A note that only dogs can hear

This post is dedicated to the vocal talents of Anna-Lauren, our resident top soprano and all round good egg. Last night, in a very jolly rehearsal at Priestfield Church, I had the pleasure of standing next to A-L as she hit the top C (yes, you hear right fans) in the Tormis. Blimey, it's no wonder the church windows are boarded up at present (actually I think they are doing improvements but it may well be because A-L's top note would indeed shatter glass). Certainly impressive. She tends to get a round of applause after each take. Come on Sunday night and you'll see what I mean. Genius!

Last night we were preparing for our St Giles' concert on Sunday evening. Hilariously we picked up 'Envoi' and the French Lauridsen one for the first time since our exploits in the Czech Republic. My brain is extremely sieve-like and I struggled to remember the tune let alone the dynamics. We don't want to peep too early, it'll be alright on the night and various other performance-based platitudes. Listen out for the second sopranos 'ahs' in 'Envoi' and be suitably impressed. We have to dance our way through them otherwise maintaining the rhythm is virtually impossible! After going through each of the pieces we are singing on Sunday, making stupid faces at 'O Morganstern' which will sound pretty special in a big acoustic and having a quick run through of 'When I fall in Love' (Oh yes a bit of cheese never goes amiss...even in St Giles) we finished for the night. Playing 'ten girl's names' on the way home (ask Ol) meant for an entertaining ride and that was about it. We welcomed our new bass last night as well who hopefully wasn't put off by the general chaos of Rudsambee-ness.

Hopefully see you all on Sunday evening. I'll be the one dancing salsa in the tougher bits of 'Envoi'
having just eaten a large falafel and hummus wrap (go the Theatre Workshop for lunch folks...it is the best) it is goodbye from a full and slightly sleepy scribe.
CSA