The Downeasters Soundings Weekly is a weekly email newsletter of the Downeasters Barbershop Harmony Chorus www.downeasters.org -Please send any Barbershopping news, Chorus news and show dates, Quartet news and appearances, Notes of Interest- including Chorus Shows and other Public Entertainment dates from around New England, requests to be removed from, or added to, the distribution list, etc. to soundings.ed@gmail.com. -Deadline for submission of articles of interest to the chorus is 5:00pm Thursdays. -This, and all Soundings are available online at: http://www.issuu.com/downeasters
And away we go…
Downeasters Chorus Rehearsals
Downeaster Chapter Meetings Lunt Auditorium, 74 Lunt Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
Monday, July 4, 2022
NO Chorus Rehearsal Hoping That Everyone Gets To Enjoy a Happy 4th of July! Music Bare Necessities Blue Skies Can You Feel the Love Tonight Caroline Cop On The Beat First Hello God Bless America Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) Hello Mary Lou How High the Moon Irish Blessing Nevertheless Star Spangled Banner Sweet Caroline What a Wonderful World Downeasters Updated Rehearsal Covid Rules - Wearing Masks are OPTIONAL until further notice. - Social distancing and spacing. - Fully vaccinated, initial round. Booster is not required. - Not sick. - No positive Covid test or exposure to Covid in the last 5 days. *************************************************************
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Reminder: Clam Festival Signup Link Here - July 15-17 Thank you to those who have already signed up to help make the Downeasters Chorus run a successful event this year. There are still more shifts that need staff, and we're inviting Royal River Chorus and Nor'easters (& friends) to profit-share this year. RRC - your primary signup needs are at "Guest staff while Downeasters perform." But all shifts have open slots that you can see as "Filled... 6 of 20" for example.
Sign up link here https://signup.com/go/kboEnpv -- Mike Soper, Downeasters Chorus Mobile 207-400-9184
Friday AM Shift Added Re: Clam Festival I have added a shift to the schedule, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Friday. This is to do prep, wash limes, cut, squeeze, add syrup, and stack trays in advance of 10:00 opening. If you are already on the 10-2 shift on Friday, please consider coming at 8:00 for this shift also. But anyone is welcome to sign up. Sign up link https://signup.com/go/kboEnpv -- Mike
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2022 Meredith Bay Barbershop Jamboree August 19-20, 2022 The Meredith Bay Barbershop Jamboree - a summer singing weekend spectacular! It is our mission for the entire NED community to create a family-friendly, shared experience which encourages singing, fellowship, community. We hope all attendees and community members will experience inclusive events which inspire great memories, lasting friendships, and an ongoing interest in the barbershop style of singing. Link: https://www.nedistrict.org/jamboree ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ *************************************************************
Sending Emails to Chorus Members all members: -> members@downeasters.choirgenius.com The board is:-> board@downeasters.choirgenius.com The music team is: -> musicteam@downeasters.choirgenius.com The voice parts: - > lead, bari, bass, tenor @downeasters.choirgenius.com *************************************************************
Upcoming Dates…
NEDistrict Calendar Listings: https://www.nedistrict.org/calendar-lists -Listing NED events and Chapter Shows!
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Jul. 3-10 (Sun – Sun) What: 2022 INTERNATIONAL: CHARLOTTE, NC Where: Charlotte, NC Link: https://www.barbershop.org/events/future-conventions Jul. 13 (Wed) What: 2022 Yarmouth Clam Festival Booth Setup Where: Yarmouth, ME Time: 10:00am
Jul. 15-17 (Fri – Sun) What: 2022 Yarmouth Clam Festival Where: Yarmouth, ME Link: https://www.clamfestival.com Jul. 16 (Sat) ** Downeasters Performance ** What: 2022 Yarmouth Clam Festival Performance Where: Yarmouth, ME Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Aug. 3 (Wed) ** Downeasters Performance ** What: Sea Dogs National Anthem Where: Hadlock Field, 271 Park Ave, Portland, ME Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Call Time: TBA Aug 4-7 (CANCELED) What: HARMONY Explosion Camp Northeast ** CANCELED ** CANCELED Times: CANCELED Link: https://www.nedistrict.org/hxne Aug. 19-21 (Fri – Sun) What: 2022 Meredith Bay Barbershop Jamboree Where: Meredith, New Hampshire Link: https://www.nedistrict.org/jamboree Aug. 27 (Sat) ** Downeasters Performance ** What: Church On The Cape Where: 3 Langsford Rd, Cape Porpoise, Maine 04014 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Call Time: TBA Link: https://www.churchonthecape.org Sep 16-18 (Fri-Sun) What: THE 2022 NEW ENGLAND HARMONY BRIGADE RALLY Where: TBA Times: TBA Link: https://www.nehb.net Sep 17 (Sat) What: Nor’easter’s Show with Maine-ly Harmony Barbershop Chorus, FairWinds Mixed Barbershop Chorus and quartets Where: South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St ,Augusta Times: 2:00 pm For information, contact Kathy Robitaille at kattsy2@yahoo.com or 207-542-7699. Oct 15 (Sat) What: Nor’easter’s Show, with FairWinds, the Windjammer Quartet Where: United Methodist Church, 320 Church Rd, Brunswick Times: 2:00 pm Afterglow: Pat’s Pizza, Pleasant St, Brunswick For information, contact Kathy Robitaille at kattsy2@yahoo.com or 207-542-7699. Oct. 21-24 (Fri – Mon) What: 2022 NED FALL DISTRICT Convention & Contests
Where: Venue: Saint John Trade and Convention Centre 1 Market Square, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada E2L 4Z6 ** Passports Required to travel across the border** Link: https://www.nedistrict.org/2022-fall-district-info
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Sep 22-24 (Fri-Sun) What: THE 2023 NEW ENGLAND HARMONY BRIGADE RALLY Where: TBA Times: TBA Link: https://www.nehb.net **************************************************************
Upcoming Birthdays!: Brian Carroll
Jul 06
Brian Halton
Jul 18
Jack Baggs
Aug 05
Marshall Chamberlin
Aug 06
Carlton Annis
Aug 07
************************************************************** From NED’s NEWS:
Video of the Month Big Chicken Chorus - What the Heck's a Big Chicken Anyway?
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zud0i_CCDkU Here is the Big Chicken Chorus from Marietta, Georgia at the 1996 International Convention telling us all exactly what is a Big Chicken. Pretty funny stuff... ************************************************************ From LiveWire:
Featured Performance Happy Birthday in 5 Levels but each time it gets more BARBERSHOP
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzcA5r59yY0 The classic song we all know and hate... Happy Birthday. Can I turn it into a good song? Let's see... ************************************************************ From YouTube:
Video Extra The Newfangled Four Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious [from Mary Poppins]
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BH2CqE5mNQ
Performed live at THE AXIS | Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada 2017 Barbershop Harmony Society International Convention ************************************************************
Mission Statement Enriching Lives Through Excellence In A Cappella Harmony Active Repertoire -> You can always Sing! 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
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
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
Christmas Music: Angels We Have Heard On High Go Tell It On The Mountain Jingle Bell Rock Silent Night Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas O Holy Night We Wish You A Merry Christmas Do You Hear What I Hear Hark! The Herald Angels Sing O Come All Ye Faithful Winter Wonderland
Click here to go to the music library Debra Lynn Follow-Up @ downeasters.choirgenius.com -> https:// downeasters.choirgenius.com/node/3617 You can navigate to it via the members only menu: Documents->Music Team->Debra Lynn Downeasters Practice Videos: Chris’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCGAv8zxVYf7KY9Lc-boIsQ Downeasters & Quartets Videos on YouTube: YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB2KEyK89e1G6-F0Un6EJr3NyHsMro3Lz ************************************************************** Downeasters Leadership for 2022 President Bill Bedford < wbedford11@gmail.com > Primary: (518) 275-5627 Secretary Scott Kolda < mainiacsinsweden@yahoo.com > Primary: (207) 522-1020
Immediate Past President Fred Moore < fmoore@maine.rr.com > Primary: (207) 409-2736 Secondary: (207) 885-5822 Treasurer Roger Buck < rcbuck9@gmail.com > Primary: (207) 879-0643 Cell: (207) 749-9059
VP - Membership Rich Parsons < repdhp@msn.com > Primary: (207) 985-9196 Cell: (207) 232-7770
VP - Music George Feinberg < gmfeinberg@gmail.com > Primary: (207) 615-3748
VP - PR-Marketing Chris Cutler < christopherjcutler@gmail.com> Primary: (860) 808-9887
Board Member at Large Marshall Wagner <emwagner31@aol.com> Primary: (207) 232-1543
Director Chris Howard < crhlehigh@gmail.com > Primary: (201) 893-1173
Board Member at Large Jim Johnston < jimjohnston@maine.rr.com > Primary: (207) 619-7613 Cell: (207) 400-9760
Librarian Dwight Pensiero <DJPensiero@gmail.com> Primary: (207) 353-3244
Board Member at Large Mike Soper <gmichaelsoper@gmail.com> Primary: (207) 400-9184 Secondary: (207) 730-5624
"Soundings" Newsletter Editor Bruce Sturgis <BStur1@gmail.com> Primary: (207) 520-8354
Board Member at Large Sam Wainright < samwainright1@gmail.com > Primary: 207-518-8577 Cell: 860-759-4973
Bruce Sturgis Soundings Weekly Editor email: soundings.ed@gmail.com Downeasters Barbershop Chorus
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