Practice Aids

Updated: 2/25/2025

NOTE 1: Due to their large file sizes, Vocal or Full Score PDFs have not been downloaded. The links below will take you to the “source” website (CPDL, IMSLP, etc.).

NOTE 2: The sources below are intended to “aid” in practicing between rehearsals. Musica Sacra will supply purchased vocal scores which we will use in rehearsals.

FALL CONCERT

Hensel | Lobgesang

• YouTube – Audio Only

Director’s Notes – Hensel

• Hensel Lobgesang (All)

Schubert | Mass No. 1 in F

• CyberBass – Midi Learning Files
• ChoralTracks – Vocal Learning Files
• YouTube – Audio with Score
  1. Kyrie (00:00)
  2. Gloria (07:49)
     Gratias (9:47)
     Domine Deus (13:09)
     Quoniam (16:06)
     Cum sancto Spiritu (16:49)
  3. Credo (20:12)
  4. Sanctus (28:50)
  5. Benedictus (31:10)
  6. Agnus Dei (35:37)
     Dona nobis pacem I (38:20)
     Dona nobis pacem II (43:14)

Director’s Notes – Schubert

• Schubert Mass in F part 1 (Kyrie and Gloria)
• Schubert Mass in F part 2 (Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei, Dona Nobis)

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE WITH CCM

Brahms | Ein deutches Requiem

• Text & Translations – Stanford University
• CyberBass – Midi Learning Files
• ChoralTracks – Vocal Learning Files
• YouTube – Audio with Score
  1. 0:00 I Selig sind, die da Leid tragen
  2. 10:19 II Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras
  3. 24:47 III Herr, lehre doch mich
  4. 34:34 IV Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen
  5. 40:18 V Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit
  6. 47:08 VI Denn wir haben hie keine bleibende Statt
  7. 58:49 VII Selig sind die Toten

Director’s Notes – Brahms

• YouTube: Pronunciation Guide
• Brahms – Directors Notes – Pages 1-53
• Brahms – Directors Notes – Pages 54-End
• Brahms – Directors Notes Updated – Scan 1
• Brahms – Directors Notes Updated – Scan 2

SPRING CONCERT WITH REDEEMER PARISH CHOIR

Faure | Requiem

• CyberBass – Midi Learning Files
• Choral Tracks – Vocal Learning Files
• YouTube – Chorus with Score
  1. 00:00 1. Introit and Kyrie
  2. 06:37 2. Offertoire
  3. 15:32 3. Sanctus
  4. 18:59 4. Pie Jesu
  5. 22:29 5. Agnus Dei
  6. 28:26 6. Libera Me
  7. 33:00 7. In Paradisum

Director’s Notes – Faure:

• Coming Soon!

Rehearsal Info

UPDATED: March 28, 2025

REHEARSAL LOCATION

Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
(Sanctuary)
2944 Erie Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45208

REHEARSAL DAY & TIME

• Weekly rehearsals are always on Monday evenings from 7:15-9:30 pm (except for Labor Day), unless otherwise noted below or announced by Chorus Manager.
• We might schedule supplemental Saturday rehearsals, or make changes to the rehearsal start times or location. Please watch your email!

Member Forms

• 2024-25 – SINGER REGISTRATION FORM (PDF)
• 2024-25 – SINGER REGISTRATION FORM (Google Form)
• Email – Charlotte Schaengold, Chorus Manager
• Email – Anneliese Clear, Board President

Annual Dues

Membership Dues

Membership dues help to offset the cost of producing our concerts, which are presented free of charge to the community. The dues for the this season remain the same as last year:

• $40 per individual
• $60 per household

Method of Payment

You may pay in person at a rehearsal, mail a check, or pay online with a credit card or PayPal account.

Mailing address:
Musica Sacra Foundation
PO Box 43122
Cincinnati, OH 45243

Concert Attire

NOTE:  Bear in mind that we perform in houses of worship.  Our concert attire standards have been established in an effort to maintain respect for our host venues, and uniformity within the chorus.  For dress rehearsals, no special attire is required.

For Everyone:

• NO perfume, cologne, after-shave or strong smelling fabric softener. (This also applies to rehearsals.)
• Music (including music scores on an electronic device) must be in a plain black folder or binder.
  • Please do *not* hole-punch sheet music!
• Black socks or hosiery
• Black belt, if needed
• Comfortable, low-heeled black shoes
• No bare shoulders or deep neck lines.
• Masks (if required, preferred) must be solid black with no decorations or words of any kind
• Jewelry should be understated. The idea is to blend in with everyone else vs standing out.
  • Ex. A string of pearls, a chain with a cross, etc.
  • NOTE: Events presented by other organizations may have different jewelry requirements.

Option 1:

• Black dress pants
• Black shirt
• Black neck tie (if button-down dress/Oxford style shirt)
• Black jacket (if short sleeved-shirt)

Option 2:

• Black dress (Knee length or longer; Min. ¾ sleeve.)

Option 3:

• Black dress pants, or black skirt (Knee length or longer)
• Black blouse (Min. ¾ sleeve.)