MaestroJW 0 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hello everyone: I'm conducting the "Hymn to the Fallen" chorus from William's Saving Private Ryan score. In bars 51 & 75, Williams indicates "Ah+Oo" for the chorus. Does that mean Ah and Oo simultaneously or Ah morphing to Oo over 2 bars or?? I welcome all opinions! I'd write John himself but seems snail mail is the only way to reach him. Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Your photo looks like it's been vertically flipped. It probably means half of the chorus sing Ah, while the other half since Oo. An equal number of men and women on each vowel. MaestroJW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,043 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Why not listen to the track on the OST CD and see what happens there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaestroJW 0 Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thank you both! If you click on the photo, it flips it back correctly. Not sure why, on Facebook it looks fine. Also, I definitely own the OST and have listened to it countless times but it's not super clear - I do have an opinion - I just thought I'd get some John Williams fans and musicians to comment. Thanks so far everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Score 770 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 It probably means half of the chorus sing Ah, while the other half since Oo. An equal number of men and women on each vowel.I also vote for this. This has also always been my interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 390 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Yes, "Ah" and "Oo" simultaneously; it generates more complex overtones and a richer, more heterogenous choral sound. Happy conducting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni 306 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I can see where it would be hard to tell. From that pic it looks like you could just as easily be conducting "Werewolves of London." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,043 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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