It is exciting to be back after the holiday season working on not just one, but 2 shows with performances in February and March.
Our work in the new year began on Sunday, January 3, at 2 pm with a full-cast rehearsal with the 75 singers in our fully-staged production of Grease. They were at rehearsal until 9:00 pm - what a first day! We have a first rate cast - it was an amazing rehearsal.
And we're already at work with set designs, costume and prop meetings, contracting our pit band - there is so much involved in doing a full Broadway production.
Sunday we also had our first rehearsal for our February concert, Love. The chorus is again breaking new ground as we will be singing the first men's chorus version of Brahms' wonderful "Liebeslieder Waltzes"...music that is so beautiful, with soaring melodies and lyrics that capture great intimacy. Our new men's chorus version was transcribed by GMCW baritone Robert Boaz, who did a superb job. There are approximately 135 singers in this concert which will also feature the Rock Creek Singers, one of GMCW's 2 small ensembles.
Happy New Year to everyone! I will keep you posted on everything going on behind the scenes for both productions.
- Jeff
Our work in the new year began on Sunday, January 3, at 2 pm with a full-cast rehearsal with the 75 singers in our fully-staged production of Grease. They were at rehearsal until 9:00 pm - what a first day! We have a first rate cast - it was an amazing rehearsal.
And we're already at work with set designs, costume and prop meetings, contracting our pit band - there is so much involved in doing a full Broadway production.
Sunday we also had our first rehearsal for our February concert, Love. The chorus is again breaking new ground as we will be singing the first men's chorus version of Brahms' wonderful "Liebeslieder Waltzes"...music that is so beautiful, with soaring melodies and lyrics that capture great intimacy. Our new men's chorus version was transcribed by GMCW baritone Robert Boaz, who did a superb job. There are approximately 135 singers in this concert which will also feature the Rock Creek Singers, one of GMCW's 2 small ensembles.
Happy New Year to everyone! I will keep you posted on everything going on behind the scenes for both productions.
- Jeff
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