| Forum message: In Search of Varied SSATB Repertoire | Bruce Lengacher | May 3, 2012 |
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Greetings,
I just finished my Chamber Singers auditions for next year and find my self with an ensemble that will be best suited to performing SSATB repertoire. Having already done some preliminary research, the bulk of what I've found is Renaissance (middle and late), some early Baroque, and a ... |
| Concert: S.F. Bay Area Concert Announcement | Bruce Lengacher | April 10, 2012 |
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The Acalanes and Las Lomas High School Music Departments are proud to present the 2012 Spring Choral Concerts: "Does it Really Matter?
Performances will take place on 4/17 and 4/19 at 7:30pm in the PAC at Acalanes High School located at 1200 Pleasant Hill Rd. Lafayette, CA 94549.
Suggested do... |
| Comment: Re: Favorite Lassus pieces | Bruce Lengacher | February 28, 2012 |
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Hi Ethan,
This is one of my favorite di lasso pieces.
La Nuit Froid et Sombre
Bruce Lengacher
Lafayette, CA
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| Comment: Re: Technology in the High School Choral Classroom | Bruce Lengacher | February 10, 2012 |
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Hi Ashleigh,
I use various forms of technology in and out of my rehearsal. I have a SmartBoard which I use for eartraining, sight singing, and to play performance videos. I also use a H2 Zoom digital recorder to podcast rehearsals for my students. There is a discussion board component to the pod... |
| Comment: Re: rehearsal/part recordings | Bruce Lengacher | February 10, 2012 |
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Hi Julie,
I've started using Choraltracks.com. It is a rehearsal recording service run and recorded by Matt Curtis from Chanticleer. He has a lot of tracks on his site, but you can also, for a fee per song, send him a piece of music and he records all of the parts and then masters them so that t... |
| Comment: Re: Take Six: Get Away Jordan | Bruce Lengacher | December 8, 2011 |
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Hi Kayla,
I think that it is published by Hal Leonard or Warner Brothers. I know that WB published Quiet Place and Spread Love.
Best of Luck,
Bruce
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| Concert: S.F. Bay Area Chapel Concert | Bruce Lengacher | December 4, 2011 |
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The two chamber ensembles of the Acalanes High School Music Department will be presenting a Chapel Concert at the Church of Santa Maria, located at 40 Santa Maria Way, Orinda, CA 94563 at 2pm on Sunday, December 11, 2011. This is a free concert and is being hosted by the Church of Santa Maria. Pl... |
| Concert: S.F. Bay Area Concerts | Bruce Lengacher | November 29, 2011 |
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The Music Departments of Acalanes and Las Lomas High Schools proudly present the 2011 Winter Concerts; "A Winter's Tale" featuring settings of Shakespeare texts. The concerts will take place on December 13 and 15, 2011 at the Acalanes High School Performing Arts Center, 1200 Pleasant Hill Rd. Lafa... |
| Comment: Re: Choral clinic via skype | Bruce Lengacher | November 14, 2011 |
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Hi Vicki,
I've skyped several times, but not for a clinic. We commissioned Eric Barnum several years ago and Skyped during our class with him as we were working on his piece. You should use a good web camera (logitech is the one we used) and if possible you should have the sound run through a go... |
| Comment: Re: Taping kids doors on trips? | Bruce Lengacher | October 7, 2011 |
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John,
Your comment seems rather judgemental and formulated without any context. I don't think that using a small piece of tape on a door as a safeguard constitutes a fire hazard. The system, which I've used for 15 years is a way, short of hiring a security guard at added cost to the students, of... |
| Concert: S.F. Bay Area Concert | Bruce Lengacher | October 7, 2011 |
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Greetings,
The Choral Music Students of the AUHSD will be presenting the 9th annual Richard C. Hansen Fall Choral Classic Festivals and Concerts on October 18th for Mixed Choirs (Concert Choirs and Chamber Singers) and October 20th for Women's Choirs. Our two guest conductors this year are: Lori ... |
| Choir: Acalanes High School Choirs (Lafayette, California, USA) | Bruce Lengacher | September 17, 2011 |
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A Nine Choir program comprised of 5 curricular choirs; Chorale, Women's Ensemble, Concert Choir, Bella Voce (women's chamber), and Chamber Singers, two co-curricular choirs C.A.P., ManChoir, and two student run ensembles, MEN, and Women's Octet.
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| Comment: Re: Looking for "beautiful" Madrigal | Bruce Lengacher | September 1, 2011 |
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Hi John,
I have three suggestions for you:
Mia Benigna Fortuna-Cipriano de Rore
Dolcissima mia Vita- Gesualdo
Liqide Perle Amor- Marenzio
I've done all three with my Chamber group over the years, as well as La Nuit et Froit et Sombre mentioned in the replies. They are all beautiful.... |
| Comment: Re: Suggestions for computer solfege programs/software | Bruce Lengacher | July 29, 2011 |
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Hi Lois,
I've had a Smartboard for two years now thanks to a technology bond passed in our district. I use a variety of things, but the most successful in the classroom is a program called Sonicfit. You can check it out online at www.Sonicfit.com. A colleague developed it several years ago and I... |
| Comment: Re: In Search of Settings of Shakespeare Texts | Bruce Lengacher | April 25, 2011 |
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Hi Brian,
I would love to have recordings if they are available. You can either email them to me as mp3's or use snail mail to the address below. I appreciate your input.
Bruce Lengacher 1200 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
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| Forum message: In Search of Settings of Shakespeare Texts | Bruce Lengacher | April 22, 2011 |
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Greetings Listers,
I'm in the process of compiling a list of repertoire for next year's concerts. Winter will be loosely programmed around settings of Shakespearian texts and be entitled, "A Winter's Tale" The spring concert in conjunction with our GSA on campus and our Tolerance Workshops will ... |
| Concert: S.F. Bay Area Concert | Bruce Lengacher | April 19, 2011 |
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The Acalanes Music Department is proud to present the 2011 Spring Choral Concerts: "Five Centuries of Spring" on April 25th and 26th at the Acalanes High School Performing Arts Center at 7:30 both evenings.The school is located at 1200 Pleasant Hill Rd. Lafayette, CA 94549 Suggested Donations are ... |
| Comment: Re: Quips for the Choral Rehearsal | Bruce Lengacher | March 22, 2011 |
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I thought of a few more:
"You don't sing like you talk anymore than you dance like you walk."
"We don't sing word, we sing the sounds in words"
"That had about as much emotion as a choir of zombies"
"Sing it like you feel it"
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| Comment: Re: Quips for the Choral Rehearsal | Bruce Lengacher | March 22, 2011 |
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I have a few that I've picked up over the years.
"When in doubt, sing it as written."
"Tenors, two fingers on the side of your neck. Do you feel anything? "
"Ladies, lovely harmonies, unfortunately, that's an unison line."
"I didn't know there was a setting of the ... |
| Forum message: Sartorelllo examples | Bruce Lengacher | March 1, 2011 |
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I'm helping our Drama teacher find musical examples, preferably sheet music for his production of "A Wayward Company of Saints" and wanted to query the list to see if anyone had any sources. I've googled and can find audio/video examples, but no sources for sheet music.
He wants examples for one... |
| Concert: S.F. Bay Area Concerts, "Songs From Far Away" | Bruce Lengacher | December 1, 2010 |
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The Acalanes High School Music Department Proudly Presents the 2010 Winter Choral Concerts, "Songs From Far Away" on December 14 and 16, 2010 at 7:30pm in the Performing Arts Center at Acalanes High School, 1200 Pleasant Hill Rd. Lafayette, CA 94549
Suggested Donations: $5 for adults, $3 for S... |
| Comment: Re: Smart Boards | Bruce Lengacher | November 14, 2010 |
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Hi Rob,
I piloted a Smart Board last year and had it permanently mounted on my wall this year. It has changed the way I teach. I pdf'd all of my sight singing examples and can project them on the board. I can pdf any piece of music and show the singers exactly how to mark their music, as well as... |
| Concert: S.F. Bay Area Concert Announcement | Bruce Lengacher | October 8, 2010 |
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The Acalanes Union High School District is proud to announce
the 8th Annual "Richard C. Hansen Fall Choral Classic Concerts".
These two culminating concerts of our district-wide choral
festivals will take place at Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian
Church, 49 Knox Dr. Lafayette, CA 94549 on Oc... |
| Comment: Re: SAB finale number? | Bruce Lengacher | August 14, 2010 |
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Hi Michael,
You might look at Mairi's Wedding, or Robert Alan Petker's Come to Me, O My Love.
Best of luck,
Bruce Lengacher
Acalanes High School
Lafayette, CA
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| Forum message: In Search of Repertoire about Spring | Bruce Lengacher | July 31, 2010 |
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Greetings List,
I'm in search of music based on poetry about spring. I've already programmed a couple of Mechem's "Five Centuries of Spring" and Hawley's "Io Son la Primavera" but am looking for pieces that will help fill out my program. I have five choirs to program for with the following voi... |
| Forum message: High School Nuts and Bolts | Bruce Lengacher | May 31, 2010 |
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Dear List,
I'm co-presenting a session at the California ACDA ECCO Summer Conference at the end of July and would like to ask newer teachers what types of things they wish they'd have known when starting out. This session is done yearly and is always well organized and thorough, but I thought I... |
| Comment: Re: Where to perform in San Diego and San Francisco | Bruce Lengacher | May 28, 2010 |
| Hi Amy,
I would recommend the following venues in San Francisco
Grace Cathedral
St. Ignatius Church
First Presbyterian
Mission Dolores
In the greater Bay Area there are a few others also:
First Congregational ,Berkeley
St. Mary's Chapel, Moraga
Cathedral of Light, Oakland
St. Paul's, Oakland
St. Ma... |
| Forum message: Songs From Far Away | Bruce Lengacher | April 22, 2010 |
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Greetings List,
I'm starting to prep for next year's concerts and am looking
for multicultural repertoire from around the world. Thank heavens
for Standardized testing!I can finally catch up.
Here is what I've come up with so far:
Si Me Dan Pasteles-Puerto Rico
Regle-Polish
Lulajze Jezuniu ... |
| Concert: S.F. Bay Area Concerts | Bruce Lengacher | April 7, 2010 |
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The Acalanes High School Music Department is proud to present
the Spring 2010 Choral Concerts "Words: Spoken and Sung" on April
13 and 14 at 7:30pm in the Performing Arts Center at Acalanes High
School 1200 Pleasant Hill Rd. Lafayette, CA 94549 Suggested
donations are $5 for adults, $3 for Seniors ... |
| Concert: Starry Nights | Bruce Lengacher | December 2, 2009 |
| Please join the choirs of Acalanes High School for their 2009 Winter Concerts, "Starry Nights" on December 15 and 17 at 7:30pm in the Acalanes Performing Arts Center located at 1200 Pleasant Hill Rd. Lafayette, CA 94549. We will be presenting two concerts programmed around the themes of Stars, the M... |
| Concert: S.F. Bay Area Concert Announcement | Bruce Lengacher | October 3, 2009 |
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The Choral Music Educators of the Acalanes Union High School District are proud to announce the 7th Annual Richard C. Hansen Fall Choral Classic Concerts. These Concerts will take place on Tuesday, October 20th and Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at the Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church located at ... |
| Comment: Re: Ireland/Englad Tour Help | Bruce Lengacher | September 9, 2009 |
| Brian,
We toured England in 2005 and participated in the Shrewsbury International Music Festival. It was a great experience. You should look into singing at Chester Cathedral, St. Mary's in Aylesbury, Southwark Cathedral, and of course St. Paul's. Our final performance was at St. Paul's and it was ... |
| Comment: Re: Best Quality Pieces from CPDL | Bruce Lengacher | June 11, 2009 |
| Chris,
Here are my three favorites that I've used off of CPDL:
Dolcissima mia vita- Gesualdo
Mia Fortuna Benigna- de Rore
O Sacrum Convivium- Tallis
Best of Luck,
Bruce
Bruce C. Lengacher
Director of Choral Activities
VAPA Department Chair
Acalanes High School
1200 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Lafayett... |
| Comment: Re: A Celtic Christmas | Bruce Lengacher | June 3, 2009 |
| Carol from an Irish Cabin- Dale Wood |
| Comment: Re: Themed Concerts | Bruce Lengacher | June 3, 2009 |
| John,
I use themes to roughly give me a focus in programming. Not every piece has to be related to the theme, but it is a nice unifying device for tying 7 ensembles over two nights of concerts together. I've used: Mostly Music by Dead Guys, The Many Worlds of Winter, Music on the Edge featuring new... |
| Comment: Re: Tell me your favorite double chorus works | Bruce Lengacher | May 18, 2009 |
| Hi Robert
I have a couple for you:
Lieto Godea sendendo- Gabrielli
Mass for Double Choir- Frank Martin- It's pretty meaty, but you can excerpt movements.
Best of luck
Bruce Lengacher
Acalanes High School
Lafayette, CA |
| Concert: S.F. Bay Area Concert | Bruce Lengacher | April 23, 2009 |
| Volti 30th Anniversary Season
Singing Without a Net
Robert Geary, Artistic Director
Jesu, Meine Freude: Volti Choral Institute Concert
Volti, along with the Acalanes High School Chamber Singers, Colla Voce choir from Head-Royce School, and the Ecco group from the Piedmont East Bay Children's C... |
| Comment: Re: Middle School (SAB) rep for Holocaust service? | Bruce Lengacher | April 20, 2009 |
| Kurt,
I would contact Nick Strimple at USC. He is a great resource for this repertoire.
Best of luck,
Bruce C. Lengacher
Lafayette, CA |
| Concert: S.F. Bay Area Concert Announcement | Bruce Lengacher | April 9, 2009 |
| Due to unforeseen circumstances the Acalanes High School Spring Choral Concerts, "Bach To Africa" have been moved to April 13 and 14 and the venue has changed to the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts located on Civic Dr. In Walnut Creek, CA.
Ticket Prices are $5 for adults, $4 for Seniors, $... |
| Archives: Repertoire: Broadway Suggestions | Bruce Lengacher | March 24, 2009 |
| Dear List,Each year, our Pops concert is based on a theme. This year's is the best of Broadway.I have the opener -You Can't Stop the Beat from Hairspray and the closer, Finale B aka No Day But Today from Rent.But I'm looking for suggestions for ensemble numbers for my: Concert Choir 65 voice mixe... |
| Archives: S.F. Bay Area Concert Announcement | Bruce Lengacher | March 23, 2009 |
| Acalanes High School Music Department Proudly Presents the Spring Choral Concerts:"Bach to Africa" on April 14th and 15th at 7:30 in the PAC.Suggested Donations are $5 for Adults, $3 for Seniors 60 and older, $3 for ACBI Donors, and Students are Free.These two concerts will feature Baroque music j... |
| Archives: Repertoire seeking SSA Soon As I Get Home | Bruce Lengacher | March 17, 2009 |
| I am searching for the sheet music for Roscoe Cornell's "Soon As I Get Home"I only have a horrible photocopy that was given to me by a former student who did it at a gospel workshop many years ago. I would like to use it in Festival, but can't find it anywhere.If you've heard of it or know where... |
