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white lake choraleWhite Lake Chorale February 28, 2011 Good afternoon everyone~ Walt was right on top of things and finished his quote by Wednesday morning, I had things lined up ready to write, and my internet device decided it was time to quit! I had suspected such, with the intermittent difficulty I was having so I ordered a new one from Verizon, wireless this time. Piece of cake, they said. LOL Well, it arrived Thursday but with the arrival of a stuffy head, a cough that is so deep it hurts, and knowledge I had likely been blessed with the crud again, I started following the directions as given with my foggy brain. Friday, slept most of the day BUT...I did call Verizon in late afternoon and together we tried, first on my laptop. Four technicians and one hour and 25 minutes later, it was up and running! LOL! Next I tried to do the same with the desk top, but that wasn't working at all! Got the device that was recommended, but it wasn't until I brought in my tower to the gentlemen at Radio Shack on Saturday afternoon that everything begin to function as it should. AH...don't we just love electronics sometimes Very sorry, but thanks for your patience... Quote from Walt: "Totally awesome news! We have 40 women in the chorale!!! Bad news we have 5 seconds...this is a problem. We have never had to have auditions, and I do not want to have them, but we need more women to sing second...specifically more sopranos. HELP ME OUT PLEASE...we need a few more sopranos to sing second. So hopefully we will have SEVERAL volunteers to sing second...so the director does not need to choose. From your loving director." In this newsletter: 1. Welcome! and Welcome Back! 2. Rehearsal Notes 3. Ticket Request 4. Friendly attendance competition 5. CD's 6. Posters and Website 7. Bring a new member 8: The Finale Welcome! Welcome to two new members: Diane Marino, Soprano Denise Fishell, 1st Alto/2nd Soprano Welcome Back to: Meg Eaton, Soprano Rehearsal Notes: Singing in the Rain: · Watch your breaths' measure 32, 85 no breath in between laughin, heart; · beware of the rest on page 13, measure 98 good place to take a breath; · Sopranos, you don't want the second word to stick out loudly. That high D will stick out, needs lots of control · Don' t slide into your notes. Got to get on a chord to make it a full, rich chord Another Opnin Another Show: · One thing about Broadway, if you don?t get every word in a song, they aren?t going to know what this is about. Words are front and center, not about a wonderful, rich tone. · Keep things forward. Don?t let your voice resonate in your chest. Gets in the way of getting the message across. · Sopranos and Altos, concentrated on measure 49-51 and 57-59, keep it light. · Measure 101: smooth it out, Tenors and Basses, and just accent lightly on the first beat. · Look over measures 93-116 You?ll Never Walk Alone: · Went through this piece to page 9 Women were excused at 8:30. Men stayed to go through two of their three selections. Hmmm...How many 4 Piano Concert Tickets??? A Piano Extravaganza? tickets will be available to the general public on Monday, March 14, so we want to make sure we get seats for our Chorale members, pianists, their guests, etc., first!!! By March 7th, I would like to know how many tickets you would like for your friends and family members and which day they wish to come. I will also take them on the 14th. The tickets guarantee availability of a seat for them and are considered??promises to attend?. (You will be able to get additional tickets if you need them, I just can?t promise that seats by you will be available.) Like last time, you will be placed in an aisle seat with your guests so it will be convenient for you to get to the stage. We will sing at least three selections this time, so it should be a fun experience for all. Start asking your friends & family members when they?d like their tickets. We want to make sure we get your fans and loved ones seated to enjoy your performance(s). PLEASE don?t forget to count yourself! LOL THANKS bunches! Music Purchasing Information: Music can be purchased before and after rehearsal upstairs on Monday evenings. The music cost this session is $20.00. You are welcome to pay the $7.00 for your CD at that time as well. Checks payable to: Lebanon Lutheran Church. If that cost is a challenge right now, we'll work it out. NO ONE will ever be turned away from Chorale because they cannot afford to pay for their music! We've all been there. Just let me know. IF you need a black notebook to hold your music, we have some available for the bargain price of $1.00! Attendance ?Competition? for Fun PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SIGN IN!!! WOW!!! You are all amazing! Thanks for letting us know you'll be gone and keeping this streak going for your section-mates. Wonderful effort all around! Sopranos 100% Basses 100% Tenors 100% Altos 100% EX: When you call or email you?ll be absent. If you wish to notify us of a single absence, you can email me at < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 231-343-4096, or 893-2458. IF you are going to be gone for an extended period of time (surgery, trip, work requirement, etc) please contact Walt directly at < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you do not have email, then share the reason and dates in writing and give it to him at rehearsal. You have been so thoughtful and conscientious. Thanks~ CD?s for Personal Practice: CDs were handed out this week. IF you would like one but didn?t receive one, come see me before or after rehearsal. Posters and Website: The posters are being created this week and the WLC website will soon reflect our upcoming concert and be set up for use in the future, more like the Piano Extravaganza site. Watch for its opening, soon! Bring a Friend or Family Member to Chorale! Several people have brought in friends or people they sing with in their own church choir. Look around and see if you see someone who might enjoy singing with the Chorale and invite them along. They are welcome to just attend a rehearsal and check it out! The Finale The one thing about being sick and having computer issues, look how short the newsletter is! LOL Don?t get used to it. J Enjoy the sun today and will see you soon! Donalee White Lake Chorale January 23, 2011
Hello everyone,
Walt will not be returning for Monday's rehearsal...it is cancelled.
He will remain with his family member on the other side of the state.
Hospice has been involved and shared that it is only a matter of time...passing could be as early as tonight or tomorrow.
If it is something you wish to do, please keep him and his family member in your thoughts and prayers.
Walt, our thoughts and love are with you and your loved ones during this difficult time.
Thanks everyone...I will be in touch this week.
Donalee
SPRING CONCERT DATE CONFLICT:
Repeat from Walt: "It has come to our attention that the date I chose for the spring concert conflicts with the National Band Convention Concert which the West Michigan Concert Winds is hosting. So it looks like we will need to change our date. I want to make sure we support the West Michigan Winds and its players. WE NEED TO CHOSE A NEW DATE SOON...so bring your calendars to our first rehearsal. ...and ALWAYS know that you can contact me with any concerns or questions!"
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First Rehearsal, Monday, January 24:
We will be meeting again on Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm at Lebanon Lutheran Church starting on the 24th.
I hope that some of our members who were unable to be with us for the Christmas season will be able to join us this time. I have only heard from one or two, so I am assuming everyone else is returning....HURRAY!!!!
ALSO: If you know of anyone who might be interested in joining the Chorale this session, please invite them to join us for our potluck and/or the first rehearsal. What a comfortable way to get acquainted!
“Warm Welcome” Potluck 6:00-7:00 pm Monday, Jan. 24
It’s time to start this new season with a warm opportunity for food and socializing and we hope you will consider joining us. We’ll provide the paper products, utensils and beverages. Please bring a dish to pass. (if you are new to the Chorale, you do not have to bring a dish unless you choose to since we are welcoming you too!)
· No time to pick up something, make something, can’t afford it, or you forgot? Come anyway…we likely have you covered.
· The most important part is just getting a chance to relax a bit and visit with others you’ll be spending a lot of Monday nights with! LOL
THANK YOU in advance for helping get the New Year started in a warmer way than the weather outside! J
Music Selections for Pops Concert:
Walt considered a wide variety of music and some of his selections have already arrived! What fun it will be to have some of these pieces ready to “pop” into your black notebooks that first evening:
We will be keeping the cost at $20.00 for registration and music once again with a $7.00 charge for the CD that will follow just like last session. IF you'd like to pay it all together, you are welcome to or you can wait and pay for your CD in about three weeks. Your folders with your music and name tags will be ready at my downstairs table when you arrive.
Main Concert Schedule for 2011:
Mark your calendars!
Piano Extravaganza w/the White Lake Chorale ...................Friday, April 29 & Saturday, April 30 MHS Auditorium
3 selections minimum
White Lake Chorale Goes POPs II............................................???? To be decided @ Montague High School Auditorium
"A Christmas Tapestry" WLC Annual Christmas Concert..................................................1st Weekend in December
The Finale...personal this time:
Thank you for the new members some of you are discovering. Just encourage them to come to the first rehearsal and give it a try. They do not have to pay for their music at that time...they can "try out the evening" and see if it is something they will like to do. Remind them we do offer CDs to help with practice if they are uncertain about reading music, etc and there are always members willing to help.
Stay safe, be warm and have a wonderful weekend everyone. I am looking forward to seeing you at our first rehearsal!
Hugs,
Donalee
White Lake Chorale
"Week Six Rehearsal Notes"
October 18, 2010
Hello there!
**I have been under the weather the past four days so here is your mini-version this week. You all deserve a break from my novels anyway. ;-) (Scary that this is a ?mini? version and even IT seems long?sorry.)
Dates will be included now but the minutes will be sent as an attachment in Tuesday?s notes.
I will also print off copies to have at rehearsal NEXT WEEK for those of you who are not able to read Word attachments or who don?t have email.
IF you don?t have all the music selections, stop by and see me. I have extra copies and everyone SHOULD have every song we are doing for the concerts.
IF you have not paid for your music ($20.00) or your CD ($7.00), you can drop off your money to me before or after rehearsal when it works into your budget. Thank bunches!!
Concert Dates, Times and Locations: ?A Christmas Tapestry ~ 2010?
Performance Rehearsal: ***Thursday evening, Dec. 9, 2010 at Community United Methodist Church 7:00-9:00 pm
Performances:
Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010 Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010
6:00 pm 2:30 pm 5:00 pm
Community United Methodist Church Lebanon Lutheran Church Lebanon
1614 Ruddiman Ave. North Muskegon
**When you will need to be at these locations: USUALLY 1 hour to 90 minutes before scheduled performance times. They will be announced later.
Piano Extravaganza 2011 Spring Concert: POPS with a little Classical
Friday, April 29, 2011 & Saturday, April 30, 2011 Saturday, May 14,2011
Montague High School Auditorium Montague High School Auditorium
7:00 pm and 7:30pm 7:00 pm.
Possible: Matinee @ 3:00 on Saturday
A CHRISTMAS TAPESTRY 2010 POSTERS:
It is possible that posters for our Christmas concert will be available for you to take on Monday evening. Walt has really been working diligently to get the new poster created and to the printer so we can get our advertising out there into the community ASAP. He also finished the smaller postcards and they will be ready by our next rehearsal on Nov. 1.
I will get one up on the Pitkin?s Board downtown Whitehall to kick this off. THINK about one or two places you could post one. It would wonderful if you had some places in mind that you would like to take posters. If people are willing to get them to outlying areas too?GREAT!
THANK YOU!
Sponsorship Forms:
Joy has prepared our new sponsorship forms for this session and I will have them available for you this week. We are trying to keep from having the program done in the wee hours prior to the concert, so I am setting the absolute final day as Monday, November 30. You?ll have five weeks to invite and/or gather sponsors. This is usually the one thing that has kept the programs from being prepared earlier because the comments have to be placed in the program. We are really trying to get things organized, running more smoothly and in a timely manner. Everything you can do to help counts too!
For those new to Chorale, here?s a sample form. We hope that friends, family, businesses, church groups, work groups, etc. or even yourself will make a donation to the Chorale as a sponsor. There will be a more complete explanation in Tuesday?s notes and briefly at Monday night?s rehearsal.
2010 White Lake Chorale Sponsor Form (sample)
I would like sponsorship number:
1.___ (In Memory of..)
2.___ (In Celebration of White Lake Chorale)
_____________________________________________________
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(Your statement printed clearly here, 10 words or less please)
I have included a check____ or cash____ in the amount of $______
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Your name and contact number/email, just in case I have questions)
I would like my name listed in the program as a sponsor. ____YES _____ NO
Attendance ?Competition?
Woo Hoo!!! Now doesn?t this just look wonderful!!! We are SO LUCKY to have a group like this!!! Yes, not everyone was there, but they checked in. Thank you so much for your time and thoughtfulness to do that. Hope all is well and you'll be back on Monday.
Monday, October 11
Basses/Baritones - 100%
Tenors- 100%
2nd Altos- 100%
1st Altos- 100%
Sopranos- 100%
Remember:
If you wish to notify us of a single absence, you can email me at <
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or phone 231-893-2458
IF you are going to be gone for an extended period of time (surgery, trip, work, etc) please contact Walt directly at <
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. If you do not have email, then share the reason and dates in writing and give it to him at rehearsal. Thanks~
The Finale:
We cannot change our past. We cannot change the fact that people act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable.
The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.
Charles R. Swindoll, American Writer and Clergyman, 1934
Many of us have been dealt a hand with which we could have folded the cards and given up. Why bother? Why try? But instead, we relied on our friends and families, along with our positive attitudes to see us through and make things as good as they can possibly be. We can do the same for this changing Chorale.
I have heard you and the choir sounds even more amazing than last spring! You are blending, responding, lifting your heads up and following Walt more closely, noticably working hard on learning your parts and sharing your feelings through your words and body language. Each evening we see an attitude of pride, accomplishment, and dedicated effort. WOW! No wonder Walt is thinking ahead with new goals for this group. He?s had the experience of working with large choirs and is seeing things in us that excite him. What a compliment that is!
We're not perfect? no group is. But we are getting a reputation as a very fine choir and one worth taking a trip to the beautiful White Lake area to hear. Your attitude is what will make or break any and all concerts we have. If you are out there telling people how wonderful we sound, how delighted you are to be a member, how wonderful it will be for them to come and hear us, and how delighted you are that they are coming?then we are set.
Your enthusiasm and positive attitude along with word of mouth is THE best advertising one can ask for! So I sincerely hope you will all take those positive attitudes out there along with your own enthusiasm and excitement and encourage everyone you know, and even those you don't, to enjoy our beautiful musical Christmas gift this season. Because?.
If we are excited, they WILL come!?
Looking forward to spending a Great Pumpkin evening with you on Monday! See you then!
Donalee
The White Lake Chorale will resume rehearsals on Monday evening, September 13th, starting with a Welcome Back potluck at Lebanon Lutheran beginning at 6:00pm. Rehearsal to follow from 7:00-9:00pm. The White Lake Chorale calls Lebanon Lutheran its home. Rehearsals are Monday evenings at 7 pm. Please contact the church office if you are interested in becoming a White Lake Chorale member. 893-5745. |
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