Dear Voces Pacis Singers
I am so excited and eager to prepare the John Rutter REQUIEM for our October 16-17 weekend. This particular setting of the REQUIEM has become one of the most beautiful and meaningful pieces of modern choral literature. I want you to take your preparation seriously and not procrastinate practicing. The practice tracks are available at https://www.vocespacis.org/2026-2027-season/singerresources. The more familiar you are with both music and text the better experience we will have together; and, this will translate directly into the experience our audience will have as well. I would encourage you also to take each of the movements and, without music or singing, just meditate on the text as a part of your devotional routine over the next 8 weeks or so. I will have conductor's notes for you around the first part of September so you can mark your scores and share my vision for the music.
The instrumental ensemble has been hired and will bring outstanding artistry to the performance as well. If you have not registered to sing, it is certainly not too late to do so. It is not too late to begin inviting people to come to the concert; get it on the calendar so we will have a full audience.One of our strengths is the fellowship we enjoy in making the music happen - please reach out to singers who may not have been able to sing with us lately. Nothing would make me happier and make our performance stronger than to have as many of our talented singers join us as possible.
As we approach September, I want to also ask you to consider making a contribution to Voces Pacis on North Texas Giving Day. Monetary support will allow us to continue our vision to offer quality choral music to our community and our expenditures are not fully covered by membership registrations. Visit the front page of www.vocespacis.org which will have details about that soon! Our June concert, A Spoonful of Broadway, was spectacular and FUN! Congratulations and Thank You to all who were a part. The Board is exploring more ways in which we can become more visible and viable in the Arts Community.
Finally, I am excited about the opportunity to perform in Stockholm, Sweden next July. Please see the tab on our website SWEDEN for more details, and consider being a part of this unique experience. Dr. Joshua Brown, our Executive Director, is taking the lead on this project and he can answer more fully any questions you might have.
I love you and look forward to seeing you soon.
Practice hard and not hardly practice,
Dr. Holcomb
Coming soon!
You may now purchase the sheet music for the first two concerts of the season to save on shipping costs! That said, those only participating in one or two of the performances can use this repertoire list to see what pieces to order from Penders.
Contact Joshua.Brown@vocespacis.org for password information.
You still need to purchase the sheet music. This is only for those that wish to utilize a tablet for rehearsals/performances.
Conductor's Notes - Coming Soon
Note: this may be in the process of being updated. Thank you for your patience!
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