6 October 2012 Soli Deo Gloria News & Notes

Butter Braids

Marie Suter (Thanks so much!) will be leading one of our key fundraisers beginning this week. Butter Braids and Caramel Rolls are delicious, and profitable to our choir. Please support Soli through selling these treats to friends and co-workers, and with your purchase. See calendar above for key dates!

Bake & Craft Sale

Scheduled for Nov 19, our bake & craft sale is another way to support Soli. Think about planning a treat or craft to sell, and plan on shopping for gifts!

Oct 15: Rehearsal in Sanctuary

Rehearsal upstairs, in the Sanctuary, so we can test out concert seating/standing arrangements and acoustics.

Samuel Scheidt was born in 1587 in Halle, Germany, the same town where Handel was born almost a hundred years later. A contemporary of Heinrich Schuetz, Scheidt was an important organist, both for the posts that he held (about 1609 he was Chapel Master to the Margrave of Brandenburg, for whom Bach a hundred year later wrote the Brandenburg Concerti – of course, for a younger Margrave), and also for his compositional style. He wrote a book in 1624 called Tabulatura Nova, which helped to move forward staff notation from neumes (from which we sing Hodie), through Buxtehude’s tabulature notation (letter names on many lines) to a rudimentary notation system.

Samuel published lots of sacred vocal music. Especially important was his use of a chorale melody, such as the chorale In Dulci Jubilo that we are singing. This foreshadowed the later Lutheran cantatas based on chorale melodies, particularly those by Bach. His Tablatur-Buch (1650) contains harmonized accompaniments for 100 sacred songs and psalms, pointing to the growing practice of congregational singing in Lutheran churches.

STOPLIGHT Voice Tip
When you are stopped at a stoplight this week, take another drink from your water bottle. One of the best things you can do for your voice is to stay hydrated. There is a “diva” adage that says: “Do not appeah (appear) until your pee is cleah.” Hydration is important. And… from the meddling department … don’t drink too much coffee, which tends to dry out those vocal folds. So, as you take that water drink, you might also add, “Here’s to you, Soli.”

Practice Music Links

Gary DeKler and Taralena David are working on practice CDs. In the meantime, please try to listen to the recordings below. It's even more helpful if you can read your sheet music while you listen.

In Dulci Jubilo (Scheidt)

Messe de Minuit pour Noël - Kyrie (Charpentier)

Messe de Minuit pour Noël - Gloria

Messe de Minuit pour Noël - Credo

Messe de Minuit pour Noël - Noel, Sanctus & Benedictus, Agnus Dei

MIDI files in parts (not yet vetted by director): Charpentier Messe de Minuit pour Noel To try these, right-click and save the files to your "My Music" folder first. Information on Playing MIDI files. I have had good success with VanBasco's Karaoke player, which is free; it plays the parts as synthesized orchestra instruments.

Prayer Requests

Please continue to remember Harry Borowski in your prayers; he has brain cancer. Barbara Rosner has a melanoma on her ankle. Let us know if this are others we should remember in prayer for the Soli Deo Gloria community.


6 October 2012
Dear Kristin, We're back to regular rehearsal this week; yes we ARE rehearsing on Columbus Day.
Calendar Oct 8: Butter Braid Sales begin October 15: Rehearsal in sanctuary Oct 22: Butter Braid Orders due, with payment Oct 29: Butter Braids delivered Oct 29, Nov 26, before rehearsal: 40th anniversary committee Nov 5, 5:30pm: Board Meeting, Room 21 Nov 19: Bake & Craft Sale Dec 3, 5:30pm: Board Meeting, Room 21 Dec 8, 3pm: Christmas Concert May 4, 2013: 40th Anniversary Concert	In this newsletter Butter Braid Fundraiser Bake & Craft Sale scheduled Columbus Day reminder Rehearsal on Oct 15. More on the Music - Samuel Scheidt, composer of In Dulci Jubilo Stoplight Voice Tip: hydration Practice Music Links Prayer Requests
Butter Braids Marie Suter (Thanks so much!) will be leading one of our key fundraisers beginning this week. Butter Braids and Caramel Rolls are delicious, and profitable to our choir. Please support Soli through selling these treats to friends and co-workers, and with your purchase. See calendar above for key dates! Bake & Craft Sale Scheduled for Nov 19, our bake & craft sale is another way to support Soli. Think about planning a treat or craft to sell, and plan on shopping for gifts! Columbus Day We WILL have rehearsal on Columbus Day, Oct 8th; please plan to be attend. Oct 15: Rehearsal in Sanctuary Rehearsal upstairs, in the Sanctuary, so we can test out concert seating/standing arrangements and acoustics. More on the Music... Samuel Scheidt was born in 1587 in Halle, Germany, the same town where Handel was born almost a hundred years later. A contemporary of Heinrich Schuetz, Scheidt was an important organist, both for the posts that he held (about 1609 he was Chapel Master to the Margrave of Brandenburg, for whom Bach a hundred year later wrote the Brandenburg Concerti – of course, for a younger Margrave), and also for his compositional style. He wrote a book in 1624 called Tabulatura Nova, which helped to move forward staff notation from neumes (from which we sing Hodie), through Buxtehude’s tabulature notation (letter names on many lines) to a rudimentary notation system. Samuel published lots of sacred vocal music. Especially important was his use of a chorale melody, such as the chorale In Dulci Jubilo that we are singing. This foreshadowed the later Lutheran cantatas based on chorale melodies, particularly those by Bach. His Tablatur-Buch (1650) contains harmonized accompaniments for 100 sacred songs and psalms, pointing to the growing practice of congregational singing in Lutheran churches. STOPLIGHT Voice Tip When you are stopped at a stoplight this week, take another drink from your water bottle. One of the best things you can do for your voice is to stay hydrated. There is a “diva” adage that says: “Do not appeah (appear) until your pee is cleah.” Hydration is important. And… from the meddling department … don’t drink too much coffee, which tends to dry out those vocal folds. So, as you take that water drink, you might also add, “Here’s to you, Soli.” Practice Music Links Gary DeKler and Taralena David are working on practice CDs. In the meantime, please try to listen to the recordings below. It's even more helpful if you can read your sheet music while you listen. In Dulci Jubilo (Scheidt) Messe de Minuit pour Noël - Kyrie (Charpentier) Messe de Minuit pour Noël - Gloria Messe de Minuit pour Noël - Credo Messe de Minuit pour Noël - Noel, Sanctus & Benedictus, Agnus Dei MIDI files in parts (not yet vetted by director): Charpentier Messe de Minuit pour Noel To try these, right-click and save the files to your "My Music" folder first. Information on Playing MIDI files. I have had good success with VanBasco's Karaoke player, which is free; it plays the parts as synthesized orchestra instruments. Prayer Requests Please continue to remember Harry Borowski in your prayers; he has brain cancer. Barbara Rosner has a melanoma on her ankle. Let us know if this are others we should remember in prayer for the Soli Deo Gloria community.