Belle a Cappella Choir
Waimea College, Nelson, New ZealandBella 2010 Announced
Finally, with great pleasure I can announce Belle a Cappella for 2010:
SOPRANO
Rebekah Hennessey
Morgana Smith
Divina Harris
Olivia Marshall
Erin Taylor
ALTO
Hanneke Van Oeveren
Laura Bruce
Bridget Field
Rebecca Bruning
Erin Smaill
Louise Bright
TENOR
Floyd Thomas
George Hopton
James Vanner
BASS
Sam Kennedy
Stuart Baynes
Alec Fitzgerald
Michael Allsopp
Congratulations to all of you! And don’t forget you need to be at the meeting on Tuesday 1 December at 3.30pm (or whenever your Health exam finishes) in M1.
Everyone should have received a personalised letter by now, and for those who were unsuccessful there is a detailed explanation of the panel’s reasoning on this.
We realise that it will be a shock to some of you the number of Bellas from 2009 who are not returning in 2010. And, as your letters say, you and your parents are most welcome to contact Mr. Burcin for more information about the decision process.
It is important to remember that Bella 2010 was chosen from the voices available– voices who blended together to create a certain sound. All the voices are experienced– in either Bella or Camerata.
Bella 2009– you are most welcome to leave your honest thoughts on this blog site, but please do so on your Info for Choir Members page.
Thanks and congrats to Bella 2010!
Bella 2010 Strategy Meeting Tues 1 Dec 3.30pm
I know, I know, I haven’t even put out the list of Bella 2010, but I have lost a bit of time due to illness. Coming soon . . .
I’m hoping everyone is available on Tuesday 1st December in M1 from 3.30pm for about an hour to plan for Bella 2010.
I realise this is the day before the 11 Music exam, so maybe you could use this as an excuse to get in early and do some extra practice on the computer withs Auralia and/or Musition?
On the agenda will be:
- Repertoire ideas/ themes
- Camp (already set for Tues-Thurs 26-28 Jan)
- Bella Contract (changes for 2010?)
- Goals for the year
- Rehearsal times
- Uniform Requirements
Anything else you wish to discuss? Is this not a good time for the meeting? Leave a comment.
Bella 2010 . . . Burcin is still pondering
Sorry to keep everyone waiting for the decision on Bella 2010. We just need a bit more time to weigh up our decision and re-examine the recording.
The plan is to have a decision made next week– keep checking this page!
Every single person who was called back sang really well, sounded great and is to be congratulated for learning that tough song so quickly and so well. Every one of you has the ability to sing in Bella– whether this year or in the future.
If you don’t get chosen this year don’t fret– we are looking for the Bella choral “colour” for 2010.
Callback Auditions Tuesday 10 Nov 12.25 in M1
Congratulations to the following auditionees who are called back for a group audition on Tuesday 10 November at 12.25 in M1.
You all need to learn a new piece which you can pick up from Mrs. Sullivan or DOWNLOAD below:
“If my complaints could passions move”–John Dowland
You can also LISTEN to the piece
*Ladies– learn BOTH soprano and alto lines please
You must arrive knowing this piece as we will immediately split into groups and begin singing. (Warming up at interval is also a good idea.)
Everyone who auditioned needs to see Mrs. Sullivan for their feedback sheet (whether called back or not) and all who are welcome to join Camerata choir next year.
See you Tuesday!
Olivia Marshall
Melissa Harding *pending Monday audition
Divina Harris
Rebekah Hennessy
Stuart Baynes
Louise Bright
Morgana Smith
Katie Prokop
George Hopton
Erin Smaill
Erin Taylor
Hanneke Van Oeveren
Michelle Hecker
Alex Sandilands
Alec Fitzgerald
Michael Allsopp *pending Monday audition
Laura Bruce
Rebecca Bruning
Bryn duFresne-Mann
Sam Kennedy
Anne Rijnink
Floyd Thomas
Bridget Field
Jane Daubney
James Vanner
Zantana Kohu
Auditions for Bella 2010
Anyone at Waimea College can audition to join Belle a Cappella, our top chamber choir.
Before you audition, it is important to consider the following:
- It is a full-year commitment
- Bella performs often
- Missing rehearsals is not tolerated
- Weekly voice lessons are mandatory
- Bella usually rehearses 3 hours per week
- Bella will be a priority in your school life
Bella did not become a national award-winning choir easily. Bella members are not only talented and skilled, but dedicated and driven. They want to be the best they can be and they devote every second of rehearsal time to bettering their own sound and the sound of the group.
Still interested?
See Mrs. Sullivan to sign up for an audition time on Tuesday of Week 4. You will audition with Mr. Burcin and a Year 13 Bella member. You may bring a friend for support if you wish.
During the audition you will be tested on:
- range
- agility
- pitch accuracy
- tone quality
- general musicality
- sight-singing
- your own piece
For “your own piece”, choose a simple song that you know well. The national anthem is perfect, or perhaps a folk song. A pop song is usually not appropriate. Talk to Mr. Burcin if you are unsure.
You may then be invited to attend the Call Back Audition on Tuesday 10 Nov (Week 5) at 12.25 in M1.
Bella Camp 2010 (Tues 26- Thurs 28 Jan @ Teapot Valley) is compulsory if you are accepted into Bella.
