Have just checked the pre-registrations for Monday’s birthday extravaganza and it looks like we are going to have a verrrrrrry* packed room on the night, which is both brilliant and terrifying.
I have spoken to the pub about the lighting but I think we need to prepare for the same low levels that we have had in previous sessions. It’s therefore best for anyone who struggles to read small dots by the equivalent of guttering candlelight to consider perhaps bringing along some sort of pen-torch aid (though try not to blind your neighbours).
Also, please do make sure you have your music downloaded in advance as the pub wifi couldn’t cope last time around.
Speaking of which, don’t forget to grab your music from here, and double-check that you have the correct edition of the Casulana, which was updated on Wednesday.
In terms of splitting voices, Altos, you’ll be singing the Quinta Pars of the Josquin, with a bit of help from the lads on the first phrase, and we will probably split you between the Countertenors (i.e. the 2nd and 3rd lines) of the Parsons.
Everyone will get to sing both choirs of the Gallus at least once, which is nice, and I urge you all to have at least a quick peak at BWV 437 as its glories are directly proportional to its tricky bits.
That’s it – have a great weekend and see you Monday night!
Kevin
*How many extra consonants are too many when you are trying to be realllllly emphatic?
Polyphony Down the Pub 
Kevin, No number of consonants is too many. Firstly, Sorrrrry I’ve been rubbish at confirming my attendance on Monday but I am coming. So you are up one soprano. The bad news is, it will be even more crowded! Look forward to it 😊 Hannah xxx
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