This project was created on Gadigal and Wangal land.

Supported through the Australian Music Centre's Peggy Glanville-Hicks Commissioning Initiative. Supported by Leichhardt Espresso Chorus.

Welcome, Leichhardt Espresso Chorus!

You’ll find everything you need to contribute to the piece on this site. Be sure to watch all the videos, they’ll guide you through.

To Begin, Watch this video


Introduction to the piece

Tips for filming

Tips for recording


Ready?



OK, let’s do this!


Contents

Step 1 - Your Thoughts

Step 2 - singing (Refrain)

Step 3 - Singing (Drones)

Step 4 - Wishes

Step 5 - Sights and sounds

I would love you to contribute to all steps, but it is not compulsory. If you aren’t able to contribute to many steps, please prioritise Step 2.


Step 1 – Your thoughts

I’m going to be asking you to reflect on your experiences in this period of isolation and physical distancing. As I said in the video, only ever share information that you are comfortable publicly sharing. Please do not feel any pressure to share things about yourself and your life that you do not want to.

What to do

  • Download the worksheet and fill it in (hand-written or digital is fine)

    • Answer the questions

    • Answer in full sentences

    • Only give information you’re comfortable sharing publicly

Access worksheet as a PDF

Access worksheet as Word Doc

  • Record yourself reading your answers

    • Rewatch the Tips for Recording Video

    • Use your phone to make a clear recording of yourself reading your answers

  • Share a copy of your worksheet + your recording with untilwegatheragain@gmail.com



Checklist - please make sure you’ve completed each of these steps

✅I have watched the outline video above

✅I have watched the example video above

✅I have downloaded the sheet

✅I have answered the questions

✅I have taken a photo/scan of my answers (if printed) or saved my word document (if digital)

✅I have recorded myself reading my answers

✅I have shared my content with untilwegatheragain@gmail.com

All done? Awesome, let’s move on to Step 2!


Step 2 - Singing (Refrain)

RESOURCES to rehearse and Record to

TIP: make a video full screen so you can see the score clearly

Soprano

Performed by Anna Fraser

View Soprano Part

You can also read along in the guidance video

Alto 1

Performed by Anna Fraser

View Alto 1 Part

You can also read along in the guidance video

Alto 2

Performed by Anna Fraser

View Alto 2 Part

You can also read along in the guidance video

Tenor

Performed by AnDrew O’Connor

View Tenor Part

You can also read along in the guidance video

BASS

Performed by AnDrew O’Connor

View Bass Part

You can also read along in the guidance video

BUT how would the parts interact in Real time?

Click here if you would like to see the Full Score

Checklist - please make sure you’ve completed each of these steps

✅I have watched the outline video above

✅I have watched the example video above

✅I have learned and rehearsed my part

✅I have selected a quiet place to record

✅I have have put headphones in to listen to the guidance track while I record

✅I have shared my recordings with untilwegatheragain@gmail.com

All done? Awesome, thanks for contributing to Step 2!


Step 3 - Singing (Drones)

Guide to have in your ears while you record

Soprano

Tenor

Alto

Bass

Checklist - please make sure you’ve completed each of these steps

✅I have watched the outline video above

✅I have watched the example video above

✅I have learned and rehearsed my part

✅I have selected a quiet place to record

✅I have have put headphones in to listen to the guidance track while I record

✅I have shared my recordings with untilwegatheragain@gmail.com

All done? Awesome, thanks for contributing to Step 3!


Step 4 - Wishes

What to do

  • Think of a person in the choir (they will remain unnamed).

  • Write down something you wish for them, by completing the phrase Until we gather again, I wish you ___________.

  • Repeat this process five times

  • Record yourself speaking these wishes with lots of life and love in your voice

  • OPTIONAL: Footage

    • Film your hand writing out these wishes on paper

    • Film things that relate to the content you’ve spoken about

  • Send the footage/recording (via a google drive or dropbox link) to untilwegatheragain@gmail.com



Checklist - please make sure you’ve completed each of these steps

✅I have watched the outline video above

✅I have watched the example video above

✅I have written at least 5 wishes for different unnamed people in the choir by writing and completing the phrase Until we gather again, I wish you _______.

✅I have filmed myself in landscape with a phone, tablet or a laptop speaking these wishes to the camera

✅and/or I have filmed my hand writing these wishes onto paper

✅I have shared my files with untilwegatheragain@gmail.com

All done? Awesome, thanks for contributing to Step 4!


Step 5 - Sounds and Sights

Checklist - please make sure you’ve completed each of these steps

✅I have watched the outline video above

✅I have watched the example video above

✅I have recorded or filmed content of my choice relating to my contributions to Step 1 and Step 4

✅I have shared my files with untilwegatheragain@gmail.com

All done? Awesome, thanks for contributing to Step 5!


That’s all!

Thank you so much for your contributions.

Have a lovely day

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