What a Wonderful World Virtual Choir
Hello alumni and current students of the SSHS Vocal Music Program!
We are SO excited that you’d like to join us in our first ever Virtual Choir. This is a BIG project and we are really excited that you’ve decided to be a part of it. Below are links to the sheet music, videos to practice with and record to, instructions on how to record your video, and instructions on how to submit your video. If you are really great at editing sound and/or video and would like to help with making the final video we'd love your help!
ABSOLUTE FINAL DEADLINE: MAY 20th (We will start editing and will not be able to add more videos after that date)
To record your video you will need two devices: one device to watch the conductor video and another device to record your performance. You can use any combination of a desktop or laptop computer, a tablet and/or a smartphone. You will need to wear headphones so that you can listen to the guide track whilst singing but only your voice is recorded. You can used wired or wireless headphones. Make sure it’s just you in the video – Virtual Choir 6 invites individual submissions.
How to create your recording space
Please name your file: First Name Last Name Class of
For Example: Bevin Abbe Class of 1996
If you are a current student: You have been added to the Shared Google Drive - What A Wonderful World Virtual Choir. Please upload your video there.
If you are an alumni: Please email me and I will add you to the shared drive :) [email protected]
Please let me know if you have any questions!
We are SO excited that you’d like to join us in our first ever Virtual Choir. This is a BIG project and we are really excited that you’ve decided to be a part of it. Below are links to the sheet music, videos to practice with and record to, instructions on how to record your video, and instructions on how to submit your video. If you are really great at editing sound and/or video and would like to help with making the final video we'd love your help!
ABSOLUTE FINAL DEADLINE: MAY 20th (We will start editing and will not be able to add more videos after that date)
To record your video you will need two devices: one device to watch the conductor video and another device to record your performance. You can use any combination of a desktop or laptop computer, a tablet and/or a smartphone. You will need to wear headphones so that you can listen to the guide track whilst singing but only your voice is recorded. You can used wired or wireless headphones. Make sure it’s just you in the video – Virtual Choir 6 invites individual submissions.
How to create your recording space
- If possible, please record your video in front of plain wall or other plain background.
- Please choose clothing without patterns or logos.
- If you can, record in a quiet room with the door closed to reduce unnecessary noise. Turn off fans, heaters or anything that hums or is noisy.
- Please make sure your face is brightly lit. Use whatever lamps or natural light you have available to achieve this.
- If you have a tripod mount for your phone/camera please use it or secure your camera in some other way to minimize movement.
- If you are using a smartphone, turn it to silent so your recording isn’t interrupted by a message or call.
- Please record your video horizontally. Visit our FAQ for help.
- Connect your headphones to the device you’re using to watch and listen to the conductor video or guide track.
- Set-up and secure your second device to record your video. Make sure you record horizontally (landscape) and that your face is centered in the middle of the screen.
- Remember to sing everything with an open choral tone. Please do not add any riffs, don’t scoop or slide to your notes, and cut off at the right time.
- If possible, please set your device to create an MP4 in 720p. Most smartphones create MP4s automatically and you can amend the resolution in your settings. If you need help recording and/or compressing your video, please visit our FAQ. (These FAQ are from Eric Whitacre’s site but they apply here)
- Start recording on your device and then press play on the conductor video. Make sure you clap at exactly the same time as Mrs. Abbe before you start singing. This is very important as it will help us to sync your final audio and video.
- Please wait for approximately four counts (in your head!) after you finish singing before you stop recording.
- Save your video.
- Review your video and if you’re happy with your performance, move onto Step 4: Upload.
Please name your file: First Name Last Name Class of
For Example: Bevin Abbe Class of 1996
If you are a current student: You have been added to the Shared Google Drive - What A Wonderful World Virtual Choir. Please upload your video there.
If you are an alumni: Please email me and I will add you to the shared drive :) [email protected]
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Sheet Music
If you like practicing with Sheet Music first, here is a link to digital sheet music that you can practice with :)
If you want to hear just your voice, click on the "tab" to the right of your voice part and it will highlight just your part and when you click "play" you'll only hear your part.
Noteflight Link: https://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/d89b8e11c5fc1f7db889134c8c4179377d0c45a6
If you want to hear just your voice, click on the "tab" to the right of your voice part and it will highlight just your part and when you click "play" you'll only hear your part.
Noteflight Link: https://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/d89b8e11c5fc1f7db889134c8c4179377d0c45a6
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