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News & Notes #5
February 25, 2022
- Tickets go on sale this week for singers' friends & family only
- Please review our ticket update for important details
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Hello Mystic Choralers:
Wow! This week we got to see (and hear) a different side of Austin Marks as he filled in for our fearless leader, Jonathan. We all knew how talented Austin is on the piano, but who knew he could sing like that? I have seen him sitting in with the bass section in the past to help them out on occasion, but he was modeling the soprano parts with absolute perfection! It was amazing to see and hear.
If you weren't able to join us, please check out the recording. We went through and (nearly) perfected, three songs: M'Lilo Vutha Mathanjeni (If We Ever Needed The Lord Before); Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around, and Thank You.
I wasn't able to attend the New Singers Reception but I heard it was a huge success, so WELCOME new singers! We received written lyrics last night and were reminded to bring a pencil to rehearsals so we can make written notes/reminders about rhythm, pitch, etc., in addition to recording our parts on our phones (or tape recorders? I think I actually saw someone using a tape recorder last night).
Sectional rehearsals are coming up and we are about 5 weeks away from our concert on March 29, so take advantage of the YouTube links and your own personal recordings to practice between rehearsals.
See you next week everyone!
Jill
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Questions about the Season?
Reach out to Ann and Jill at:
Please note that our Producers are volunteers. They will do their best to get back to you ASAP!
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Ticket Update: Please read |
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Tickets go on sale Monday for friends & family of Mystic Gospel singers only.
Because we can accommodate only a small live audience at First Parish, the Board of Directors has put in place the following plan for concert tickets. Please review closely so you are not disappointed when tickets run out.
- Tickets go on sale next Monday, February 28 for friends & family of current Mystic Gospel singers only.
- Each singer is allotted 2 tickets to sell to friends & family ($20/each).
- When your friends & family purchase tickets online, they will be asked to give your name during the purchase process. Your name can be attached to 2 tickets only.
- Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, March 14.
- We expect to sell out. Please tell your friends & family not to wait!
- Tickets will be for sale online only (no paper tickets).
- If a friend or family member has a hard time with the website, you may purchase your 2 tickets for them online.
- Livestream tickets will be available for $10, with no purchase limit. The concert will be professionally livestreamed.
- PLEASE NOTE: All in-person audience members must be fully vaccinated, including booster, and wear a mask.
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Can you help next week? We need:
Check-in table assistant (one night only):
We need someone to assist checking people in and sell masks. Time commitment: Next Tuesday, March 1 , 6:45-7:30.
Late check-in (one night only):
Each week we are looking for one person to cover the attendance table from 7:30-8:00 for folks who might arrive late. You will be in the sanctuary and can still participate in the warms-ups and rehearsal. Time commitment: Next Tuesday, 7:30-8:00.
NEW Position: Ticket Help Line (ongoing):
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with great people skills AND a good grasp of how to purchase tickets on the Mystic website. Every season, we have folks who have trouble navigating the website and purchasing their tickets. We need someone to answer questions via email and/or talk them through the purchase process over the phone. We will train you & make sure you have everything you need. Time commitment: During ticket sales period (typically 4-5 weeks). Typically not more than 2-5 calls or emails per week.
Can you help?
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Thanks to everyone who helped last week!
Chair set-up: Simona Bujourneau, Melanie Blower, Barry Sugarman, Ann Wynne, Bev Roche
Check-in table: Bev Roche, Marta Kabalin, Kate Melvin
Late check-in: Marian Grogan
Sound: Kristina Howell, Jack Matson
Livestream: Paula Tusler
Fans & air filters: Louise Grasmere, Scott Sandler
Chair re-set: We didn't get your names, but thank you!
And our Producers, overseeing it all: Ann Wynne, Jill Updegraph
Did we forget anyone?
Thank you everyone!
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Video: Mystic Gospel Rehearsal #4
with guest conductor Austin Marks
February 22, 2022
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VIRTUAL SINGERS
Livestream Instructions & Tips
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Welcome Virtual Singers and everyone who will join from home this week!
If this is your first time livestreaming, you will need:
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A computer/laptop (recommended) or tablet or phone. 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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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.
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External Speakers (optional). The better your speakers, the more you will hear. The sound can get murky at times. If you miss something, type a question into chat, and Paula, our Livestream Monitor, will repeat it in the chat.
How to tune into the Livestream:
At 7:30 on Tuesday, click the video preview or link below, and you'll be with us!
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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Join the Livestream here! |
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Click the video preview below, or use this LINK:
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Rehearsals:
8 Tuesdays, February 1-March 22, 7:30-9:30
In-person at First Parish in Arlington
or virtually, on YouTube Live
New Singer Reception:
Tuesday, February 22, 6:30-7:20
Sectionals:
Thurs, March 10, 7-9:00, Sopranos and Altos
Thurs, March 17, 7-9:00, Tenors and Basses
Possible Make-up Rehearsal (for weather cancelation or if Jonathan thinks we need an extra rehearsal):
Thursday, March 24, 7:30-9:30
Dress Rehearsal:
Sunday, March 27, 2:00-5:00, at First Parish
Concert:
Tuesday, March 29, 5:00-10:00pm at First Parish
3:00 - 4:30 set up
4:30 - 6:30 tech rehearsal
5:00 - singer call time*
6:30 - 7:30 break
7:30 line up
8:00 - 9:30 concert (no intermission)
*we recognize that work schedules may prevent some singers from arriving at 5:00. Please plan to get there as soon as you are able.
"Virtual Potluck" on Zoom:
Thursday, March 31, 7 - 8pm
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