4-28-2023 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

Lunt Auditorium, 74 Lunt Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105

Monday, May 1, 2023

6:00pm – 6:45pm Competition Chorus Rehearsal

6:45pm – 9:00pm Chorus Rehearsal

Downeasters Competition Chorus Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7LSpeZEZy4lUObZDtgBa9kqxFpV5ykrM

All singers should be individually warmed up upon arrival to each chorus session.

DEBRA LYNN WARMUP EXERCISES:

https://www.downeasters.org/dbpage.php?pg=view&dbase=rep&id=41

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

Nevertheless

Blue Skies

Irish Blessing

Covid Policy Reminder

"The Downeasters Chorus takes the health of our members very seriously. Members and guests are welcome to come to our meetings, as long as you are feeling well. We generally follow CDC guidelines. We require that you can produce evidence of at least the first two Covid vaccines if asked. Plus, do not visit us for at least 10 days after a flu-like illness or if you tested positive for Covid, and wait 5 days if you believe you have been in contact with someone who is ill or tested positive for Covid. If in doubt, please take a Covid test the day you plan to come."

The groups from USM that performed on the show have their end of year concert this Friday night. Below is a link to the event if you want to see them again and support the groups that helped support us.

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Join USM Vocal Jazz for an evening of swingin’ music with performances from our larger group, The Sharp Elevens, our chamber sextet, and a variety of soloists!

Tickets are $10 general, $5 students, seniors, USM employees and alumni. This live performance takes place at Corthell Concert Hall on our Gorham campus on Friday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Link: https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/vocal-jazz-ensemble-directed-byamanda-roswick/

Information for Western Regionals this weekend

Here is some information about the Western Regionals for this weekend.

Yes, the contest sessions will be streamed, with the show being a possibility per Mike Savard NED President. The website is https://NED-streaming.com

Below is the information about the weekend schedule with times and performance information.

~Marshall WEEKEND

FRIDAY ---

*3:00-4:00 pm – Quartet workshop with Throwback Quartet

SATURDAY ----

*9:00 am -- Chapter President’s Meeting (GHS cafeteria)

*11:00 am -- Everyone in Harmony Chorus rehearsal

Director: Cay Outerbridge

Music Judge, Director Vocal Revolution Chorus, Bass in Daily Special Quartet

Songs: Heart of My Heart and Down Our Way

*3:00 – 4:00 pm & repeated 4:00 – 5:00 pm to allow everyone time to attend

PERFORMANCE FOR ALL! WORKSHOP – (Queensbury High School) with Artistic Director, SEAN DEVINE

~George

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SCHEDULE – NED WESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION

FRIDAY Start Location Quartet Semifinals 6:00PM QHS Announcements 10:10PM QHS Quartet Evaluations 11:00PM TBA SATURDAY

WEEKEND CONTEST SCHEDULE - NED WESTERN REGIONAL CONVENTION

Music Medics

Music Medics,

This coming Monday we will be off the music for My Wild Chubby Cat and working on You've Got a Friend in Me. With time permitting we will also look at Bubble Gum. Music and learning tracks are on our Downeasters Members site. Get ready to sing for the kids! Thanks, Glenn

Upcoming Dates…

NEDistrict Calendar Listings: https://www.nedistrict.org/calendar-lists

-Listing NED events and Chapter Shows!

Jun. 20 (Tue) ** Music Medics **

What: Music Medics Outing

Where: Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center

Times: 1:30pm

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

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Chorus Finals 12:00PM QHS Announcements 2:35PM QHS Chorus/VLQ Evaluations 3:00PM QHS Quartet Finals 7:00PM QHS SHOW 9:00PM QHS Announcements 10:15PM QHS Quartet Evaluations 11:00PM TBA

Times: TBA

Link: https://www.nehb.net

Oct 27-29 (Fri-Sun) ** Downeasters Performance **

What: NED '23 Fall District Convention & Contests

Where: Windham, NH

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 *

27 Apr Jeff Brown - member of Downeasters Chapter of BHS 8 years

2 May Bruce Sturgis's birthday

8 May Gran Barrows's birthday

9 May Brian Carroll and Cindy's anniversary

10 May Larry Dodge's birthday

22 May Carl Cappello's birthday

6 Jun Cy Kendrick and Gail's anniversary

7 Jun Roger Buck and Katie Sasser's anniversary

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpnhDeTY3iA

Performed live in Salt Lake City, Utah during the Barbershop Harmony Society's 2005 International Convention

From YouTube: The Vocal Majority - Georgia On My Mind

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR09hupuEEY

2009 International Chorus Contest - 2nd Place Medalist, Jim Clancy, Director Honda Center, Anaheim, CA

From YouTube: City Lights Chorus sings “Scarborough Fair”

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Upcoming Birthdays and/or Now Showing -> Member

Realtime - Story of the Rose

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

2023 Pioneer District Spring Convention -4/22/023

Mission Statement

Enriching Lives Through Excellence In A Cappella Harmony

Bare Necessities

Blue Skies

Can You Feel The Love Tonight

Caroline

Cop On The Beat

From the First Hello

God Bless America

Good Luck Charm*competition

Hallelujah

Hello Mary Lou

How High The Moon

I Have Dreamed*competition

Irish Blessing

Nevertheless

O Canada

Softly, As I Leave You

Star Spangled Banner

Sweet Caroline

What A Wonderful World

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 Competition Chorus Videos:

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7LSpeZEZy4lUObZDtgBa9kqxFpV5ykrM

Downeasters Practice Videos:

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

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

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Librarian

Dwight Pensiero <DJPensiero@gmail.com>

Primary: (207) 353-3244

"Soundings" Newsletter Editor

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Primary: (207) 520-8354

Bruce Sturgis

Soundings Weekly Editor

email: soundings.ed@gmail.com

Downeasters Barbershop Chorus

www.downeasters.org

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