The Downeasters Soundings Weekly is a weekly email newsletter of the Downeasters Barbershop Harmony Chorus www.downeasters.org
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And away we go…
Downeasters Chorus Rehearsals
Downeaster Chapter Meetings Lunt Auditorium, 74 Lunt Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
Monday, November 21, 2022
6:30pm – 8:30pm Chorus Rehearsal
Monday Rehearsal Live Zoom
Reminder, for those playing the home game, the zoom info is below, it’s the same every week.
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92996428874?pwd=dFNFbFVMNlJSVmdCWE0rZmxDckJTZz09 Meeting ID: 929 9642 8874 Passcode: 9b275y
Music Angels We Have heard on High Do You Hear What I Hear Go Tell It on the Mountain Hark the Herald Angels Sing Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Jingle Bell Rock O Come, All Ye Faithful O Holy Night Silent Night We Wish You a Merry Christmas Winter Wonderland
Downeasters Updated Rehearsal Covid Rules
Wearing Masks are OPTIONAL until further notice. Fully vaccinated, initial round. Booster is not required. - Not sick. No positive Covid test or exposure to Covid in the last 5 days. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Music
Downeasters Chorus 2023
We have talked about Everyone In Harmony (EIH) as the path that your Board and Music Team wants for The Downeasters. I'd like to make it official. Your current Board voted this past Wednesday to become a mixed chorus! The Downeasters are embarking on a journey to allow all genders and all (auditioned) voices to sing with us. One cannot say for sure what challenges lie ahead. But we know a future without change is not bright. I can tell you, when I
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was at the International Convention in Charlotte this summer, I spoke with the leadership of several mixed choruses. Their enthusiasm is infectious, and they were the rock stars of the convention. Energy followed them wherever they went.
Personally, I am very excited about our EIH agenda. In many ways it is an extension of the culture we know today, embracing all walks of life, befriending anyone who walks through the door. I ask, is EIH not "brotherhood" at its core, just with fewer limitations and more inclusivity? A few weeks ago I was sitting at a restaurant next to a family. A young woman (30s?) was in a wheelchair; a small person from birth with mobility challenges and a high voice. Highly functional notwithstanding her handicaps. I daydreamed she had qualified to perform with us, and showed up every week, fulfilled that she had found a home to express her musical talent. All persons, all genders, no judgement other than that classic barbershop question "what part do you sing?"
We will need to be more open-minded. We will need to become comfortable with new terminology. In return, I believe The Downeasters will learn and thrive, in both membership and in music. If you are on-board with EIH, invite a new guest! If you are unsure of EIH, give us a year to craft an impression. If you are not an active member, come back and help us fulfill this vision.
Mike Soper, Incoming President ...together with Bill Bedford, Current President ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Downeasters Chorus 2023
Thank you Mike, our Administration, and the Music Leadership team for supporting EIH.
Will this change the character of the Chapter? – maybe – but if so, I truly believe from my experiences with The Maine Idea that it will be in a positive way.
One thing I can attest to, having been in an all-male top ten District quartet and now being in a mixed quartet with similar success, is that this change will in no way diminish but instead will absolutely enhance our ability to make beautiful (barbershop) music.
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Thank You Marshall and Glenn
On behalf of those who attended Saturday night's excellent installation dinner at Rachel's on the Green I'd like to thank Marshal and Glenn for organizing the event! I've heard rumors that Marshall was so busy making sure that things went well that he forgot to eat! (I did see a beer in his hand at one point...)
We say this a lot but that doesn't make it any less true -- there is an incredible amount of work that goes on behind the scenes to make the chapter operate. Like it or not, it doesn't go unnoticed!
Thanks Marshall and Glenn!
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Upcoming Dates…
NEDistrict Calendar Listings: https://www.nedistrict.org/calendar-lists -Listing NED events and Chapter Shows!
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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
Dec 12 (Mon)
** Downeasters Performance **
What: Oceanview Holiday Performance
Where: Lunt Auditorium, 74 Lunt Rd, Falmouth, ME Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Call Time: 5:30pm
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Feb. 7-12 (Tue – Sun)
What: 2023 MIDWINTER: Daytona Beach, Florida
Where: Daytona Beach, Florida Links: https://www.barbershop.org/events/2023-midwinter-daytona-beach
Jul. 2-9 (Sun – Sun)
What: 2023 INTERNATIONAL: Louisville, Kentucky
Where: Louisville, Kentucky Links: https://www.barbershop.org/events/2023-international-convention
Sep 22-24 (Fri-Sun)
What: THE 2023 NEW ENGLAND HARMONY BRIGADE RALLY
Where: TBA Times: TBA Link: https://www.nehb.net
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Birthdays!: Del
Nov 16 Richard Parsons Dec 07
Upcoming
Merritt
From VM: This Is My Wish / What a Wonderful World · The Vocal Majority
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4lwlmc_IEI
"This Is My Wish / What a Wonderful World" includes Clutch Quartet (ranked eighth at Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) Quartet competition in 2022), Tony DeRosa (from Main Street Quartet, 2017 BHS Quartet Champs) and his son Joseph, plus a solo by Tiffany Coburn from the a cappella group Voctave. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
From YouTube: The Vocal Majority - Armed Forces Medley
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLG4SGYC0E4
Vocal Majority proudly honors veterans of all wars with the American Armed Forces Medley, one of our most requested songs. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
From BHS: Bank Street - Blame It on My Youth (live in Kansas City, 2000)
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfsCuzFHzls
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Performed live at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri during the Barbershop Harmony Society's 2000 International Convention * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mission Statement Enriching Lives Through Excellence In A Cappella Harmony Active Repertoire -> You can always Sing! Jay Wiley Dec 06
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Thomas Williams
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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 Do You Hear What I Hear Go Tell It on the Mountain Hark the Herald Angels Sing Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Jingle Bell Rock O Come, All Ye Faithful O Holy Night Silent Night We Wish You a Merry Christmas 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 Downeasters & Quartets Videos on YouTube: YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB2KEyK89e1G6-F0Un6EJr3NyHsMro3Lz
Downeasters Leadership for 2023
President
Mike Soper <gmichaelsoper@gmail.com>
Primary: (207) 400-9184 Secondary: (207) 730-5624
Secretary
Scott Kolda < mainiacsinsweden@yahoo.com >
Primary: (207) 522-1020
VP - Membership
Chris Cutler-Wood < christopherjcutler@gmail.com>
Primary: (860) 808-9887
VP - PR-Marketing
Kevin Schwery < schwery@gmail.com >
Primary:
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
Immediate Past President Bill Bedford < wbedford11@gmail.com > Primary: (518) 275-5627
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 Rich Parsons < repdhp@msn.com > Primary: (207) 985-9196 Cell: (207) 232-7770
Board Member at Large Sam Wainright < samwainright1@gmail.com > Primary: 207-518-8577 Cell: 860-759-4973
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Bruce Sturgis
Soundings Weekly Editor
email: soundings.ed@gmail.com
Downeasters Barbershop Chorus www.downeasters.org downeasters.choirgenius.org
