SCS Newsletter 11-11-2024
Happy Veteran’s Day! Many thanks to all who have served our country!
CALENDAR
Thu Nov 14 – 6:00-6:50 Soloists and Instrumentalists, 7:00 FULL rehearsal Soloists/Instrumentalists – Contact Polly to schedule a 10-minute rehearsal.
Nov 15-17 – Concerts in our Community! (See below)
Wed Nov 20 – 8:00 AM – Riser Set-up (Contact Paul Inderhees if you plan to help)
Wed Nov 20 – 6:30-9:30 MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSAL
Thu/Fri Nov 21/22 – CONCERTS! Call time is 6:30; Concerts start at 7:30
Fri Nov 22 – After-concert party at Rosenbergs’ 
RSVP HERE
Sat Nov 23 – 8:00 AM – Riser Tear-down
Sat Nov 23 – 2:00 & 7:00 Cincinnati Sound Concerts (See below)
Thu Dec 12 – 7:00-9:00 in SPC Chapel – Rehearsal for participants in Dec 14 concert
Sat Dec 14 – 11:45 am – 2:00 pm – Performance at Cincinnati Women’s Club
Sat Dec 21 – 11:00am-1:00pm Caroling at Findlay Market
Concert Program/Donations
For our Program this time, we will be printing a half sheet that will include the Concert Title, the list of songs, and a QR code to the full program. The full online program will also include the choir roster, SSC and Bell Choir rosters, Donors, Thank you’s, etc…) If you are considering making a donation to the choir (especially with the end of the year coming) and you wish to be included in the program, please make your donation by TOMORROW NIGHT (11/12) if possible!
TICKETS
We’re making definite progress – Keep going! As of this morning, we have sold 482/900 tickets; 249 for Thursday and 233 for Friday. We’re over the half-way mark!
DEC 14 Participants – CWC- UPDATES
There have been some changes to the roster for this concert since last Monday’s email. THE UPDATED LIST is attached. Please contact Polly ASAP if your plans have changed. Note that a rehearsal has been added for Thursday, Dec 12! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UjkHoM0JE_durMs3PalITUp3bVrue_Ic/view?usp=sharing
DEC 21 Participants – Findlay Mkt Caroling
Here is THE LIST of “Yes” and “maybe” for Caroling on Dec 21. There were many of you who were a “Maybe” when first asked. Please confirm with Mary Wynn
FROM POLLY
Twelve Days – You looked great last Thursday! At least my peripheral vision thought so. 
We are still gathering Apple iPods &/or large headphones. If you have something we can use, please bring it to rehearsal with your name taped or Sharpie’d on it and give to Jenn Rollins. (Makes more sense for an alto assigned to that item to be our collector.) Jenn & Polly will assess this Thursday to see if we have what we need.
Peggy Platz has 11 feather boas and 7 pink flamingos; she’s storing them thru Nov 22.
All other items are the responsibility of each individual.
CHOREO REMINDERS:
€ Days 1 thru 5 keep your prop UP until AFTER “…by the Par-tridge Fam-ily–” (then DOWN).
€ Days 6 thru 12 lift up ON your #, then bring DOWN when the next # is sung.
€ Day 11 Boa Sopranos: Begin your shimmying to the RIGHT for measures 62-68.
€ Day 12 iPod ALTOS: I was asked to provide some clarification on your moves.
MM 69-70 – Put headphones over (or near) ears and have iPod in RIGHT hand at side.
MM 71-72 – Head bops R, L, R, L.
M 73 – Beat 1 hold “iPod” straight up with RIGHT hand; keep bopping head R, L, R, L.
M 75 – Beat 1 bring iPod down. (on the first of the 3 big chords Brenda plays)
M 76 – Beat 1 hold iPod straight up. (“Twelve”)
M 77 – Beat 1 bring iPod down. (“’Leven”)
Songs in RED are first priority this week, since we did not run them last week.
CONCERT OUTLINE:
CHOIR MEMBERS ENTER SANCTUARY TO PROCESSIONAL MUSIC (either hand bells or recording) with closed folders down at LEFT side.
CHOIR MEMBERS take their places IN THE AISLES.
Proclamation of Gratitude – with handbells (SPC)
All members will be INSIDE the sanctuary and standing STILL in the aisles BEFORE singing begins. We’ll resume walking/moving at m13.
For the Beauty of the Earth – with flute (Anika)
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel – with viola (Carolyn) and handbells (SPC)
Home – a cappella – Don’t worry; we will run it several times this Thursday.
Masters in this Hall
Thankful
EVERYONE should turn their music to the choir’s m45 entrance. Carissa gets the mic, Brenda will play the intro, and Carissa will begin her solo. Ensemble members will start coming off the risers at m8.
è Brenda plays transition music as instrumentalists prepare and get situated for Ocho.
Ocho Kandelikas – with guitars (Paul A & Peggy), castanets (Jesse Callahan), trumpet (Joel), & vocal solo (Kathryn)
è Brenda plays transition music as instrumentalists move things out of the way and SSC kids get ready to take their spots.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (with Sycamore Singing company)
è Someone will speak about Singing Company while several things happen:
~MEN exit risers after “It’s the Most” to prepare for Mele Kalikimaka. Take folders with you.
~WOMEN move to center of risers after the men have left. Folders DOWN at LEFT side.
~ALL folders STAY CLOSED for the next FOUR musical numbers.
Frosty & the Hand Jive – Sycamore Singing Company performs alone
Mele Kalikimaka – MEN
John will come out from behind the risers first and begin his solo. Paul Alexander will take his place with the ukulele during this time, too.
As soon as John’s solo ends, ALL MEN will start walking out from behind the wall and move to formation on the steps. ALL men should be in place on steps BY measure 54.
è Brenda plays “Mele Kalikimaka” transition music as men go back behind the wall to remove leis/sunscreen/Hawaiian shirts and get props for 12 Days. This will include the women’s props, too. (Will explain further this Thursday.)
I’ll Be Home for Christmas – WOMEN
~Women return to ends of risers.
~Men return to center of risers with props “hidden” as much as possible and folders w/ them.
~Everyone puts folders down by their feet.
The Twelve Days of a Regifted Christmas – Remember to SMILE!
è Erica will talk to the audience and present contribution to SPC. The Pastor will then share a few words. Meanwhile…
~Designated people will silently gather props and put them away (behind the wall with the cross).
~ALL will pick up folders and OPEN them to Rise Up!
Rise Up!
Grateful
CLOSE FOLDER and hold it down at LEFT side.
CHOIR WILL PROCESS OUT OF SANCTUARY to accompaniment track of “It’s the Most…”
ARTS in OUR COMMUNITY
Lots of great opportunities to enjoy music by other groups! If you know of a special performance coming up, please share with Mary Wynn by Sunday to include in next week’s communication.
FridayNovember 15, 7:00 PM at Sycamore Presbyterian Church: A 75 minute concert presented by the Watoto Children’s Choir. All the way from Uganda, East Africa, the Watoto Children’s Choir will be performing songs from their brand-new album, “Better Days—There Is Hope”. Come join us as they sing, dance, and share their stories of restoration and hope. No tickets or reservations required. A Free Will offering will be available.
Saturday, Nov 16 and Sunday, Nov 17 – SCS members Scott Nesbitt and Mary Wynn Haupt will perform with the CSO and May Festival under the direction of Marin Alsop. The chorus will perform Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms. More information HERE. We have access to tickets at 25% off so please contact one of us if you’d like to attend!
Also Saturday, Nov 16: The Cincinnati Early Music Festival presents a special fall event:
Early Music Sing-A-Long: Advent & Christmas Edition
Saturday, November 16th, 10am – 12:30pm
Knox Presbyterian Church
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Come and have an early Christmas music-making experience with guest conductors Earl Rivers, Krista Cornish Scott, and Reina Dickey! You’re sure to know some of these favorites but also leave with knowledge of some “new-to-you” early music gems. When you register, we’ll provide the repertoire list ahead of time along with scores of works in the public domain so you can take a peek, but this friendly learning atmosphere welcomes both the long-time fan and the “early curious.” This event is free of charge but requires pre-registration. Sign up here: https://www.cincinnatiearlymusicfestival.org/events/early-music-sing-a-long-christmas-2024
November 23 at 2P and 7P Cincinnati Sound Chorus presents our 4th Annual – Yuletide Celebration – Home for the Holidays
We’re bringing back all your favorite Yuletide traditions, festive tunes and incredible performances by our chapter quartets and the Cincinnati Sound Chorus
The Carnegie-Covington
Call 859-957-1940 for tickets
Members are Liz Sabo Johnson, Nancy Werden and Jill Yust