Hi all,
We’ve had a few more people sign up to join us since my last email. Woohoo! Below are answers to a few questions I’ve received, as well as the information that went out in my previous email, before a few folks signed up.
1. Memorization: not required! Though please familiarize yourself with the words and music so you can look up as much as possible and connect with esperanza and the audience.
2. Attire: all black. For more details go to page 6 here. (ignore the “black mask optional” part, it’s outdated!)
3. Sheet music. Please print your own. However, if you cannot print, please shoot me an e-mail and we’ll print for you.
4. Black binder. Please bring a plain, black binder for your sheet music. If you cannot source one, please let us know and we’ll help out.
5. Call sheet. Our current call sheet for the concert day can be accessed here. Most important information: call time at the Schnitz on 6/17 is 2:30pm. Rehearsal on stage from 3pm to 4:15pm. At the concert, singers will enter the choir loft during intermission. Stay tuned for more information about backstage space for you, etc.
6. Sign-ups will be open until Friday 6/13. Please feel free to spread the word further. We’d love to welcome even more singers. Here’s a link to the sign-up form: https://forms.gle/NdQpQt77ZSYyGNnU7
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Information from original email:
REPERTOIRE
1. esperanza spalding: Ebony and Ivy
– UPDATED CHOIR PART (AS OF 6/12/25)
– Full score for reference.
2. esperanza spalding: Dispelling the Lie of Lies (MYS commission, world premiere)
– Voice part (PRINT THIS ONE – unison for all, to be sung with orchestra singing as well)
– Full score for reference
– MIDI mock audio reference (the three singing sections happen at 5m46s, 11m33s and 13m24s)
– Video for practicing vocal part.
SCHEDULE
– Detailed rehearsal plans are here. Location is All Saints Catholic School: 601 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97232