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News & Notes #3
January 13, 2023
Save the date for your sectional rehearsal - scroll down for your section's schedule...
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Hello Fellow (and Sister) Singers:
Well, another exciting rehearsal down. Donnell covers so much in so little time. The fact that he can teach four musical parts from memory, and keep track of each part, always astounds me. And even when some details are not exactly in order (with written lyrics, for instance), we always know it will come together and be more than fine. We'll have corrected lyrics soon. It will be fantastic.
Have a wonderful week! Practice when you can. (I try to do some vocal warmups every day to keep my voice in shape between rehearsals. It makes a difference).
If you can, bring a recording device to rehearsal - a voice recorder app on your phone can be a great way to remember & practice your part. Or even an old-fashioned tape recorder!
Oh, and as a practical tip re: using an I-phone to make recordings during rehearsals. … I always stopped-and-started and ended up with many fragments of songs. Sometimes that’s what you want, but sometimes you want to be able to pause rather than end the recording, and I figured out that if you press the button on the right side of your I-phone mid recording, it will allow you to pause and restart instead of end the recording. Woohoo!
Love to all.
~Jill
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Save the Date for Sectionals! | |
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A dedicated rehearsal for just YOUR section - bring your recording devices!!
Mark your calendars:
Wednesday, Feb 1, 7-7:50 - Sopranos
Wednesday, Feb 1, 8-8:50 - Altos
Wednesday, Feb 8, 7-7:50 - Basses
Wednesday, Feb 8, 8-8:50 - Tenors
Location:
St John's Episcopal Church
74 Pleasant Street, Arlington
(one block from First Parish)
map
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Reach out to Gale and Jill at:
Producers@mysticchorale.org
Our Producers are volunteers with busy lives! They will do their best to get back to you within 24 hours.
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Throughout the season, if we learn of singers who test positive for Covid, we will alert the chorus as a precaution.
We will not share names, but will let you know the singer's section.
If you have any symptoms (even if you think "it's just a cold," please don't come to rehearsal. Please tune into the livestream instead, or watch it later.
If you attend Mystic rehearsal and then test positive for Covid:
Please notify Linda as soon as you have the test results. Additional information like when you first noticed symptoms is helpful. You can reach Linda at admin@mysticchorale.org. Thank you!
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Mask Reminders:
- Please wear a singer's mask, or an N95 or KN95 mask
- We have placed an order for more singers' masks & should have them in the next couple of weeks
- Free KN95 masks are available at the check in table if you need one
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Vocal warm ups you can do at home | |
Please pitch in where you can - we are an all-volunteer organization and we need you! It's a great way to meet new people and feel part of the action! | |
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Tenor Chair set up - set up seats for the tenor section. 1 or 2 volunteers needed, 6:45-7:00.
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Late check-in monitor - check in latecomers from 7:30-8:00. You can still participate in rehearsal from the back table, then re-join your section at 8:00. 1 person needed each week, 7:30-8:00.
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TO VOLUNTEER or learn more or about any of these roles, please contact:
Linda Shoemaker
Mystic Admin Director
& Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, and have fun making the "Mystic Magic" come to life!
I look forward to working with you!
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Nickfest - don't miss it! | |
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Come celebrate our beloved founder, Nick Page, with a send-off party that will full of festive fun and a whole lotta L-O-V-E-!!
Saturday, January 28, 3-6:00pm
Beech Street Center, Belmont, MA
Dancing, food, song, and more - don't miss it!
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Livestream Instructions & Tips | |
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Welcome Virtual Singers!!
We are so glad you are joining us, and look forward to having you there "with us" in the rehearsal hall!
What you will need:
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A computer/laptop (recommended) We recommend your computer or laptop - the bigger the screen, and the better your speakers, the more you will feel "with" us. But a tablet, ipad or phone will work, too.
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Headphones, Earbuds or External Speakers (highly recommended). The better your speakers, the more you will hear Donnell and the singers in the room.
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A place to sit and sing comfortably. We suggest an upright chair, similar to what you would find at rehearsal. A soft chair or couch is not as conducive to good singing.
How to tune into the Livestream:
At 7:30 on Tuesday, click the video preview or link below, and you'll be with us!
If we lose the Livestream signal:
Occasionally, we lose the livestream signal due to a poor internet connection. If that happens, go to the "Just in case" backup link below. We'll try to be back up and running asap!
Each week, we'll post the link in News & Notes, and on the website, here. If you miss the Livestream on Tuesday night, it will be available on a YouTube Playlist after rehearsal.
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Livestream Rehearsal - January 17, 7:30pm | |
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"JUST IN CASE" - Backup Livestream Link
In the past, we have occasionally lost the livestream signal due to a poor internet connection. If that happens, go to the "backup link" below. We'll try to be back up and running asap!
Backup link (for use ONLY if we lose the livestream):
https://youtu.be/i__EJuKEJ0s
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Rehearsals:
8 Tuesdays, January 3 - February 21, 7:30-9:30
First Parish Unitarian Universalist, Arlington
New Singer Reception:
Tuesday, January 10, 6:30-7:20
in the Vestry
Last Day to Drop the Season for a Refund:
(-$20 admin fee) Wednesday, January 11, 12:00 noon
NEW! Sectionals:
Wednesday, Feb 1, 7-7:50 - Sopranos
Wednesday, Feb 1, 8-8:50 - Altos
Wednesday, Feb 8, 7-7:50 - Basses
Wednesday, Feb 8, 8-8:50 - Tenors
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, February 23
Concert: Saturday, February 25
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