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Not our setlist

10/16/2016

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We can be kind of secretive about our setlists, I know. 

Part of that is to maintain some surprises for our audience, part of it is ... we're not sure what we're singing yet!

But, just in case you're wondering, here are some songs we WON'T be singing on stage on December 11:​
So... that leaves a lot of songs to choose from. 

​But maybe there are clues here for you...?
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Singing and Ear Development Resources for musicians

10/7/2016

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Here are a number of apps and software programs for your phone, tablet or computer that can help train your singing and ear development. This is from our musical director Chris Eastburn and are not paid ads, simply programs Chris recommends.

For more from Chris, check out his website http://www.eastburnmusic.com/​
 
 
Singing training on an i-pad or I-phone (includes visual feedback)
 
 
Erol Singers’s Studio-

Most people, when trained, can learn to sing really well.  To be one of them, you need two things: 1. vocal training, 2. a good sense of pitch. This app gives you not only lessons to develop your voice, but also instant visual feedback on your pitch during the lessons.

Available for iPad and iPhone.

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Pitch Graph- is a versatile tool for musicians to practice intonation.  A similar idea to the visual feedback in the Singer’s Studio however rather than working with in specific lessons it’s simple open ended visual pitch for use it when practicing instruments or singing any song.  It has detection sensitivity up to 1/1000 of a cent.

Available for iPad and iPhone.

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Amazing Slowdowner- a simple, brilliantly useful app for all musicians.
 
It’s capable of slowing down any piece of music to help you learn it, or play it or sing it.  As well as altering the speed of the music (without changing the pitch), you can change the key. It’s capable of raising or lowering the pitch by an octave, as well as everything in between. 

​Available on IOS, Android, Mac and PC


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Singing training on CD
The Deva Method Vocal Warm-ups (great for use in car or when doing other activities, focuses on warming up voice, builds stamina and resonance)

Available as MP3s


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                                           AND/OR
 
Roger Love Book and CD (also great for use in car, excellent for vocal range development - including being able to more easily sing high notes)
 
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EarMaster
Ear training program for use on computer


Become a better musician through ear training and sight singing for all skill levels

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    Jack Cheng directs the Clemente Course in Dorchester, excavates in the Middle East, and writes in Waban, MA.

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