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A rare posting from me....   Message List  
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Re: A rare posting from me....

Sheeeesh, Shelley, haven't you ever heard the L.A. Master Chorale? They
definitely have a lotta soloists, but boy do they blend when they want to.

Will

--- In bbshop@yahoogroups.com, Shelley Herman <saherman@...> wrote:
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> We had the Robert Shaw Chorale at an Audio Engineering Society banquet many
> years ago.
>
> My reaction was: I've heard many (non Int'l Champ) choruses that sounded
> better.
>
> What I heard was a stage full of soloists each trying to sing better than
> the next singer without paying any attention to what we, at the time, called
> balance and blend.
>
> It really turned me off on going to any chorale concerts.
>
>
> Shelley Herman
> saherman@...
>





Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:38 pm

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The Star Spangled Banner at the CNN Florida Republican challenger's debate was a vocal ensemble of 12-ish classically-trained singers. My opinion of both...
Ron Black
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Jan 27, 2012
1:49 am

I absolutely agree when it comes to our National Anthem. Bob REWIND! - Bass ________________________________ From: Ron Black <rlblack1ron@...> To:...
Robert Farnham
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Jan 27, 2012
4:38 am

I agree with Ron Black, Will Duff, Secretary, the San Antonio Chordsmen   ________________________________ From: Ron Black <rlblack1ron@...> To:...
Willard Duff
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Jan 27, 2012
4:52 am

We had the Robert Shaw Chorale at an Audio Engineering Society banquet many years ago. My reaction was: I've heard many (non Int'l Champ) choruses that...
Shelley Herman
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Jan 27, 2012
7:13 am

Sheeeesh, Shelley, haven't you ever heard the L.A. Master Chorale? They definitely have a lotta soloists, but boy do they blend when they want to. Will...
willhamblet Offline Send Email Jan 27, 2012
5:38 pm

There are two things in this post that are troublesome to me. The National Anthem is titled, "The Star Spangled Banner" not SSB! 1. The over use of initials...
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Jan 27, 2012
8:36 am

Many singers who have tried both venues have said they prefer the other types of choruses ONLY because they don't have to memorize words or notes. Stephen ... ...
Stephen Rafe
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Jan 27, 2012
2:02 pm

Has anyone tried searching "BHS"? My engine turns these up in the following order: Brunswick High School, British Home Stores, BHS International, Inc., and...
Stephen Rafe
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Jan 27, 2012
2:08 pm

...And that's the problem with TLA's (Three Letter Abbreviations, or Three Letter Acronyms) (NOT the same thing) Tom in Cincy...
ThomasE
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Jan 27, 2012
2:51 pm

I agree with Ron -- singing the Nathional Anthem is a wonderful opportunity to show off our wonderful musical form.  And, since these debates have been widely...
Nancy Maass
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Jan 27, 2012
5:34 pm
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