The podcast was recorded in 2 parts and rehearsal focused on Beethoven Symphony No. 9, Movement 4

Podcast Part 1 - Listen or Download Here (File Size: 94.2 MB)

Start - 20:10 : Oakland Symphony CEO Dr. Mieko Hatano shared appreciation for the chorus, and Ash led the chorus in a reflection on the successful concert last week.

20:11 - 23:20 : Warm-up

Work on Beethoven Symphony No. 9

23:21 - 30:15 : Work from Rehearsal M / Measure 543

30:16 - 57:05 : Work on “Seid umschlungen” section from Measure 564 - Andante maestoso

57:06 - 1:07:30 : Work on fugue section from Measure 654 - Allegro energize e semipro ben marcato

1:07:31 - end : Announcements, including important dress code reminders

Podcast Part 2 - Listen or Download here (File Size: 50.5 MB)

Start - 0:50 : Ash shares about a book he’s reading - Ode to Hip-Hop by Kiana Fitzgerald

0:51 - 4:00 : “Why I Sing” - Jessica Scully

More work on Beethoven 9

4:01 - 22:29 : Work on beginning section from measure 237 - Allegro assai

22:30 - end : Work on “Deine Zauber” section from measure 795 - rehearsal S

Note at the end to also continue utilizing resources such as Cyberbass to practice your part