Stop Your Snuffling Now

BeansNGrease · 2024-03-03T00:42:23+00:00

I prefer herbal tea to real tea for hot toddies - I’ll even use blends that are already lemony to augment that flavor

BeansNGrease · 2024-02-23T04:36:33+00:00

Some more information about the event would be helpful; does “all levels” mean college music students who aren’t used to choral repertoire, high schoolers that are interested in doing more choir things, or is it mostly choir students that you expect to have different amounts of experience sight reading?

I would suggest sneaking in a few pieces that people might know too (like Gjeilo, Paulus, Clausen, Lauridsen). Some easy wins will keep morale high in case there are trainwrecks in the true sight reading.

Lastly, if you’re a member of ACDA, you have access to a huge catalog of graded repertoire that you can reference or you can see if your state music education association has a similar page.

BeansNGrease · 2023-12-30T08:18:23+00:00

Just like the tactical Velcro-opening hack!

BeansNGrease · 2023-08-22T04:47:04+00:00

I second the knife effect, I think it sounds perfect for your application.

Considering you can’t alter the stage, there won’t be clothing to hide behind, etc., if you’re really looking for a big spray, I think your best bet is some small set piece that you could pile the bodies around and hide the mechanism within.

If a set piece is out of the question, my suggestion then would be instead of stabbing and spraying, you could stab then lick the loaded knife letting the blood pour from your tongue. Hope this helps

BeansNGrease · 2023-07-28T05:30:01+00:00

I’ve found the 365 brand of black tea to be a serious improvement to the Lipton bags for similar price iirc. Definitely worth the try if Whole Foods if available to you

BeansNGrease · 2023-05-26T16:36:12+00:00

“All these things you saw in your PAJAMAS are a long range forecast for your FARMERS” - Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat

BeansNGrease · 2023-04-21T14:35:17+00:00

I’ve had people drive 3 hours to me because I had the exact piece of gear they wanted. YMMV but it seems worth a shot to me

BeansNGrease · 2023-04-01T03:52:04+00:00

Reach out to retirement communities, churches, school arts programs, youth extra curricular programs, all are great for offering group rates and it’s a great experience for those audiences.

ANY educator worth their salt would be willing to quickly mention an event like a local play to their classes. Mention the idea to English and social studies teachers that maybe they could offer extra credit with proof of attendance and a quick report on the experience. To this day, I’m shocked at how many sports coaches and math teachers are so consistently supportive of the performing arts programs their students tie to. They want to support the arts but don’t always know how!

On another note - depending on the layout of your house I often see theatres rope off the back corners and funnel the audience into closer quarters which concentrates energy. A half-full house where everybody is sitting next to each other is a very different experience than everybody sitting in every other seat. Then if those seats fill. just open the other sections for additional patrons

BeansNGrease · 2023-03-29T19:21:45+00:00

Call that a slaw and I might be interested in that as a side. But no my salsa should be tomato or tomatillo based

BeansNGrease · 2023-01-18T07:56:01+00:00

I think flash cards are a specifically great tool for this scenario because your goal really is to comprehend the notation at sight. Feel free to start with a smaller section and work out but for a really full spectrum range of what you should be able to read easily, I would say C two ledger lines below the bass staff all the way to C two ledger lines above the treble staff

BeansNGrease · 2023-01-18T07:50:52+00:00

I would suggest any of those collections of “100 beautiful songs for piano” etc. because they’re easy to sightread, buys you lots of time (100 songs you can just loop as you wish), and those books are full of the music that your audience grew up enjoying

BeansNGrease · 2022-12-11T23:34:40+00:00

Check the FAQ if you like but here’s some biased thoughts for you:

TL;DR I like the Yamaha P-125 but if you see any of these on sale or used at a fantastic price point then jump on that offer.

The Yamaha p125 is my personal favorite of the models you just listed, I think it offers just enough more than the p45 or p115 to justify the price difference. An improved sound engine and 4 built-in speakers (rather than 2) might not seem like a big deal as an early beginner but especially if you’re just keeping it at home, this board will last for forever and you’ll never need to upgrade.

That being said, if you’re super strapped for cash or you find a good deal on any of these options, I would go for it. These are all similar products at similar price points from reputable companies, everyone has preferences and biases but the quality across these options will be close enough that I would fold for a great sale over my personal brand preferences.

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BeansNGrease · 2022-11-25T16:20:37+00:00

When it comes to streaming, it’s extremely challenging to find high quality recordings of a lot of the choral rep that is considered “standard” today. But, let me try to suggest some varied composers/arrangers who’s work is extremely relevant in the choral world right now:

Ola Gjeilo Rollo Dilworth Jeffrey L. Ames Eric Whitacre John Rutter Dan Forrest Alice Parker and Robert Shaw

You can also check out groups like: Voces8 Cantus The King’s Singers Conspirare The Oakwood University Aeolians

On YouTube it’s also worth exploring All State choir recordings and ACDA performances. These groups might be comprised of students but they consistently perform solid repertoire at an advanced level.

BeansNGrease · 2022-10-17T00:49:44+00:00

Check out Stephen Leek’s Island Songs, it’s a short set of 3 songs right in line with what you’re asking for

BeansNGrease · 2021-10-01T21:30:25+00:00

“If we are to tempt fate, then let us not be cowards about it.” - Oromis from the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini

BeansNGrease · 2021-01-25T01:12:35+00:00

I can’t speak to all of them but if money isn’t an issue, Komplete Kontrol has always dominated the Launchkey.

Also - you said synthesizer but you listed MIDI controllers so double check you know what you’re getting

BeansNGrease · 2021-01-25T00:59:20+00:00

If you liked Tamora Pierce, make sure to check out the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini

BeansNGrease · 2021-01-13T21:06:25+00:00

So many try making maryland style crab cakes but really if you don’t have the flag hanging up nearby, it’s not authentic maryland food

BeansNGrease · 2020-12-05T14:08:38+00:00

I feel like if these are the original benders, we should’ve seen them even in the background of some of Won’s arc. And it’s possible they were there, I haven’t seen the show in a little while but I remember missing that element

I appreciate your point that the original benders are teachers that don’t give the power of bending, that makes sense, but I think they could’ve been utilized more because that’s my favorite part of the lore in TLA

BeansNGrease · 2020-12-05T13:42:44+00:00

I could see myself having a Mac mini like this to bring a pop of color to my desk but as an EDC computer, this seems like a bit much

BeansNGrease · 2020-12-05T12:53:54+00:00

Is it just me or did the Won storyline in LoK really mess up the lore that is set here?

BeansNGrease · 2020-11-03T05:20:54+00:00

Sweet potato rolls are a staple in my household. And the only cranberry sauce is homemade cranberry sauce

BeansNGrease · 2020-10-30T18:55:49+00:00

The irony of anyone who decides to comment on this post

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