[HANASHIR:11302] RE: classical singer

[Meris Ruzow <meris...>]

Ooh thanks Shirona!  I'll check that out.  Rachelle Nelson - Are you on
this list?  If so, please email me! 
meris (at) nycap(dot)rr(dot)com
Todah!
 
Meris (at) nycap(dot)rr(dot)com
 
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org [mailto:owner-hanashir (at) 
shamash(dot)org] On
Behalf Of Shirona
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 8:40 PM
To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org
Subject: [HANASHIR:11301] RE: classical singer
 
Sol Zim had a good melody for the prayer for the state of Israel --
wonderful piece for a classical singer (and it's part of the service).
Also - ending with Hatikvah... 
 
Shirona
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Meris Ruzow <mailto:meris (at) nycap(dot)rr(dot)com>  
To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org 
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 7:25 PM
Subject: [HANASHIR:11298] RE: classical singer
 
We have a guest singer coming to a bar-mitzvah (it's her nephew.)  The
rabbi would like to honor the aunt of the bm boy and give her something
special to sing.  She's not really into Debbie friedman or folksy type
of stuff.  Can anyone suggest anything a little more "classical?"  I
think this woman is a graduate of Juilliard and is used to leder!
Thanks,
Meris
meris (at) nycap(dot)rr(dot)com
 
 
Meris (at) nycap(dot)rr(dot)com
 
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org [mailto:owner-hanashir (at) 
shamash(dot)org] On
Behalf Of Adrian Durlester
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 2:58 PM
To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org
Subject: [HANASHIR:11296] RE: conductor's podium
 
Rachelle:
 
In the many (20+ ) years I spent as a theatrical production manager,
technical director, designer et al I had the occasion to build, design
or purchase many conductor's podiums. Combined with my musical and
conducting experience, I think I can give you some information.
 
Constructing a podium  is not a task that should be taken lightly for
one primary reason: like choir and orchestra risers and staging, the
load that a conductor's podium will take is not a static load, but a
dynamic one. The conductor moves about, bounces, steps on and off, etc.
All of this require that it be built to withstand this kind of dynamic
load without too much deflection. (The generally accepted rule is that
the top surface should not deflect more than 1/8" of an inch under a
dynamic load.) Assuming a basic 2x? construction with a 3/4" plywood
top, this requires that no point on the top surface be more than 16"
from a support point. (Thinner plywood requires closer support points,
but I would never recommend anything less than 3/4" plywood or its
equivalent in newer style honeycomb materials. Never use particle
board-it is not designed to withstand dynamic loads and will break.)
 
If the podium is to be carpeted on the top surface, then either a carpet
padding or piece of masonite should be placed between the carpet and the
plywood. In addition, use only industrial grade non-slip carpet with a
very low and tight knit pile.
 
The size of the podium is somewhat dependent on how much room you feel
you would need to safely work from it. If you move around a lot, use a
guitar, or sometimes place a chair on it, you would need a larger
surface. 
 
The height is also dependent on preferences and the physical layout of
your space. Generally, height is worked in 8" increments. If you are
always going to use the podium on one place, you can make one at a fixed
height that allows you to see what you need to see and for you to be
seen by the choir and musicians, without blocking too much of the
congregation's view. However, designing the podium to be of varying
height is always desirable and easily accomplished with adjustable or
interchangeable legs and side covers.
 
At my diminutive height, I always use a podium when I am conducting.
However, using a podium usually provides many advantages in line of
sight between conductor and performers. Try, for example, as a choir
member, looking at your music and trying to see the conductor's arms or
baton over the top. If you are standing on the floor and the conductor
is as well, it could be a problem. One of the best ways of determining
the best height for your podium would be to experiment with a few people
pretending to be choir members trying to read their music and also see
you at the same time.
 
Hope this helps.
 
Adrian

Adrian A. Durlester, M.T.S.  - adrian (at) durlester(dot)com
http://www.durlester.com/
Director of Education, Beth El Hebrew Congregation, Alexandria, VA
education(dot)director (at) bethelhebrew(dot)org
Conference Chair, CAJE 27, Aug. 4-8, 2002, Trinity Univ., San Antonio,
TX
caje27chair (at) caje27(dot)org
List-Owner for hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org; Co-Owner for L-Torah (at) 
shamash(dot)org
http://uahc.org/hanashir
adrian (at) ehavanashira(dot)org
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org [mailto:owner-hanashir (at) 
shamash(dot)org]On
Behalf Of H & R Shubert
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 2:31 PM
To: Hanashir
Subject: [HANASHIR:11295] conductor's podium
Anyone out there direct a choir perched on a podium?  I need to get one
to use with my temple choir, and am thinking of having one constructed
and carpeted to match the bimah.  Anyone have any suggestions --
dimension do's and don't's etc?
Rachelle