Goes Virtual this Summer
Upcoming Session Wednesday Evenings 7-8 on Zoom:
June 24-July 29, 2020
June 24-July 29, 2020
Rehearsal and Video Project
Be part of the premier virtual recording of Pollyanna Moody's Irish Blessing. A Cantata Pacifica original work.
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Education topics
1) precision in counting and consonant placement 2) choral blending through vowels 3) breathing techniques 4) how to control vibrato and the swoop. 5) registration and tone placement 6) what does it mean to be a choral solo singer? |
The RehearsalHow does the rehearsal work?
Rehearsals are held on Zoom and will focus on social time, music education, and song rehearsal culminating with a video project. |
Our First Project:
When COVID 19 hit, Cantata Pacifica decided March 14, 2020 to stop meeting in person, but we didn't want to take a break. With no real production experience we decided to start virtual rehearsal and produce a video. We are very proud of our production and we have learned much in the process. We are excited to start our next session and project with adjustments to improve virtual rehearsals and the video production experience. We'd love to have you join us for our second virtual rehearsal and video project "Irish Blessing".
Please enjoy our first project, "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Paul Simon and arranged by Kirby Shaw.
When COVID 19 hit, Cantata Pacifica decided March 14, 2020 to stop meeting in person, but we didn't want to take a break. With no real production experience we decided to start virtual rehearsal and produce a video. We are very proud of our production and we have learned much in the process. We are excited to start our next session and project with adjustments to improve virtual rehearsals and the video production experience. We'd love to have you join us for our second virtual rehearsal and video project "Irish Blessing".
Please enjoy our first project, "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Paul Simon and arranged by Kirby Shaw.
OUR DIRECTOR AND ACCOMPANIST
Artistic Director - Pollyanna Moody
Pollyanna Hancock-Moody has been directing choirs since she was 18 years old. Since then she has directed choirs at Marylhurst University, Portland Community College Rock Creek Campus, Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist Church and Lake Oswego United Church of Christ. Now she is thrilled to be the artistic director of the newly founded Cantata Pacifica Community Choir. In 1996 Pollyanna founded the Hancock Music Studio where she teaches voice, piano and Bodymapping. She also offers a Group Vocal Class at Portland Community College SE Campus. Pollyanna was on the music faculty at Marylhurst University for 15 years, and she taught as adjunct music faculty at Portland Community College, Rock Creek Campus. Pollyanna Moody, soprano, currently sings with Light Opera of Portland and Fireside Carolers. She has been a featured soloist with many groups, including members of the Oregon Symphony, Light Opera of Portland, Vivace Voices, the Oregon Repertory Singers and Marylhurst Choral Union. She received her Masters in Vocal Performance from Portland State |
Accompanist - David Rivas
David Rivas is pianist who loves to collaborate. His work includes performing music, teaching, and using technology to create musical experiences. He has been part of choirs since his teen years: first as a vocalist, and quickly thereafter as an accompanist and section leader. David currently works as a private piano teacher, collaborative pianist, and technician. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree from Warner Pacifica College, and a Master of Music degree from Portland State University. He has worked as a staff accompanist at Pacific University and George Fox University, as an adjunct professor at Portland State University, and as a freelance accompanist for many soloists and choral groups. He has accompanied musical theatre productions, including The Fantasticks!, Les Misérables, and The Mikado. He regularly accompanies at local festivals, including collaborating with several musicians in their state-winning performances. He has been involved in church music for most of his adult life, with a particular highlight directing combined choirs to perform selections from Handel's Messiah. |
