The rehearsal was led by Valérie Sainte-Agathe (Artistic Director, San Francisco Girls Chorus and Philharmonia Baroque Chorale), who will be preparing the chorus for Verdi's Requiem. The podcast was recorded in two parts. Due to an unforeseen recording error, Part 2 is slightly cut short, so please read Part 2 carefully for what was covered after the recording stopped.Valérie set the expectation for all of us to work individually on what we covered to maintain the level for next time.Part 1 (93.1 MB) - Listen or download hereBeginning - Sara welcomes new members and updates the chorus on Ash's leave of absence and welcomes Valérie Sainte-Agathe1:10 - Valérie introduces herself and shares some words about Verdi's Requiem3:40 - Vocal warm-ups, work on technique19:00 - work on Verdi Requiem, N. 7 Libera me, Domine - from measure 132 (p. 207 in Chicago edition)48:45 - the chorus mixed sections and sang through this section from measure 13253:25 - work on N. 7, from measure 179 (p. 211 in Chicago edition)1:10:05 - announcements (section leaders should be the ones answering the conductor; please arrive by 7:10 to start on time at 7:15; sopranos bring snacks next week; altos are on point for setup in September)Part 2 (39.7 MB) - Listen or download hereBeginning - Reminder to please sign your registration form and begin paying dues (via Chorus Connection). Next week 9/10 is the FINAL deadline! / Reminder to ensure you sign in. / Welcome to new members.1:20 - Work on Verdi Requiem, N. 7, from measure 207 (p. 214 in Chicago edition)19:30 - Sing-through from measure 17922:45 - Work on N. 5 - Agnus Dei, from measure 12 (p. 168 in Chicago edition)Although it did not get recorded, we worked on the Agnus Dei through to the end. Please review this on your own (with a supportive resource like Cyber Bass).Finally, we worked on N. 2 - Lacrymosa section, from measure 641 (p. 99 in Chicago edition) to m. 664 (p. 106). Please review this on your own.

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