12-2-2022 Soundings Weekly by Portland Downeasters

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

Monday, December 5, 2022

Dec 5 (Mon) ** Downeasters Performance **

What: First Parish Congregational Church Saco

Where: 12 Beach St, Saco, ME Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Call Time: 6:00pm

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 Notes…

Saco Show Parking

A reminder to those attending the Saco show on 12/5. Do not use their parking lot. They always want to reserve that, as well as nearly on-street parking for attendees. So please park on the street as far away as you are comfortable. Anyone who needs a drop off can obviously do that!

Chris will likely send out additional information but here's the basics Call time: 6pm We will not be using risers so no crew needed. Location: First Parish Congregational Church Saco 12 Beach St

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Saco, ME

Outfit -- same as Sable lodge Khakis brown belt/shoes festive top ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Help for Windham Show

Royal River would like some help in the form of someone to handle tickets and money at the door for our show 3pm on Dec 10, in Windham. Whoever helps will be able to see the show and obviously does not need to buy a ticket themselves. Please respond to me directly if you or someone you know can help out!

George gmfeinberg@gmail.com

Upcoming Dates…

NEDistrict Calendar Listings: https://www.nedistrict.org/calendar-lists -Listing NED events and Chapter Shows! * 2022 * * 2022 * * 2022 *

Dec 5 (Mon)

** Downeasters Performance **

What: First Parish Congregational Church Saco

Where: 12 Beach St, Saco, ME

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Call Time: 6:00pm

Dec 10 (Sat)

** Downeasters Performance **

What: Holiday Show with Royal River

Where: Windham ME Time: 3:00pm -> Only one show now at 3:00pm

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

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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

Richard Parsons Dec 07

Jay Wiley Dec 06

Thomas Williams Dec 11

Christopher Reichert Dec 13

Miles Hunt Dec 28

From VM:

Vocal Majority's Latest Album "What the World Needs Now is Love" Released

VM Link: https://www.vocalmajority.com/blog/2022/11/25/new-digital-release-what-the-worldneeds-now

"What the World Needs Now is Love" is the Vocal Majority's latest album, now available via streaming, digital download, and on CD! Listen on your favorite streaming platform including Spotify, Pandora, iTunes / Apple Music and Amazon Music. We've put the links to all the streaming platforms on this special page at VocalMajority.com.

From YouTube:

I know it’s not Barbershop, but these are some great performances by Joe Cocker, that really move me (just try to sit still). When I found them I knew I had to share… Bruce

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpwabPQW4p4

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIIzp9cqyUk&list=LL&index=3

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b04jq7NB1s

Live Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt8VLdlhMvs I couldn’t decide which version I like better..

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Joe Cocker - With A Little Help From My Friends (Live) Feelin’ Alright

Can Leave Your Hat On You Are So Beautiful

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

Downeasters Leadership for 2023

President

Mike Soper <gmichaelsoper@gmail.com> Primary: (207) 400-9184 Secondary: (207) 730-5624

Immediate Past President Bill Bedford < wbedford11@gmail.com > Primary: (518) 275-5627

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rmGcE6m3KI * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From BHS: HU2022: Saturday Night Show Playlist Featuring Signature YouTube Link:

list=PLcwXdNVvSNbh1wEnTbdGmzXqsFlCpKEoL Performed live at the Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall on the campus of Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana during Harmony University 2022 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mission Statement Enriching Lives Through Excellence In A Cappella Harmony Active Repertoire -> You can always Sing! 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

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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?

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 * * * * * * * *

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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

Bruce Sturgis

Soundings Weekly Editor email: soundings.ed@gmail.com Downeasters Barbershop Chorus www.downeasters.org downeasters.choirgenius.org

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