Bella Musica Chorus and Orchestra -- Chorus Notes

N.B. Bella Sept 23, 2003

Measure Numbers for Britten's Hymn to St. Cecelia Ð NOTE They are different (towards the end) from what you wrote down last week. Please re-number using these measure numbers. (Thanks, Jordan)

 Page: Measure
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 4: 1
 5: 4, 7
 6: 11, 14
 7: 17, 21
 8: 25, 29
 9: 33, 36
10: 39, 42
11: 45, 48
12: 51, 56
13: 60, 64
14: 68, 71
15: 74, 78
16: 81, 84
17: 88, 91
18: 94, 97
19: 100, 103
20: 106, 109
21: 113, 117
22: 122, 126
23: 131, 135
24: 138, 142
25: 145, 148
26: 151, 154
27: 159, 162
28: 165, 168
29: 171, 173
30: 176, 179
31: 182, 185
32: 188, 191
33: 194, 197
34: 200, 203
35: 206, 208
36: 210, 212
37: 215, 218
38: 219, 221 
39: 222.5, 223
40: 225, 227
41: 228, 231
42: 233, 234
43: 238, 241
44: 244, 248 
(last m is 253)

Get the word out! Saturday, November 15, 7:30 pm -- Matthew Edwards in Recital. A wonderful program featuring the inimitable Matthew Edwards on piano, with proceeds benefiting the Bella Musica Chorus and Orchestra. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and the world premiere of a new work by Bay Area composer Julian White. Wine reception with fabulous food follows. Tickets and flyers available now. -- tell all the music lovers you know!

Helping out at Bella: Please consider the businesses you frequent. Your doctor, your dentist, your favorite coffee shop, your favorite restaurant, pizza place etc. Please take our information on ad solicitation and encourage the business community to support us through placing an ad in our program. We have examples of previous programs you can take with you if youÕd like.

Recordings of the musicwe are singing: Arlene recommends the following recordings:
* Lauridsen: _Lux Aeterna, etc._ / Salamunovich, Los Angeles Master Chorale. Rubeda Canis Musica, #19705, ASIN B000006OF1. Easily available from Musical Offering, Amazon.com,etc.
* Britten's "Hymn to St. Cecilia," as sung by The Sixteen, conducted by Harry Christophers (Arlene's recommendation), was originally on an album called Britten: Choral Music, Collins Classics #1286, ASIN B000003VWI. That may be hard to find, but the same version is on a more recent compilation disk by The Sixteen called _Blest Cecilia: Britten Choral Works Volume 1_, CORO 16006, ASIN B000063TRL.

Choral Fest: Members of Bella have been invited to participate in this yearÕs Annual Choral Fest (Benefit for the Musicians' Pension Fund). Please speak to Arlene if you wish to audition.

"Shameless Plugs"
Fweeter in Concert. Local women's choral group"Fweeter" kicks off the Arlington Community Church mini-concert series on Saturday, October 4, 7:30 pm at the church, 52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. Pergolesi _Stabat Mater_ and other works. Call (510) 528-9961 for details.