Miss the camaraderie of choral singing in the summer? Don’t have time to join a choral group during the year? Simply love to sing? Come join us at the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh’s Summer Sing!
Jon Erik Schreiber, associate conductor of the Bach Choir, will lead three Tuesday evening sessions, each devoted to a major work. Open to singers of all levels.
$15 per session, or $30 for all three! Advanced registration is highly encouraged.
Workshop Schedule & Materials
June 6, 7-10pm - Mozart Coronation Mass (K.317)
ABOUT THE SCORES
For the Mozart Coronation Mass, we are using the G. Schirmer edition – if you already have a score, please bring it and use it. You can purchase one from your local vendor or from an online vendor like SheetMusicPlus, for about $5 plus shipping. You can also print out your own free, public domain score (the same Schirmer edition) from IMSLP. Printing one at FedEx costs about $5 plus the hassle.
Otherwise, published scores will be available for you to borrow at the Summer Sing when you sign in, but you may practice with either the downloadable score or this pdf document. Review and rehearsal aides available on YouTube and on Cyberbass.
ABOUT THE SOLOS
We’ll need a solo quartet for nearly every movement, so there are lots of opportunities for experienced singers to participate. There will be only one quartet rehearsal beginning at 6:00 on Tuesday, June 6 – just an hour before the Sing begins. If you know the solo parts (as marked in the Schirmer score), please contact Jon Erik via email (jonerikschreiber@gmail.com) ASAP – you may also refer a proven singer who might not volunteer themselves.
June 13, 7-10pm - Schubert Mass No. 2 in G (D.167)
ABOUT THE SCORES
For the Schubert Mass in G, we are primarily using the G. Schirmer (Parker/Shaw) edition. If you already have a score, bring it and use it. You can purchase one from your local vendor or from an online vendor like SheetMusicPlus, for about $6.50 plus shipping. The edition we are using is based on the Breitkopf and Hartel edition, which you can print as a free, public domain score from IMSLP. Having one printed at FedEx costs about $5 plus the hassle.
Otherwise, published/printed scores will be available for you to borrow at the Summer Sing when you sign in, but you may practice with the free downloadable score. Review and rehearsal aides available on YouTube and on Cyberbass.
ABOUT THE SOLOS
The Schubert features a few solos and ensemble work – yet nothing for the Altos … sorry Altos. There will be only one brief rehearsal beginning at 6:00 on Tuesday, June 13 – just an hour before the Sing begins. If you know the solo parts, please contact Jon Erik ASAP (jonerikschreiber@gmail.com).
Kyrie – Soprano
Gloria – short Duet for Soprano and Bass
Benedictus – Trio for Soprano, Bass, Tenor
Agnus Dei – short Sop and Bass solos
June 20, 7-10pm - Faure Requiem (Op.48)
ABOUT THE SCORES
For the Fauré Requiem, we are using the final version revised in 1900 published by Serenissima Music. If you already have a score, bring it and use it. You can purchase one from your local vendor or from an online vendor like SheetMusicPlus. The edition we are using is also available as a free, public domain score from IMSLP.
Otherwise, published/printed scores will be available for you to borrow at the Summer Sing when you sign in, but you may practice with the free downloadable score. Review and rehearsal aides available on YouTube and on Cyberbass.
ABOUT THE SOLOS
The Fauré Requiem features solos for soprano and baritone. Solos will be auditioned before the Summer Sing at at 6:00 on Tuesday, June 20. If you are interested and prepared to sing, please contact Jon Erik ASAP (jonerikschreiber@gmail.com) to reserve your spot.
Offertoire (Hostias) – Baritone
Pie Jesu – Soprano
Libera Me – Baritone
Location
Rodef Shalom Congregation is located at 4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Rodef Shalom Congregation
4905 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213