Upcoming tour to be announced soon

One of the favorite things the choir loves to do is tour.  It gives us great joy to work closely with our friends and share what we do in person.  We were talking in choir rehearsal (briefly!) that there is nothing like a live performance by someone who loves their art...that there is a atmosphere created that people are drawn to.

Br Richard has been working on our tour for a while now and things seem to be falling into place. I should have some information to share here in the next week or so.

Meanwhile, we are entering tech week for the Women's Chant recording featuring chants dedicated to The Holy Spirit. The rest of us are working on the next French recording (as well as weekend services).

I have to say I can't remember the last time I was bored...

Next Gloriae Dei Cantores Recording

Well we are also working on the next recording for the choir dedicated to the French Masters.  While it is a lot of work to memorize before a recording, there is a freedom when you don't have to look down at your music or try to turn pages quietly ! 
Seemingly simple, this style of music begs for nuances to be noticed which means as a choir we have to weave and bend to each others voice part.  It is a true expression of teamwork which we find rewarding.  (And yes, the memory work is really work !!)

Our Next Chant Recording

The halls of our rehearsal space are echoing with the sounds of practice for the next recording by the Women's Schola group.  This recording is dedicated to Gregorian Chants specifically for the Holy Spirit.  The emotions that are explored range from the questioning, the joy, and the explosion of the First Pentecost.   Its strange how you can just take these kinds of emotions in stride until you pull all of these pieces together then you realize how important this event is when you see it reflected in the chant.