Carmina Burana Translation

Here is a link to a fairly reliable translation of Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana".

http://www.northshorechoral.org/seasons/05-06/CarminaBuranaTextandTranslation.pdf

CPO Mahler's 2nd an inspiration!

I have very few words to describe both the excitement and euphoria our CPO's performance of Mahler's 2nd Symphony in the Jack Singer Concert Hall this past Friday and Saturday evening. Mahler's music jumped off the page and into the hearts and minds of all in attendance. You, the chorus, played such a huge role in the performance even if only for the final 15 minutes! I can't begin to thank you enough for your musical commitment, vocal prowess, memorization and overall professionalism! You inspired so many, including audience, orchestra, fellow singers and myself. I hope you know how much impact you had on this performance because I don't think I will stop hearing about it for some time!

Yours in song,
TIM

Kodaly and Curwen's hand signs

Here are a couple of resources for those of you interested in studying up on your hand signs for the solfege system. Below is a link to the hand signs. Enjoy
http://www.classicsforkids.com/teachers/training/handsigns.asp

How to sing a Major and Relative Natural Minor Scale on Solfege with Han...

Here is a nice little lesson in singing a major and a minor scale with solfege and Curwen hand signs

Porgy & Bess videos

These videos will take you through the medley, mostly in order. Enjoy!

Prometheus pictures

Prometheus stealing fire and living his eternal struggle

How to tie a bow-tie

Thank you to Jim Weisert for expertly helping to tie and teaching many of us how to tie a bow-tie prior to the CPO's Sing-Along Messiah performance on Sunday, December 5.
Here is some proof: