Hello Mystics!



We are at the halfway mark & starting to get a feel for the songs and for how the concert will come together. We hope you found it helpful to have Donnell go through the forms of the trickier songs. Remember that you can always play the video of rehearsal to review what Donnell has taught us. Sometimes it can be hard to catch everything in rehearsal. Repetition is the key to learning, so please be patient with yourself and practice, practice, practice. If you are struggling with the songs, make every effort to attend the sectional which is an excellent review.  

Shout out to all the NEW singers, I hope you are having a blast!

~Gale

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.

From Donnell this week:

Auditions:

If you wish to try out and didn't sign up for auditions last week, please fill out this form: AUDITION FORM

Please be as prepared as possible. Make sure you've listend to the videos and feel ready to sing.

Audio Tracks are coming for Simply Amazing and I Promised the Lord I would Hold Out.

Donnell hopes to get these to us this weekend.

Auditions will be held Tuesday, Jan 31, both before rehearsal (starting at 6:30) and after rehearsal.

If you didn't sign up last week, please fill out the AUDITION FORM.

• Good God (Solo/ad lib)

• So Amazing (Solo)

• I Command My Soul (Solo)

• I Promised the Lord, I Would Hold Out! (coming soon)

• Simply Amazing (coming soon)

• I Have Decided (Solo)

• My God (Live) feat. Mr. Talkbox (Solo/ad lib)

A whole rehearsal for just your section!

Bring a recording device if you have one. Sectionals will not be livestreamed, sorry.

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

74 Pleasant Street, Arlington map

Please note two things:

• We are guests at St. Johns and they are very adament that we not move anything or wander around the church. Thank you for helping us preserve this important relationship for Mystic.

• Layer up! Last time we rehearsed at St. John's it was quite cold. They have promised to turn the heat on this time (!!), but it's a large space in a stone building. Hats & layers are recommended!

Lyrics & Scores

YouTube Playlist of songs

Livestream Recordings of our Reheasals

Note: The sound on our livestream is getting better - if you haven't watched in a while, check out the video for January 24 - you might be surprised at the improved quality. Many thanks to our livestream team for their continuing efforts to make the livestream experience a good one!!

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!

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

Producers: Gale Batchelder, Jill Updegraph

Sound setup: Kristina Howell, Brian McGovern

Livestream: Jack Matson, Annamaria Jai Kaur San Antonio

Air filter & fan setup: Ann Wynne

Chair setup: So many people are helping - thank you so much, it makes a huge difference!! Our team includes: Nancy Pressler, Julie Punochar, Shannon Sweeney, Jane Arsham, Carlee Blamphin, Mary Steuart, and many others!! Please send your name to mysticlindy@gmail.com to add your name to this list!!

Attendance & check in: Bev Roche, Sue Clarke, Misha Peterson

Late check-in: Misha Peterson, Marian Grogan, Alexandra Lee

Chair re-set captain: Carlee Blamphin

Fans & filter breakdown & lock-up: Ann Wynne

Info line: Bev Roche, Gail Sullivan

Ticket help line: Mary Steuart

Publicity:  Arlyn Roffman, Joan Toussaint

Season logo & graphics: Gwen Frankfeldt

New Singer Welcome Team: Mabel Liang, Richard L'heureux, Leslie Zheutlin

Nickfest Committee: Arlyn Roffman, Bev Roche, Gale Sullivan, Pam Varrin

Board of Directors:

Olivia Tappan, Co-President

Patricia Stimpson, Co-President & Treasurer

Leslie Zheutlin, Secretary

Richard L'heureux, Mabel Liang, Michal Regunberg, Arlyn Roffman, Joan Toussaint

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!

• Pretty soon, we'll be asking for concert volunteers - ushers, ticket sales, camera operators and more. If you have a friend or family member who would like to help out (and get in for free!), please send them our way asap.

Thanks!

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:

• 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.

• Headphones, Earbuds or External Speakers (highly recommended). The better your speakers, the more you will hear Donnell and the singers in the room.

• 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.  

"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

Rehearsals:

8 Tuesdays, January 3 - February 21, 7:30-9:30

First Parish Unitarian Universalist, Arlington

Auditions:

Tuesday, Jan 31, before/after rehearsal

Sectionals: At St. John's Episcopal

74 Pleasant Street, Arlington map

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