Practice Aids

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.

SPRING CONCERT

Haydn | The Creation (Die Schöpfung), Hob. XXI: 2 

DIRECTOR’S NOTES:

• We will sing the English version, Peters edition.
• Please transfer the breath marks, articulations and text corrections noted in the below scans into your scores. (Use pencil!)
  • Creation 2 & 3
  • Creation 5
  • Creation 11
  • Creation 14
  • Creation 27
  • Creation 29

ONLINE RESOURCES:

• Vocal Score PDF via CPDL
• Cyberbass Midi Learning Files
  • If a donation popup window appears, click “Go to Website” to bypass.
• YouTube Video – Entire Work – In English

NOTE: The text references below correspond to the playlist time stamps from the original source video, roughly where that particular line of text occurs. They are not necessarily the first line of text for each movement.

PART I

• Overture – The Representation of Chaos 0:19
• And the Spirit / Let there be Light 6:44
• Now vanish before the holy beams 8:01
• The marv’lous work beholds amazed 13:41
• Rolling in foaming billows 16:17
• With verdure clad the fields appear 20:36
• Awake the harp 25:43
• In splendour bright is rising now the sun 28:22
• The heavens are telling the Glory of God 31:01

PART II

• On mighty pens uplifted soars the eagle aloft 36:13
• And God created great whales 42:25
• Most beautiful appear 44:50
• Straight opening her fertile womb 53:00
• Now heaven in fullest glory shone 55:11
• In native worth and honour clad 59:02
• Achieved is the glorious work 1:03:05

PART III (WE ARE NOT SINGING THESE MOVEMENTS.)

• In rosy mantle appears 1:11:32
• By Thee with bliss, a bounteous Lord 1:15:28
• Graceful consort! At thy side 1:27:25
• Sing the Lord ye voices all! 1:35:46

Rehearsal Info

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

Rehearsal Schedule:
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.

2022-23 Concert Info

SPRING CONCERT

• Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 3:00pm
  Call Time: 1:30pm
• NEW! Our Lady of the Visitation
  3172 South Rd
  Cincinnati, OH 45248
• Haydn: Creation, Parts 1 & 2 (English)
• Saturday, March 25 – Dress Rehearsal/Sound Check
  Call Time: 8:30am

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 or after-shave.  No 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.)