NEWS & NOTES - February 12
Mystic Gospel 2021: "Walkin' into the Light"
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Miss an issue? Each week's News & Notes will be emailed to you on Friday evening, and posted online by Monday, in the Members section of the website, HERE.
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Producer's Corner
From Gale Batchelder, Fall Season Producer
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Hello Singers,
Are you enjoying the snow? The longer daylight hours?
That means it is February and February means our Gospel Concert! Our virtual concert will be on February 27th.
We would like to SEE and HEAR you, so please be brave and make a video of yourself singing. All the materials and instructions are below.
The deadline for Coming Out of the Dark is Feb 15, and the deadline for Halle, Halle is Feb 24.
Let's get singing!
Gale
Gale Batchelder
MYSTIC GOSPEL SEASON PRODUCER
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Jonathan's Notes
From Jonathan Singleton, Mystic Gospel Music Director
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Hello -
Thanks to all for a great rehearsal. It’s great to see faces from all over!
Very soon we will have our end-of-season Celebration on the 27th. One of the things we will do at that event is have a few performances from some of you. If you have a song you’d like to sing (that you think would fit with our program) you can let me know by writing me directly or sending a note to the producer who will get it to me.
No need to audition, just let me know and we’ll try to accommodate as many as we can.
I hope you have opted to make a video; if so try to get them in as soon as you can.
A big thank you to the great Donnell Patterson for his wonderful presentation. Next week we’ll hear from educator and composer Dr. Steven Newby , it’ll be a great time for sure!
Thanks again and I'll see you next Tuesday!
j.
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Jonathan
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JUST FOR FUN
Watch "Donnell's New Feline Fan"
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It's not just singers who love Mystic Gospel and our fabulous special guests!
Check out this fun moment when Myra's cat got into the action during Donnell Patterson's guest visit last week.
Singer video submitted by Alto Myra Schwartz.
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Everything you need to create & submit your videos!
Thanks to everybody who has sent in your videos so far! We are still hoping a bunch more of you will give it a try - please do - we think you'll be proud to be part of the finished product.
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REFERENCE AUDIO TRACKS: Listen to these recordings to practice & record your video
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Coming Out of the Dark - SOPRANO
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Coming Out of the Dark - ALTO
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Coming Out of the Dark - TENOR
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Coming Out of the Dark - BASS
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High Praise (Halle, Halle) - SOPRANO
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High Praise (Halle, Halle) - ALTO
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High Praise (Halle, Halle) - TENOR
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High Praise (Halle, Halle) - BASS
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INSTRUCTIONS: Are on the Mystic Website, HERE - You will find both written and video instructions for recording on your phone or with Zoom (if you don't have a smart phone).
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Record in Vertical/Portrait mode Last week we got this backwards - our video editor requests that we all record in PORTRAIT/VERTICAL mode. PRO TIP: Make sure to position your camera so we get YOU filling the frame, without a lot of ceiling! If you are recording on Zoom or your laptop, it's OK that your video comes to us in the landscape/horizontal mode.
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We are SEEKING VOLUNTEERS to help other singers with their videos. If you've participated in other virtual choir videos before (either with Mystic or another choir), and would like to help another singer, PLEASE VOLUNTEER using this form. We know there are many singers who would like to take part, but don't quite understand the process. Your help would be so appreciated!!
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This week's "Tech Tip"
Improving our Zoom experience, one step at a time!
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This week: Dropbox Upload Tips
Is your video slow to upload to Dropbox?
You are not alone!
Our video files are large, and Dropbox can be slow.
If you find that Dropbox is taking forever, or times out, there are a few things you can try:
- Close any other programs running on your computer or phone
- Turn off or disconnect other wifi devices in your house (other phones, Alexa, laptops, tablets, etc.)
- Make sure no one else in your household is using wifi at the same time
- If you have the option to connect your computer to your router via an ethernet cable, or use mobile data on your phone, that will be faster.
- Try a different time of day - late at night or early in the morning might work better
- If you know how to reduce the size of your video file, save it at 720. This is the lowest recommended resolution, but will still look good in our finished project!
Still not working?
If you've tried all of the above and still no luck, please email Mystic Admin Linda Shoemaker for assistance - mysticlindy@gmail.com
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VIDEO: LAST WEEK'S SESSION |
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LYRICS
View Lyrics on Mystic Website:
https://mysticchorale.org/gospel-2021-lyrics-and-scores/
Download & Print PDF's:
VIDEOS
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Save the Date!
Mystic Gospel Season Calendar
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Saturday, Feb 27, 7:30
End of Season Online Celebration
Open to the public - spread the word!
Tuesday, March 2, 7-8:30
Final Session & Season Wrap-Up
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THANK YOU!
Thanks to everyone contributing to the success of our season!
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The Mystic Chorale is powered by the energy and contributions of our volunteers
We thank all those who are contributing to the Chorale's success, especially in this challenging time! If we've left anyone off this list, please accept our apologies, and let us know, so we can add you in.
Please join us in thanking our volunteers!
Season Producer: Gale Batchelder
Info Line Help: Bev Roche
Tech Help: Paula Tusler
Tech Tip Contributor: Kara Masters
Zoom Chat Monitor: Sarah Russell
Video Coaches: Cathleen Finn, Neni Carolina Chacin
Buddy Team: Mabel Liang, Peter Howell, Rachel Stein, Leslie Zheutlin
New Member Welcome Reception: Richard L'heureux, Jai Kaur San Antonio, Mabel Liang, Leslie Zheutlin, Paula Tusler, Arlyn Rofman, Olivia Tappan, Gail Sullivan, Michal Regunberg, Betsy Supple, Donna Ferullo, Joan Toussaint
Publicity Team: Arlyn Roffman, Chair; Elizabeth Brown, Instagram, Michal Regunberg
Web Team: Tom Westervelt, Mabel Liang
CD Fulfillment: Bronwyn Lamont, Olivia Tappan
Board of Directors:
Patricia Stimpson, Co-President & Treasurer
Olivia Tappan, Co-President
Leslie Zheutlin, Secretary
Paula Tusler, Fundraising Chair
Mabel Liang, Membership Chair
Arlyn Roffman, Publicity Chair
Richard L'heureux, Member at Large
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Next Session: Tuesday, Feb 16, 7pm
HERE'S THE ZOOM LINK TO SIGN IN
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Click here to join:
The Zoom session will open at 6:45 to test your connection and have a little time to say hello before we begin.
In case you need it:
Meeting ID: 892 3407 5937
Password: 195105
For those who plan to dial-in by phone (for audio connection only), instructions are below in the full Zoom invitation.
The Zoom link will remain the same for the whole 8-week season. If you wish to import the dates & link into your calendar, see the full Zoom invitation below.
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES?
If you have trouble logging in on Tuesday, call Paula for help:
Paula Tusler 617-416-2617
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FULL (NEW) ZOOM INVITATION
for those who prefer, here's the full recurring invitation for the season:
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Complete Recurring Zoom Invitation for the Season:
Mystic Chorale is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: (NEW) Mystic Gospel 2021: "Walking into the Light"
Time: Jan 19, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Tue, until Mar 2, 2021, 7 occurrence(s)
Jan 19, 2021 07:00 PM
Jan 26, 2021 07:00 PM
Feb 2, 2021 07:00 PM
Feb 9, 2021 07:00 PM
Feb 16, 2021 07:00 PM
Feb 23, 2021 07:00 PM
Mar 2, 2021 07:00 PM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZ0vdO2oqT4jGdMcCTz4bO9-q9IoPvhCTmvy/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGhrDguGtOQuRqARpx5AIjCLPTwtiVEjadwnzzRGXRRTVq7J7trPYJpGPvk
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