Hello Singers!

Isn't it wonderful how the beauty and exuberance of singing together helps to brighten the dark winter nights? We are sounding better and better each week. 

I have been singing gospel music, learning by the oral tradition, for many years, but I still sometimes struggle with having to learn that way (without any written lyrics or music). But then I remember that I was learning songs long before I could read. So I ask my anxious adult brain to take a break, and use my pre-school brain to relax into the learning. It's so much easier and more fun too!  

~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.

Greetings Mystic Gospel!!

I am hoping you are enjoying the selection of traditional and contemporary gospel selections; they are sounding good and we're barely mid-way through our rehearsals. It is my plan to begin creating vocal rehearsal tracks this weekend and getting those uploaded very soon. 

I am also pleased to share song titles that need soloists, below.

Musically, 

Donnell~

Solo Opportunities

Auditions will be held Tuesday, Jan 31

Audition sign-up sheets will be available at Rehearsal next week

• Good God (Solo/ad lib)

• So Amazing (Solo)

• I Command My Soul (Solo)

• Spiritual: I Promised the Lord, I Would Hold Out! (Solo, vocal track coming soon)

• Simply Amazing (Solo, vocal track coming soon)

• I Have Decided (Solo)

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

We have new music to be distributed next week at rehearsal.

If you want a sneak peak, or want to download & print from home, you can find all the materials here:

Lyrics & Scores

And to hear our songs sung by other choirs, head on over here:

YouTube Playlist

Enjoy!

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

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!

Tickets on sale until Thursday, January 26 at noon.

Get yours today!!

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:

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