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Chorale Notes - Archive for December 2009

December 8, 2009 Chorale Notes

Posted on Wednesday, December 09, 2009 12:12:51 PM

Information packets for the 2011 "An American Salute" trip (June 27 - July 5) are available from Becky.

Here's the Williamsburg checklist:

• Folder with music in concert order - Angel's Carol, Star of Glory, Gloria, Star Carol, This Little Babe, Marvellous Birth, Masters, Jesu, Sleep.
• Tuxedo or black outfit, black shoes, hose, socks
• No necklaces, pins or dangly earrings
• Valuables in car trunk
• Park diagonally on Duke of Gloucester St. at the church location.  To reach Bruton Parish, you may turn left on the street right behind Barnes & Noble parking lot (which faces onto Duke of G. Street).  The church is in the restored area on the left side about 1 1/2 - 2 blocks down.
• Arrive at the church in concert attire or allow 15 minutes to go to the church basement and change (if you need to change, be at the church by 5:30).  Be ready to sing at 5:45 PM.  Since their organist is accompanying us, we want to honor her time.  We'll break by 7:15 PM.
• If you're staying at the Lord Paget, Google directions that will take you directly there.  It cuts off several minutes if you have these directions.
• To reach the Seasons restaurant for our post-concert meal, go back to the Barnes & Noble and turn left.  The restaurant will be on the right corner after 1 long block.
• Be safe going and coming!

 
For Saturday Concert:

• Arrive at 4 PM.  We'll practice in the sanctuary with instrumentalists (2 new ones) until just before 5 PM and then recess to the Chapel.
• All except Grace UMC singers park in school lot.  Grace singers can park on upper church lot near Stonewall Road to make a quick escape after the concert.
• Valuables in trunk or under your seat.
• Items for Matthew's Center
• Black folder with music in concert order
• Tuxedo or black outfit, black shoes, hose, socks
  
• No necklaces, pins or dangly earrings
  

 
For Sunday Concert:
Be in chapel at 7 PM for 7:30 PM Concert.  Check the website if there's a concern about weather.  Same checklist as above.
 
For Monday at 6:30 PM at Caton Merchant House
Arrive in casual attire - black slacks and polo shirt (new ones ready on Friday) by 6:20 PM.  We'll sing from 6:30-7:05 PM.
 
For Saturday at 12:15 PM at Osbourn HS (Cafeteria) for Toys for Tots - come at 12:05 PM to sing from 12:15 - 12:30 PM.
Casual attire.  Holidays medley, Rudolph, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, etc.  Plan to have fun with the kids and have a sandwich there.  Last appearance, I promise!

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December 3, 2009 Chorale Notes

Posted on Friday, December 04, 2009 2:25:12 PM

Rehearsals for this segment: October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1.  Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 3, 7:00 PM.  Concerts: Saturday, December 5 at 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Attendance Requirement: 7 out of 9 rehearsals.

CONCERT DAY:  Park in the former school building lot.  Meet at 4:15 PM in the Sanctuary.

Make your reservations now for Williamsburg!  The Lord Paget (1-800-537-2438) is offering a special rate of $39.99 if you mention Manassas Chorale (includes breakfast).

Next Concert Segment:  Rehearsals begin January 5.  Voices United concert is on Saturday, March 20, 2010.  Please tell Becky ASAP if you will not be singing in this segment.  If music is ordered for you, you will need to pay for it.

Upcoming Events

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 6 - Sun, 2:00 PM.  Ensemble sings for Merry Old Town.  Attire: warm winter clothing!  Meet at Harris Pavilion.

Dec 8 - Tue, 6:15-7:30 PM.  Ensemble sings at Chick-Fil-A on Liberia Avenue.  15% of the proceeds go to charity.  Arrive by 6:10 PM.  Attire: informal (polo shirts/black pants).

Dec 8 - Tue, 8:00 PM.  Informational meeting about 2011 Europe trip "An American Salute" in the Manassas Baptist Sanctuary.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.  Rehearsal in concert attire at 5:45 PM at the church.

Dec 12 - Sat, 3:00 PM.  Performance at Dunbarton Oaks Retirement Center.  Attire: formal concert attire.  Directions:  From I-66, take the Prince William Parkway south to Sudley Manor Dr.  Turn right, after 2 miles turn right on Dunbarton Dr (after Linton Hall Rd).  Proceed through the gate to stop sign for Craighill Dr.  Turn right, clubhouse is straight ahead.

Dec 14 - Mon, 6:30 PM.  Performance at Caton Merchant House.  Attire: informal (polo shirts/black pants).

Dec 19 - Sat, 12:05 - 12:35 PM.  Performance at Toys for Tots party at Osbourn City High School.  Attire: informal (polo shirts/black pants).

Mar 25, 2010 - Thu evening.  Performance of Fall Concert 50s music for Chamber of Commerce event.

May 23, 2010 - Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center

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December 1, 2009 Chorale Notes

Posted on Wednesday, December 02, 2009 11:55:09 AM

Rehearsals for this segment: October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1.  Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 3, 7:00 PM.  Concerts: Saturday, December 5 at 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Attendance Requirement: 7 out of 9 rehearsals.

Dress rehearsal is on THURSDAY December 3, at 7:00 PM.  Black performance folders.   Do NOT wear concert attire.  Bring Matthew's Center items to donate.

Make your reservations now for Williamsburg!  The Lord Paget (1-800-537-2438) is offering a special rate of $39.99 if you mention Manassas Chorale (includes breakfast).

Upcoming Events

Dec 5 - Sat, 5:00 and 7:30 PM.  Christmas concerts at Manassas Baptist Church.

Dec 6 - Sun, 2:00 PM.  Ensemble sings for Merry Old Town.  Attire: winter clothing!

Dec 8 - Tue, 6:15-7:30 PM.  Ensemble sings at Chick-Fil-A on Liberia Avenue.  15% of the proceeds go to charity.  Attire: informal (polo shirts/black pants).

Dec 8 - Tue, 8:00 PM.  Informational meeting about 2011 Europe trip "An American Salute" at Manassas Baptist.

Dec 10 - Thu, 8:00 PM.  Candlelight concert at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg.

Dec 12 - Sat, 3:00 PM.  Performance at Dunbarton Oaks Retirement Center.  Attire: formal.  Directions:  From I-66, take the Prince William Parkway south to Sudley Manor Dr.  Turn right, after 2 miles turn right on Dunbarton Dr (after Linton Hall Rd).  Proceed through the gate to stop sign for Craighill Dr.  Turn right, clubhouse is straight ahead.

Dec 14 - Mon, 6:30 PM.  Performance at Caton Merchant House.  Attire: formal.

Dec 19 - Sat, 12:00 - 2:00 PM.  Performance at Toys for Tots party at Osbourn City High School.

May 23, 2010 - Opening Gala for the Hylton Performing Arts Center

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