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Colorado Springs |
Some Music Notes
Oct. 12, 2009 |
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Page Turner Volunteers Needed!
As our wonderful accompanist, Judy Westcott, so succinctly put it last week, "Some of this music has a lot of notes." Because she only has 10 fingers to cover all those notes, she needs volunteers to turn pages so that she can play them all.
You DO NOT have to be able to read music to do this. You DO have to pay attention to her and to the music. Judy gives clear instruction about when the page needs to be turned, with either the word "turn" or a large nod of the head.
The one thing she asked is that you refrain from singing while turning pages. Because it is a lot to ask to give up an entire rehearsal to turn pages, we are asking for folks to turn for just half of the rehearsal. This means we need 2 volunteers per rehearsal.
Please consider how much Judy's playing contributes to our learning of the music, and give your time to help everyone. Contact Mike Dienst, Juliette Frederick or Judy before announcements on the evening of your contribution.
Thank you all very much!
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In The Spirit of Christmas...
Since our fall semester program is a combination of music and the spoken word, Brad is still interested in hearing from members who know of meaningful or fun stories or poems in the spirit of Christmas. If you are having difficulty coming up with something, please review the lyrics or the history of the music we are singing. There is undoubtedly food for thought waiting to be harvested! |
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Advertising Pays for Program
The ads that we members sell to merchants and service providers in our community pay for our concert programs. If we all sell one ad, it's a breeze. Please consider placing an ad for your own business and/or speaking with folks in your area about placing an ad. It can be as simple as a business card and a check. Please see the Soli website (www.solideogloriacs.org) for ad prices and deadlines or speak to Susan Ramsay, our ad coordinator. Showing a program from a previous concert lets people know exactly how their money is being spent. | |
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Computer Glich Slows Nametags
A computer problem has slowed the production of this year's nametags, but they are on their way. Thanks for your patience. |
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And Thanks To...
Juliette Frederick's husband Tony, for the new hole punch. This is a tool we don't realize the importance of until we need it!
Dave Kucera for donating a new microphone stand. No more wobbles! |
| Rehearsal MP3s
Individual voice part and ensemble versions of this semester's pieces are availble for non-Mac users at:
Folks who are not able to access these files for whatever reason are encouraged to contact:
Tina Phillips at canineaficionado@yahoo.com or 359-7303 to request a CD.
Please indicate which voice part you need and whether you are in Choir 1 or Choir 2 on the double choir pieces.
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IN NEED OF YOUR PRAYERS
Lon Enloe's wife Aldy is undergoing cancer treatment.
Pauline Gamache is struggling with the loss of her husband and son a few months ago.
Several members came to rehearsal in casts and boots and braces.
Joan Silverstein has been diagnosed with cancer.
Please pray for them in their hour of need. |
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Misguided Man Asked To Leave Rehearsal Area
At a recent rehearsal, a man who is not a member of Soli caused a few minutes of confusion. If you encounter anyone during rehearsal time who is disruptive, please do not handle this situation yourself. Mike Dienst, Terry Brubaker or Dave Kucera should be notified immediately to rectify the situation. |
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Upcoming Dates To Remember
Oct. 5-26 - Butter Braids Fundraiser
Nov. 23 - Choir Bake and Craft Sale | | |
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New Earlier Schedule Works!
Our new schedule look like this:
6:30 - 6:45 Socializing
6:45- 6:55 Announcements
6:55 - 6:59:59 Warmups
7:00 Rehearsal Actually Starts with the Downbeat and a Smiling Director
Please spend time catching up with your friends from 6:30 to 6:45. Don't be shy - we have the room reserved, starting at 6:30 PM.
We aim to be seated and attentive at 6:45. You'll notice that announcements and warmups are not part of rehearsal.
If you arrive after rehearsal has begun, please wait for an appropriate pause in the action before finding a seat.
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COMMUNITY CONCERT CORNER
Sunday, October 11 at 5:00 PM The Sacred Concert Series of First United Methodist Church presents ORGAN OVERTURE X 3! Free will donation concert. Talented organists are hard to come by and First United Methodist Church has three of them!! Carolyn Steele, principal organist, Janice Kinsley, music associate and Edmund Ladouceur, organist laureate will be performing solos, duets and trios of organ music from all genres and styles, serious to silly and much more! Sunday, October 11 at 5:00 p.m., at 420 North Nevada Avenue downtown, First United Methodist Church . This is a freewill donation concert but, call for free tickets. Some FREE reserved seats still available. 719.471.4361 helenb@fumc-cs.org
NOTE: Considering the condition of the icy roads, a call to confirm that this is continuing as scheduled might be in order.
St. Raphael's Episcopal Church 50th Anniversary Concert
802 Leta Dr., Security, CO 80911
October 24, 2009 at 3 PM
Please let me know in writing about concerts coming up in our general area, and they'll be posted here. This should save time during announcements, and allow greater accuracy of information. Any concert of interest to our members is welcome. Thanks to Colleen Peterson for suggesting this regular posting. |
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AND THE ORDER IS...
Here is the music order for Oct. 12:
7:00 - 8:30
Regular Formation
Fanfare For Christmas Day
Come, All Ye Shepherds
Kling, Glockchen, Kling
He Is Born
Ding Dong Merrily On High
Glory To God - No. 17 - Pg. 82
Lift Up Your Heads - No. 33 - Pg. 144
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8:30 - 8:45 - Break
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8:45 - 9:30
Double Choir Formation
Magnificat
Please take a minute to arrange the pieces in this order in your folder. And please use your folder every week. We need the quiet page turning practice, and holding the folder now will make things easier come concert time. Thanks.
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Sincerely,
Tina Phillips
Email Coordinator, Soli Deo Gloria Choir | |
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