-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…
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 929 9642 8874
Heard On High Jingle Bell Rock O Holy Night
Wearing Masks are OPTIONAL until further notice.
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Fully vaccinated, initial round. Booster is not required. - Not sick. No positive Covid test or exposure to Covid in the last 5 days.
-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.
Reminder, for those playing the home game, the zoom info is below, it’s the same every week.
Sweet Caroline
Monday Rehearsal Live Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/92996428874?pwd=dFNFbFVMNlJSVmdCWE0rZmxDckJTZz09
Passcode: 9b275y
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Downeasters Chorus Rehearsals
Downeaster Chapter Meetings
Social distancing and spacing.
Music Notes…
Music
Traveling to Canada for Districts
The Downeasters Soundings Weekly is a weekly email newsletter of the Downeasters Barbershop Harmony Chorus www.downeasters.org
As mentioned last night getting into Canada requires uploading information to ArriveCan, including your Covid Vaccination information and Passport. Then, within 72 hours of crossing the border you need to answer declaration questions for all travelers
Monday, September 19, 2022
The event on the web site already contained a link to ArriveCan information. See the event at https://downeasters.choirgenius.com/node/3694
Downeasters Updated Rehearsal Covid Rules
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Lunt Auditorium, 74 Lunt Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
6:30pm – 8:30pm Chorus Rehearsal
Seating is limited.
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Info & Tickets: https://www.nehb.net
I plan to do the competitor registrations for the chorus members next week. If you plan to go, make sure you're marked down as Will Attend.
THE 2022 NEW ENGLAND HARMONY BRIGADE RALLY Capella Showcase! Featured quartet is Midtown
Is there anyone looking for a roomie Friday-Sunday? If so, I'm looking for one.
Tickets are just $10 and are sold in advance ONLY! Info & Link to buy Tickets: https://www.nehb.net
an app. Here's the online link directly to the page where you create an account and upload your info: ooooUsefulhttps://arrivecan.cbsa-asfc.cloud-nuage.canada.ca/en/welcomepoints:multipletravelerscanusethesameArriveCanaccountyoucanuploadCovidandPassportinfoanytime(likenow)theywantanaddressforwhereyou'llbewhenyoudothedeclarationsitmightbehandytoprintyourreceiptinthe72hourperiod,especiallyif
District Registrations
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Whilehttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/services/arrivecan.htmllinktheytalkaboutthe"app"youcandothisonlineviacomputerwithout
When: Saturday, September 17 at 7:59pm
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Marlborough 75 Felton Street, Marlborough, MA
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!
PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION AND BOOSTER IS REQUIRED! -Your confirmation email from Eventbrite will have a link you can use to submit your proof. Additional details at the Eventbrite checkout.
your phone isn't set up to use data in Canada. A printed receipt is sufficient. o carry proof of vaccination with you in case they want it (they didn't ask us when we traveled recently but you never know)
George has sent about an e-mail with the links for requirements to enter Canada. They are also on the competition website.
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~George
** Downeasters Performance **
What: Nor’easter’s Show, with FairWinds, the Windjammer Quartet
Where: Old Orchard Beach Memorial Park Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
** Passports Required to travel across the border** Link: https://www.nedistrict.org/2022-fall-district-info
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Where: Windham ME Times: 2:00 pm & 9:00pm 2023 * * 2023 * * 2023 *
What: Holiday Show with Royal River
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)
What: Old Orchard Beach show
Sep 22-24 (Fri-Sun)
What: 2022 NED FALL DISTRICT Convention & Contests
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Sep 16-18 (Fri-Sun)
What: Nor’easter’s Show with Maine-ly Harmony Barbershop Chorus, FairWinds Mixed Barbershop Chorus and quartets
** Downeasters Performance **
Where: Venue: Saint John Trade and Convention Centre 1 Market Square, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada E2L 4Z6
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.
What: THE 2023 NEW ENGLAND HARMONY BRIGADE RALLY
Dec 10 (Sat)
Sep 17 (Sat)
What: THE 2022 NEW ENGLAND HARMONY BRIGADE RALLY
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Where: Only For Accepted New England Harmony Brigade participants Link: https://www.nehb.net
Oct 15 (Sat)
Where: TBA Times: TBA Link: https://www.nehb.net
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NEDistrict Calendar Listings: https://www.nedistrict.org/calendar-lists -Listing NED events and Chapter Shows! 2022
Oct. 21-24 (Fri – Mon)
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Boston Common- Last Chapter Show Set
Featured Performance
Boston Common Afterglow Last Chapter Show
Sep 21
Oct 12
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Video Extra
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtX4k107TYY
Video of the Month
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeZ6qmqa-1E
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March 28, 1994 Westchester NY
Performed live in Louisville, Kentucky during the Barbershop Harmony Society’s 1991 International Convention
From YouTube:
Mission Statement
Oct 10
Enriching Lives Through Excellence In A Cappella Harmony Active Repertoire -> You can always Sing!
From YouTube:
Boston Common Singing on their last chapter show afterglow in Westchester NY in 1994
From Livewire:
Oct 02
Wally Duplessie
Keepsake - Once Upon a Time (live in Louisville, 1991)
Gary Lessard
Joe Grant
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvS5fFonrxw
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Daniel Clark
Do You Hear What I Hear Hark! The Herald Angels Sing O Come All Ye Faithful Winter Wonderland
The Cop On The Beat Tin Roof WonderfulBluesDay Medley
A Merry Christmas
Primary: (207) 879-0643 Cell: (207) 749-9059
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Primary: (207) 353-3244
Secretary
Rich Parsons < repdhp@msn.com >
Board Member at Large
"Soundings" Newsletter Editor
Bruce Sturgis <BStur1@gmail.com>
Primary: (860) 808-9887
Downeasters Leadership for 2022
Scott Kolda < mainiacsinsweden@yahoo.com >
Treasurer
Primary: (518) 275-5627
Primary: (207) 409-2736 Secondary: (207) 885-5822
George Feinberg < gmfeinberg@gmail.com >
Primary: (207) 232-1543
Primary: (201) 893-1173
Dwight Pensiero <DJPensiero@gmail.com>
Primary: (207) 985-9196 Cell: (207) 232-7770
Primary: (207) 619-7613 Cell: (207) 400-9760
Primary: (207) 400-9184 Secondary: (207) 730-5624
Primary: (207) 520-8354
Primary: 207-518-8577 Cell: 860-759-4973
VP - Membership
Bill Bedford < wbedford11@gmail.com >
Board Member at Large
Jim Johnston < jimjohnston@maine.rr.com >
Mike Soper <gmichaelsoper@gmail.com>
Immediate Past President
Fred Moore < fmoore@maine.rr.com >
Board Member at Large
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
Librarian
Roger Buck < rcbuck9@gmail.com >
Board Member at Large
When You Wish Upon A Star How High The Moon Bare IGoodNecessitiesLuckCharmHaveDreamed
Christmas Music: Angels We Have Heard On High Go Tell It On The Mountain Jingle Bell Rock Silent Night Have Yourself a Merry Little
VP - PR-Marketing
IfI'mIHowHelloGodConsiderCarolineSkiesYourselfBlessAmericaMaryLouDeepistheOceanWillGoSailingNoMoreGonnaLiveTillIDieILovedYou
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Marshall Wagner <emwagner31@aol.com>
Anytime at All Blue
Primary: (207) 615-3748
Chris Howard < crhlehigh@gmail.com >
New Music: FromNeverthelesstheFirst Hello Can You Feel The Love Tonight Softly, As I Leave You Sweet WhatHallelujahCarolineAWonderful
President
Sam Wainright < samwainright1@gmail.com >
VP - Music
Primary: (207) 522-1020
Director
Irish Blessing with the new tag It's a Most Unusual Day Keep The Whole World Singing Longest Time Love Me O StarCanadaSpangled Banner
World
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