New Items from 3rd Fall Message

‍September 13 Plan

a) Doors open at two, rehearsal starts at 2:30.

b) New members (we have at least 11!) will have a brief introduction, led by Len, at 2:15.

c) Those having requested pre-printed repertoire will receive it upon arrival and check in (Kerry and Carol Ann will be welcoming you). Bring a binder for your music.

d) Music that Katy will focus on for this rehearsal:

i) 1,2,3,4

ii) Bridge Over Troubled Water

iii) I Am a Voice That Sings

iv) Love is Love

v) Midwintersong

e) Bring a water bottle.

f) Wear a name-tag; it makes saying hello easier. (they can be requested off the website if you do not yet have one.)

g) We take a brief break ½ way through. Lower voices (tenor and bass) will call us back from the break by singing King of the Road (It will be videoed as a Facebook promotion).

h) We close a very busy first session at 4:30

From Katy

a) Happy New Year! Welcome back to choir! I hope that you had a restful summer with some sun and laughter, and that you're ready to sing! I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing everyone when we gather on Sunday afternoon. It's always exciting to get together and sing new music. We have some new songs, some familiar songs, and some old favourites in this season's folder.

b) Sometime this week, or even a few times, I invite you to do a dedicated vocal warm-up, just to dust off the cobwebs a little bit and bring your attention to your singing voice. Start with some nice low breaths, feeling your belly expand with the inhalation. Move on to some easy slides on [z] or [v], moving up and down through your whole range high and low, notice how your air is moving and make sure you have a steady flow of air behind your sound. After that, you can do some easy vocal exercises moving through your range, starting with a hum and eventually adding vowels and consonants. If you're not sure where to start, here is a helpful video: https://youtu.be/jncS5Yceu48?si=6B8ktyDn4AQyewXghis

c) See you Sunday!

‍Printed Music

Music will be distributed by Kerry and Carol Ann in the foyer.

Memorial: Nancy McAvoy Gajdosik age 97

Update: Funeral scheduled Friday Sept. 25 at Mary, Mother of Church, 85 Kirkbridge Drive. 10:45 eulogy, 11:00 mass, reception to follow.

Zoom Invitation for Rehearsals

As in seasons previous, we will do our best to provide Zoom to registered members who for whatever reason cannot join a session.  The Zoom link can be found in the email update from Len or at the Member Site Home page.