In attendance: Victor, Rick, Chris (scribe), Brad
The quartet convene around 7:45, and directly begin work on some recently proposed repertoire ideas. First on the plate is Peaches En Regalia, which Rick has arranged. The group tackles the piece one rehearsal mark at a time (first the 'A' section, then the 'B', etc.), with most present learning as they go along (Chris and Brad mention they have been working on the more difficult sections first). This is promising enough for future work.
Next the company takes on the second overworld theme from Super Mario Bros. 3, which Chris has brought in. Part distribution will depend on seating, but for practical purposes an ad hoc formation of the arrangement is taken on by the group. If the intention is to inject some mirth into a GCNE set, then the mission appears well on its way to accomplishment. Again, the group takes it by section-by-section, and loops the 'loop' a few times.
Victor would like to hear how a three-part harmony arrangement of Jessica would sound, so the group gives it a whirl with Rick alternating between one of the voices and a comp pattern. This also seems promising, and the guys discuss possibilities for a complete arrangement.
A little talk about how to approach full-group pieces (Opening, Fugue No. 1, La Cathedrale Engloutie) before the rehearsal is done at 11:00.
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