Choirbolical folk have been invited to participate in the workshop or come along to the concert of Rutter’s ‘Gloria’ see details on the attached flyer.
‘Gloria’ invitation
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Big Chilly Tenterfield Sing
Next Performance & VOCE meeting
“Choirbolical has been invited to perform at the Winter Chill Big Sing in Tenterfield on Sunday 7 July, organised by Queensland Kodaly Choir. There will be a workshop in the morning for anybody wishing to attend (Fay White and others will be the facilitators) and then a concert at the Tenterfield Town Hall in the early afternoon. Matt has made himself available. We need to know numbers very soon to see whether it is viable for us to attend – could you please let us know at the next rehearsal whether you are able to attend? If there are enough of us one option might be to hire a small bus. And thanks again to everybody for a wonderful night on Tuesday – the feedback has been all positive.” Kent.
A VOCE meeting will be held this coming Thursday 30th 6pm at The Parkhouse. All welcome.
Next REHEARSAL will be June 4th at Demolay 6.45 for a 7pm start.
See you there.
Concert Report
What an absolutely fantastic ‘concert and cake’ fund raiser for the Cancer Council we had on Tuesday night (21.5.19) at De Molay House!
The hall and supper room were set up magnificently making it feel warm and welcoming. The skilled and varied performers, including our blue and yellow choir, received an enthusiasticresponse from the 100 or so people in the audience. The array of delicious cakes provided by our talented members made choosing one piece (or two) a very difficult task.
People were very generous.
Entry donations amounted to over $1000 and all 150 raffle squares were sold making an extra $775. With the contribution from the sale of Dan’s postcards and a few sundries we have been able to give the Cancer Council $1832.30.
A very worthwhile contribution to their much appreciated community support!
It was sad for us that Astrid was too sick to come but to our good fortune, our extremely talented Matt was available to take over the conducting in his enthusiastic and encouraging way.
It was a hugely successful night made possible by everyone in Choirbolical happily contributing with time and creativity (and delicious cakes) as well as fervent and harmonious singing.
BIG, BIG THANKS to everyone!
A special thanks to the planning group for pulling it together.
REPORT – Pam.
PHOTOS – Stuart
Concert & Cake – cancer fundraiser is here.
Below is the program – Matt has kindly stepped in as Astrid I has flu – (best wishes for a speedy recovery) take an extra look at One Voice everyone – sopranos – you will be singing the ‘solo’ line. 🙂
It is a 7pm start so come early (6.20-6.30) with those cakes and voices. Hall decorators are setting up at 4pm!
Noel’s songs (we join in) are below if I can attach or check in repertoire.
Concert with a Cuppa and Cake for Cancer
Tuesday 21 May
PROGRAM (COMMENCING AT 7PM SHARP
1. Welcome – including short background info leading into…
2. Brief background of Choirbolical who enter singing: “Mother Earth” Further intro about Choirbolical etc.
“One Voice” and “Ya Basta” Choir to rear of hall.
Cancer Council representatives will speak briefly on how funds raised will be used.
3. Joe K. If the Choirbolical men could join Joe on stage and sing the first chorus with him, could Choirbolical then join in from the back of the hall for the final chorus, which he may sing twice?
4. High Altitude Harmony 10 – 15 minutes
5. Claire Birchley 2 songs
6. Noel Keller 2 original songs with Choirbolical/audience invited join in choruses.
7. Matt Collins 1 song (+ encores)
8. VoiceMale 3 songs, a cappella
9. Choirbolical“Fields of Gold” and “Keep on Walking Forward”
BIG THANKS – Directions for Cuppa and Cake.
Raffle Draw with Bernie @ 8.30
Concert Updates
Thankyou to everyone for your enthusiasm preparing for the Concert & Cake for Cancer event on Tuesday 21st May. Below are some details and the Program
Choirbolical ‘Gals’ – if you’re still keen to do the ‘Mango Mango’ there is an updated version of the words. We are going to meet this Tuesday (14th) 7pm crn Herbert & Kitchener to ‘polish’ our song and actions & bring the makings of your costume if needed. Message for words or details – Marion-0417703794 / Chrissy-0438 401 519
From Pam:
The Concert has been advertised on the Toowoomba City Council website and will be in the Chronicle ‘In Brief’ section sometime soon.
The more people we have attend, the more we’ll raise for the Cancer Council
Other info to note:
– setting up the hall will begin at 4pm Tuesday
The Concert needs to start at 7pm
– everyone bring cake (some gluten free) cut and ready to slide onto individual plates by 6.30 – 6.40pm.
– give cakes to Charlotte and Rebecca in room on right of front door.
– donations for entry would be welcome
– encourage friends to purchase raffle tickets (we have 150 squares) Excellent prizes!!
– sit in arranged positions at back of hall ready for movement to front corner.
Singing without music makes us sound even more terrific!
Have fun and make sure your friends do too!
and
please help with the clean up afterwards
PROGRAM
M.C: Brian Hensler
Concert:COMMENCING AT 7PM SHARP
1. Welcome – including short background info
2. Choirbolical enter, singing “Mother Earth”
3. Cancer Council representatives will speak briefly on how funds raised will be used.
4. Brief background of Choirbolical who then sing:
“One Voice” and “Ya Basta” Choir move to rear of hall.
5. Joe K. ‘Thai Lullaby’ – VoiceMale to join Joe on stage for the first chorus. Choirbolical join in from the back of the hall for the final chorus, may be repeated.
6. High Altitude Harmony on stage; 10 – 15 minutes
7. Claire Birchley (conductor of Parkinson’s Support Group choir) on stage; 2 songs
8. Noel Keller -2 original songs “When We Were Young”, “Is It Too Much To Ask” Choirbolical + audience invited to join in choruses.
9. Astrid Jorgensen 1 song (+ encores!?)
10. VoiceMale 3 songs, (a cappella)
11. Choirbolical Gals “Mango Mango”
12. Choirbolical “Fields of Gold” and “Keep on Walking Forward“
BIG THANKS – Directions for Cuppa and Cake.
Raffle Draw with Bernie @ 8.30
Rehearsal tonight 7th May
Rehearsal tonight for upcoming fundraising concert.
Calling all women singers who would like to join in with a bit of fun with preparing a simple item for the concert are asked to stay on for an extra half hour at rehearsal tonight.
See you there.
VOCE minutes with upcoming dates
VOCE MEETING – 21 March 2019
Present: ?Stewart, Gail, Marion, Chrissie, Di, Kent, Leslie, Rob, Pam
1. Performances 2019:
Following are proposed performances and activities for the rest of 2019. Astrid & Matt will be asked about their availability on these dates:
a. Sun 7 July, 2 pm Tenterfield – Winter School Big Sing Concert. Note: Choirbolical members are also welcome to attend the workshop prior to the concert
ACTION: Get numbers and attend – perhaps bus (check with Chris M)
b. UQ Singers Concert – Saturday 13 July, 5-6:3. Choirbolical will host this as a fund-raising acitivity
ACTION: Find venue: Check with Eileen to speak with Mark/Artsworks. Kent, Leslie & Chris to be sub-committee to organise and keep members informed.
c. Performance: Cancer Council- propose Tuesday 21stMay, evening (rehearsal night) ACTION: Pam to check with Cancer Council
d. Jazz Club performance – Friday 13September
ACTION: Check Astrid’s availability – Rob
e. Big Sing – Brisbane 27 October
f. Town Hall Concert – Choirbolical Charity Concert –Sun 10th November 2.30 – 4 pm. After costs are covered extra proceeds to go to local charity/community group (yet to be decided). Other choirs to be invited to perform: High AltitudeHarmony, VoiceMale, Esk Community Choir, Dalby Choir
ACTION: Stewart to go ahead and book Town Hall Annex (cost: $800)
g. Christmas Lights –
ACTION: Pam to check possible times/dates
2. NZ 2020 – Check with Astrid for dates and proposed activities and then see whether there is sufficient numbers/interest among choir members
3. Finances: Rob presented financial report. As there is no Spring Sing this year, which usually raises some funds for the choir, the Town Hall Concert and the UQ Singers Concerts (see above) will hopefully have a profit to top up the account.
4. Next Meeting: 23 May
A song for Shelley
At our rehearsal tonight – Fields of Gold – a small tribute sung in memory of Shelley Gapp – one of our original ‘Choirbolicals’.
Reminders
Don’t forget our Workshop this Sunday – see details in previous post.
Here’s the link Astrid recommended:
Tis the Last Rose of Summer – Darmon Meader https://youtu.be/NgJC_sY9hgA
AND if you can get a ticket do go along to Avenue Q with our own Matt – the best laugh and fabulous performance by Toowoomba’s Shoebox Theatre Co 
