Update – Nov 3, 2025
Sheet Music – If you are missing any sheet music, this Thursday at rehearsal will be your LAST opportunity to get a copy.
MEMBERS NEEDING MUSIC SHOULD EMAIL PEGGY BEFORE THURSDAY. Also, if you would like to use an ipad for your music for the concert, there are now pdf files in each song folder (Thanks, Paul Inderhees!) Make sure you are comfortable using an ipad for this purpose well before concert week!
Post-Concert Party!!!
Please fill out THIS FORM by Nov 20, so Rosenbergs can get a good head-count for food!!! They generously open their home AND provide the food for this much-loved event!
The Reception … for Larry Stockdale on November 13 from 6pm-7pm. Due to the overwhelming response, we are discontinuing accepting contributions for the gift to Larry Stockdale, SPC’s retiring custodian. The Board thanks you for your generosity in rewarding Larry Stockdale for his continuous work in assisting with the success of SCS
Italy Extension Update Please see the letter at the end of this message regarding the updated extension, and take action as needed!
Director’s Notes
Hi Everyone!
Thank you to everyone who performed for the Open Door Food Pantry concert! It is always a joy getting to perform with you all.
This week, we are going to be focusing on Precious Lord, Gaudete, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and the men’s and women’s pieces. Please continue to go over your text as we continue to work towards memorization. You all are doing a fantastic job and I look forward to seeing you on Thursday!
If you are planning to perform in the Concert on December 14, please plan to stay after rehearsal for about 15 minutes so that we can run through the plan. See you soon!
Ticket Sales
…are inching along. We have ONE MONTH until our concerts! Please continue to promote our concerts to your friends and family… Print posters will again be available at Thursday’s rehearsal. We’ve sold about 100 tickets – which is just over 10% of the tickets we have available. Please refer to my Oct 24 email for ways to promote to your friends, family and acquaintances. (It’s on the member page if you deleted your copy.) https://sycamorecommunitysingers.com/tickets/ CALENDAR
Nov 13, 6:00-7:00 Reception for Larry Stockdale
Nov 16, CCS concert (See below)
Nov 25, 7-9 – Added TUESDAY rehearsal!
Dec 2, 6:30-9:30 – Dress Rehearsal
Dec 4 & 5, 7:30 Our Concerts!
Dec 6, 10:00 am – CEMF Christmas Sing-Along (See below)
Dec 6, 7:30 pm – Handel’s Messiah with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and May Festival Chorus
Dec 7, CCS concert (See below)
Dec 8, CCS concert (See below)
December 14, SCS sings @ SW OH Symphonic Band Concert (rehearsal on Dec 11).
December 20, 12:00-2:00 Caroling at Findlay Market! Put the date on your calendar if you would like to join in. An actual survey for your participation will be sent later.
Cincinnati Music Scene
Cincinnati has a wealth of concert offerings, and we love to share some of these events, especially ones that include some of our members! Please send information about exciting upcoming performances to share with everyone.
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From Paul Inderhees:Cincinnati Choral Society performances: (Paul, Bert Bruce and Bill Shuler all sing with CCS in addition to SCS!)
Nov 16, Sunday 3:00 PM, Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church, 5125 Drake Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45243, free tickets www.bamso.org
Dec 7, Sunday, time TBD, Summit City Church, 7950 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242, BAMSO Kindle Concert, more info soon, see www.bamso.org
Dec 8, Monday, 7:00 PM, Sycamore Presbyterian Church, same program as Nov 16
From the CCS website:
November 16, 2025 the Cincinnati Choral Society (CCS) will feature the Rutter Gloria with the Indian Hill High School Premiers and players from the Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra (BAMSO). The program is a powerful combination of voices, brass, organ, and percussion, and will include additional selections by BAMSO.
A second performance on December 8th will also be used to support raising funds for The Center for Respite Care based in Cincinnati, OH. Their mission is to provide quality, holistic medical care to people experiencing homelessness who need a safe place to heal, while assisting them in breaking the cycle of homelessness. This music will contribute not only to supporting raising needed funds but also provide uplifting music for ourselves and others.
December 7th, the Cincinnati Choral Society will be featured guests at the BAMSO Kindle Concert.
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Also from Paul Inderhees:
Good news…it’s time for another CEMF Sing-A-Long: Christmas & Advent Edition! Join us on Saturday, December 6 at 10am at Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church to sing some early music favorites for the season with special guest conductors Matt Phelps, Ben Owen, and Sara Cahill. For more information and to register:
https://www.cincinnatiearlymusicfestival.org/events/early-music-sing-a-long-christmas-2025
