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November 2007 InCider Press Page 7 |
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No, this is not intended to be an article for True Confessions; it is simply a statement of fact. In preparation for singing with the chorus during the recent contest competition in Kansas City, for the first time since I joined the chorus 18 years ago, I felt that I had learned the songs. Finally, I know what it feels like to be able to focus on something other than words and notes. I commend Director Ken Lang and the Music Committee for the steps that they instituted to assist each of us in learning the songs. First, I found the extra time on the risers to be beneficial. As we have been told so often, everything starts to come together rapidly when you don’t have to hold a piece of music in your hand. Even though I |
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Members of the Little Apple Chorus were looking very patriotic as they sang for the American Legion for their Veteran’s Day celebration |
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know standing is wearisome for many of us, there is no doubt in my mind that I learned the songs faster because I knew I had to sing them from the risers. Second, although I dreaded the thought of having to submit a tape of my singing for evaluation, I recommend that we continue this practice. I also hope that we can take time to produce videos of some of our practices and/or performances and show selected portions of them during chapter meetings. I feel certain that many of us would be surprised to learn that our appearance during a performance is much different then we envision it to be. I surely hope that the momentum achieved during the preparation for the CSD contest will continue as we prepare for future performances. Singing when one knows the songs is just pure fun!♪ |
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I learned two songs By Bart Bartholomew, bass |
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The performance at the American Legion in Manhattan Friday night, the 9th went very well!! We were well received by all those attending and they joined us in song for two of our numbers! I thought the chorus sounded great and very enthusiastic!! Both quartets did a great job as well. Our chapter and Barbershop in general was well represented!! Kudos to Don for stepping in at the last minute and directing us!! Also Bart did a great job as impromptu MC! ♪ |
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What a great time By Tom Fish VP Music and Performance |
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December Board Meeting change! |
