Chorus Rehearsal
Monday Rehearsal Live Zoom
Reminder, for those playing the home game, the zoom info is below, it’s the same every week.
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Music contest set
How High the Moon Angels We Have Heard On High Hark the Herald Angels Sing Jingle Bell Rock
Holy Night
Come All Ye Faithful
Wonderland
Downeasters Updated Rehearsal Covid Rules
Wearing Masks
OPTIONAL
distancing and
Covid
Notes…
Rehearsal
to everyone that was able
and less than two months
Not sick.
last meeting. Only two rehearsals before
first holiday show!
Quick recap from last week: the short version is that we did a really great job with the songs we knew, and the ones we "thought" we knew were a bit more of a struggle. A generic reminder for all our songs, but right now specifically for How High the Moon: just because we're going to continue working that song doesn't mean your work at home is done.
The Downeasters Soundings Weekly is a weekly email newsletter of the Downeasters Barbershop Harmony Chorus www.downeasters.org -Please send any Barbershopping news, Chorus news and show dates, Quartet news and appearances, Notes of Interest- including Chorus Shows and other Public Entertainment dates from around New England, requests to be removed from, or added to, the distribution list, etc. to soundings.ed@gmail.com. -Deadline for submission of articles of interest to the chorus is 5:00pm Thursdays. -This, and all Soundings are available online at: http://www.issuu.com/downeasters And away we go… Downeasters Chorus Rehearsals Downeaster Chapter Meetings Lunt Auditorium, 74 Lunt Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
10, 2022 6:30pm – 8:30pm
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Recap 10-03-2022 Thanks
to make our
convention,
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Clearly,
we didn't know the song as well as we thought, based on our struggles this past week. It is up to all of us to continuously work on our songs - this is the only way we can continue to grow week after week.
Next week, we will be singing the contest set with only the members that will be attending the convention - both to allow for positioning on the risers and to allow for coaching from the rest of the members present. Additionally, we will continue building How High the Moon, and we will get a heavy dose of Xmas with all 5 songs we've previously sung PLUS Winter Wonderland. See you Monday!
-Chris
Downeaster's Annual Awards and Installation Banquet followup
Reference:
Downeaster’s Annual Awards and Installation Banquet.
November 12th, 2022, Saturday – Rachel’s On The Green –Valhalla Golf Course –Off Greely Rd. Cumberland Ctr., Maine
Social Hour – 4:30pm Dinner- 6:00pm
If you have not had the opportunity to sign up for this event yet, please see me at chorus rehearsal or contact me via email: emwagner31@aol.com , by Monday October 10th. We need to have a commitment as space is limited and would like to invite other Chapters if we have room.
The information below is repeated from the first email you received:
The Board has approved payment of meals for those Members in attendance at this function, from our treasury. The quoted price per meal, is $28.00 per head, tax included, for members and guests. It will be buffet style which will include beef, chicken and fish. Please put down any special dietary needs on the sign-up sheet.
Members who have guests in attendance can reimburse the chapter in the form of cash or check that evening or at an upcoming chorus / chapter meeting.
Please make sure you leave an appropriate tip for your server as that will not be provided by the chapter.
During Social hour finger food will be provided at no additional cost. Any alcoholic or soft drinks from the cash bar are not included in the price of the dinner and will be the responsibility of each individual.
Sign-up sheets will be available at chorus rehearsal starting Monday October 3rd. We will need to know of your commitment to attend this function by October 17th.
Thank you,
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you have any questions
Wagner
Barbershopper of the Year Voting
If you have not yet voted, time is running out. You may either send me your vote via email or get a card from me on which to write the name of your nominee. (note that I will not be at the chapter meeting on October 10) in song, fred moore fmoore@maine.rr.com cell phone 207 409 2736
Nor’easter’s Annual Show! Saturday, October 15, 2022
"Dear Downeasters, what a treat it was to hold a show in Augusta in September after a long 3 years hiatus of no concerts! We were pleased to have a few Downeasters in attendance, so thank you to you who were there. Our mixed Barbershop Chorus is 18 strong and doing great, this their 2nd show since formed in 2019! We hope to have more Downeasters at our annual Chapter Show, October 15th at 2pm, see details below in your calendar. Barbershop is definitely back! Come see us!”
Kathy Robitaille, DirectorUpcoming Dates…
NEDistrict Calendar Listings: https://www.nedistrict.org/calendar-lists
events
Chapter
Oct 15 (Sat)
What: Nor’easter’s Show, with FairWinds, the Windjammer Quartet Maine-ly Harmony and Chorus Quartets
Where: United Methodist Church, 320 Church Rd, Brunswick Time: 2:00 pm
For information, contact Kathy Robitaille at kattsy2@yahoo.com or 207-542-7699.
Oct. 21-24 (Fri – Mon)
What: 2022 NED FALL DISTRICT Convention & Contests
Where: Venue: Saint John Trade and Convention Centre
Market Square, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada E2L 4Z6
to travel across the border**
https://www.nedistrict.org/2022-fall-district-info
If
please contact Marshall
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Link:
Nov 12 (Sat)
What: Downeaster’s Annual Awards and Installation Banquet
Where: Rachel’s On The Green –Valhalla Golf Course 60 Val Halla Rd, Cumberland Center, ME Times: Social Hour – 4:30pm Dinner- 6:00pm
Nov 21 (Mon)
What: Sable Lodge show
** Downeasters Performance **
Where: 74 Running Hill Rd, South Portland, ME Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Call Time: 6:00pm
Dec 5 (Mon) ** Downeasters Performance **
What: First Parish Congregational Church Saco
Where: 12 Beach St, Saco, ME Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Call Time: TBD
Dec 10 (Sat) ** Downeasters Performance **
What: Holiday Show with Royal River
Where: Windham ME Times: 2:00 pm & 9:00pm
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Sep 22-24 (Fri-Sun)
What: THE 2023 NEW ENGLAND HARMONY BRIGADE RALLY
Where: TBA Times: TBA Link: https://www.nehb.net
Performed
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live in New Orleans, Louisiana during the Barbershop Harmony
1971 International Convention * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From YouTube: Daniel Clark Oct 10 Joe Grant Oct 12 Scott Kolda Oct 16 Jim Johnston Oct 20 William Bedford Oct 27
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISzIBiwYXeo
Performed live inside the Charlotte Convention Center’s Crown Ballroom in Charlotte, North Carolina during the Barbershop Harmony Society's 2022 International Convention
Video Extra
- 2000 International Convention Performance
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14pASJcXCJU
Comedy quartet FRED, the 1999 Int'l Quartet Champion, had the crowd in stitches as they sang away their championship year at the 2000 Int'l convention in Kansas City, MO.
Mission Statement
Enriching Lives Through Excellence In A Cappella Harmony Active Repertoire -> You can always Sing!
Anytime at All Blue Skies Caroline
Consider Yourself God Bless America Hello Mary Lou How Deep is the Ocean
I Will Go Sailing No More I'm Gonna Live Till I Die If I Loved You
New Music: Nevertheless From the First Hello Can You Feel The Love Tonight
Softly, As I Leave You Sweet Caroline Hallelujah
What A Wonderful World
When You Wish Upon A Star How High The Moon Bare Necessities Good Luck Charm I Have Dreamed
Irish Blessing with the new tag It's a Most Unusual Day Keep The Whole World Singing Longest Time
Love Me O Canada Star Spangled Banner
The Cop On The Beat Tin Roof Blues Wonderful Day Medley
Christmas Music:
Angels We Have Heard On High Go Tell It On The Mountain Jingle Bell Rock
Silent Night
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas O Holy Night
We Wish You A Merry Christmas Do You Hear What I Hear Hark! The Herald Angels Sing O Come All Ye Faithful Winter Wonderland
Click here to go to the music library Debra Lynn Follow-Up @ downeasters.choirgenius.com -> https:// downeasters.choirgenius.com/node/3617
You can navigate to it via the members only menu: Documents->Music Team->Debra Lynn Downeasters Practice Videos: Chris’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCGAv8zxVYf7KY9Lc-boIsQ
Voices of Gotham - The Impression That I Get (Mighty Mighty Bosstones cover)
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President
Bill Bedford < wbedford11@gmail.com >
Primary: (518) 275-5627
Secretary
Scott Kolda < mainiacsinsweden@yahoo.com >
Primary: (207) 522-1020
VP - Membership
Rich Parsons < repdhp@msn.com >
Primary: (207) 985-9196 Cell: (207) 232-7770
VP - PR-Marketing
Chris Cutler < christopherjcutler@gmail.com>
Primary: (860) 808-9887
Director
Chris Howard < crhlehigh@gmail.com >
Primary: (201) 893-1173
Librarian
Dwight Pensiero <DJPensiero@gmail.com>
Primary: (207) 353-3244
"Soundings" Newsletter Editor
Bruce Sturgis <BStur1@gmail.com>
Primary: (207) 520-8354
Bruce Sturgis
Soundings Weekly Editor email: soundings.ed@gmail.com Downeasters Barbershop Chorus www.downeasters.org downeasters.choirgenius.org
Immediate Past President
Fred Moore < fmoore@maine.rr.com >
Primary: (207) 409-2736 Secondary: (207) 885-5822
Treasurer
Roger Buck < rcbuck9@gmail.com >
Primary: (207) 879-0643 Cell: (207) 749-9059
VP - Music
George Feinberg < gmfeinberg@gmail.com >
Primary: (207) 615-3748
Board Member at Large Marshall Wagner <emwagner31@aol.com>
Primary: (207) 232-1543
Board Member at Large Jim Johnston < jimjohnston@maine.rr.com >
Primary: (207) 619-7613 Cell: (207) 400-9760
Board Member at Large Mike Soper <gmichaelsoper@gmail.com>
Primary: (207) 400-9184 Secondary: (207) 730-5624
Board Member at Large Sam Wainright < samwainright1@gmail.com >
Primary: 207-518-8577 Cell: 860-759-4973
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