Hello again Choir 🙂
It was so lovely to hear from lots of you on my last blog post. I’m really glad I’m now able to share with you our first choir project.
Have any of you seen any virtual choirs recently? Quite a few have taken place during lock down. Here is an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FpPgQiSNrk (you might spot a familiar face!).
Because we can’t make music together in person, virtual choirs allow us to still sing together without leaving our own homes.
Now, what I hadn’t told you before school closed is that in June we were planning to take you (the choir) to the Tower of London to perform in a music festival there. Very sadly, that had to be cancelled BUT the good news is that the organisers have instead invited us to be part of a virtual choir. How exciting is that?!
Everything you need to take part is HERE.
When you click on that link you will find a song to learn, instructions on how to record yourself singing the song and a link to upload your video so that the festival organisers can include it in the big video.
Here’s a few things to note:
- You will need an adult to help you do this.
- You need to learn the song yourself as, sadly, we can’t have a rehearsal altogether for Jamie and I to teach it to you. The video is clear so listen to it lots and sing along. Don’t try and record yourself until you are sure that you can sing the song as best you can! I expect it will take at least a few days of practising – I’m not expecting anyone to film their video tomorrow!
- IMPORTANT: By uploading your video, your parent/carer is giving permission for it to be part of the final video which will be put on the internet. If you don’t want your face to be in the video, you can just make an audio recording.
- The instructions say that school uniform is optional. I think it would be nice if you all do wear your school uniform when you film your video – we are very proud to be part of All Souls!
The instructions on the link are very clear, but if you do have any questions then just write me a message here.
The deadline is Monday 8th June at midday. Ask a grown up to put the date in their diary now so you don’t forget! It can take a while for the video to upload, too, so don’t leave it to the last minute.
Have fun everyone and let us know how you get on!
Love from Mrs Legg and Jamie
Hi Mrs legg,
I have just looked at the video, and I was wondering if I sing the eco.
Good question, Layla. Yes, you do sing the echo. Try to whisper it like they do on the video.
Hi Mrs Legg
Great, Thanks
I cant wait to do the video!
I watched the other video (the one with you in it) and I paused it when you came on, taped Christian on the shoulder and showed him it then he said ” She looks like Mrs Legg.” I said “thats because it is.” He was so astonished that he did not say anything else! (of corse I didn’t tell him before I watched the video because i wanted to surprise him!)
Thanks for sharing that story, Layla! It made me smile! I hope you enjoy learning the song.
Christian misses you almost as much as I miss choir!
Hi.
I have another question, Do I clap at the beginning of the song?
Thanks.
Yes. It’s really important that you clap (and the video shows you clapping) because that’s how they can make sure your video and sound are matched up.
Hi,
One more question that I just thought of, why do we need 2 devices?
thank you so much.
This is also really important. One device is for you to plug your headphones into and play the music on. You will sing along to this music whilst filming on another device. It’s really important that you play your backing track through headphones because we don’t want to hear it in your recording.
Good morning Mrs Legg,
Thank you so much for answering my questions.
I have been singing the song all through the morning, and can’t wait to do the video.
Hi miss legg
Hi Kimberly. Are you practising the song ready to make your video?
Hello Mrs Legg,
How are you,
I just have 1 question for you.Do we clap while we are singing or only at the beginning.
Hopefully that make sense,
Rahul
Good question Rahul. You clap just at the beginning when the clap picture comes up on the screen. I hope you’re enjoying learning the song!
Hi Mrs legg
It’s me Rahul
Sorry forgot upload them video
Can I send it now is it ok
Hi Rahul. Yes, you can upload the video now. Follow the instructions in the blog which will show you where to upload it to.
Ok I have sis the video long time ago so go check it out if u can
Hi Kimora. I’m so glad that you sent a video in! I don’t get to see the video until everyone’s has been put together. I’ll let you know when it’s ready!