Updates October 20, 2025
Director’s Notes
Hi Everyone!
This week, we will be focusing on the following pieces: Adoramus Te, Season of Light, Hanerot Halalu, Battle Hymn, Snow Miser, Nutcracker Jingles, and Gaudete.
Please fill out the form asap regarding your availability on November 25th for an additional rehearsal.
Please let me (Caleb) know if you’d like to adjust your plans for our trip to Italy to a land only package or removing the optional extension. If I do not hear from you, we will not adjust your booking.
Solo auditions: Since there are fewer opportunities for solos this fall, please email Caleb directly if you would like to audition. Caleb and Jacob will then set up a time to meet with you for the auditions.
Solo opportunities are:
Gaudete – opening solo and duet
Gaudete – small group
The Road Home – Soprano Descant
Snow Miser Heat Miser – Solos
Songs to me memorized: Gaudete, Precious Lord, The Road Home, Theme from Elf, Snow Miser/Heat Miser, Nutcracker Jingles, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Ticket Sales!
…for our Dec 4 & 5 Concerts will go on sale later this week. (Yeah, I know, I said that last week, but we’re hoping to finalize some info here shortly…) It’s time to start promoting our concerts to your friends and family… Print posters will be coming soon. Look for Facebook and Instagram posts (like and share please!), and other digital media.
A Reception
Larry Stockdale is retiring from SPC at the end of November. He has been so helpful to SCS during the past 10 years, opening up the church, cleaning, collecting our leftover water bottles, and closing up as well as working the nights of our concerts. We are planning a thank you reception for Larry Stockdale on November 13 from 6pm-7pm. Susan Crabill will be sending out a sign up form for snacks to be provided. Don Stuart will be collecting donations for a cash gift for Larry. You can also Venmo donations for Larry to @Lorie_Stuart.
Nov 2 Concert
Please see the attached list of SCS performers for this concert. If you want to delete or add your name, please email Mary Wynn by replying to this email.
The Open Door Food Pantry Benefit Concert – Sunday, November 2, 2025
Arrive for soundcheck – 2:00pm
Concert begins – 3:00pm and we sing second in the lineup. Following our set, you are free to leave or stay for the rest of the concert.
Concert attire is your own long black shirts (long sleeve or 3/4)/slacks/skirts. See Mary Wynn with questions.
The Set: The Road Home; I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm; Season of Light (NOT memorized!)
Dan Henke
What a great day for our former member and Sycamore icon!
CALENDAR (it’s grown!)
Oct 25, 9:30-3:30, NKY CC Come & Sing: Bach
Nov 2, 2:00-4:00 SCS sings @ Open Door Benefit Concert
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 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! More info soon….
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 former SCS member Linda Hill:
Register at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/come-and-sing-bach
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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
See you on Thursday!