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Sitting in a coffee shop (this is a theme, no?), listening to Brahms, spent some time on an octavo for an audition/interview happening next Monday evening, will spend some time on Brahms study too.  John is across from me, doing some job stuff.  And some fun stuff.

The music I am working on for the audition/interview is "Glory of the Father" by Hovland.  Then I have to pick a piece yet.  I should get a few options in the mail today and then I can make a decision.  I am debating between "Gloria" from Heiligmesse by Haydn, "Hark I Hear" arranged by Alice Parker, "Zion's Walls" by Aaron Copland, and "Psalm 100" by Rene Clausen.  Depending on when you ask me, I am leaning toward all four pieces.  I have a half an hour to do warm-up, the Hovland, and the piece I am teaching.  I think I might do the Parker arrangement, since I believe it captures people, plus it's easy to find success early on in the process.  I want the choir to leave with the music in the head (and hearts).  This one probably has the best chance of working it's way their quickly.  I love the Haydn, but I'm not sure if it's one I should use for a church audition.  "Zion's Walls" has some wonderful moments, but there are some chords I'm not sure the choir would find success on without a lot of support (and more than 10/15 minutes).  "Psalm 100" is an awesome piece, but I am not as familiar with the SATB arrangement.  The SSA arrangement is great and I am worried the SATB arrangement will not sit as well in the voices.  I guess we'll see when I get the music.

I also have an interview on Tuesday night for another church.  I love the fact my interviews include making music with people.