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Soli Deo Gloria Choir
Colorado Springs 
Some Music Notes
Nov. 16 & 17, 2009
 
NON-SINGING PAGE TURNER  NEEDED FOR CONCERT 
Due to the complexity of the accompaniments of the December concert's music, we must have a volunteer page turner who will not sing.
 
This person does not have to be a member of Soli. A knowledge of the needs of a keyboardist in performance is very helpful, but someone who reads music and is focused and dedicated to the task is required. Obviously during the performance, Judy cannot shout, "Turn!" or nod her head the great obviousness.
 
Are you willing to do this, or do you know a competent high school age musician who would be willing to help out? I can see a gift card in this person's future as thanks for being willing to attend the last few rehearsals and the performance. And, of course, Judy has the final word about who she thinks will do the job properly. 
 
Please give this some thought. Thank you!

 Advertising Deadline Is Here!  

 Juliette is able to accept ads up until 7 pm Tuesday night (that's today), if they can be emailed to solideogloria@hotmail.com .
 Terry has uploaded a new advertising form to our website
www.solideogloriacs.org. If you are emailing your ad today (Tuesday), please give the written form and your payment to Susan Ramsay or Mike Dienst at the next rehearsal. 
 
Here are the rates:
Business card size- horz. only (1/8 page-2.75"x4.25" or 2.125"x5.5") - $30 
1/4 page  (4.25"x5.5") - vertical only - $55
1/2 page (5.5"x8.5")  - $100
Full page (8.5"x11") - vertical only - $150
 
Ads must be camera ready, black and white. Please see the Soli website for valuable tips.

  Rehearsal MP3 Files

 
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 solideogloria@hotmail.com or 359-7303 to request a CD. 
 
Alto files for the Magnificat will be replaced with corrected versions today, Tuesday Nov. 17, and will be online by 8 pm tonight. 

 Fundraising Letter To Be Mailed  Soon

In previous fundraising efforts, a donation letter was sent to individuals and businesses in the area who value what we as a choir bring to the community. This has proven to be an effective way to generate funds from outside of Soli itself.
 
This is a standard practice for non-profits to gather monies, and we look forward to embracing this as cost effective and time efficient. Having funds beforehand, rather than after a concert, allows us to plan well and work within our means. 
 
We need the help of every member to build a new mailing list to continue this effort. Please provide at least 2 names and addresses (physical locations rather than email) to further this project. You can email our website (www.solideogloriacs.org)  or hand your list to any board member. This information is confidential, and will not be sold or used for any other purpose.
 
Our goal is to send letters out within the next ten days, so we need your help now. Thank you for your contributions to this list. We all know it takes many forms of energy to keep an organization of this size on track to fulfill its mission, and to serve the needs of its members. 

Have You Heard? 

Thank you to Aleta Duvall who sent this audio file link to Stephen Main's The Darkest Midnight in December. http://www.waltonmusic.com/Sound13/TheDarkestMidnight/
 
SHIRTS MAKE THE MEMBER 
 
Well, not really, but we are selling them again as a fundraiser and to broaden public awareness of our wonderful choir.  Our model just got back from Vegas, so there will be a photo and more info in the NEXT newsletter.  
 Soli logo                                                     That Height Thing...
The overall appearance of a choir during a concert is surprisingly affected by the smooth line created by the heights of the members. Please measure the height of the shoes you plan to wear for the concert, and add it to your doctor's office height to get a realistic number. 

Your Prayers, Please...

-for Bonnie Linder and her broken shoulder
 
-for Flo Sterk and her broken ankle 
 
- for Marie McCaugan's daughter, who is recovering from MSRA 
 
-for Joan Silverstein's successful chemotherapy 
 
-for Aldy Enloe's continued postive response to cancer treatment
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. 

Only Have Questionable Notes On A Few Songs?  

or 

Having Trouble Downloading Rehearsal Files From Skydrive?
 
I'm happy to email individual rehearsal MP3 files to you. Just let me know what you need.
 
Tina Phillips
 

Upcoming Dates To Remember

*Nov. 17,  7 pm - Ad deadline for the concert program  
*Nov. 23 - Choir Bake and Craft Sale 
 

New Earlier Schedule

Our new schedule looks like this:
6:30 - 6:45  Socializing
6:45- 6:55  Announcements
6:55 - 6:59:59 Warmups
7:00  Rehearsal Actually Begins
 If you arrive after rehearsal has begun,  please wait for an appropriate pause in the action before finding a seat.  
AND THE ORDER IS...
 
Here is the music order for Nov. 16:
7:00 to 8:30  Regular Seating Order
Noe! Noe!
Bring A Torch
Ding Dong Merrily on High
He Is Born
The Darkest Midnight In December
Come All Ye Shepherds
Kling, Glockchen, Kling
Silent Night
Fanfare For Christmas Day
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BREAK  8:30 - 8:45
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 8:45 - 9:30   Double Quartet Formation
O Magnum Mysterium
Magnificat
No. 4, Pg. 16 - And The Glory Of The Lord
No. 12, Pg. 66 - For Unto Us A Child Is Born
No. 17, Pg. 82 - Glory To God
No. 33, Pg. 144 - Lift Up Your Heads
No. 44, Pg. 193 - Hallelujah Chorus
 
Work pieces as needed for remainder of rehearsal
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Starting Nov. 23 we will sit in concert formation.
As always, please let me know if I've forgotten something.
Thanks- 
Tina Phillips
Email Coordinator, Soli Deo Gloria Choir