4-14-2023 Soundings Weekly

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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, April 10, 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."

Can you tell we have a busy month coming up? Lots of events, the energy is really high in rehearsal... More and more fun every week!

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In the performing chorus, we talked about Irish Blessing, Nevertheless, and Bare Necessities, and we remembered a huge number of talking points from last week! This is better and better, because it's the only way we'll get better as a chorus! That said, we also discussed Hello Mary Lou... again... Please fix those rhythm spots on "forever more" in the first verse and "so Hello" in the chorus - let's prove to ourselves that we can conquer little mistakes like those!

In the competition chorus, we ran the set twice. We also talked about week over week homework: rewatch the videos and start performing in front of a mirror. The goal of this competition chorus is growth and retention - working at home by watching the videos and doing other individual exercises is the only way to make that happen!

Next week, please feel free to invite friends and family as we celebrate the return of contest season and, one week later, the return of our annual show. Additionally, former member and Music judge Cay Outerbridge will join us and spend an extended time with the competition chorus, as well as a chunk of time with the performing chorus. COMPETITION CHORUS: PLEASE BE READY TO START AT 6PM SHARP!!! Performing chorus, thanks in advance for your patience as we work the competition songs with Cay for a slightly longer session.

Songs for the performing chorus: Nevertheless, Blue Skies, and Irish Blessing

See you all Thursday for the Sea Dogs game!

-Chris

Yarmouth Music Boosters Event

Music Medics,

Last Friday night a few of us supported the Yarmouth Music Boosters event, Yarmouth's Got Talent (YGT). It was all about scholarships to kids K-12, and there were two shows yesterday afternoon and evening at the High School. We donated $500 to their program, and four of us volunteered to scan tickets at the door. It was a packed house (they sold out both shows in 2 minutes online!). I estimate they raised $10k - $15k, and YOU (our Downeasters!) were part of that success. Many cute and innovative acts; kindergarteners on piano and violin, martial arts, dance, rock groups, soloists, and more. Some photos attached. We got some billing via logo (see the stage backdrop), the program, and Glenn's son Aric gave all the sponsors a shout-out as MC.

A special thank you to Brian B, David B, and Scott K for their time and dedication. But also to all of our members for the fundraising we do that enables us to support local outreach like this. We will do more of this for others, and continue to spread the good word about Barbershop.

Mike

Apr. 10 (Mon) ** Downeasters Coaching **

What: Cay Outerbridge Coaching

Where: Lunt Auditorium Rehearsal Hall Times: 6:00 pm

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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Downeasters Annual Show!

What: Downeasters Annual Show

Where: First Parish in Portland, Unitarian Universalist Church

425 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

Times: 4:00 pm

Call Time: 2:30pm

Tickets to be sold at the door. Cash, Venmo, Stripe, PayPal accepted!

General Admission (Adult) - $20

Students - $10

Groups (four or more) - $15

Children (age 5 and under) - FREE

Upcoming Dates…

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

-Listing NED events and Chapter Shows!

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Apr. 10 (Mon) ** Downeasters Coaching **

What: Cay Outerbridge Coaching

Where: Lunt Auditorium Rehearsal Hall

Times: 6:00 pm

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

Apr 22 (Sat)

** Downeasters Performance **

What: Downeasters Annual Show

Where: First Parish in Portland, Unitarian Universalist Church

425 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

Times: 4:00 pm

Call Time: 2:30pm

Tickets to be sold at the door. Cash, Venmo, Stripe, PayPal accepted!

General Admission (Adult) - $20

Students - $10

Groups (four or more) - $15

Children (age 5 and under) - FREE

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

What: Music Medics Outing

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

22 (Sat) ** Downeasters
Apr
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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

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

* 2024 * * 2024 * * 2024 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upcoming Birthdays and/or Now Showing -> Member Anniversaries!: 7 Apr Scott Kolda and Gail's anniversary 8 Apr Bill Bedford - member of Downeasters Chapter of BHS 8 years 17 Apr Chris Cutler-Wood's birthday 18 Apr Fred Moore and Ellen Corrigan's anniversary 22 Apr Fred Moore's birthday 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

From LiveWire:

2003 CBQC NextGen Chorus - Sound Celebration

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3TwcMICZYs

Performed live at Centre Bell in Montréal, Québec during the Barbershop Harmony Society's 2003 International Convention.

From YouTube: Seneca Statesmen - The Bare Necessities

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLJAMSu8Zyg

Performed live at the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach, Florida during the Barbershop Harmony Society's 2023 Midwinter Convention

From YouTube: GQ, Quartet Finals, 2019

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nov8W3nSN1E

Sep 20, 2019

Songs in order of appearance:

“I Found A New Baby” arranged by David Wright

“I Won't Say I'm In Love” arranged by Patrick McAlexander

“Where Do You Start” arranged by Michael Gellert

“Pity Party” arranged by Patrick McAlexander

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Active Repertoire -> You can always Sing!
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

Secretary

Secondary: (207) 730-5624

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

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