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, August 29, 2022 6:30pm – 8:30pm Chorus Rehearsal Monday Rehearsal Live Zoom Reminder, for those playing the home game, the zoom info is below, it’s the same every week. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92996428874?pwd=dFNFbFVMNlJSVmdCWE0rZmxDckJTZz09 Meeting ID: 929 9642 8874 Passcode: 9b275y Music Sweet Caroline NeverthelessBareHallelujahSoftlyNecessities 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music Notes… Rehearsal Recap 08-22-2022 Another rehearsal in the books, and I think we're ready for our performance on Saturday! Our goal at this point is to get our performance faces ready to go and give that audience a wonderful show. We've done the hard work already - now it's time to have fun and share our music! (FYI, song list / show order to follow later) Before I go over recap and announcements, I want to ask one favor. I'll be creating an attendance announcement email for a possible coaching session on either Friday evening, September 30 or Saturday morning/afternoon, October 1st. Note: I do NOT plan on having us rehearse both days, but I do want to see who is available for a coaching session depending on which day we pick. So, please respond to the announcements that come out. If you are
Announcements for future weeks: - Pending final approval/announcement from the Board, no rehearsal on
I won't go nuts over the various things we discussed during rehearsal, but here's the quick version. Bring your music to take notes about what we cover each week - this will help you remember what to work on throughout the week and will hopefully make our rehearsals better and more productive. Practice your rhythm skills - tap your toes or move to the music, snap your fingers, or something else - it doesn't matter what it is, but we MUST treat the rhythm as an unchanging element of a song where it's prominent. (Hint, sing along with the learning track for a rhythm song and see how often you match the timings there - or even better: yourself in a program like Audacity over-top the learning track and play it back and see how it sounds) Keep it smooth - don't wind up into notes, no scooping, and sing into the good vocal space at all times. There are a bunch more but those are the big three. Monday will be singing a few Christmas songs every week. For that Have Heard On High Jingle 19 How High the Moon will be a regular rep song and we WILL be rehearsing it that night, front to back.
rehearsal, plan on singing Oh Holy Night, Angels We
For next week: Sweet Caroline NeverthelessBareHallelujahSoftlyNecessities Friendly reminder that song suggestions are always welcome - and hopefully we'll have a few new ones to you within the next month or two! See you all Saturday! -Chris ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Church at the Cape Set List Blue Skies Can You Feel The Love Tonight <CHORUSIrishHelloCarolineNeverthelessHallelujahMaryLouBlessingLEAVES STAGE> CommonQuartets: Bond Port City Sound
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potentially free on both, please respond yes to both, but know that we are highly unlikely to do both unless there's a huge push for that.
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5. We will use the choir room on the second floor to change and possibly warm up.
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1. Be there by 5:30 per Chris Howard request
3. Please car pool if at all possible.
6. Afterglow will be at Federal Jack's brewpub which is about 2.5 miles further along on Rte 9, in Kennebunk, lower village. Turn left off Langsford Rd in town center; or left out of the parking lot behind Bradbury's Store on to Rte 9. Just after passing the store and fire hall across the street you will start up a steep hill. I will have more detailed instructions available on Saturday night. For those who want, the actual address of Federal Jack's is 8 Western Ave in Kennebunk, just over the bridge from Dock Square in Kennebunkport. It is very easy to go from the Church to Federal Jack's, and you will find it a great place to experience our afterglow. The kitchen will be open till 10. Your family and guests are welcome at this free concert. Also, they will enjoy the afterglow.
-Rich * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upcoming Dates… NEDistrict Calendar Listings: https://www.nedistrict.org/calendar-lists -Listing NED events and Chapter Shows! * 2022 * * 2022 * * 2022 * Aug. 27 (Sat) ** Downeasters Performance ** What: Church On The Cape Where: 3 Langsford Rd, Cape Porpoise, Maine 04014
The Maine Idea <CHORUS RETURNS TO STAGE> Cop on the Beat Bare Necessities What a Wonderful World God Bless America One final reminder on the outfit: black shoes, black socks, black tux pants, solid color long sleeve dress shirt. Suspenders required if you need them, optional if not. -Chris ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ August 27 Concert at Church on the Cape Several details re this singing date:
4. Cape Porpoise is actually a part of the Town of Kennebunkport if for some reason your guidance system is confused.
2. Address is 3 Langsford Rd in Cape Porpoise. Cape Porpoise is on Rte 9 which makes a right angle turn in town. At that point, you are within 100 yds of the Church. There is church parking behind Bradbury's store as well as on Langsford Rd. Even if you need to go up past the church quite a ways, it would be best to park on the street so as to allow concert goers the parking lot.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Call Time: 5:30pm Link: https://www.churchonthecape.org Sep 16-18 (Fri-Sun) What: THE 2022 NEW ENGLAND HARMONY BRIGADE RALLY Where: Only For Accepted New England Harmony Brigade participants 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 Time: 2:00 pm For information, contact Kathy Robitaille at kattsy2@yahoo.com or 207-542-7699. Sep 24 (Sat) ** Downeasters Performance ** What: Old Orchard Beach show Where: Old Orchard Beach Memorial Park Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 * 2023 * * 2023 * * 2023 * Sep 22-24 (Fri-Sun) What: THE 2023 NEW ENGLAND HARMONY BRIGADE RALLY Where: TBA Times: TBA Link: https://www.nehb.net * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Upcoming Birthdays!: John Gross Sep 18 Wally Duplessie Sep 21 Gary Lessard Oct 02 Daniel Clark Oct 10 Joe Grant Oct 12
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From NEDsNews: Video of the Month Four Rascals - You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/sP6cyQs26t4 This month I’d like to feature one of the great quartets from the Northeastern District. Sadly we have come to learn of the recent passing of Don Dobson, tenor of the The Four Rascals, the last living member of this quartet. In remembrance of Don and the rest of the Four Rascals, please enjoy their performance of You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby recorded at the 1965 International Convention in Boston, MA. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From LiveWire: Featured Performance Uptown Sound - Ballin' the Jack (live in Atlanta, 1998) YouTube Link: Uptown Sound • Ballin' the Jack Performed live in Atlanta, Georgia during the Barbershop Harmony Society's 1998 International Convention * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From YouTube: Video Extra GQ and Instant Classic - Tonight, Tonight YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piHKgDwNBtE GQ and Instant Classic perform their final song at the 2022 BHS Late Night Showcase. 7/7/2022 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mission Statement Enriching Lives Through Excellence In A Cappella Harmony Active Repertoire -> You can always Sing!
Click here to go to the music library Debra Lynn Follow-Up @ downeasters.choirgenius.com -> https:// Youdowneasters.choirgenius.com/node/3617cannavigatetoitviathemembersonly 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 Anytime at All Blue IfI'mIHowHelloGodConsiderCarolineSkiesYourselfBlessAmericaMaryLouDeepistheOceanWillGoSailingNoMoreGonnaLiveTillIDieILovedYou Irish Blessing with the new tag It's a Most Unusual Day Keep The Whole World Singing Longest Time Love Me O StarCanadaSpangled Banner The Cop On The Beat Tin Roof WonderfulBluesDay Medley New Music: FromNeverthelesstheFirst Hello Can You Feel The Love Tonight Softly, As I Leave You Sweet WhatHallelujahCarolineAWonderful 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 WeOChristmasHolyNightWishYou A Merry Christmas Do You Hear What I Hear Hark! The Herald Angels Sing O Come All Ye Faithful Winter Wonderland President Bill Bedford < wbedford11@gmail.com > Primary: (518) 275-5627 Immediate Past President Fred Moore < fmoore@maine.rr.com > Primary: (207) 409-2736 Secondary: (207) 885-5822 Secretary Scott Kolda < mainiacsinsweden@yahoo.com > Primary: (207) 522-1020 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
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