Global Harmony Community Chorus

Global Harmony is an inter-faith, non-auditioned community chorus open to all who wish to sing to make a difference.

To date, Global Harmony Community Chorus has raised over $102,000 for global relief efforts.

Thank you to all who have made this possible!

Rehearsal notes, news, and other fun info.

Notes for “We Are One” — Please make sure your music is marked!

 M. 8—25 is SOLOIST ONLY.  Choir does not sing.

M. 26-38 — choir sings on “ooo”

M. 39-70— Sing, with words, as written

M. 71-80 — Sopranos sing on the Alto line;  Altos sing on the Tenor line;  Tenors and Basses sing as written

M. 81-89 — Sing as written on your correct line

M. 90– beat 1 of  m. 97 — Sopranos sing on the Alto line;  Altos sing on the Tenor line;  Tenors and Basses sing as written

Beat 2 of m. 97 to the end — Sing as written.

 “Alleluia” should have measures numbered

Volunteer Assignments:

 Bringing 2 doz treats for break (cookies and bars)

Arrive 15 minutes early to help set up some chairs, Stay 10 minutes after to take-down the chairs

Jan. 17 Altos        Jan. 24 Tenors        Jan. 31 Basses

 Helpful ways to prepare!

If you are interested in hearing some of this music on-line, here are some websites to go to hear portions of our program.

Composer-In-Residence:  Stephen Hatfield

Pieces by Hatfield:

“Run, Children, Run”   (Find the piece alphabetically)

“Living in a Holy City”  (Find the piece alphabetically)

“Family Tree” for women’s chorus (Find the piece alphabetically)

“Heaven Somewhere” (Find the piece alphabetically)

· ““Alleluia” – Randall Thompson, There are many recordings of this, and samples on-line. You can download an MP3 for 99 cents at Amazon.com — select The Harvard University Choir recording of the CD “Choral Music of Amy Beach and Randall Thompson”

“Here We Can Dream” by David Evan Thomas.  Thomas is a local composer.

Hmong piece, written by Catherine Dalton.  Commissioned by Global Harmony Community Chorus.  Dalton is a member of GH.

“We Are One” by Brian Tate.

“The Road Home” by Stephen Paulus.  Paulus is a local composer.

“Hard Times Come Again No More” for Men’s Chorus.  Written by Stephen Foster, arranged by Donald Moore. 

“Journey Home” by Abbie Betinis. Betinis is a local composer.

“It Takes A Village”  by Joan Szymko.  (Find piece alphabetically to listen to a sample.)

“I Dream A World” by Joan Szymko.  (Find piece alphabetically to listen to a sample.)

“We Call It Home” by Janika Vandervelde.  Vandervelde is a local composer.