Good morning, folks – happy August! I hope you are all staying well and enjoying the summer, even in this weird time we find ourselves in.
First of all, I want to say a BIG thank-you to Laura, Jennifer and all the folks that set-up for the farewell-to-Toby party last Tuesday. It was so nice to see people in person (though I missed hugs!) and to have some singing together, if not great music :)
Thanks to all of you for your generosity (nearly $1000) we were able to get gift cards for Quality Garden & Pet in Gibsons, for Toby & Kevin to use as they please. They have not yet sold the condo, and will be renting for awhile on the Sunshine Coast until they find THE house. We won’t lose touch – I will probably be asking Toby to record tracks from time to time.
Would people like to do another bring-your-own-picnic event again before we start rehearsals in the fall? Say, Tuesday 1 September?
I’ve attached a thing for your reading – please take time with it. The new season seems a long way away – especially when we don’t know just what we’re planning for. But I’d rather not confront all the tech problems in September, so I’m asking you to think about some of these issues now – especially if you’re not a comfortable Zoomer. It’s going to be our short-term crutch while we learn to sing together again. Please start thinking about how you’ll address some of the issues – and perhaps log in on a Tuesday evening with the usual link. I’ll be there at 7:30pm each Tuesday – I may log off at 8pm if nobody joins me – but it’s a good practice-Zoom option.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95350781933?pwd=Y1NSQld3QTVROCtVUUdZMzZONnVIQT09
Meeting ID: 953 5078 1933 / Passcode: SATB
When I sent the questionnaire out back in May, one of the questions was about whether you were prepared to rehearse live or if you would prefer Zoom. Knowing what we know now (and having read the attached first) I need to ask you that question again. Let’s be clear that it’s not either/or – Zoom will have to be our primary vehicle for rehearsal. But part of the question for live rehearsal is both technical and financial, and part of it is your own risk factor, bearing in mind the precautions we will be taking.
So: two questions for a response to this email, please
are you interested in a pre-season outdoor gathering on Tuesday 1 September, tbc?
are you willing to participate in the “live” part of live-streamed rehearsals (possibly 2 in October, 2 in November), if we can solve the tech problems?
Hoping to hear from you all!
Brigid
