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And away we go…
Downeasters Chorus Rehearsals Downeaster Chapter Meetings Lunt Auditorium, 74 Lunt Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
Monday, September 20, 2021
6:30pm – 8:30pm Chorus Rehearsal Music:
Blue Skies Can You Feel the Love Tonight Caroline Cop On The Beat First Hello God Bless America Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) Hello Mary Lou Irish Blessing Nevertheless Softly, As I Leave You Sweet Caroline Until the end of this year, we're bringing back How Deep is the Ocean and the Wonderful Day Medley
Rehearsal Covid Policy Until further notice - anyone wishing to participate must be fully vaccinated. *************************************************************
Music Notes…
Annual Election Meeting Our annual election of officers and board members will take place at the chapter meeting on October 4th. At the chapter meetings of Sept 20 and Sept. 27 a nominating committee representative will read the slate proposed by the committee. Additional nominations may be made from the floor (but only with the nominee’s prior consent). fred moore fmoore@maine.rr.com ~
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Awards and Installation of Officers Banquet I need input from you all!
The Awards and installation Banquet is soon upon us. With that said I need a head count to plan the event. Would you all please reply if you intend to go, and if you plan to bring a guest?
Some points to consider:
· We are looking to schedule and evening within the first 3 Friday or Saturday nights of November (5,6) (12,13) (19,20) I expect the finalized date will be largely dependent on the venue schedule.
· TIME- there is not a lot of time remaining to make this happen. A speedy head count is imperative!
· The Board has voted not to cover the cost of the Banquet for the members.
· COVID protocol (Vaccination?, Proof?, Masks?) has yet to be finalized pending input from the yet to be secured venue (Proposed-Racheal’s on the green).
· Type of meal has yet to be decided (Buffet, ala carte) Cost has historically been in the $20 range It is presumed that this cost will increase.
· Cash bar
· Brunswick chapter has been historically invited, and I will need input from senior management for this invite, Yay or Nay.
Thank you all!
Wayne Keith
waynekeith@sbcglobal.net
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Barbershopper of the Year It's that time of year again... Please send your votes/nominations for Downeasters Barbershopper of the Year to me. Email, text, phone, US mail, whatever, but you only get one vote and you must be a member in good standing (i.e. paid up!) :-) George
gmfeinberg@gmail.com
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Downeasters Will Meet for Rehearsal On October 11 Although Indigenous Peoples’ Day (formerly Columbus Day) is a holiday for some there WILL be a chapter meeting/rehearsal that night fred moore *************************************************************
Upcoming Dates…
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Sep 17-19 (Fri-Sun) What: THE 2021 NEW ENGLAND HARMONY BRIGADE RALLY IS CANCELLED!! Link: https://www.nehb.net Sep 19 (Sun) What: Celebration of Larry Newth's life is Cancelled Oct 29 - Oct 31, (Fri-Sun): ** Downeasters Performance ** What: 2021 NED Fall District Convention - 75th Celebration! Where: • WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS Worcester State University
• The dates of October 29 & 30, 2021 remain the same! Times: TBA NED Link: https://www.nedistrict.org/2021-fall-district
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Jan. 11-16 (Tue – Sun) What: 2022 MIDWINTER: PASADENA, CA Where: Pasadena, CA Links: https://www.barbershop.org/events/future-conventions Jul. 3-10 (Sun – Sun) What: 2022 INTERNATIONAL: CHARLOTTE, NC Where: Charlotte, NC Links: https://www.barbershop.org/events/future-conventions Sep 16-18 (Fri-Sun) What: THE 2022 NEW ENGLAND HARMONY BRIGADE RALLY Where: TBA Times: TBA Link: https://www.nehb.net
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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!: John Gross
Sep 18
Wally Duplessie
Sep 21
Gary Lessard
Oct 02
Daniel Clark
Oct 10
Joe Grant
Oct 12
************************************************************** From NED’s NEWS:
NED Events & Other Important Dates — Now on the District Calendar (link). More information & links may be found there! Organizers: Please submit/provide/verify your future event date, time and link. Attending? Look at the online calendar! DATE
DAY(S)
EVENT
INFO LINK
LOCATION
September 19
Sunday evening
NED Chapter Presidents Forum, 7:30 PM
September 24
Friday
NED House of Delegates Meeting
t ba
z-Zoom
Oct. 29-30
Friday & Saturday
NED Fall District Convention - relocated & live!
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Worcester State U.
Jan. 7–9, 2022
Friday-Sat.-Sunday
NED Online Leadership Academy
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virtual
Jan. 11-16
Tues.–Sun.
BHS 2022 Midwinter Convention
t ba
Pasadena, CA
Zoom
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2021 NED Fall Convention - Preliminary Schedule (Changes will occur depending on number of competitors) - posted 9/1/2021 - v.1 NOTE! “Contest Entry” (page two) is NOT the same as “Convention Registration (page one, below).”
MONDAY, AUGUST 31: Contest Entry Opens (by BHS) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29: Contest Entry Closes (by NED & BHS) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29: • •
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM Quartet Semifinals @ WSU 11:15 PM – 12:15 AM Quartet Evals @ Hilton Garden Inn
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30: • • • • •
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM 11:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Chorus/VLQ Finals @ WSU Chorus Evals @ WSU NEDAC Show @ WSU Quartet Finals @ WSU Quartet Evals @ Hilton Garden Inn
Please visit the NED web site for current information, updated regularly. NED Link: https://www.nedistrict.org/2021-fall-district
************************************************************ From The Vocal Majority emails:
Videos of the Month Vocal Majority - This 9/11, we sing Remembering 9/11 In times of emotional heartache, we sing. When our souls are drained, we seek music and singing as a refuge. Twenty years ago, as the world watched in horror and as we felt helpless, the Vocal Majority sang for an audience at the Bass Hall in Fort Worth just days after 9/11. The people in the audience cried, sang with us, and held hands as we sang “God Bless America.” In 2002, the Vocal Majority released our patriotic recording, “Freedom’s Song,” and today we share links below to those songs—some of video in live performance—for you to remember and reflect on that day 20 years ago. • The Star Spangled Banner (recorded during our appearance for DayStar TV) • Pledge of Allegiance/God Bless the USA • My Country ‘Tis of Thee • Armed Forces Medley (recorded at the 2009 American Choral Directors Association, now with over 1.1 million views)) • An American Hymn • So Many Voices Sing America’s Song (featuring Acoustix and The American Pops Orchestra) • George M Cohan Medley (The Yankee Doodle Boy, You’re a Grand Old Flag, Give My Regards to Broadway) • A Tribute to World Peace (performed at the National Association of Music Educators, NAfME, conference) • America the Beautiful / Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor • God Bless America • Battle Hymn of the Republic (performed with the White’s Chapel Choir, Cantare Youth Choir, and White’s Chapel Orchestra) • After our release of “Freedom’s Song,” Jim Clancy, our Executive Musical Director, arranged An American Medley (America the Beautiful / God Bless America) (recorded during our appearance for DayStar TV) The Vocal Majority is honored to sing and perform in times, and for occasions, like these. We are grateful for your support. ************************************************************ From LiveWire:
Featured Performance Music City Chorus - Bells of Notre Dame 2021
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww7QFnLyy9k
The Music City Chorus presents a timeless rendition of a classic tale, The Bells of Notre Dame. Follow us: www.musiccitychorus.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/musiccitychorus ***************************************************************
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 ~ 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 Have Yourself a Merry Little Xmas Jingle Bell Rock Winter Wonderland
Click here to go to the music library Debra Lynn Follow-Up @ downeasters.org -> https://downeasters.org/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 2021 President Fred Moore < fmoore@maine.rr.com > Primary: (207) 409-2738 Secondary: (207) 885-5822
Immediate Past President Mike Soper <gmichaelsoper@gmail.com> Primary: (207) 400-9184 Secondary: (207) 730-5624
Secretary Arne Gronningsater <arne.gronningsater@gmail.com> Primary: (207) 232-3159
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 Bill Bedford < wbedf0rd@nycap.rr.com > Primary: (207) 934-5320 Secondary (518) 275-5627 Director Chris Howard < crhlehigh@gmail.com > Primary: (201) 893-1173 "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
Board Member at Large Scott Kolda < mainiacsinsweden@yahoo.com > Primary: (207) 522-1020 Board Member at Large Rich Parsons < repdhp@msn.com > Primary: (207) 985-9196 Cell: (207) 232-7770 Board Member at Large Marshall Wagner <emwagner31@aol.com> Primary: (207) 232-1543 Librarian Dwight Pensiero <DJPensiero@gmail.com> Primary: (207) 353-3244