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And away Chorus Rehearsals Chapter Meetings Auditorium, 74 Lunt Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
Monday, September 26, 2022 – 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
Heard On High Bell Rock Holy Night
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…
Downeaster’s Angel Fund
It has come to the board’s attention that there may be individuals who are not planning to go to the district convention with us because they cannot afford it. The Board has established an angel fund to help any such individuals. If you need financial aid to attend the convention in October please let me know. The chapter will loan you money to assist you in attending so that you can come with us. We will ask that you repay the loan within 6 months if you are able. No one except the president and the treasurer will know the identity of individuals who receive loans from the fund.
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OOB Show this Saturday
Details on Saturday's https://downeasters.choirgenius.com/node/3693/gig:
If you are going please read the entire note.
Location: Veteran'sMemorial Park: 4 Heath St, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
Call time: 1pm
Show time: 2:30pm
Show duration: 1 - 1 1/2 hours
Weather looks good but if it turns show may be canceled Parking and meeting location:
The performance site, and the parking is on First Street in Old Orchard. The site is right across from the train station waiting area. Let's meet at the gazebo, which is in Memorial Park, and about 100 ft. from where we will be singing. Once we've met there, we can warm up or move if there is someone already there.
Dress:
• tux pants, black shoes/socks
• solid colored shirt (long-sleeve)
• probably won't use tie but bring one in case There is NO place to change on site so arrive dressed for the performance Afterglow: Run of the Mill, 100 Main St, Saco, after the show Quartets that will perform:
• Mach 4
• The Maine Idea
• Port City Sound (David Brown on tenor)
The audience is not fixed so be prepared for folks moving around and perhaps not paying attention. In this environment focus on our director and if a quartet is performing, focus on them. Be professional, do not let eyes wander or be distracted by activity. Acknowledging applause is fine, but remember to re-focus for next song.
~George
District Registrations
I will be delaying registering chorus members for District to next week. This is to better understand what the banquet is about. I can do the combo registration for members desiring to go to the banquet. Since the chorus covers only the competition registration, members will need to reimburse the chorus the banquet fee portion of the registration.
Members I plan to register for competition based on invite responses:
In harmony, Bill Bedford 518 275-5627
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David Brown Walt Dowling Roger Buck Bill Bedford Daniel Clark John Gross
Carl Cappello Chris Cutler-Wood Fred Moore
Christopher Howard Jim Curtis Jim Fortin
Kevin Schwery Scott Kolda George Feinberg Arne Gronningsater
Marshall Wagner
Sam Wainright
Jim Johnston Rich Parsons
Del Merritt Jim Simpson
Bill Peterlein Glenn Walton Tom Telford
If I am missing you from the list, let me know. Scott
Barbershopper of the Year Voting
As I announced Monday night, it’s time to vote for barbershopper of the year. You may submit your vote by email to me or by simply putting your vote on one of the index cards i will have with me each Monday and giving it to me. Pick one or the other but only vote once!
In song, fred fmoore@maine.rr.commoore
Upcoming Dates…
NEDistrict Calendar Listings: https://www.nedistrict.org/calendar-lists -Listing NED events and Chapter Shows! 2022 2022 2022
Sep 24 (Sat)
** Downeasters Performance **
What: Old Orchard Beach show
Where: Old Orchard Beach Memorial Park
Call Time: 1:00pm Time: 2:30pm - 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
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Link: https://www.nedistrict.org/2022-fall-district-info
Dec 10 (Sat)
** Downeasters Performance
What: Holiday Show with Royal River
Where: Windham ME Times: 2:00 pm & 9:00pm 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 BHS 2022 International Convention at Charlotte offered new stages for performers craving big, enthusiastic audiences. The 13 ensembles in the Quartet and Chorus Festival flexed hard for entertainment and energy, and were rewarded with showers of love. Enjoy the entire festival in a single playlist, with the performers themselves and emcee Katy Dane introducing the groups.
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Kolda Oct 16
Anytime at All Blue
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
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
Christmas Music:
Angels We Have Heard On High Go Tell It On The Mountain
Jingle Bell Rock
Silent Night Have Yourself a Merry Little
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://
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
President
Bill Bedford < wbedford11@gmail.com >
Primary: (518) 275-5627
Secretary
Scott Kolda < mainiacsinsweden@yahoo.com >
Primary: (207) 522-1020
VP - Membership
Rich Parsons < repdhp@msn.com >
Primary: (207) 985-9196 Cell: (207) 232-7770
VP - PR-Marketing
Chris Cutler < christopherjcutler@gmail.com>
Primary: (860) 808-9887
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
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 - 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
Mike Soper <gmichaelsoper@gmail.com>
Primary: (207) 400-9184 Secondary: (207) 730-5624
Board Member at Large
Sam Wainright < samwainright1@gmail.com >
Primary: 207-518-8577 Cell: 860-759-4973
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IfI'mIHowHelloGodConsiderCarolineSkiesYourselfBlessAmericaMaryLouDeepistheOceanWillGoSailingNoMoreGonnaLiveTillIDieILovedYou
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Bruce SoundingsSturgisWeekly Editor email: downeasters.choirgenius.orgwww.downeasters.orgDowneasterssoundings.ed@gmail.comBarbershopChorus
