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And away we go…
Downeasters Chorus Rehearsals Downeaster Chapter Meetings Lunt Auditorium, 74 Lunt Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
Monday, November 8, 2021
6:30pm – 8:30pm Chorus Rehearsal 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
Rehearsal Covid Policy Until further notice - anyone wishing to participate must be fully vaccinated. *************************************************************
Music Notes…
Rehearsal Recap 11/01/2021 I'll make this quick this week. First, I have to recognize the hard work everyone put into the contest weekend. I'll say what I said on Monday: the things we committed to were the things we did really well, and for that I'm very proud of all of you. Considering all the factors fighting against us this time out, to still score as high as we did was quite an achievement, so congrats to you all. That said, I must confess to being a little disappointed. I think everyone would agree that the chorus that showed up to rehearsal on Monday was not nearly the same chorus that showed up to the convention just two days prior. We all know that we're a better chorus than that, and I look forward to that better chorus showing up next Monday. I'll see you all then. -Chris ~
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Installation November 15 at Pat's
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I spoke with Belle tonight at Pat’s Pizza and we are all set to hold our installation there on November 15. We have the main room (where we were Monday) reserved starting at 7:00. That will enable us to have full rehearsals on Nov 8, 22, and 29 before our Christmas concerts. Speaking for myself, I know that next week there are spots I can sing cleaner with more engagement and less being in think mode. fred moore *************************************************************
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Nov. 15 (Mon) ** Downeasters Installation ** What: Downeasters Awards and Officer Installation Where: Pat’s Pizza 791 US-1, Yarmouth, ME Time: 7:00pm Dec. 6 (Mon) ** Downeasters Performance ** What: Holiday Concert Sable Lodge Where: Sable Lodge 74 Running Hill Rd
South Portland , ME 04106
Times: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Dec. 13 (Mon) ** Downeasters Performance ** What: Oceanview Holiday Concert Where: Lunt Auditorium 74 Lunt Rd. Falmouth, ME 04105 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Downeasters holiday concert at Lunt auditorium (where we rehearse). tentatively scheduled for Monday December 13 contingent on Covid pandemic restrictions. Dec. 20 (Mon) ** Downeasters Performance ** What: Holiday Concerts Maine Mall Where: Maine Mall Times: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Jan. 13-16 (The – Sun) What: 2022 MIDWINTER: PASADENA, CA Where: Pasadena, CA Links: https://www.barbershop.org/events/midwinter-convention https://www.barbershop.org/events/midwinter-convention/schedule-2022-midwinter
Jul. 3-10 (Sun – Sun) What: 2022 INTERNATIONAL: CHARLOTTE, NC Where: Charlotte, NC Links: https://www.barbershop.org/events/future-conventions Sep 16-18 (Fri-Sun) What: THE 2022 NEW ENGLAND HARMONY BRIGADE RALLY Where: TBA Times: TBA Link: https://www.nehb.net
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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 **************************************************************
Upcoming Birthdays!: George Feinberg
Nov 03
Mert Danna
Nov 13
Del Merritt
Nov 16
Richard Parsons
Dec 07
Jay Wiley
Dec 06
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Video of the Month Pentatonix - "The Prayer" - OFFICIAL VIDEO YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnvzwAPqniU NEW HOLIDAY ALBUM "EVERGREEN" WITH 14 NEW TRACKS AVAILABLE NOW https://smarturl.it/PTXEvergreen While not Barbershop, they sing great A cappella…
PENTATONIX are performing at Cross Arena in Portland, Maine Dec. 2, 2021!
THE EVERGREEN CHRISTMAS TOUR 2021 - TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!! In Portland on December 2, 2021! http://www.crossarenaportland.com/events/pentatonix-211202? spMailingID=7443001&spUserID=NjIwMzM0OTk5NDYS1&spJobID=1360373834&spR eportId=MTM2MDM3MzgzNAS2 ************************************************************ From LiveWire:
Featured Performances The Essential Joe Liles Playlist (1930-2021)
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist? list=PLcwXdNVvSNbgdI8s9vXHerXurr50V0NLN Songs composed and arranged by Joe Liles have been performed by thousands of quartets and choruses around the world. Send your link to marketing@barbershop.org to be added to the playlist.
THIS MONTH IN THE HARMONIZER A tribute to Joe Liles Meet a Barbershopper for all the ages: composer, arranger, leader, and the nicest guy most folks ever met. Featuring contributions from David Wright, Kevin Keller, a new tag by Tom Gentry (with tracks!) and more. BHS Link: https://www.barbershop.org/joeliles ***************************************************************
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
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
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
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.org -> https://downeasters.org/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 2021 President Fred Moore < fmoore@maine.rr.com > Primary: (207) 409-2738 Secondary: (207) 885-5822
Immediate Past President Mike Soper <gmichaelsoper@gmail.com> Primary: (207) 400-9184 Secondary: (207) 730-5624
Secretary Arne Gronningsater <arne.gronningsater@gmail.com> Primary: (207) 232-3159
Treasurer Roger Buck < rcbuck9@gmail.com > Primary: (207) 879-0643 Cell: (207) 749-9059
VP - Membership Rich Parsons < repdhp@msn.com > Primary: (207) 985-9196 Cell: (207) 232-7770
VP - Music George Feinberg < gmfeinberg@gmail.com > Primary: (207) 615-3748
VP - PR-Marketing Chris Cutler < christopherjcutler@gmail.com> Primary: (860) 808-9887 Board Member at Large Bill Bedford < wbedf0rd@nycap.rr.com > Primary: (207) 934-5320 Secondary (518) 275-5627 Director Chris Howard < crhlehigh@gmail.com > Primary: (201) 893-1173 "Soundings" Newsletter Editor Bruce Sturgis <BStur1@gmail.com> Primary: (207) 520-8354
Bruce Sturgis
Board Member at Large Scott Kolda < mainiacsinsweden@yahoo.com > Primary: (207) 522-1020 Board Member at Large Jim Johnston < jimjohnston@maine.rr.com > Primary: (207) 619-7613 Cell: (207) 400-9760 Board Member at Large Marshall Wagner <emwagner31@aol.com> Primary: (207) 232-1543 Librarian Dwight Pensiero <DJPensiero@gmail.com> Primary: (207) 353-3244
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