Dear Hazamirniks,
Good rehearsal! I know I had fun!
We were so busy with intros, games, handing out music etc… that we had very little time to actually rehearse. But the little that we did rehearse went very well. We achieved a really beautiful sound in Hatikva, especially toward the end when we made the perfect unified and in-tune harmony. It seemed as if time was suspended for just a moment, I got goose bumps! I can tell, even at this early stage, that 2009-10 Hazamir Cleveland is going to be an amazing experience for us all.
Next week we will start preparing for our appearance with Craig Taubman on October 25th, by rehearsing his L’Dor Vador, continue work on Hatikva, and we will also learn a cool arrangement of the Star Spangled Banner, because we may be asked in the future to appear at various events to perform the national anthem.
A few things:
I want to ask that everyone take part and help with the set up and break down of the rehearsal space. If we all help, the burden won’t fall on the few kind souls who have been helping every time.
If you have not already done so, go online and check for MP3’s, Hazamir forms, PDF’s of music and the Hazamir calendar.
Remember to read and sign the singer’s contract and return that with your conflict sheet, next rehearsal.
Lastly, I would like to call attention to how lucky we are to have such wonderful and talented additions to our Hazamir roster. Newniks, Jenna, Jessica, Jacob, and Miriam fit right in and you were very welcoming to them. Thank you for being such a great group.
Please pass the word that though our pre-season auditions are closed, we continue to audition throughout the fall season. We are especially in need of men.
Questions about music or attendance? Email me Bellissimasop@sbcglobal.net
Questions about forms, fees, schedule, etc… Call or email the Akiva office and talk to Judy Shafron.
Shalom,
Sharon
