Sunday schedule

Dear Choir:

Thanks for the great rehearsal last night -- and for everyone's patience.

I think we are well set for both Sunday morning's service and for the afternoon Anuak concert; it was a pleasure to hear all that music.

And a reminder:  because there are quite a few things to go over Sunday morning, we will meet at 8:30 a.m. for rehearsal.

Looking forward to Sunday.  See you in the choir loft at 8:30.  (Don't forget to turn back your clocks one hour -- Daylight Saving Time is ending!)

Thanks to all.

                Allan

Upcoming events

Dear Choir:

Just wanted to remind you of two big events coming up in the next couple
of weeks:

    1) this coming Sunday, October 27th -- we will be singing the
"Mighty Fortress" arrangement with the electric guitar.  Everyone has
been wondering how this is going to sound; that question will be
answered at tomorrow evening's rehearsal when Craig Hara will
                    be there to rehearse it with us.  I think we'll be
surprised to find out what a beautiful unusual setting this is of that
great hymn.

    2) Sunday, November 3rd -- the benefit concert in support of the
Anuak community and their need for purchasing a van to provide
transportation for many of their members.  This concert will be at 5:00
at Trinity Lutheran.  Since our choir will be participating with several
                    other church choirs, I hope that everyone will be
able to sing with us that afternoon.

Obviously, the Wednesday-night rehearsals are especially important in
preparing for these events, so please make it to as many as possible.

Thanks again for you devotion and for making beautiful music together.

        Allan

Reminders for today (Saturday) and tomorrow (Sunday)

Dear Choir:

Just a reminder that the funeral for George Stoops, Loraine's husband,
is at 5:00 this afternoon (Saturday) at the church.  The past months
have been a tough time for both George and Loraine.

And a second reminder that because of numerous pieces of music to
rehearse, we will meet at 8:30 tomorrow morning (Sunday).  Please be
sure to be in the choir loft by that time -- 8:30 a.m.  Plenty of time
to put on robes afterward.

Thanks to all.

                 Allan

Choir Info: November 3rd Concert

Dear Choir:

As promised, here is more specific information about the concert to help
with fund-raising to purchase a bus for the use of members of the Twin
Cities Anuak church and community (led by our friend Pastor Gilo):

On Sunday afternoon, November 3rd, our choir, as well as the choirs from
Trinity Lutheran, Ascension Episcopal, and the Anuak church, along with
the Valley Chamber Chorale -- and perhaps others -- will present a
concert during which each choir will sing two anthems. The concert will
close with the singing of "Let There Be Peace on Earth" by all the
choirs along with the audience; a dessert reception will follow.  The
concert is scheduled for 5:00 p.m., and will be held at Trinity Lutheran
Church.  There are no tickets required, but a free-will offering will be
received.

I hope everyone will be available that afternoon, since it is a
worthwhile event.  In addition, I must confess that although the concert
is in no way intended to be chorally competitive, there is the small
matter of pride -- we surely would want to be at our best for the occasion!

Although there isn't a final decision yet on what pieces we will be
singing, I have mentioned several possibilities at recent rehearsals,
and we can decide on the specific choices as the day draws nearer.

So please put this event on your calendars -- Sunday, November 3rd, 5:00
p.m.

See you then -- (and on Sunday, of course!).

Thanks to all.

            Allan

Mary Neary's Birthday Party

Dear Choir:

Mary Neary nearing 90!

And you're all invited to the big celebration in November so you can put it on your calendar now.