MDYC MEMBER INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECORDING ONLINE SONG
Dear Chorus!
HERE. YOU. GO.
Examples of what we will be doing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SNWMHx7qSs&feature=youtu.be
https://youtu.be/euSHfiiix8Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFZmT-LRMBM
HERE ARE THE FILES YOU WILL NEED:
* I SURRENDER ALL MUSIC PDF
* I SURRENDER ALL MUSIC/CLICK TRACK (This is a link to google drive which will give you access to the music file. You will need to download it, and then play it on your computer.)
* Send your file here: MDYC DROPBOX
Our song will be I Surrender All.
It has been a powerful song throughout the season and should be one we can attempt without too much stress. What we do as a choir has the most value when we use our gifts to bless those around us. Here’s a chance for us to use what God has given us to introduce beauty and a path to comfort into the world.
Instructions
You will need 3 things:
1. The Score/PDF/lyrics of the song we’re working on (attached)
2. Headphones: over the ears are better than earbuds.
You’ll want to hear the click track while you are singing, but will NOT want the click track to be recorded with your video. (The idea is that the click track will not be a part of the final assembly.)
3. Most people will want 2 devices: 1 to record your video, and 1 to listen to the click track with headphones. When I tested this I tried two devices.
I video on my iphone or laptop, and then Garageband/Logic/Audio Playback on my phone. Really any software you’re comfortable playing tracks from and recording video with should work.
Process
1. Use the links on our website to download the accompaniment track & pdf of the song.
2. Rehearse the score -learn your part!
Make sure you are really paying attention to note values...you don’t have a conductor in front of you.
3. Setup your listening device
Put on your headphones and sing along to make sure it works, listening to the instructions - clapping to sync audio.
4. Set up your recording device.
Place it 4-6 feet away from you.
Make sure you are centered in the shot.
Listen around you.. can you turn off a TV in the background, find a quieter room, etc.?
A less reverberant room will be best for this specific application. (I can add reverb later.)
5. Start the click track playing device, then the recording device. Follow the instructions on the recording to clap (to help synchronize our recording later), start singing after the instruction.
6. Listen to & watch your recording.
Are there any places where the level peaked (crackle)?
If so, try placing the device further away, or reduce the input level.
7. Re-record as necessary until you are happy with your recording. Save the video file using your name, part, and song title like: Debandt Bass I Surrender All
8. Submit your video file through the dropbox link. (One will be provided to you over zoom. (Contact Eric Campbell if you need help with this.)
Medium/Small video files are fine for our project.
Basically you should be using the attachments to send me a video of you singing.
(Give it your best shot!)
If this goes well we will attempt Go Ye Now In Peace & will open it up to MDYC alumni around the globe.
Stay safe & healthy! Missing Tour with you all this year & looking forward to making music with you soon.
-JD
Dear Chorus!
HERE. YOU. GO.
Examples of what we will be doing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SNWMHx7qSs&feature=youtu.be
https://youtu.be/euSHfiiix8Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFZmT-LRMBM
HERE ARE THE FILES YOU WILL NEED:
* I SURRENDER ALL MUSIC PDF
* I SURRENDER ALL MUSIC/CLICK TRACK (This is a link to google drive which will give you access to the music file. You will need to download it, and then play it on your computer.)
* Send your file here: MDYC DROPBOX
Our song will be I Surrender All.
It has been a powerful song throughout the season and should be one we can attempt without too much stress. What we do as a choir has the most value when we use our gifts to bless those around us. Here’s a chance for us to use what God has given us to introduce beauty and a path to comfort into the world.
Instructions
You will need 3 things:
1. The Score/PDF/lyrics of the song we’re working on (attached)
2. Headphones: over the ears are better than earbuds.
You’ll want to hear the click track while you are singing, but will NOT want the click track to be recorded with your video. (The idea is that the click track will not be a part of the final assembly.)
3. Most people will want 2 devices: 1 to record your video, and 1 to listen to the click track with headphones. When I tested this I tried two devices.
I video on my iphone or laptop, and then Garageband/Logic/Audio Playback on my phone. Really any software you’re comfortable playing tracks from and recording video with should work.
Process
1. Use the links on our website to download the accompaniment track & pdf of the song.
2. Rehearse the score -learn your part!
Make sure you are really paying attention to note values...you don’t have a conductor in front of you.
3. Setup your listening device
Put on your headphones and sing along to make sure it works, listening to the instructions - clapping to sync audio.
4. Set up your recording device.
Place it 4-6 feet away from you.
Make sure you are centered in the shot.
Listen around you.. can you turn off a TV in the background, find a quieter room, etc.?
A less reverberant room will be best for this specific application. (I can add reverb later.)
5. Start the click track playing device, then the recording device. Follow the instructions on the recording to clap (to help synchronize our recording later), start singing after the instruction.
6. Listen to & watch your recording.
Are there any places where the level peaked (crackle)?
If so, try placing the device further away, or reduce the input level.
7. Re-record as necessary until you are happy with your recording. Save the video file using your name, part, and song title like: Debandt Bass I Surrender All
8. Submit your video file through the dropbox link. (One will be provided to you over zoom. (Contact Eric Campbell if you need help with this.)
Medium/Small video files are fine for our project.
Basically you should be using the attachments to send me a video of you singing.
(Give it your best shot!)
If this goes well we will attempt Go Ye Now In Peace & will open it up to MDYC alumni around the globe.
Stay safe & healthy! Missing Tour with you all this year & looking forward to making music with you soon.
-JD
Important Dates to Know:
Click Here for 2019-2020 PDF Concert Schedule
For online view with map locations click here: Concert Schedule
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COVID 19 UPDATE
Dear Parents and MDYC members:
Tour: It is with deepest regret that we have to inform you that Tour has been cancelled.
While cancelling tour is a sad situation and great disappointment, please understand that the decision was not taken lightly. It was made with reflection and prayer. There are a number of church closures in Florida and some host families were hesitant as well. If your family has a senior, we will be communicating with you regarding a refund. If your chorus member is returning next year, the funds will be carried over to the next season.
For the Seniors, we want to give a special shout out to you. We know that this is your last year and tour is something you (and all members) look forward to with great enthusiasm. To quote one of our board members, "It's a real bummer for those seniors!" We share in your disappointment and want you to know that we will always be here to listen and pray with you.
We want to encourage you to remember that our joy is in the Lord and not in the circumstances that we are presently in. It is a great reminder that we have many blessings. Let us continue to be the salt and light to the people who are confused, worried or even sick. Understanding that sometimes things are out of our control and when that happens, we make choices on what to do with that. We want to cast all our cares on our God and trust that he will bring us the best possible outcome that blesses those who love him.
Concerts: The Trenton concert on Sunday 3/22 has also been cancelled. For the foreseeable future, all MDYC activities will be suspended - please stay tuned for more communication as events unfold.
February 29- Recording Day at Christ Church Cranbrook
March 1- No Concert
March 15th - No Concert
March 22nd- Concert at Trenton is Cancelled
March 28-April 5- Florida Chorus Tour is Cancelled
April 12- No Concert (Easter)
May 3- Last Concert at Royal Oak Church of Christ is Postponed to a later date
May 9- MDYC Banquet at King's Court Castle is Postponed to a later date
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