The Program Outline, Christmas 2015

Here is the outline for our Christmas program. Please put your music in order in your binders, as this is the order we will be singing the songs at our rehearsals from now on.

Mitch

The Loveliest Time Of the Year

Bethlehem

Christmas Sanctus

Cindy

Shepherd's Celebration

I Wonder as I Wander

Doug

Christmas Time Is Here

Jingle Bell Rock

Karen & Michelle

Christmas Means Love

You're All I Want For Christmas

Morgan

Only a Manger

Wolfgang's Christmas Canon

Please Don't Sing Another "FaLa La"!

Amy

Til The Season Comes Round Again

Come To The Light

Silent Night

Christmas 2015 Concert Zipped File (contains all of the above files)

Drop Dead Day

So, Cory announced last week that November 12 is "Drop Dead Day," the day when we will have all the numbers dropped that we will drop, and the date by which we need to know our parts on all of the remaining pieces. He has said to start committing our music to memory, which will allow us to watch Cory and put a lot more expression and emotion into our performance, not to mention how much better our cut-offs and start-ups will be!

Music for this season is $63.00 I will set up a PayPal payment option again this season, since it worked out so well for us last time. If you prefer to pay in check or cash, please bring it to rehearsal.

The dress code for this season is not going to be matching dresses, as we had hoped. Instead, Cory wants us to look like carolers, meaning wear a scarf, sweater or jacket, maybe muffs, and possibly hats, but you still have to do your hair. We will need to wear black skirts, Please bring what you would like to wear to Cory by the rehearsal on the 22nd so he can approve it for the performance.

Our performance will be Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 7 p.m. Please put it on your calendar and start talking to people about it!

Updated List of Music

To date, you should have the following music in your binders:

• Away in a Manger
• Bethlehem
• Candy Cane Lane
• Christ Came to Bethlehem
• Christmas Means Love
• Christmas Sanctus
• Christmas Time is Here
• Come to the Light
• Cradle Hymn
• For He is Born Today
• I Wonder as I Wander
• Jing-a-Ling, Jing-a-Ling
• Jingle Bell Rock
• Mary, Did You Know?
• Mistletoe and Holly
• One Star
• Only a Manger
• Please Don't Sing Another "Fa La La"!
• Run to Bethlehem
• Santa, Bring My Baby Back
• Shepherd's Celebration
• Silent Night
• The Christmas Song
• The Loveliest Time of the Year
• 'Til the Season Comes 'Round Again
• 'Twas The Night
• We Wish You a Merry Madrigal
• Wolfgang's Christmas Canon
• You're All I Want for Christmas

Notes From Our First Rehearsal

In going over the recordings of our first rehearsal, I was reminded that there were several things that Cory said that should be posted here as a reminder. So, here they are:

• If you are renting music this season, you need to completely erase any pencil markings you have made in the music. Please go through all the pieces thoroughly and make sure they are all in like-new condition before you turn them back in to Cory.
• We are taking the choir to the next level. This means harder music, better discipline, a non-church performance venue, and matching outfits. Every member of the choir will need to step up the pace by practicing at home, coming on time to rehearsals and doing our best to do what we are asked by Cory.
• Here is a picture of the dress Cory has chosen for the women. Please save your money to purchase your dress. We will get more information to you very soon about the dress. Men, you will be purchasing vests and ties, so be prepared for that as well.

Winter 2015 Season

Welcome to a brand new season! It's going to be a good one.

Here is a partial list of our music this season:

A Cradle in Bethlehem Dropped 09/11/15

Away in a Manger

Christmas Sanctus

Christmas Time is Here

Come to the Light

Cradle Hymn

Echo Nowell Dropped 09/11/15

How Far Is It to Bethlehem? Dropped 09/10/15

Jingle Bell Rock

Only a Manger

Santa, Bring My Baby Back

Silent Night

Sweetest Music, Softly Stealing Dropped 09/10.15

Til the Season Comes Round Again

What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby? Dropped 09/11/15

Wolfgang’s Christmas Canon

This season we will be focusing on not only sounding more professional, but looking more professional as well. We will be purchasing lovely outfits so that we actually look like a choir. We are also looking for a venue other than a church for our performance. If you have something in mind, or a contact, please email Cory or Karen with the information.

Rehearsals start at 8:00 sharp every Thursday night. Be on time, and be sure to practice at home. We have a lot to work on!

Spring 2015 Performance Files Finally Available!

Hi Gang,

I'm sorry I haven't done this sooner. I got the files all separated and ready a couple of weeks ago, but I just haven't taken the time to sit down and get them posted to the blog--until now!

So, if you'd like to download the files from our spring concert, they are on the Practice Audio Files page.

I've told Siri I would make her a couple of CD's. If anyone else would like me to make them one, please let me know.

~ Karen

Program Outline

Karen

- S'Wonderful

Adam & Michelle Treadwell

- Someone to Watch over me

- They Can't take that away from me

- I've Got a Crush on you

Jared

- Let's Call the whole thing off

- But not for me

Whitney

- Nice Work if you can get it

- Strike up the Band

- A Foggy Day

Dave & Becky

- Summertime

- I got plenty O nuttin

Doug

- Embraceable You
- Love is Here to Stay

- Long Ago and Far Away

- Ally

- May the Road Rise to Meet You

Notes from Sunday's Rehearsal

I really hope you all are making notes in your music. I don't know how else we can remember what Cory tells us to do at certain points in the music. I know I would be lost without all my notes!

Here are some things Cory mentioned that we need to remember. He said these in the last couple of rehearsals:

I've Got a Crush on You--make sure that the "sh" on "crush" is together. Watch Cory for the cut-offs. Watch your vowels on this piece. Relax, be happy!

I Got Plenty O Nothin--Enunciate! Nobody will understand the words if we don't sing them clearly.

May The Road Rise to Meet You--Please memorize this piece! This is THE piece this season that we MUST form an emotional connection to. (remember what Ralph suggested that one time, when Cory was out of the room...)

Don't talk through the piano introduction to ANY piece. How can you be prepared to come in if you're talking through the introduction?

Reminder for Sunday

Hey, Singers!

Don't forget we have rehearsal this Sunday at 8 pm, at my building.

Remember, too, that we have to have our parts down by that day or Cory will have us sing in 4-part groups. While this can be an interesting exercise, it also is really, really embarrassing if you don't have your part down! So, practice, practice, practice!! Know your part and then you're safe, no matter what happens.

See you Sunday!

New Music Coming!

Cory told us at our last rehearsal that he is reviewing another piece...or two...or three of music to add to our list as an ending song. So, be watching for that.

Alphabetized List of Our Music

• A Foggy Day
• But Not For Me
• Embraceable You
• Fascinating Rhythm
• I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'
• I Got Rhythm
• I've Got a Crush on You
• Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
• Long Ago and Far Away
• Love is Here To Stay
• May the Road Rise to Meet You
• Nice Work If You Can Get It
• Someone to Watch Over Me
• Strike Up the Band!
• Summertime
• S'Wonderful
• They Can't Take That Away from Me

Spring Season Begins This Week!

Hello Singers!

We start our 2015 season tonight!

Bring your best voices and come on time to start singing Gershwin!

If, like me, you are sadly lacking in knowing who the Gershwins are, (there are two brothers), here's a link to the Gershwin Official Website

It's going to be a fun season! See you soon!

Karen