Christmas Caroling schedule for Dec 12

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All singers interested in caroling for Colony Christmas on the SATURDAY before our SUNDAY concert, take note of the schedule below. Nan has worked this out with local businesses and the Palmer Chamber of Commerce. Thanks, Nan!

Times are approximate:
Caroling Schedule for Saturday, Dec. 12th, 2015
– Meet at the Palmer Museum at 12:45pm (or earlier), ready to sing. Remember, you
may have to park a ways from the museum, so please allow walking time.
– Carol at Palmer Museum 1:00pm – 1:20pm (proceed to Kosloski Center, stairs)
– Carol at Kosloski, stairs 1:30pm – 1:50pm (proceed to Palmer Plaza, stairs)
– Carol at Palmer Plaza, stairs 2:00pm – 2:20pm (proceed to the Borough Gym
breeze-way)
– Carol at Borough Gym Bazaar, breeze-way 2:30pm – 2:50pm (if there’s room in
the gym, we’ll move in there)
– End at 3:00pm

Since we’ll be walking from one point to the next, dress warm and wear appropriate footwear.

Tuesday practice cancelled

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All–

The Mat-Su Borough School District closed schools today due to icy road conditions. Since WHS will be closed, Anna has cancelled our Thanksgiving week Tuesday night practice.  Sorry folks, but no practice tonight!

I’ll send out the MP3’s that Amber created for us so we can practice our parts to I’ll Be Home for Christmas. Please prep that piece and go over your music.

Happy Thanksgiving and see you in December!

Sandy

907-355-5836

Fall Recital at Glenn Massay Theater

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Be sure to invite family and friends to this free event at the Glenn Massay Theater, located at Mat-Su College.  MCC will perform along with several college faculty musicians.

FALL FACULTY RECITAL

Come and enjoy the musical stylings of Dr. Meghan Aube on the Marimba, Dr. Charles Esary as he sings a variety of songs and Naomi & Joel Stamoolis on the Oboe, English Horn and Classical Guitar.  Joining them will be the Mat-Su Community Chorus. November 23rd, 2015 at 7pm at The Glenn Massay Theater

Fall Recital

Folders

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Hello again, chorus members.  If you need a black music folder for the concert, they can be ordered online from musicfolder.com or purchased from a music store. Any version is okay.  Also, the chorus has a few extras to loan out. Check with a board member on Thursday if you have questions.

Thanks!

Messiah on December 6

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Anna and Val asked me to pass this message along to everyone. The annual Messiah choir is open to the community if you want some extra music in your life.

Hi all Messiah enthusiasts. We are performing Handel’s Messiah for Christmas season again. We will perform December 6. Practices will start this Sunday October 18th 7:00 PM. October 18 and 25 will be sectionals especially helpful to those who need a little extra help with their part but I would like as many as can to come. Starting November 1 we will begin working as a whole chorus.
Katya Eaddy will be conducting this year. She has conducted for us a couple of times a few years ago.

See you all Sunday.

Dixie Hansen
355-4585
Cultural Arts Director
Wasilla Stake
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Latin Musings

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Last week Anna worked us through the Latin songs for this semester. If you want some extra practice on Rudolphus Rubrinasus check out this YouTube video. It is much slower and a stylize version of the song, but it might help you through some of the rough spots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcIsZgnKJBQ

Reminder and Update: The start time of the Mat-Su College Faculty Recital is 7:00 pm.  We’re being featured along with several faculty musicians.  The date of the performance is Monday, November 23 on stage at the new Massay theater on the Mat-Su College campus.

Reminder #2:  The Mat-Su Concert Band (community band) will present their Fall Concert this coming Sunday, October 18th, 2015 4:00 pm
Location: Glenn Massay Theater, located on the campus of UAA – Mat-Su College 8295 College Drive, Palmer, AK 99645 (off Trunk Road near Mat-Su Regional Hospital).

Tickets are $10 and are available online or at the door. http://matsuconcertband.org

Support Community Based Musicians!

Sandy

 

Lesson plan

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Anna sends this message about Thursday’s “lesson plan”

“We’ll do a quick run through of Java Jive, Peace Peace, and Patriotic Medley.

Next, sectional work on A La Nanita, En Natus

Followed by full chorus work on A La Nanita, Alaska Flag, and Run to Bethlehem

Hope to see you all there!”

Have you found a sponsor yet? We will have more copies of the Sponsor Your Singer brochure and treasurer’s form at Thursday’s rehearsal. And remember to sign up for Fred Meyers Community Rewards program. More details under the Sponsor link.

Musically yours,

Sandy

Recitals, Rehearsals, and Rewards

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As Anna announced during rehearsal on Wednesday, the Chorus was invited to perform at the Mat-Su College Faculty Recital on November 23!  It’s exciting because we get to display our talents to a new audience and because it’s a chance to perform in the new Glenn Massay Theater.  If you haven’t been to this beautiful new facility yet, check it out online and plan to attend a concert, lecture, or play.

The time of our performance at the recital is still being determined. Will update you soon.

Remember, Anna will arrive at rehearsal 30 minutes ahead of time each week. If you want extra help or something reviewed, just ask her. She’s a wonderful teacher and enjoys working with new members. We were all new once! Most of us don’t have formal training in music so don’t be afraid to ask Anna or your fellow singers for help.

Remember to sign up for Fred Meyers Community Rewards program to help the chorus sustain itself and grow. Details are under the Sponsorship tab.

Welcome new (and “experienced”) members!

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A wonderful group of excited and talented singers gathered last Thursday for the initial rehearsal of the Mat-Su Community Chorus 2015-16 season!  Welcome new members! It is great to have you join us. And welcome back continuing members!  Did you notice a few people missing in your section? Give them a call and remind them that it is time to sing.  There is still time for new members to join and potential members to come check us out. We’ll meet again Thursday, 9/17/15 at 7:00 pm at the WHS choir room.

Last week we learned about the hyoid bone situated at the top of the larynx and its connection to singing freely.  Thank you Sharon for arranging a visit from Alisa Rector of Mountain Magic Occupational Therapy.  Anna also talked about the importance of good DICTION so that we can be understood by our audience.  I’m sure we’ll hear more about that as the year goes on since it is so important to the tone and quality of our sound and because it can be terribly hard to overcome old habits!  Here’s a YouTube video with some tips on good diction in singing. Watch the first 3 minutes for a quick lesson in forming clear, bright, and resonant vowel sounds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhWceQSuXzQ

Musically yours,

Sandy

Do you love to sing?

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Join the Mat-Su Community Chorus!

The chorus welcomes new singers in all vocal ranges.
No audition is necessary although experience with choral singing is helpful. Musicians younger than 18 may be accepted with director permission.

Rehearsals for the 2015/16 season begin September 10 and continue through May. Interested singers can attend any rehearsal during the month of September before deciding to join.

We meet on Thursdays from 7:00 – 9:00 at the Wasilla High School choir room.

Contact us for more details at matsucomchorus@gmail.com or call Artistic Director Anna Crowther at 907-726-0906.