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remaining performances.

 

     Observation 7--It is possible for men and boys of all ages to sing, dance, show animation and emotion, and do it all very well.  I have not yet had the opportunity to hear our score or judges' comments, but this idea of "living the song we are singing" that Ken and Don talk to us about almost weekly was certainly demonstrated well by many of the choruses we saw perform.  I think this was one of my most ah-ha moments.


     Observation 8--Whether you have a chorus of 20 or 200, matching vowels and singing with intensity (of course on the right notes), is what really makes one appreciate this style of singing.  I was utterly amazed when the largest chorus on stage--there had to be close to 200 of them--were able to sing softly and still sound like only four different men--now that is PRICELESS to anyone who appreciates excellence.

     Bottom line--What a great day to drive a couple of hours in the beauty of the Kansas autumn season with friends, perform to the best of our ability with just a three week tweaking, see and hear some of the Society's best of the best choruses and take home some major learnings, and return to celebrate my grandson's first birthday at our house!  Oh yes, and I must add listening to the radio as K-State beat OSU in football.  The day can't get much better than that for me.  I only hope yours was as fulfilling.  and I know our performance and attendance at this event will make the Little Apple Chorus a better chorus in the future.

Steve Fisher ♪

Thirty-one members of the Little Apple Chorus looking their best at the chorus competition
at the Central States District Convention October 7.

    At the October 9th board meeting the board decided to hold the Installation Banquet on December 14th in conjunction with Christmas Caroling.  Details are not available at this time.

The board scheduled a Chapter Retreat to be held February 3rd next year.  Details are being arranged.  A chapter retreat is designed to allow chapter members to have input about chapter plans for 2007.

Pat Caffey  Secretary ♪

Notes from the Board Meeting

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