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Page 8 InCider Press March 2008 |
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Last Week I knew something was missing. And incomplete. As I participated in practice last night it dawned on me----I was unable to make it to Manhattan last week. I was missing the sounds, the smiles, ringing of chords and of course the band of brothers all linked in harmony. I had missed my weekly injection of BHS by the LAC! Music is a gift from the soul and the joys of singing can truly lift you up. I have one more out of state trip known between now and show and already anticipate that gap. No matter what the ailments, the stress, the worries from life—there is something quite special that happens on Poyntz every Thursday night. Please accept my thanks for the gift from you soul and the your of singing you share. Thanks for raising me up. ♪ |
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The Board has approved outfitting our chorus in purple vests (worn with our tuxedos) for your upcoming show. The purple fabric has a pattern with a little ‘sparkle’ that we have tested under the McCain Auditorium lights. This will be worn with a black bow tie instead of our regular red tie/cummerbund. The chapter will underwrite a portion of the cost of the vest. Members cost will be $30 for the vest and $2 for the tie- total member cost $32. We will work out a system of distribution and payment prior to the show as soon as our order is received. For some that have been members a while you may be wondering ‘why another vest?’. Most of our show audience members are ‘regular attendees’ or those that have attended and supported our show for several years. One challenge that our directors always have is to keep the show new, different and exciting. Thus, we try to use new music, different sets, a new guest quartet, and a slightly different appearance to keep our audience from dropping away saying ‘it was about like last year’. In addition, a purple vest around Manhattan KS provides some other opportunities for individuals, quartets and our chorus to have a timely and unique appearance. You have provided measurements; however, this is to give us a general estimate of sizes. The vests will come in some standard sizes (small, medium, large, etc) with some adjustable straps to allow you make some individual adjustments. It is always exciting to be on stage when the curtain rises and listen for the audience reaction as they see over 60 guys on the risers looking sharp in our tuxes (and purple vests). And then, when we start to sing---WOW! ♪ |
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The board met Monday, March 10th, at Westbank Townhomes Clubhouse. Don Thomson reported that there will be a uniform "show and tell" at the chapter meeting on March 27th. He also discussed having an Easter theme for our 2009 show, because it will be the day before Easter. Chuck Marr reported that the order for purple vests has been placed, together with orders for black bow ties. The board set March 30th as the date for singing at worship services at Fort Riley if we can arrange bus transportation. In other action, the board voted to pay part of the tuition for members attending Harmony University. The chapter will pay half of the enrollment fee based on the amount charged for enrollment prior to the May deadline. For later enrollees the chapter would pay the same amount, but it would, of course be less than half of the fee. |
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The membership bio project has been very well accepted by the Little Apple Chorus members. At last count there are 42 online and a few still pending. If you need help to fill out the member bio information contact Bart Bartholomew or Terry Nanninga. If you are not able to do this on line we will have the form to complete, and we will enter this for you. Bart has done the bulk of the work to make this possible. I will start putting all the information in booklet form shortly. Please help us make this project as complete as possible by filling out one of the forms or indicating that you do not want to participate. ♪ |
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Actions of the Board By Pat Caffey, Secretary |
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New Vests By Chuck Marr, Uniform Chairman |
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Do we have yours? By Terry Nanninga Lead |
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Yet again, “You Raise Me Up “ By Gary Drake |
