Choral Cacophony Podcast #12 - The Julie Andrews Connection

Choral Cacophony Podcast

For some reason, we always call this warmup the "Julie Andrews" one. Despite searching, I haven't found an actual connection between her and this exercise. That doesn't mean there isn't one -- in my mind--- Imagining Ms. Andrews doing this warmup seems to encourage me, at least, to help my pronunciation be a bit more British- ey and crisp. Whatever, it has a good result and is a nice variation on a scale warmup. The words: * _I just want to sing today_* * _And sing correctly all the way_* * _Because to sing correctly is the way to sing_* Here, as a bonus, is a great compilation video illustrating Ms. Andrews awesome voice and her amazing range. _ *PleaseDONATE to support our 40th year events ! *_ All Donations receive a charitable receipt. About The Stairwell Carollers: * * Pierre Massie started our a cappella choir in 1977 while a music student at Ottawa University. 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.

Chapters

1. Chapter 1 - Warmup in unison on vowels, then Pierre teaches the simple tune for the warmup. (00:00:00)

2. Chapter 2 - Incorporating the words with the tune. (00:01:16)

3. Chapter 3 - A little faster and moving up the scale - still in unison. (00:02:34)

4. Chapter 4 - and finally different notes for basses/ altos and tenors/sopranos to make it a round - ear-training!!! (00:03:53)