Dear Choir Members:
Although I ran out of time to do this the last time we were together on Memorial Day Sunday, I did want to check with people about the possibility of singing "Battle Hymn of the Republic" on Sunday, July 8th. If enough people are available the plan would be to practice the piece that morning at 8:30, then sing it at the 9:30 service. So I am wondering how many of you could come that day: would everyone please respond to this e-mail indicating "Yes" or "No" concerning your availability for the 8th. Then I can get back in touch to let you know whether or not we will sing. Also, I hope we could pick up a few non-choir members to bolster our ranks that morning (I have already recruited a couple). Please invite any other singers to join us for this famous arrangement of a famous piece. And please let me hear from you as soon as possible.
Thanks again for all your time, talent, dedication, and good will throughout the year. It is much appreciated by me and by the congregation.
Allan
P.S. We might want to get together one more Sunday this summer -- when the new pastor comes to preach his introductory sermon before the official congregational meeting that day. I will let you know more about this when the date is confirmed.
