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From:  James <bandb@n...>
Date:  Thu Dec 5, 2002  3:08 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] "Belting" Spirituals?

Randye I have a comment here.
In one of the choirs I sing with our conductor frequently
selects material that was obviously set for belting.

As the principal tenor it is immediately obvious that this
material represents a threat to my classical support.
I feel you have to recognise this problem and not yield
to the exhortations of the enthusiastic conductor to
strain in an effort to duplicate that which she demands.
" Ever time I...feel the spirit, movin' in my heart I will pray."
Does that ring a bell?????
Restraint is the answer unless you want to do damage.

Reg.






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