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Mar 11, 2016 #10

ADMIN ISSUE OF THE GHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & CCLT

CHOIR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER<><><><><><><><> QUICK REMINDERS! <><><><><><><><>

GHC CD BLOW-OUT SALENos to Mar. 17 at GHC Practices

Details in the Extra Special Note section

GHC SPRING SEASON POTLUCKSTue. Mar. 22, Thur. Mar. 24 & Mon. Mar. 28Details in the GHC News & Business section

GHC CHOIR SECTIONALSAlto/Bass Apr. 18, 19 & 21 ~ Soprano/Tenor Apr. 25, 26 & 28

Details in the GHC News & Business section

THE SECRET LIFE OF POEMS ~ DENIS DONNELLYFriday & Saturday, April 29 & 30

Details in the Admin Team Special Announcements section

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SPECIAL NOTES!!!!GHC SPRING REGISTRANTS ~ PLEASE NOTE

I am postponing the posting of this season’s GHC Choir Contact List until Sunday (or possibly Monday).

I have heard from a couple of people registered for GHC’s current spring season that they didn’t receive their copies of the email that I sent out earlier this week with the subject line “GHC 2016 Spring Registration Confirmation.”

Since I used a new system to send them out I’m concerned that there may be more of you who didn’t get it. If you believe you are registered for this season and haven’t seen an email with that subject line in your email program’s IN folder please check your SPAM, Trash, etc. folders carefully and, if you don’t find it please let me know right away by email to bill@gettinhigherchoir.ca

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MY CHOIR SCHEDULE

If I am not at choir and you have a fee payment to feel free to hold it until the next time we are both at choir. If you would rather you can give it to Gloria (or Shivon if Gloria isn’t there).

If you have information to pass on to me or questions to ask please contact me at:

bill@gettinhigherchoir.ca or 250-920-4160 (9 a.m. to 9 p.m., weekdays).

For the next two weeks I intend to be at choir on:

Monday March 14st

Tuesday March 22nd Thursday March 24th

Generally speaking my mid-season choir schedule is Monday/Thursday one week and Tuesday the next.

~ Bill

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ADMIN TEAM NOTES

GLORIA

By the time you read this, you should all have your sheet music for this session. Thanks for your patience in picking up the music at the door when you arrive. Now comes the fun part - learning and honing all these wonderful songs and arrangements for our June concerts.

We plan to have tickets available earlier than usual, since there will be a demand for them from all the fans of Ann Mortifee. Many of you have been in the choir when she was our guest artist in the past, and for those who haven’t had that experience - hold on to your hats!

~ Gloria

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BILL

Some Musical Daffynitions For new singers, and for re-visitation by returnees, who like to laugh:

http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/choir_life/misc/musical-daffynitions.htm

~ Bill

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It always seems impossible until it's done

Nelson Mandala

Submitted by Barb McLintock GHC Thursday Alto

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An Extra Special NoteGHC BLOWOUT CD SALE!

$10 FOR YOUR FIRST CD PURCHASEAND EACH ADDITIONAL CD $5 AFTER THAT! Mandala: recorded 1999Shine All Your Light: recorded 2007One Voice: recorded 2008 and 2009Getting’ Higher Choir LIVE! recorded 2009 and 2010 You can find songs in our current repertoire on the following CDs: How We Love: Gettin’ Higher Choir LIVE! Radha’s Song (with Ann Mortifee solo): Mandala

 The sale be at be at GHC Practices and will last through next week to March 17, and longer if demand persists!

GETTIN HIGHER CHOIR INFOGHC NEWS & BUSINESS

CHOIR POTLUCKS

There will be potluck gatherings from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on each of the following choir nights:

Tuesday   March 22.   Thursday March 24Monday   March 28

These potlucks, held every season, are a tradition in the choir that allows us to get to know each other a little better.

Please bring a tasty dish to share and your own plate, cup and cutlery. An ingredients sign would be helpful for those with dietary considerations and perhaps a name label in case someone wants to get your recipe from you.

A great way to connect with members you might normally only see across a crowded room!

All choir members are welcome at all potlucks. Come and enjoy!

Editor’s Note:

For an advance look at lyrics for the grace(s) we tend to sing at potlucks (plus the choirs birthday song lyrics) please click on::http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/choir_life/lyrics/choir-grace-&-birthday-lyrics.pdf

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GHC NEWS & BUSINESS (cont.)

GHC CHOIR SECTIONAL SCHEDULE (corrected)(What are sectionals? )

There will be Alto and Bass sectionals all three practices the week of Mar. Apr. 18, 19 & 21 starting at 6:45 pm. Please be there a bit before then so we can warm up early and be singing repertoire starting right on time

The following week (Mar. Apr. 25, 26 & 28) will be the Soprano and Tenor sections' turn.

If you are so solid in your parts that you don’t need a sectional please come anyway to be the vocal wind under your section mates’ wings.

~ Shivon & Denis

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WE WELCOME YOUR FEEDBACK THROUGHOUT THE SEASON

If you have any “more of this,” “less of that,” “try this” or any other form of feedback for any of us on the Admin team that can help us make the GHC experience better for you, and for us all, please pass it on us.

If you think of something later and you don’t have our contact information with you, it can always be found on our site’s “Choir Life: Contact Us” page.

~ Shivon, Denis, Gloria & Bill

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NAME TAGS

I will have name tags available at choir again this week. Last call to get yours!

~ Gloria

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A REMINDER TO NEW SINGERS

Stay aware that:

~ Most choir veterans already know many of the Core Repertoire songs that we sing just for the fun of it.

~ They are also more used to the learning process & methods of this choir than you are and will often learn a new song more quickly than someone who is new to that process.

Don’t hesitate to listen first and sing second. We humans are very social animals…when we let the sound in through our ears our voice will naturally want go to where everyone else’s is…it is not a matter of making our voice sing but of allowing it to do so.

Let go of self-judgment. Let yourself flow.

As Denis often says during our New Singer Orientations….”Cut yourself some slack”

~ Bill

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OTHER INFO ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY OF CHOIRS

HIGH NOON CHOIR NEWS & BUSINESS

THE WINTER SESSION OF THE HIGH NOON

Just 2 weeks left in the Winter Season of HNC!

We will celebrate with a singing open-house, on Tuesday March 22.

Our Spring Season begins March 29, running ‘til June 14

Shivon Robinsong and Gloria Hansen HNC Director and Registrar

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ADMIN TEAM'S SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

From time to time Shivon, Denis, Gloria or Bill will use this section to announce activities and events that they are involved in, or support, outside of their normal work for the choirs and the CCLT.

THE SECRET LIFE OF POEMSwith Denis Donnelly

Over 1 evening and 1 day I will guide you to deepen your own dialogue with the ancient and honoured poetic tradition. We will explore the ways that poetry works and how it can enliven our passages. Our focus will be mainly on poems inspired by the natural world.

By considering such aspects as image, sound, form, syntax and allusion we will broaden into a tradition that, at its heart, carries the wisdom of humanity.

Fri. Apr. 29 7 to 9 p.m.Sat. Apr. 30 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

$125+gstRegistration limited so please book early

Info: Royal Roads Web Site or 250-391-2513

~ Denis

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Living, tomorrow's dream today is always open to you.

Unknown

Submitted by Harley Lapin former GHC Bass

****************************************************************RISE AGAIN SONGBOOKS ARE ON THE WAY!

Both Cathy Baker GHC Thursday, and HNC, Soprano and her husband Dick Jackson are convinced that you will love this book! So convinced that they bulk ordering some for those of us who want them.

“Rise Again is a unique treasure––for any age or level of proficiency! Get it for yourself, get it for your friends and family, so everyone can gather and rise together, again and again and again.”~ Peggy Seeger

“Rise Again” is the second book in a series published by the Rise Up And Sing organization following the long lived and much loved “Rise Up Singing. This new book is in the same format (with words, chords and source info) as the original one but all the songs in it are different.

For more info on the book and how to get yours Click here.

~ Bill (in support of the GHC & HNC Soprano Cathy Baker effort to give us all an opportunity to get a copy of this great song book)

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CCLT GRADUATE’S NEWS & UPDATES

MARY-WYNNE ASHFORD CCLT9 2012 - VICTORIA

Songs For The Soul If you are interested in singing prayers and songs inspired by different faiths, you are most welcome to join us at my home. We sing Baha'i songs, Rumi, Lawrence Cole, October Project, and lots from the GHC core repertoire. Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 pmSunday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please let me know if you are coming.

250-479-9189 mwashford@gmail.com

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CCLT GRADUATE’S NEWS & UPDATES (cont.)

JEWEL SPOONER CCLT3 - 2006/7 - SIDNEY

You Are Invited To The 'Shoal Centre Song Circle':

Where: Shoal Centre Auditorium, 10030 Resthaven Drive, SidneyTime:  We meet Friday afternoons 2-3:00Cost: $6.00 pay at the front desk

 My intention is to share:    Beautiful Song    Connect In Grace

Live The Spirit Of Ubuntu.    In this circle, I hold space for the gift of singing & rhythm & movement.

Perhaps you know of someone in Sidney that would love to join our small & friendly, ALL inclusive group.

All voices welcome.My CCLT experience was life altering my eternal gratitude to Shivon & Denis for helping me to create a special place The Shoal Centre Song Circle.

Info & contact jewelspoon@telus.net   250-656-1047

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A call for singers to join “Sing For Water”

A great short project to dive deep into for the spirit of Water, celebrate community and Sing for the joy of bring together in harmony. 

Wednesday evenings and/or Friday mornings to April 17th ending in an an exciting Sing For Water Concert

Full details including repertoire videos

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It seems to me that those songs that have been any good, I have nothing much to do with the writing of them. The words have just crawled down my sleeve and come out on the page.

Joan Baez

Editor`s Collection

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GUEST ARTIST UPDATESWhat are they doing now… with particular focus on their activities in the Victoria and South Island area.

OLIVER SWAIN IN CONCERT(guest of Jan. 2016, 2015 & other GHC Concerts)

This event is sponsored by the Dialogue Group, "If Not Now When," in support of a Syrian refugee family.

Sunday March 20 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. @ 1461 Blanshard Street. Entrance by donation.  

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RAFFI(Guest for our Jan. 2016 ``Where We All Belong`` Concert)

Sunday, April 24, 2016, 1:00 PMCowichan Performing Arts Centre2687 James Street, Duncan, BC

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VALDY

(Guest for our Jun. 2009 “Woyaya – Dreaming in Four-Part Harmony” Concert)

Saltspring Island, BC, Mon., March 21, SSFolk Club w/ Amos GarrettSaltspring Island, BC, Sat., Apr. 2, Mass Choir!!! Singing my song!!! Mahon HallSaltspring Island , BC, Mon. April 18, Gumboot Gala @ Fulford Hall

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Featured Artist SpotlightSunday, March 27 @ 10:00 AMSun, Mar 27 @ 10:00 AM Fairfield United Church, 1303 Fairfield Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, CA

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GUEST ARTIST UPDATES (cont.)

ROCK the Salish Sea Tour 2016HOLLY ARNTSON AND KEVIN WRIGHT WITH THE WILDS BAND

(Guest for our Feb. 2013 “Everyday Music Of The Earth” Concert)

All concerts: 6:30pm doors – 7pm show time

APRIL 14, 2016 ~ Port Theatre, Nanaimo, BCAPRIL 21, 2016 ~ Cowichan Theatre, Duncan, BCAPRIL 28, 2016 ~ Oak Bay High School Theatre, Victoria, BC

Poster

Contact us for ticket details

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CHOIR & ADMIN TEAMWEB SITE LINKS

The Gettin’Higher Choir

GHC Choir Life Home & Calendar

Accessing O ur n ewsletters

Using O ur N ewsletters

CommunityChoirLeadership

Ubuntu Choirs

Shivon Robinsong

Denis Donnelly

Soundings Music Ensemble

Bill Hanson

The above list doesn’t appear in all issues of the newsletter

Suggestion: If you haven’t previously done so copy it to a Word or other text document for storage on your computer, or to print out, for future reference.

================== THATS NOT ALL FOLKS ================Our Choir Members Issue (Part 2) follows next Friday with lots ofinteresting submissions from other choir community members

plus some Quote Breaks and the Just For Fun section! Please submit any items you have for it by midnight

next Wednesday to bill@gettinhigherchoir.ca=====================================================You can always find links to both current and past newsletter issues at:

http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/choir_life/newsletters.php=====================================================