Everything Evensong
How many times a month is there an evensong?
Once
What is the FULL TITLE of the Requiem we are singing in April?
Requiem for the Living
How many pews distance should you keep while walking in procession?
2 Pews
What is this key signature (Draw G Major)
G Major
Name all four voice types in a typical choir.
SATB
What is an evensong (give as much detail)
Evening concert, bonus points if they mention vespers, compline, or sunset
Define requiem
A ceremony performed for the dead
When do you typically start lining up for the procession?
Either: A. When the adults get up B. When you feel the piece is coming to a close
Describe to me what this time signature means (3/4)
3 quarter notes
What are the two FULL names given to the divided soprano section of kids?
Decani and Cantorus (half credit will be given for just dec and can)
This evensong we are combining with another group of singers. What school are they from?
Miss Porter’s
Name three composers who have written requiems.
Mozart, Forrest, Faure, Verdi, Brahms, Britten
What is the name given to the choral pieces that we sing each Sunday?
Anthems
What is this key signature? (Draw Ab Major)
Ab Major
What is the musical term for when a choir splits into different parts, for example Soprano 1 and Soprano 2?
Divisi
Who is the composer of Abide with Me, one of our evensong pieces?
Moses Hogan
The following motif, (play dies irae), is found throughout the Forrest Requiem. What is it from?
The Dies Irae
What is the special name given to a soloist who does the solo chants (such as in the responses of our evensong)
A Cantor
Time signatures where the beat divides into 2 are called Simple. What are time signatures called where the beat divides into 3?
Compound
What is it called when singers must breathe in random spots to avoid breathing at the same time as their neighbor?
Stagger breathing, staggering
Who is guest conducting us for the Mag and Nunc this evensong?
Patrick Reardon
Name 4 movements in any given requiem.
Kyrie, Agnus Dei, Sanctus, Libéra Me, Pie jesu, In Paradisum, Lux Aeterna, etc.
The organ is often an integral part of every Sunday. Describe in detail how an organ works — the better description will win.
Air is fed from an air chest into different types of pipes to mimic different sounds
Please write the key signature for B Major.
5 Sharps, FCGDA
When the bass part divides, what’s another name for the Bass 1 part (the higher bass part)?
Baritone