5-26-2023 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 29, 2023

No Chorus Rehearsal

Enjoy The Long Memorial Day Weekend!

Music

Good Luck Charm

I Have Dreamed

Hallelujah

Softly, As I Leave You

Caroline

Cop on the Beat

Irish Blessing

O Canada

Star-Spangled Banner

after Memorial Day:

How High the Moon

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."

Music Notes…

It's still early, and we're a few months out from Clam Festival. But now is the time to start looking ahead to July dates you may want to choose for your volunteer time in the Downeasters booth. Here are the 2023 dates and needs so you can plan your days and shifts:

• Wednesday, July 19 - need 12 people for gear transport and setup

• Thursday, July 20 - need 10 people for cleaning and final prep

• Fri to Sun July 21 to 23 - need 15+ people to run the booth

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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Clam Festival Sign-up App

Like last year you will choose your days via the Signup.com app. We will again solicit the help of our colleagues the Nor'easters and Royal River Chorus, but only after there is ample time given to our members, friends, and family to signup. RRC and possibly another Yarmouth org will cover us while we sing on Saturday.

Also, Ryan Norfleet is helping me as co-manager this year. So you will see him on the scene via emails and SignUp.com. For now, save the dates July 19-23 and more info will come soon. If you have any questions please contact me.

PS: if you did not sign up via SignUp.com last year, please send me a separate note so I can add you to the app.

-- Mike

Music Medics update 5/19/23

The Portland Music Medics are about a month away from their first visit with the patients at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. Four to Eight singers will be presenting the songs we have been learning in a 15 to 20-minute program. It is time that we have a 1-hour practice to go over the songs and make sure they are in good shape.

For those of you who are planning on being a part of the Music Medics please review the following info.

Arne Gronningsater has graciously provided a place for us to rehearse. On Tuesday, May 23rd from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm we will be meeting at Arne’s home at 100 Summit St., in Portland to rehearse all our Music Medics music. Please come prepared to sing the following songs:

You’ve Got a Friend in Me /Eb

My Wild Chubby Cat (tune of My Wild Irish Rose)/ Bb

{Insert Name} We Love You (tune of Little Eyes) B

Blue Skies/ Gb

Bubble Gum /D

Wait Till the Sun Shines Nellie /Ab

Irish Blessing/ F

You should also start becoming acquainted with:

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes /Bb

When You wish upon a Star / Eb

Medical scrubs will need to be purchased at Walmart. You will find them near the changing rooms. You should look for the light blue Scrubstar brand. Get a Unisex VNeck top and Unisex Drawstring pants. I would recommend trying them on as the sizes vary in this style. I have been told that those that participate in this group will need to keep their receipts so that they can be reimbursed by the chapter. Total cost for top and pants should be $29.46. I have an example set I will bring to chorus.

I am looking forward to working with all of you in this community venture.

If you have any questions, please connect with me at 207.233.1116 or glwyell@aol.com.

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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. 19 (Wed)

What: 2022 Yarmouth Clam Festival Booth Setup

Where: Yarmouth, ME

Time: 10:00am

Jul. 21-23 (Fri – Sun)

What: 2022 Yarmouth Clam Festival

Where: Yarmouth, ME

Link: https://www.clamfestival.com

Jul. 22 (Sat) ** Downeasters Performance **

What: 2022 Yarmouth Clam Festival Performance

Where: Yarmouth, ME

Time: TBA

Jul. 21-23 (Fri – Sun)

What: 2023 INTERNATIONAL: Louisville, Kentucky

Where: Louisville, Kentucky

Links:

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. 11-13 (Fri-Sun)

What: Atlantic Harmony Brigade 2023

Where: Brandywine Plaza Hotel

630 Naamans Rd, Wilmington, DE 19703

Link: https://www.atlanticharmonybrigade.com/

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)

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What: New England Harmony Brigade Rally 2023

Where: The planned rally location in 2023 is:

Courtyard Boston Marlborough

75 Felton Street

Marlborough, MA 01752

Link: 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

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Jun Cy Kendrick and Gail's anniversary

Jun Roger Buck and Katie Sasser's anniversary 9 Jun John Gross and Susan Gross's anniversary 9 Jun Wayne Keith's birthday 13 Jun Tom Telford - member of Downeasters Chapter of BHS 2 years 15 Jun Roger Buck's birthday 21 Jun Kevin Schwery - member of Downeasters Chapter of BHS 2 years 22 Jun Sam Elliot - member of Downeasters Chapter of BHS 6 years 23 Jun Dave Marstaller's birthday 26 Jun Christopher Howard's birthday

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Performed live at the Coliseum in Seattle, Washington during the Barbershop Harmony Society's 1983 International Convention

From YouTube:

Tim Waurick - If Chopin sang in a barbershop quartet…

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KQYcZtFpwQ

This incredible tag was arranged by David Wright and originally sung by the Ambassadors of Harmony as part of their International Championship set in 2012! The music for this was derived from Frédéric Chopin's Étude No. 3 in E, Op. 10 and is practically identical to the song “Tristesse."

Mission Statement

Enriching Lives Through Excellence In A Cappella Harmony Active Repertoire -> You can always Sing!

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

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

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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

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