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​"CELEBRATION SING OUT”   Sings Out in 2020
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HOW TO JOIN IN OUR HUGE  YouTube Concert of
Massed Singers, Orchestra, Other Instruments
and shout our or hero videos.
Five easy steps:
1. Register     2. Stream or Download Audio & PDFs
3. Listen and Learn (its just like Karaoke for Beethoven)     4. Record  or Video yourself then     5. Upload!

Decide if you want to sing, play, or do both (together, or separately). Think of how you want to present your performance.
OR
Make a shout out or hero video.
​Some great options for you to join in
So, on your own or with a group, grab your smart phone, tablet or computer, get creative and get into it!
1. Dancing or moving to the music and smiling, shoot a 5 - 15 second video:
EITHER Holding a "Donate Now!" sign OR
Holding a "Happy Birthday Beethoven! sign. (No sound recording needed)
OR
2. EASY: Make a video of you singing or playing your instrument for a short or easy section of the Ode to Joy or O come all ye faithful along with the recording,  but the sound of your singing or playing will not be submitted. Most instruments, including guitars, have parts provided in the Green Room.
OR
3. MORE CHALLENGING: As for 2., but record your your video PLUS your singing or playing & upload it for the YouTube concert.
OR
4. Perform a more difficult section or the all of the music and record either the audio only, or the audio and video.
THEN
5. Upload your video

The big piece is the choral section from Beethoven Symphony No. 9 (Ode to Joy). You can choose which sections and how you want to perform. Click here for a Flashmob performance inspiration. It's Famous!
The tune is famous and easy to sing or play. You may simply join in the melody or strum the chords, for example.
Choral singers and orchestral players can sing Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass or play their part from the Beethoven Orchestral Score.
Have Fun!
Above all, participate for the joy and be part of a super exciting event that will also raise money for Music Therapy!

LEARNING MATERIALS
Follow these straightforward steps:
1. REGISTER to get the Password
   Participating Schools: Click on the SCHOOLS REGISTRATION 
   button and complete the form REGISTRATION FOR SCHOOLS.
   Individual School Students (not attending a participating school)
   Complete the PERFORMER REGISTRATION (FREE)
   Adults: Complete the PERFORMER REGISTRATION and pay your
   Fee of $20 or $10 (Concession)

2. DOWNLOAD OR STREAM YOUR AUDIO FILES and
    DOWNLOAD YOUR GUIDELINES

3. DECIDE which sections of the music you want to join in. How much is up to you.

4. PLAY or SING ALONG with the audio tracks. Be COVID-Safe.

5. ATTEND A ZOOM SESSION for learning and rehearsal in late October or early November.
Dates and times to be advised.

6. MUSICAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT will be available through this website and a Facebook Group.

7. RECORD Make a video or audio recording of your singing or playing when you are ready. Guidelines will be provided.
     No specialist gear needed.

8. UPLOAD ​ your recording or video where our master
      movie-maker will weave his magic to create a video with your performance plus many others.

9. FUNDRAISE
    Aim to raise much needed funds to support Music Therapy for the Children's Hospital at Westmead. A fundraising guide and  suggestions pack will be available in November.

WARREN and OTTO's RECIPE
FOR MAKING SOME TASTY VIDEO FOR CELEBRATION SING OUT! 2020 YouTube CONCERT

INGREDIENTS

1. Loads of fun and enthusiasm … on your own, with fiends, or a group. 

METHOD

Log on the csme.org.au/celebration to register and download your music
Pssst: The Greenroom Password is Beethoven250 (secret shhhhhh!!!)

EXPERIMENT

1. TO RECORD MUSIC AND VIDEO RECORDING TOGETHER
You need a phone camera, webcam  or a camera to record.
Find a way to make it still. your music stand, tripod, bookshelf. Not someone else holding it! If it must be handheld, lean on a firm surface.


2. SCRIPT: Announce name(s), school, location etc.


3. PROCESS: Wave at the camera before script  then before playing.

4. PRO TIPS! 
  • Use short takes rather than whole piece. Clap or click with the prompt on the Guide Track (eg. 1 & 2 & “clap”).
  • Play from the Guide Tracks music, lyrics OR from memory. 
  • Ensure the music stand does not obstruct the shot. Folding wire stands are preferred. Use BluTak or Gaff tape to keep things in place.
  • BACKGROUND: Not distracting and is appropriate.
  • LIGHT: Ensure faces are well lit and not in shadow. 

5. WHAT TO WEAR: Consider wearing clothing and accessories that will identify you clearly in the finished video.
Ensure that you are not wearing items that will create noise of visual distraction
.
For school students this could be school uniform or other clothes you choose.
Use logos or signs to identify your school

6. 
Announce what you are singing and playing.

7. You'll need a second smartphone, tablet or computer to play the tracks in the video. 

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8. Play the guide tracks through earphones of earbuds, NOT Speakers, unless it is a "no soundtrack". CREATIVE
​
10. 
Hide earbuds or have headphones, ear phones. Ensure that the microphone of the phone is not obstructed. Avoid a noisy or rattly surface.

9. More important: Keep a position where we can see them or their instruments centre-frame.


10 Record in a quiet room. 

11. Everyone needs someone to help them make their video: Parent, sibling, friend etc.


12. Just singing: Keep in Centre Frame.

13. 
Some instruments and vocals will be better in vertical orientation, others more in landscape. Up to you so long as the shot is clear. Allow for groups.

14. Ensure that your phone or camera cannot fall or come loose. Anticipate, mitigate and avoid damage.


15. Dance, move, shout out or mood video

Maximum 60 secs responding to and in time with the Beethoven Chorus or in support of Music Therapy at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, or Happy Birthday Beethoven 250 Years!

Be creative!
Upload your recording (audio OR video) by
6th December (The new,  extended deadline)
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If you need help or want to ask a question or make a comment,
​Email  Call or Text

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  • Home
  • Sing Out! 2020 YouTube Concert
    • Celebration Sing Out >
      • Music Therapy
      • Sing Out! Social Media
      • Sing Out! Slide Show 2015
      • Sing Out! Slideshow 2016
      • Sing Out! Slideshow 2017
  • DONATE
    • Events & News
    • PITCH IN FOR MUSIC THERAPY
  • Performers' Green Room
  • About
    • About Us
    • Meet the Committee
    • Richard Gill