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And away we go…
Downeasters Chorus Rehearsals
Downeaster Chapter Meetings
Lunt Auditorium, 74 Lunt Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
Monday, February 27, 2023
6:30pm – 8:30pm Chorus Rehearsal
In general Zoom will not be started. But, if it is, members will be notified. ~George Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92996428874?pwd=dFNFbFVMNlJSVmdCWE0rZmxDckJTZz09
Meeting ID: 929 9642 8874
Passcode: 9b275y
Music
Good Luck Charm
I Have Dreamed
Bare Necessities
Hallelujah
Softly, As I Leave You Cop on the Beat
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…
Spring Convention Hotel Discount
A discount for the rooms at The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis - Cape Cod for the convention on 4/14-4/16. The code is EDC23
The gift that keeps on giving, article dated yesterday, 16 February 2023, 16:31: https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/videos/barbershop-quartet-sing-delayed-plane/
In Harmony, -Del
“Thank you to Port City Sound for creating a
I Found some more Port City Sound videos on YouTube Below…
Upcoming Performances for the Nor’easters Chorus!
Mar 11 (Sat)
What: Nor'easters, FairWinds Mixed Chorus, Windjammer Quartet and Ebb Tide Quartet
Where: Topsham Library, 25 Foreside Rd. Topsham
Times: 1:00 pm
Free admission, public invited.
Apr 15 (Sat)
What: Fundraiser for the Bath-Brunswick Respite Care Program
Nor'easters, FairWinds Mixed Chorus, and quartets Windjammers, Ebb Tide and Heart 'n Soul
Where: United Methodist Church, 320 Church Rd, Brunswick
Times: 2:00 pm
Tickets are $15 at the door
Upcoming Dates…
NEDistrict Calendar Listings: https://www.nedistrict.org/calendar-lists
-Listing NED events and Chapter Shows!
Mar 11 (Sat)
What: Nor'easters, FairWinds Mixed Chorus, Windjammer Quartet and Ebb Tide Quartet
Where: Topsham Library, 25 Foreside Rd. Topsham
Times: 1:00 pm
Free admission, public invited.
Mar. 17-19 (Fri – Sun)
What: The Mixed Harmony Brigade of New England
Where: Boxborough Regency Hotel and Conference Center
242 Adams Place
Boxborough, Massachusetts
Links: https://www.mhbne.org
Apr. 6 (Thu) ** Downeasters Performance **
What: Sea Dogs Opening Day
Where: Hadlock Field, Portland
website: www.milb.com/portland
Time: 6:00pm
Call Time: 5:00pm
Apr 15 (Sat)
What: Fundraiser for the Bath-Brunswick Respite Care Program
Nor'easters, FairWinds Mixed Chorus, and quartets Windjammers, Ebb Tide and Heart 'n Soul
Where: United Methodist Church, 320 Church Rd, Brunswick
Times: 2:00 pm
Tickets are $15 at the door
Apr 14-16 (Fri-Sun) ** Downeasters Performance **
What: Eastern Regional Convention & Contests
Where: Resort & Conference Center at Hyannis
35 Scudder Avenue Hyannis, MA, 02601
Link: https://www.nedistrict.org/calendar/2023/4/21/ned-eastern-convention
Jul. 2-9 (Sun – Sun)
What: 2023 INTERNATIONAL: Louisville, Kentucky
Where: Louisville, Kentucky
Links: https://www.barbershop.org/events/2023-international-convention
Aug 3-6 (Fri-Sun)
What: Harmony Explosion Camp
Where: Worcester State University Worcester, MA
Times: TBA
Link: https://www.nedistrict.org/calendar/2023/8/3/harmony-explosion-camp
Aug 18-20 (Fri-Sun)
What: 2023 Meredith Bay Barbershop Jamboree
Where: Meredith, New Hampshire
Times: TBA
Link: https://www.nedistrict.org/jamboree
Sep 22-24 (Fri-Sun)
What: THE 2023 NEW ENGLAND HARMONY BRIGADE RALLY
Where: TBA
Times: TBA
Link: https://www.nehb.net
Oct 27-29 (Fri-Sun) ** Downeasters Performance **
What: NED '23 Fall District Convention & Contests
Where: TBA
Times: TBA
Link: https://www.nedistrict.org/calendar/2023/10/27/ned-23-fall-district-convention
Dec. 9 (Sat) ** Downeasters Performance **
What: CHRISTMAS PRELUDE - CHURCH AT THE CAPE
Where: 3 Langsford Road
Cape Porpoise, Maine 04014
Link: https://www.churchonthecape.org
19 Mar Sam Elliot's birthday
21 Mar Jim Kew - member of Downeasters Chapter of BHS 8 years
22 Mar Tere Porter's birthday
24 Mar Dan Clark - member of Downeasters Chapter of BHS 8 years
25 Mar Jim Johnston - member of Downeasters Chapter of BHS 11 years
25 Mar Cy Kendrick's birthday
28 Mar Jack Baggs and Priscilla (Cilla)'s anniversary
30 Mar Mike Soper's birthday
From LiveWire: Fleet Street - Let Me Drown [from The Wild Party]
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kkTF7D02vY
Performed live at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina during the Barbershop Harmony Society's 2022 International Convention
From YouTube: Port City Sound - (I'm Afraid) The Masquerade is Over
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piuom5y9D_k
During the Friday Night Show at Harmony University 2015, a senior quartet from Portland, Maine brought the house to its feet. Sit back and enjoy their parody of "(I'm Afraid) The Masquerade is Over"
From YouTube:
Port City Sound - The Moment I Saw Your Eyes (2016 Int'l Seniors Quartet Contest)
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu8CcNZv2No
Port City Sound - That's an Irish Lullaby (2017 Midwinter)
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm4wyb6PtuE
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
Downeasters Practice Videos:
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
Chris’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@christopherhoward488/playlists
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
Bruce Sturgis
Soundings Weekly Editor
email: soundings.ed@gmail.com
Downeasters Barbershop Chorus
www.downeasters.org
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