Do you hear how relaxed their vocal production sounded even though they were conveying urgency throughout. That’s one of the reasons it stayed so nicely in tune. Plus you had plenty of energy at the end. Also, the women absolutely nailed the four-part” glass tube” effect in the sustained sections 2 and 4. You found the knife-edge and stayed there - that’s hard as hell to do while maintaining blend. This was an outstanding performance - very well conducted and sung so well you made it look easy. Of course we all know better…
I’m assuming you did this in 2014 TMEA - your recording of this piece is really, really excellent as well. Your conductor deliberately added to the Soprano’s workload by having you open the piece at such a low dynamic level. I could tell how far back you were pulling to keep a smaller more mysterious sound. That must have been a killer lol but the effect was worth it. You did great.
I feel the burning in my throat just from listening to it. All-state soprano auditions are going to be fun. This is a first round piece for us. Fun fun
If you did this for TMEA 2014 you guys did an excellent job with it. Fortunately it wasn’t at the tail end of the program considering how much your conductor had you do so much of it at p or mp. That’s a lot of support going on - phew!
I am looking forward to the practicing sessions that my school is gonna have, this next years gonna be awesome. I'm almost certain that my school had the most allstaters this year with 11 someone please message if you know of any other schools that had more than 11. PLEASE!! haha :)
Dr. Hatteburg is still going strong, I see. I'm proud to say I studied under this man. Fantastic work. All you experts saying this is too fast and so on, have you even looked at the score? A touch too fast, possibly. Base speed is 112, this may be what- 120? Sorry to sound hostile, I get tired of arm-chair conductors.
Well allstate sucked for me on a personal level it was boring and ms sharkova didn't focus on important things like blending and DYNAMICS curse those stupid tenor 2's behind me ruining the sound with their nasally wide mouthed sound...Blastisimo is a dynamic level...not a lifestyle! Bottom line is just cause you made state doesn't mean go out there and scream your heart out till you lose your voice...o lux was one of the only good songs that we performed. Because it was so difficult we spent a good amount of time on it :( just really disappointed that this years state choir wasn't as good as last year's
Yes, we all forget that we're singing in a choir, not by ourselves. If everyone tries to sing like they would in a solo, it's not going to sound good, and the all-state recordings show that. There were songs that could have been so breathtaking, but instead it's all a mess of noise and not much dynamic contrast. The choir in this video knows how to handle this properly, notice how minimal the vibrato is? In any case, if I make the all-state choir again, I'll be sure to address this. Because all I want is the choir to sound amazing!
Wow, quick reply! And yeah, you're exactly right, all these people worked so hard to accomplish such a difficult feat of making all-state! It's such an incredible dream to sing with a large group of people your age with such a high caliber of talent! On another note, how're ya doing on the Bach? I'm real nervous about this one, but then again, I felt the same way about Jubilant song from last year! Hope to seeya again in the mixed choir!
Do you hear how relaxed their vocal production sounded even though they were conveying urgency throughout. That’s one of the reasons it stayed so nicely in tune. Plus you had plenty of energy at the end. Also, the women absolutely nailed the four-part” glass tube” effect in the sustained sections 2 and 4. You found the knife-edge and stayed there - that’s hard as hell to do while maintaining blend. This was an outstanding performance - very well conducted and sung so well you made it look easy. Of course we all know better…
I simply love the melody of this song and how the choir managed to blend various voices from different sections together. Nice
So jealous of the sop 2s part! Im singing this for TMEA (Aka Texas Allstata) as a Soprano 1. Ugh. FML.
I’m assuming you did this in 2014 TMEA - your recording of this piece is really, really excellent as well. Your conductor deliberately added to the Soprano’s workload by having you open the piece at such a low dynamic level. I could tell how far back you were pulling to keep a smaller more mysterious sound. That must have been a killer lol but the effect was worth it. You did great.
I bet the audience was too stunned to clap at the end. That's how good it was.
Dr. Hatteberg, you are the man!
Absolutely amazing! I loved every second! Executed and directed phenomenally. Best version I've heard as of yet.
best version on youtube ;)
I feel the burning in my throat just from listening to it. All-state soprano auditions are going to be fun. This is a first round piece for us. Fun fun
That. was a stunning piece. Loved it. Thanks for posting.
My Choir Teacher is in here!!!!! My life just exploded!
Ugh. What a well-constructed composition. it's like looking at a fine woven basket.
Stunning!
SO excited to be singing this in the TMEA All-Region Mixed Choir on Tuesday!
Just got 1st chair for tenor one today at auditions. CAN'T WAIT TO SING WITH THE BEST CHOIR IN THE WORLD!!
wow weren't you a tenor 1 last year?
Oh man this looks like it'll be my favorite Alll-State piece this year... Holy crap
If you did this for TMEA 2014 you guys did an excellent job with it. Fortunately it wasn’t at the tail end of the program considering how much your conductor had you do so much of it at p or mp. That’s a lot of support going on - phew!
Dam this sounds amazing!
I did this one as a tenor 2. It's so beautiful!
I made first chair last year but I had the flu so I made third as a tenor 1 as well and its an awesome song see ya there!!!
So excited !!!
Wow,us Soprano 1's are going to have soo much fun with this piece... (not really.) But I love it.
Fabulous arrangement
This is my favorite out of the three, I cant wait until region starts. (Tenor 2)
this is so pretty...
I love it. So much 3
This piece is stunning, but hell to sing as a soprano. :D
THIS IS AMAZING... TMEA 2014
this is definitely the most INTERESTING piece for us alto's -_-'
Nicely done,
Great job!
It's time...TMEA 2014. Can't wait!
I am looking forward to the practicing sessions that my school is gonna have, this next years gonna be awesome. I'm almost certain that my school had the most allstaters this year with 11 someone please message if you know of any other schools that had more than 11. PLEASE!! haha :)
dang... very cool...
Alto 1s for the win!! :D
Sang with the composer as the conductor ten more years ago.... This song was so difficult.
Dr. Hatteburg is still going strong, I see. I'm proud to say I studied under this man. Fantastic work.
All you experts saying this is too fast and so on, have you even looked at the score? A touch too fast, possibly. Base speed is 112, this may be what- 120?
Sorry to sound hostile, I get tired of arm-chair conductors.
Our school, Reagan High School, had twelve all-staters
@martinmarkmoon what about bass 2s m.87!!!! It kills
TMEA 2014 AUDITIONS.
HECK YUSSS.
God have mercy on my vocal chords. Soprano one problems XD
TMEA 2014 IM SOOOOO EXCITED
who's going to make state?!?
i know i am!!!!!
-watch out alto 1s (;
girlllll i wanna be the first person in history to make all state at my school
Hello fellow Texas people!!
My toaster oven just happened to beep indicatig my dinner was ready in the exact same pitch the soprnos started in! xD
I have no idea how I'm supposed to hit that note at 2:13. P.S I'm a tenor 1
Me too!
who is going to the UNT All State camp?
TMEA ROCKS
Wow.
TMEA sop 2 yess!!!!!
Sop. 2 :) this song is killing me I hope they dont choose it even though its gorgeous
i feel you girl..... i hate it and i honestly think they will pick it for district.
Wow
I'm preparing. I am a Tenor 2/Baritone
Dafuq... We're doing this for Texas Allstate choir auditions and I'm a soprano...
Anyone else preparing for TMEA? Bass 2's I like your part I want it D:)
I want to be the first person in 5 years to make All State from my school!
oh god that ending
The coughing! HAHAHAHAHAHA.
any basses going to UNT camp? (:
Is there any free music sheet of this Piece?
Me gusta Marco
it's so beautiful, but it's a pain to learn
DAT CHORD 3:00!!!! OMGSH.
TMEA 2014
Behold, the musical equivalent of drunk texting. TMEA, go home, you're drunk. Sopranos, you feel my pain.
is pronounced oh lux or oh loox
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Well allstate sucked for me on a personal level it was boring and ms sharkova didn't focus on important things like blending and DYNAMICS curse those stupid tenor 2's behind me ruining the sound with their nasally wide mouthed sound...Blastisimo is a dynamic level...not a lifestyle! Bottom line is just cause you made state doesn't mean go out there and scream your heart out till you lose your voice...o lux was one of the only good songs that we performed. Because it was so difficult we spent a good amount of time on it :( just really disappointed that this years state choir wasn't as good as last year's
Vinay Thomas Thats exactly how I feel
Yes, we all forget that we're singing in a choir, not by ourselves. If everyone tries to sing like they would in a solo, it's not going to sound good, and the all-state recordings show that. There were songs that could have been so breathtaking, but instead it's all a mess of noise and not much dynamic contrast. The choir in this video knows how to handle this properly, notice how minimal the vibrato is? In any case, if I make the all-state choir again, I'll be sure to address this. Because all I want is the choir to sound amazing!
Wow, quick reply! And yeah, you're exactly right, all these people worked so hard to accomplish such a difficult feat of making all-state! It's such an incredible dream to sing with a large group of people your age with such a high caliber of talent! On another note, how're ya doing on the Bach? I'm real nervous about this one, but then again, I felt the same way about Jubilant song from last year! Hope to seeya again in the mixed choir!
me :)
Too fast!
rather silly composition, I'll stick to the original 9th century plainchant melody harmonized by Robert Fayfax in the 16th century! :-)