Category Archives: Chorus Notes

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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.

Practice files for the Pärt “Magnificat” are now available on the practice file page. Files for the Childs “Magnum Mysterium” are on the way.  

Another great Nota from Aline has been posted. If you haven’t checked out the Notas, please do so — they’re short and sweet, but informative. Great work tonight on the “Fecit Potentiam” sections of the Bach and Victoria, plus more … Continue reading →

The latest installment of the Nota Bene Bella newsletter is available here, with many thanks to Aline! Also, a couple of extra “Shameless Plugs” that didn’t make the Nota: Brahms German Requiem: the Arlington Community Church Chorus presents this beloved … Continue reading →