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, June 19, 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 How High the Moon Softly, As I Leave You Blue Skies
Caroline Cop on the Beat
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."
How to register for your spot on SignUp. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/sNmtusF
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.
Contact me should you have any questions or if you need help along the way. I look forward to seeing you all soon. Cheers!
Respectfully,
Ryan Norfleet
(207) 253-9433
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
Jul. 19 (Wed)
What: 2022 Yarmouth Clam Festival Booth Setup
• 12 people for gear transport and setup
Where: Yarmouth, ME
Time: 10:00am
SignUp: https://signup.com/go/sNmtusF
Jul. 20 (Thu)
What: 2022 Yarmouth Clam Festival Booth Setup
• 10 people for cleaning and final prep
Where: Yarmouth, ME
Time: 10:00am
SignUp: https://signup.com/go/sNmtusF
Jul. 21-23 (Fri – Sun)
What: 2022 Yarmouth Clam Festival
Where: Yarmouth, ME
Link: https://www.clamfestival.com
SignUp: https://signup.com/go/sNmtusF
Jul. 22 (Sat) ** Downeasters Performance **
What: 2022 Yarmouth Clam Festival Performance
Where: Yarmouth, ME
Time: TBA
Aug 3-6 (Thu-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 4-6 (Fri-Sun)
What: Harmony College Northeast 2023
Where: Worcester State University Worcester, MA
Times: TBA
Link: https://www.nedistrict.org/hcne
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)
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
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
27 Jun Bill Bedford and Doris A Bedford's anniversary
29 Jun Scott Kolda - member of Downeasters Chapter of BHS 21 years
29 Jun Marshall Wagner - member of Downeasters Chapter of BHS 41 years
30 Jun Gran Barrows - member of Downeasters Chapter of BHS 45 years
30 Jun David Brown - member of Downeasters Chapter of BHS 21 years
30 Jun Dan Joyce - member of Downeasters Chapter of BHS 21 years
30 Jun Bruce Sturgis - member of Downeasters Chapter of BHS 35 years
30 Jun Timothy Wyant - member of Downeasters Chapter of BHS 39 years
From LiveWire: After Hours - Nowhere to Go But Up
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-53zVQPz2E
Performed live at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah during the Barbershop Harmony Society's 2019 International Convention
From VocalMajority: Stars and Stripes Forever - Vocal Majority
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUxelwYkQ0A
For Flag Day, The Vocal Majority shares our video of "Stars and Stripes Forever," with the original lyrics written by John Philip Sousa. It's a patriotic American march widely considered to be his magnum opus. By a 1987 act of the U.S. Congress, it is the official National March of the United States of America.
YouTube: Tim Waurick - Hello Mary Lou
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAvaoTdgFig
A true classic with a fun tag!! One of David Wright’s first arrangements, Hello Mary Lou!! I believe the first champ quartet to ever sing it was this year’s 50th Anniversary Champions, The Dealer’s Choice!! This Hall of Fame quartet made their mark on barbershop with their signature sound and timeless arrangements.
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