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Spring Concert April 17
Come hear us sing 3 beautiful and varied works: Frostiana, by Randall Thompson – seven poems by Robert Frost Nänie, by Johannes Brahms (Op. 82) – a solemn and moving setting of a poem … Continue reading
Nota, Sept. 17, 2013
A review of note and rest lengths, particularly for use in navigating the di Lasso. Bella Nota 130917
Dress Rehearsal/Concert Dates
The dress rehearsal for our December 9 concert will be Tuesday, December 4 from 7:30 – 10 pm at the chapel of Northbrae Community Church, 941 The Alameda, Berkeley. Please note that the chapel is actually on Los Angeles Street, behind the large … Continue reading
Practice files complete! (Fall 2012)
All practice files have now been added on the website for this season, including the Callaway “Alleluia Vidimus Stellam.” Please note that for this piece, the first page and the last page-and-a-half are “free-form” for the altos and sopranos, so … Continue reading
Bella Musica rides again!
It’s true — the spring season is planned and underway! Details have already been posted on the “Sing with us” page. Several important items to note: Rehearsals start January 24 at our usual location, St. Mary Magdalen. This season we … Continue reading
*Important* – Survey regarding the future of Bella Musica Chorus
Those of you in the bellasingers Yahoo group should have already received this announcement, but if you didn’t, here it is again: Greetings, Bella Musica singers, As most of you know, our chorus has a deep connection with our founder, … Continue reading
Final Nota & practice files of the season
The Nov. 22 “Nota Bene Bella” is now posted, with further notes on the “O Magnum Mysterium” text, a brief biography of Arvo Pärt, and a few more shameless plugs. This will be the last “Nota” of the season, but … Continue reading
The Nota Investigates…
Just what is going on with Childs’ “O Magnum Mysterium” text? Intrepid researcher Aline takes a deeper look in the latest Nota Bene Bella! Also, back to our regular location for the Nov. 8 rehearsal. See you all there. Coming … Continue reading
All practice files are now posted!
Midi files for the Childs “O Magnum Mysterium” are now posted, which completes the set. If you have any questions about the practice files, please contact Cristin.
Paert Midis are posted
Practice files for the Pärt “Magnificat” are now available on the practice file page. Files for the Childs “Magnum Mysterium” are on the way.