SCS Newsletter 09-02-2024
Happy Labor Day to all! Hoping you’ve had a most enjoyable weekend!
CALENDAR
9/5 – MEN ONLY rehearse at CHURCH of the SAVIOUR! 7:00-9:00 The men’s sectional rehearsal will be in the music room and chapel at Church of the Saviour United Methodist. Parking is behind the church, and it is recommended that you enter through Door Two. This entrance is in the center of the building. See note from Michelle below for what you should prepare for this rehearsal! Make sure you have printed all of the pieces YOU need to print! (Details below)
9/12 – Full chorus rehearsal (@ SPC) – Polly should be back!
FROM MARY WYNN
Many thanks to those of you who have sent new headshots over to me. We’ve only had about 20 people send new pics. This is a LAST CALL to send a new headshot of yourself to use on our member photo page.
Rehearsal notes – There is now a button on the member page to find the rehearsal notes taken during rehearsals. We only have files for Sopranos and Altos currently, but MEN – there are notes in these files that apply to all parts! If you’ve missed a rehearsal, consider looking through these files and make sure you have appropriate marks in your music. The same two files for the Sopranos and Altos will continue to be available with the newest markings listed at the top of each file.
Previous newsletter emails – The member page currently lists the five most recent emails. If you need to find something from an older message, click on the oldest message listed (the bottom message), and then you will be able scroll back to see even older posts.
2024-25 Budget – Don Stuart has been fine-tuning our budget for this year. Expect to hear from the Board soon with details and a schedule for approving the budget.
FROM POLLY
Greetings, SCS friends! I sure do miss you all. Many thanks for the cards, treats, flowers – you sure know how to make a girl feel cared about!
I have my surgical follow-up this Thursday (Sept 5) and still plan to be back with you on Sept 12. I’ve resumed teaching piano lessons at my home, and this week I’ll be judging show choir auditions at the junior high. My physical therapists have been very pleased with my mobility. I’m getting around the house without a walker or cane at this point, and have been easily navigating our staircase twice a day. 
Hopefully you’ve been listening to ALL of this season’s tunes – and especially preparing what Michelle outlined for sectionals – as I’m planning a “Pop Quiz” for my return! See you soon! ~Polly
#ohyeahimnotkidding #savagereturn #whateverittakes #bestseasonyet #accountabilityiskey #youvegottopreparelikethebesttobethebest #thatwasprobablytoomanycharacters #areyoulaughingyet #youshouldbe #butseriouslyimnotkidding
FROM MICHELLE
*Men’s Sectional- September 5th* The plan for Thursday is below! PLEASE COME PREPARED!
This means… the words “I do not have…” or “I am missing…” will NOT be spoken at all moving forward!!!
If you are missing ANY music from below, you have a few choices.
1. Check this link to PRINT off music at the comfort of your own home. If you do not have access to a printer, please find a friend that will print off the music for you so that you will have it by rehearsal THURSDAY (men- don’t ask a woman-they won’t be there!)
2. Email our wonderful librarian, Peggy Platz, (theplatzfamily@gmail.com) IF you still need something AND if there is no eprint available.
It is YOUR responsibility to make sure you have ALL MUSIC for rehearsal THIS Thursday! (women- by Thursday, September 12th). I trust we can all figure this out on our own before Thursday’s rehearsal! You are smart singers!!Here is an alphabetical list of our music for this season! (this list can be found
here! as well as other important information!)
For the Beauty of the Earth
Grateful
Home
I’ll Be Home for Christmas – a capella, Women ONLY
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Masters in This Hall
Mele Kalikimaka – Men ONLY
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Ocho Kandelikas
Proclamation of Gratitude
Rise Up!
Thankful – ensemble opportunity m.17-44
The Twelve Days of a Regifted Christmas
BE PREPARED to hit the following at our men’s sectional:1. Rise Up– be prepared with specific questions about parts.2. Home– listen to this recording and see if you can figure out the rhythm differences between the track & the sheet music at measure 14-15. There may be a prize if you get it correct! We will be following the track rhythm.3. Ocho Kandelikas– listen to tracks, focusing on repetitive rhythms (tenor especially) & pronunciation. We will hit pronunciation Thursday.4. Oh Come Emmanuel– listen to recording. We will focus on measures 22-41, especially entrances.5. Mele Kalikimaka– our main focus once we split. PLEASE listen to your tracks!!
See everyone Thursday!!!
Michelle