November Rehearsal Schedule

IMPORTANT: There will not be rehearsal on Thursday, November 15, as Cory will be out of town. Instead, we will have rehearsal on Sunday, November 18, starting at 6 pm and going until about 9 pm. This is a mandatory rehearsal.There will, of course, be no rehearsal on Thursday, November 22, due to it being Thanksgiving Day. We will discuss on the 18th, whether or not we will have a rehearsal that next Sunday, the 25th, so stayed tuned. I will be updating the blog with the new information as soon as I get it.

What is a Musette?

I know you're just dying to know.

My research shows that a musette could be one of a couple of different musical instruments. The first, and most likely definition in our song (He is Born), is the Musette de cour, or baroque musette. This instrument is like a complicated bagpipe. The words "de cour," refer to its being used by French aristocracy or associated with the French court in the 17th century. It was used widely, in small productions and even in operas, where it was typically played by shepherds in pastoral scenes. Here's a picture:




The other kind of musette is the oboe musette, or piccolo oboe, which is simply a high-pitched, soprano oboe. Here's a picture of the oboe musette:

So, now you know. Go impress your friends. :)

Congratulations, Altos!

This week the alto section won the "Stunning Section" award. Don't they look excited to win this award?

Songs We Have Pulled

The following songs have been pulled from our list and should be removed from your binders...which will make them lighter, yay!

• We Need a Little Christmas/Mr. Santa
• Oh Come, All Ye Faithful
• A Family Christmas Spectacular
• Nativity
• And the Angels Sang

Remember to work hard on "Sing We Now of Christmas." If it isn't much improved, we will have to pull that one too.

Rehearsal This Thursday

Hi Chorus,

In case you didn't get Cory's email, we will be having rehearsal as usual on Thursday, November 1st. Cory's business trip was canceled because of hurricane Sandy. Please come Thursday. There will not be a rehearsal on Sunday the 4th of Nov.

Halloween Party Fun

We had a great time at the Halloween party on Saturday! My feet still hurt from running around a circle of chairs in high heels. We will long remember all the places Brother Nufer's "never been," and boy, did we learn a lot about Joe! I want to write your life story, Joe. Thank you to all those who brought the yummy food we ate. We missed those of you who couldn't be there.

Here are some pictures from that night:

Halloween Party Assignments

Hi Chorus! We're looking forward to our Halloween party on Saturday. Be sure to wear a costume. So far, we've had sign-ups for the following items:

• Main Dish:
  • Stephanie
  • Marian
  • MayLynn
  • Karen
• Side Dish or Salad:
  • Rain
  • Ilene- Salad
  • Morgan - Salad
  • Mark Allen
  • Michelle
• Dessert:
  • Amy
  • Joan 
  • Cory
  • Teri
• Paper Products:
  • Germaine

I will be bringing a food item too, whatever ends up being needed. Cory and I are doing decorations and drinks as well.