CC Podcast S. 2 #7 - One Note Wonder

Choral Cacophony Podcast

As a singer, in a chorus especially, we have to shape our vowels correctly (and the way the director prefers!) But, how do we do that? Like most skill development, it takes practice and guidance. Practice making the sound, shaping the mouth, and - where does that darn pesky tongue go? Hint - The tongue should lay in the mouth, as if ready for a yawn, touching the back of the teeth. If you are lucky, you have a master music teacher on a mission leading your chorus. This weeks Choral Cacophony Podcast presents a vocal warm-up that's also great for ear training. About The Stairwell Carollers: Pierre Massie began our a cappella choir way back in 1977 while studying music at Ottawa U. The Stairwell Carollers are ranked with the best of Ontario choirs, winning both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions. A registered Canadian charity, we also help local charities with our concert, CD and cookbook sales. Net proceeds benefit charity. Please DONATE to support our 40th year workshops!

Chapters

1. Chapter 1 - Vowels Ma May Mee Mo Moo on one note. Pierre discusses consistent and straight group sound. (00:00:00)

2. Chapter 2 - Spool of thread exercise for straight sound. Continue with that in mind. (00:04:08)

3. Chapter 3 - Continue up a semitone and then switch to Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol. Pierre leads the choir in two groups with Movable Do hand signals. (00:04:44)