Keats' Eremite

From one of the Robert Frost poems, set to music in his Frostiana series, here is an explanation of the reference to Keats' Eremite:

http://www.shrewsburychorale.org/Keats.html

SCC SINGS IN FRANCE

Until we have an updated list of probable singer in France 2011, I am using our blogspot to help people keep abreast of chorus plans, etc. Here is the latest from Christine and the trip committee:

Most likely departure date June 30, 2011. Arrive Paris morning of July 1.

Days 2-5 (July 1-4) NORMANDY. Explore the French city of Bayeux, home of the famous Bayeux Tapestry. Visit the Normandy beaches. Sing a concert, hopefully in Normandy.

Days 6-8. CHARTRES-WINE COUNTRY. Visit the French cities of Chartres, Orleans, and Tours with a single hotel in one of the centrally located cities. We would sing somewhere, hopefully Chartres Cathedral, but other possibilities abound.

Days 9-11. PARIS. The usual sights. Sing a concert at a welcoming venue. Betty wants our farewell dinner atop the Eiffel Tower!

EXTENSION POSSIBLE. In Paris or ???? In all a concert in each major section of the tour.

Land tour estimate 2500-3000USD depending on the Euro, which is at the moment is more like it was in Italia than BVP. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE, WHICH AS I WRITE WOULD ADD BETWEEN $800-$1000. Christine can not give us an estimate on airfare at this point because the airlines deal in trips 12 months or less in advance. You will be able to purchase your own airfare or use your own frequent flyer miles as long as you are in Paris at the crack of dawn July 1. It is fun to go with the group.

By the end of April the trip committee would request a $200, non refundable deposit from singers. This would give Christine the financial capability to work on our behalf.

The trip committee consists of Betty Kehoe, Todd Richard, Scott Ferriera, Richard Leigh and myself. WE ARE NOT AN EXCLUSIVE CLUB. If you would like to join the committee please let us know. We will probably meet in mid March to set up a payment plan. Sorta like a root canal. You won't have to fork over the entire amount at once!!!

We can also use this blogspot as a vehicle for sharing books, ideas, etc. For example, the castle in the Danish town where my daughter Kirsten was married has a wonderful copy of the Bayeux tapestry. I have a book about the tapestry I am happy to lend out--after I actually read it!!!

Last, but certainly not least, check your passport. The airlines will not issue you a ticket with a passport that needs renewal in 2011. SO suck it up and get a new a new passport now. OR, as soon as you finish that exciting trip to Istanbul. (No kidding aside the State Department currently has my passport because it expires in August on the day Jims and I are to board a cruise ship to sail along the Norwegian coast.) 'Nuff Said. I will be in VA from Feb 10-Mar 1. But you do know how to reach me. SO....start saving your money and let's sing in Paris!!!!! bk

Rest in Peace, friend Shirley

Dear Fellow Singers-- As you know our faithful fellow singer Shirley Marble passed away from cancer early Saturday morning Feb 6. What many of you might not know is that during times when the chorus was hard pressed financially Shirley, as a member-at-large and also administrator for an "Arts in Farmington Trust" took music to Farmington in the form of SCC which people enjoyed, and which helped the chorus weather some tough years.

The wake is at the Peaslee Funeral Home on Main St in Farmington from 6-8 PM Mon Feb 8, the funeral is at 1100 at the First Parish Church in Farmington. As many people from SCC who can be there should be at the church at 1000 in concert dress for a warm-up. We shall sing For All the Saints, God Shall Wipe Away All Tears, and God Be With you. Richard L will bring music. I am carpooling with Betty K at 9 Tuesday AM. I have room for 3 more people in my car. Contact me if you want to go. Barb K

Concert Information

Chorus: Here is the concert info for January 2010.

7-10 PM Mon Jan 18. Dress Rehearsal FPC.

7-10 PM Tuesday Jan. Dress Rehearsal Dover.

6:15 Call Friday night in Dover.

1:15 Call Sunday afternoon in York.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE NO PERFUME OR COLOGNE. PREFERABLY NO INTRUSIVELY LONG DANGING EARRINGS. More than one chorus member is allergic to perfume, please don't make us wheeze. Also 7-10 means on the risers ready to go. If you have to work we'll see you when you get there.

Dan Henderson to act as ticket taker Friday. ??? Sunday.

Attire for women:

black dress pants or long skirt or if calf length skirt add black opaque tights. Black turtleneck, cowl neck or if absolutely necessary Jewel neck top with a single strand of white pearls.

Attire for men:

black suit and suitcoat, white shirt, black bow tie.

Black comfortable shoes for all. Remember we do a lot of standing!!

Expect rehearsal Monday if this storm is anything less than a blizzard. If you hate traveling in snow consider car pooling, or if you must stay home, let someone on the board know you won't make it. If u are sick but intend to sing over the weekend (i.e. sniffles) come and sit thru rehearsal. If you need to be in bed, have a fever, or are throwing up STAY HOME!!!

Put your music in your folder in the proper order. If you've missed any recent rehearsals get markings from a fellow singer. See you tomorrow.

Party Tuesday, time TBA at Don and Sue Lippoth's. Christine Pelham will be there.

May concert - draft program

DRAFT I WORKING PROGRAM ORDER
I.
Grand Night for Singing
Send in Clowns
George M
No Biz Like Show Biz

II.
Hey Look Me Over
Somewhere Out There
Seasons of Love

III.
Hello Dolly
Momma, Look Sharp
I Will Wait For You
One

***Intermission***

IV.
Book Report (quartet)
The Greatest Love
I’ll Never Fall in Love
Fantasticks

V.
Gonna Build
Do You Know
For Good
My Fair Lady

SCC Spring Concerts, 2009

MEMORABLE MUSIC for STAGE and SCREEN

Friday, May 15, 2009, 8PM Dover First Parish Church

Sunday May 17, 2009, 3PM York First Parish Church



Dress Rehearsal #1, Monday May 11th York FPC, 7-10 PM

Dress Rehearsal #2, Tuesday, May 12th, Dover FPC, 7-10 PM


Concert Attire:

Women, pastel (solid) tops (half or full length sleeves), pearls, black skirt or slacks, black shoes.

Men, Tux, white shirt, black tie, black shoes and socks.

Annual Meeting, Election of Officers and Pot Luck Supper will be held on Tuesday, May 19th, 6:00PM, hosted by Elyse Barry

Early rehearsal Tuesday 2/17

A reminder to chorus members to come to rehearsal at 7 on Tuesday to pick up your music, and more importantly -- Tom Whelan from the York Food Pantry will be there to accept our combined checks for $550!!! This is a great thing that we have been able to do again, and hope you can be early to participate in the presentation.

Scc Concert Sunday, 1-18-09 a GO

The SCC Concert, "Life, Liberty, And Justice For All",
scheduled for Sunday, January 18th at 3:00pm at FPC in York
will take place as planned.

Call time is 1:15pm.

Let's make this a great concert!

Call Times for January Concerts

Friday Jan 16....FPC in Dover....call time 6:15pm for 8pm concert

Sunday, Jan 18....FPC in York....call time 1:15 for 3pm concert

SCC Potluck Supper

Dear Friends,

Our Pot Luck Supper will be held at the home of Ellen Farber in Oqunquit on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.

Here are the directions to Ellen's home:

20 Tern Street, Ogunquit. Take route 1 North to Ogunquit Center. Drive 1 mile north of the center. You will see Angelina's Restaurant on your left. Turn right onto Ocean Street opposite the restaurant. Go to the parking lot of the Footbridge Beach but do not go in. Make a sharp left onto Tern Street. My house is the 3rd house on the left. It is off-white with red trim and says Farber on the house. Looking forward to the pot-luck social. All are welcome. Happy New Year. Ellen

January Concert Reminders

Happy New Year Everyone!

Regular rehearsal resumes 7:30pm Tuesday, Jan 6th at FPCH

DRESS REHEARSALS

Monday Jan 12, Act I,.....7-10pm FPC, York

Tuesday Jan 13, Act II....7-10pm FPCC, Dover,NH

SCC CONCERT ATTIRE

WOMEN......BLACK LONG SKIRT OR PANTS. BLACK LONG OR 3/4 SLEEVE TOP. PEARLS.

MEN......BLACK PANTS, JACKET, WHITE SHIRT AND BLACK BOW TIE.

More MIDI links from David

Here are more MIDI links from David Adams, helping us all to learn our parts:

Soldier Won't You Marry Me? - soprano 1
Soldier Won't You Marry Me? - soprano 2
Soldier Won't You Marry Me? - alto 1
Soldier Won't You Marry Me? - alto 2
Soldier Won't You Marry Me? - tenor
Soldier Won't You Marry Me? - bass 1
Soldier Won't You Marry Me? - bass 2

And, for those who think they might need to brush up on our classic intro / finale, here are David's updates, with caveats that he/I aren't certain of all the liberties that might be taken in alto/soprano parts...

Fanfare - soprano 1
Fanfare - soprano 2
Fanfare - alto 1
Fanfare - alto 2
Fanfare - tenor
Fanfare - bass 1
Fanfare - bass 2

God Be With You - soprano
God Be With You - alto 1
God Be With You - alto 2
God Be With You - tenor
God Be With You - bass

Practice audio links

Carrying forward a tradition started last year, David Adams has again prepared some files that will help with practicing our parts. Click on these to play, or right-click and choose "Save Target As..." and save it to your computer to play later. Here are the links:

Weep O Willow - soprano
Weep O Willow - alto
Weep O Willow - tenor
Weep O Willow - bass
Weep O Willow - tutti

The Last Words of David - soprano
The Last Words of David - alto
The Last Words of David - tenor
The Last Words of David - bass

Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ye - soprano
Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ye - alto
Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ye - tenor
Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ye - bass 1
Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ye - bass 2

Thanks again David!

Harvest Fest

This is just a reminder that SCC will perform two short concerts this Saturday, October 18, 12 Noon and 2PM at York's annual Harvest Fest celebration. We will gather at 10:30 Am for the first call in the sanctuary of First Parish Church where both concerts will be performed. Concert dress is not required. Come in comfortable, festival attire.

Your E-mail Address

Dear Chorus Members,
If you have not received a "test" e-mail from me
recently please send me your e-mail address at;
helenhennessy@hotmail.com
so I can add you to the chorus
address book.

Thank you.

Yankee Doodle practice link

David Adams, baritone extraordinaire, prepared a "midi" (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) version of Yankee Doodle, which you can hear by clicking on the song title in this sentence. Have your music ready, and pick out your part.

Thanks David!

SCC CONCERT DRESS

WOMEN......BLACK LONG SKIRT OR PANTS. BLACK LONG OR 3/4 SLEEVE TOP. PEARLS.

MEN......BLACK PANTS, JACKET, WHITE SHIRT AND BLACK BOW TIE.

Links to view hotels in BVP

From Barb:

Budapest: Hotel Astoria: www.danubiushotels.com/astoria If this does not work go to Google search engine, type in Astoria Hotels and then find the one in Prague.

Vienna: Hotel Lengbachhof: www.lengbachhof.at This should work I have looked at it several times

Prague: Hotel Moevenpick: www.moevenpick-prague.com You can also find this by googling Moevenpick Hotels and picking the correct one.

Raffle prize

You are encouraged to sell raffle tickets, chances to win the lovely wine box full of goodies. Included are:

• A bottle of Chateaux Carignan 2003 Bordeaux
• A beautifully illustrated edition of "The Heritage of French Cooking"
• A 14 inch Cuisinart casserole dish
• A hand-painted tile
• Four embroidered cocktail napkins
• Much more!

Schubert's Mass in G

There is a Wikipedia web page devoted to the mass, and it has a choral recording (by the MIT Concert Choir from 2000) of each of the movements.

The link to the page is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_No._2_(Schubert)

Happy practicing!