ELIJAH - The Self isolation Choir
The Self Isolation Choir has been specially formed in response to the global impact of the Coronavirus - Singers from around the world can join and take part in the events and activities organised by the choir in their own home.
- open to singers all around the world -
- special ChoraLine discount -
ELIJAH by Felix Mendelssohn
For our Autumn programme, we will be turning our attention to another huge choral work: Mendelssohn’s Elijah.
START DATE: Monday 7th September
The rehearsal timetable for each weekday to follow:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
CONCERT: Saturday 7th November
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Cost
The cost is £29.99.
ChoraLine Discount. If you type ELIJAHCHORALINE into the discount code box the cost is reduced to £24.99.
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Vocal Scores
The final choice of the edition for the vocal has yet to be annonced but if you wish to purchase your own score we would recommend the Pilkington/Novello, please click here
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ChoraLine Rehearsal Recordings for Elijah
50% discount during this period while we are all singing from home.
Type ISOLATION in the discount code box & click the green arrow on the right hand side of the box to activate.
Please click the link below to hear a sample and purchase the rehearsal recording for your voice part:
Following your purchase you can use the rehearsal recordings on your Phone/Tablet via the ChoraLine App and you will also receive an email with a blue link to click to use on your PC/Laptop with EasyPlay.
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How to Sign Up for Elijah
Please click here to join and dont forget your CHORALINE discount!
If you have any specific questions about the Summer School please email Mark Strachan choir@theselfisolationchoir.com
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Please scroll down for help with learning Mendelssohn's Elijah
How to use ChoraLine Rehearsal Recordings
When singing at home please remember to warm up your voice correctly
- please click here for a special recording specifically for this purpose.
1. In your vocal score use a pencil to highlight your SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) voice part words & notes.
2. Play the recording following your highlighted words with your finger.
3. Play again following your highlighted notes with your finger.
4. Play again singing your words at the same pitch as the prominent ‘instrument’ or 'singer'.
5. A Narrator will guide you throughout - calling out when to sing and bar numbers just in case you loose your place
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How to Purchase a ChoraLine Rehearsal Aid & Receive the Special 50% Discount:
Step 1
Please click here to go to page for Elijah
Step 2
Click in the circle by Your Voice Part: eg. Alto
Step 3
Click in the circle: ‘EasyPlay'
Step 4
Click ‘Add To Basket’
Step 5
On the Shopping Basket page, type ISOLATION into the discount code box & click the green arrow on the right hand side of the box to activate and see your 50% saving.
Step 6
Complete your purchase
Step 7
You will receive an email with a blue link to click and use the ‘EasyPlay’ recording on your PC/Laptop.
Please click this link for tips on using EasyPlay https://www.choraline.com/tips-on-using-easyplay
Step 8
The rehearsal recording will also upload into the Purchased Music section in the App.
Please click this link to learn how to install and use the App
https://www.choraline.com/tips-for-the-choraline-app
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Track Listing - View & Print
It is very useful to have a printed list of all the tracks on your ChoraLine Voice Part Rehearsal Recording so you can make notes and tick them off as you rehearse.
Please click on your SATB voice part to view and print:
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Learn/Rehearse with the ChoraLine App
The ChoraLine App is for Apple Devices (iPhones & iPads) & Android Phones and Tablets.
The App is easy to use and includes special functions:
- Loop – rehearse the same part over and over
- Speed – slow the recording down
- Voice Balance – enhance or reduce the voice part instrument.
- Downloads - use when there is no WiFi
- Timeline - shows exactly where you are
- Red Dot - drag to move around the recording
The App includes the following recordings to learn and sing Vivaldi Gloria:
- Alto part played at the perfect pitch on a flute
- Soprano part played at the perfect pitch on an oboe
- Tenor part played at the perfect pitch on a french horn
- Bass part played at the perfect pitch on a bassoon
Please click here to learn how to install the App
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Learn/Rehearse - for PCs & Laptops
Please click on the links below to purchase the rehearsal recording:
- Alto part played at the perfect pitch on a flute
- Soprano part played at the perfect pitch on an oboe
- Tenor part played at the perfect pitch on a french horn
- Bass part played at the perfect pitch on a bassoon
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ChoraLine CDs
Please click on the link below to purchase a ChoraLine CD from Presto Music: