Marc Tartell shared this YouTube video – it’s a candid interview with Leonard Bernstein about the origins of the melody of the Profanation movement of his Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah. He also talks about the impact of this Symphony on his rocky relationship with his own father, and the reconciliation which ensued. Fascinating! Thank you, Marc!

Please do not park in the back lot starting this Monday

As of Monday, April 21, TMH has asked that we please do not park in their back lot. They are having construction, and the construction offices have taken up a significant amount of room in the back lot during construction. Music Hall staff vehicles and construction vehicles will need the remaining spaces in the parking lot.

Two amps needed this Monday – volunteers?

Because of the need for two pianos for Carmina, plus Organ and Celeste, we cannot use acoustic piano on this concert and must use keyboards. We need to ask for volunteers to bring two amps to rehearsal. The last time we asked I had more than enough volunteers. Who can offer to bring an amp (and a patch cord) on Monday? Please email me. We need two keyboard amps for April 21, May 5, 12, 14, and 17.

Rehearsal Plan for the duration of the cycle

On Monday we are reviewing Bach, spending a full hour on Bernstein with Shelley, and integrating the keyboards into the Ticheli for the first time. Please come ready to work a full rehearsal on these pieces.

I’ve created a rehearsal plan for the remaining weeks of the cycle leading up to May 17. Check the Rehearsal This Week page to see the entire plan.

Our newest “commercial!”

Due to the beauty of Google, I was drawn to the ad for Animoto. 30 minutes later, I had created this ad. Please share liberally through Facebook, Twitter, and email!

See you Monday!

Our Spring Concert flyers are ready for download, including versions for print and sharing online:

• Spring 2014 flyer (hi-res for printing)
• Spring 2014 flyer (lo-res for emails, social media, web pages)

I’ll write later in the week to announce the rehearsal plan for Monday. Note that we will be rehearsing the Bernstein with Shelley Axelson as well as the Bach and Ticheli (with whirlies and wine glasses).

I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday week.

Well, that’s a lot easier to remember than “Ego sum abbas,” movement 8 of Carmina Burana. Our baritone soloist, Erich Tusch, will be joining us this week to rehearse his solo movement. The rest of the rehearsal plan is posted.

Thanks for a great rehearsal last week. I know I pushed you hard, but it’s just necessary at this point. Be prepared for the same kind of rehearsal — intense and productive —  this week!

See you Monday

PS – I apologize if you got 5 or 6 emails for this post. I was blogging from a remote Starbucks location and the Wi-fi was acting strangely. .