had a lot of chatting. Please, please try and pay attention for these next few sessions - I … Continue reading Rehearsal Notes and Audio from 21.11.22
Portello Gig Belles only Part 1 Portello Gig ICU Part 2 plus Belles together at the end This gig was epic! Thanks to everyone who took part or supported us. Photos Ali Johnston
Let's have another go at 'Somewhere only we know'. I'll recap the learning from last week and move on to the chorus section. Somewhere only we knowDownload Let's crack on with 'Carol of the Bells' and 'White Winter Hymnal' Carol Of The Bells Lyrics ChartDownload White Winter Hymnal – Fleet FoxesDownload Little break.... then on … Continue reading Rehearsal Planning 21.11.22
WBLS 07.11.22 Part 1 WBLS 07.11.22 Part 2 WBLS 07.11.22 Part 3 A fabulous evening! Thanks everyone! We started with 'Somewhere only we know'. I've split the oohs so that everyone gets them sometimes - this way we get an added depth to the song too. I split the yellows into oranges and yellows - … Continue reading Rehearsal Notes and Audio 07.11.22