Choral Cacophony #9 - It's all Latin to me...

Choral Cacophony Podcast

Working on our most popular piece of Sacred music, Missa Brevis, by Antonio Lotti, Pierre gets into the Nitty Gritty of a Latin Ditty. Choral Cacophony podcast #9 focuses on a few vocal peccadilloes from sections of this lovely Mass. If you've ever wondered about Latin pronunciation for singing - yes, it is different! More on those differences in a later Podcast :) *PleaseDONATE to support our 40th year events! * All Donations receive a charitable receipt. A registered Canadian charity, we also help local charities with our concerts andCDs ! * * The Stairwell Carollers: * * Pierre Massie started our a cappella choir in 1977 while he was a music student at Ottawa University. The Stairwell Carollers are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, winning both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions. * * Visit ourwebsite

Chapters

1. Chapter 1 - Pierre reminds us of some latin pronunciation - the choir gives it a try. (00:00:00)

2. Chapter 2 - Working on an internal sound for the first vowel in Sanctus - listen for the S sound together. (00:00:59)

3. Chapter 3 - listen for Pierre's voice modelling the proper dynamics and vowel sounds. He sings different parts - even the sopranos! (00:01:53)

4. Chapter 4 - Pierre reminds us often of the proper sound quality by demonstrating. Hosanna section. (00:03:10)

5. Chapter 5 - Pierre corrects the O sound and tells a teacher's anecdote. (00:04:09)

6. Chapter 6 - Improving the sound of Sanctus - a bit of voice theory - BTW, Pierre is a tenor. (00:04:59)