CHOIR SECTION HELP SESSIONS

Message from John - 28th February 2010

Hi All,
On Wednesdays, when the whole choir is not meeting, or other times, if more convenient to all, I am offering occasional section help sessions, to concentrate on specific parts/ special requests by members/or general help in the sight-singing of that voice part.
We have held general workshops before, but not when we have concentrated solely on one part. This could be useful, but does depend on reasonable support of members. Subject to numbers,these sessions could take place at 'No 57' from time to time, over the course of the choir year.
(Sopranos would need a larger venue. The church choir vestry is a possibility with the Priest's permission.)

I'm only prepared to do this if there is a good response from members of a section - otherwise it is a waste of everyone's time!

If your group is interested, please discuss with your section rep. on the committee, who will liaise with me to arrange matters.

[I would like to offer our TENOR SECTION first shot at this.]

Your comments, ideas, 'how to help' suggestions, are always welcome.

Cheque Presentation for RDA...
On Thursday 12th November 2009 several members of the choir visited the stables near Pattingham where Alan Hickman, our Chairman, presented a cheque for £1747.31 to the children who benefit from the RDA. This impressive sum had been raised by the choir at their Christmas and St George's Concerts during 2008/9.

The chosen charity was RDA, the riding for the disabled association which provides opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy a safe, healthy, therapeutic and recreational sport, using horses.

1). Two new music downloads for 2009...

Hi. All,

First,a very Happy New Year to you and your families. Thank you for your great support in 2008!

With the concerts lined up and lots of new music to add to our repertoire, I'm getting quite excited about 2009!
Hope to see you next Wednesday when new music will be issued.
Please collect between 7 - 7.30p.m. Come early!

MUSIC DOWNLOADS (not needed for the 1st rehearsal)

If you haven't already done so could you download your own copies of:

'What a wonderful world' arranged Ed Lojeski (All singers)
Log on to www.sheetmusicscore.com (Google - digital music downloads-will also get you there)
In the search box enter the title,
Find the Choral 3 part version Ref. 47256 (the 12th item on the page)
Select/Pay/Print

'Still of the Evening' - Tom Fettbe S.A.T.B. - Item No. 3303640E

'O' Sing to the Child' - arrangement by E.Butler - Item No. 3219292E

2. From the Pepper homepage - Click on EPRINT delivery

! If you haven't already done so, download SCORCH viewer (this is free, quick, safe, and enables you to preview,hear and print music) You will not be able to proceed without this software!

3. Choosing the music required
Enter the order no in the box e.g. [pepper# 3303640 E ]

By selecting the various options, you will be able to:-
a). Hear the music
b). Preview a page
c). Set up an E print download

4. Follow all on-screen instructions for:-
a). Selecting/ordering music
b). Paying for this piece ($1.98 about £1 )
c). Printing your music ( 9 x A4 pages )

E PRINT procedure
It's very easy to use,a safe website, the music is instantly available to you and is considerably cheaper than in the U.K.

* I'd be grateful if you could print an extra copy for a 'choir friend' who does not have access to a computer and agree terms with them!

Log on to the Chad Singers' website and select the link to Musicroom.com

To find 'Phantom of the Opera' medley

In the search dialog box on the home page enter 'Choral Suite Novello Voices'
This will locate the Phantom Medley (No 3 for SATB)
Proceed with the ordering instructions

To find Faure 'Requiem'

From the home page -select sheet music vocal & choral SATB
this will locate the music
Proceed with ordering instructions

When both pieces are in the 'shopping basket' proceed to the payment section.