Happy Thanksgiving, everyone – in a year of such upheaval, we have indeed got much to be thankful for – not least that we are still a community that loves each other and shares music in whatever way we can.
Tuesday 13th, we had hoped would be our first try at a hybrid rehearsal, but with no Nic available for sound at Fraserview, we’ve put it off to the following week. So this week will be 7pm for a mixed bag of rehearsal stuff, and the following week (20 October) will be 7:15pm arrival at Fraserview (for the live-rehearsers) and a 7:30pm start for all.
Kate is going to set up some pick-up places for folks to collect music – specifically, the Faure Requiem, which we’ll sing through on November 10, and the carol-folders for anyone who might be carolling. The Faure is available online (though not the Rutter edition, so there are a few variants) and you’re welcome to sing it from there, but I think most of us like to have the music in our hands – especially if it’s the copy you used last time!
With carolling in mind, I’ve set up a December 2020 file on the website. I need to know
(A) who is not willing to carol under any circumstances
(B) who is willing to carol if we are outdoors and spaced; masks recommended
(C) who is willing to carol indoors in a SMALL group (so you’d need to be able to hold your own part) and with all protocols enforced.
Indoor spaces I could see working include the Cooney Road foyer, with lots of space; perhaps City Hall. I don’t really want to do malls – too much competing sound. Other suggestions?
Outdoor spaces might include garden courtyards at the Hospice or some of the seniors’ residences (not going indoors), the City Hall plaza or outside the Centre for Active Living, on the Boardwalk in Steveston or other places. I’m not certain I’d want to do the Singing in the Snow event – outside, but a bit too crowded. Other suggestions?
Are there a couple of people who would be willing to be carolling coordinators?
For this Tuesday evening, make sure that you have Yabban, Yamman and Rise Up My Love accessible for a little sectional time – we will be spending time with them in the hybrid rehearsal on October 20. And we’ll be using the Brahms “Wiegenlied” in warmup – you may want to print that off (from the Covid-season file).
Is there someone willing to be Doorkeeper on Tuesday?
Looking forward to singing with you soon
Brigid
PS – I just need to let you all know that Paul & Susan Ohannesian have had a sad loss this week – Paul’s Mom, Irene, died on October 8. She was in a care home in Seattle, and Paul and Susan had been unable to visit her since February. All your Chorus friends are thinking of you, Paul & Susan...
