EVENING ALL

Great response to the late notice on the weekend – no one turned up! Thanks Matt for being there just in case anyone had missed the emails. So the system seems to be working well.

Since then an email group, loosely under the VOCE label has exchanged quite a few emails and ideas, ranging from some kind of Skype/Facetime link up for practice, to small group (SATB) practices, to meeting in a park.

We think it is important that these “discussions” be opened up to the larger Choirbolical community. I am not sure how this is best done. Someone else may be able to answer this. Can you simply “reply all” to this email or can you reply to this post so the discussions/conversations will be on this forum? Would Whatsapp be a better format to set up group discussions? Maybe someone tech savier can advise on the best way to go about this.

Some of those who wrote thoughts and ideas already may like to copy and paste them for all members to see. Kent expressed some ideas particularly well and I think that should be shared, as did a number of others. e.g. Eileen pointed out that the Met Opera has begun streaming operas for free at www.vulture.com starting at 7.30 each evening and available for 20 hours.

Has anyone participated in Astrid’s Couch Choir? Recordings due by 7pm tomorrow so probably too short notice for some small groups to get together?

Finally Keep Well and Keep Singing

Michael for VOCE

After some discussions via email between VOCE members and following advise from a member of the medical profession, it has been decided that there will be NO CHOIRBOLICAL REHEARSALS  until further notice. This includes TOMORROW (17th MARCH).

I guess it is difficult to maintain social distancing in the context of our singing practices. Matt put it more eloquently  ” putting rehearsals on hold because of all the spitting, heavy breathing and ‘gas-bagging’ that’s involved, as well as the close proximity”. 
Perhaps prophetic that I put “as normal” in inverted commas in the last post. Times are certainly not normal and call for even this small sacrifice. Some members are not so much worried for themselves but for more elderly or vulnerable family members at home. 
Maybe we can join in Astrid’s Pub Choir “Couch Choir” – check out posts tonight on Facebook.
Our May Concert has also been postponed. We will keep you as informed as possible and in the meantime keep practising with the wonderful parts Matt recorded which can be found in our repertoire section.
Keep well and keep singing.

VOCE 

Choir “as normal” this Tuesday at DeMolay House, 6.45 for 7pm start. It looks like our May concert will be postponed. More details on Tuesday. See you there for a Happy St Patrick’s Day.

Tuesday, being the first Tuesday of the month, we will have our rehearsal as usual at DeMolay House. 6.45 for 7pm start, until 8.30.

I should say, see you there, but apologies from me for this week as friends from Brisbane have arranged dinner with mutual friends in Toowoomba. How rude!

Please email me: [email protected] if you have any information or donations re raffle for concert in May.

Hi All,

I have completed parts for Baraka Na Wewe, Connected, Africa and Prayer of the Children. These can be found under the ‘Repertoire’ tab. Feel free to download your respective part to rehearse and then the ‘FULL’ version to see how you go holding your part against the other parts. Happy practising and see you Tuesday next week!

Matt ^_^

Hello, I was given access to this bit of the website behind the scenes, this morning, so this is really a test post for me. Congratulations to all those who were able to attend the workshop this morning. It was great to see a few new faces (or should that be hear a few new voices?). Thanks especially to Matt for successfully leading us through two sessions. I won’t name anyone else as after only four years I still don’t know everyone’s name but thank you to all for setting up, catering etc. You know who you were. Was that Greg on the BBQ? Special thanks to him, of course.

Next rehearsal, Tuesday 18th Feb, DeMolay House, 6.45pm for 7pm start. See you there.

Michael Murtagh

Hi all,

Thank you for a wonderful first rehearsal! It is going to be a great year. I have uploaded 2 additional pieces to the ‘Repertoire’ section of the website that we will start working on at the upcoming workshop. Please download/print and bring along. See you all there! Matt ^_^

This Tuesday 4th Feb will be our first rehearsal for 2020. Time : 6.45 @ DeMolay for a 7pm start. See repertoire tab for new music to download.

Coming up WORKSHOP- Saturday 15th February

a good way to start the year for new comers. All Welcome. Cost is $20. Bring a sweet or savoury plate to share for morning tea. BBQ lunch supplied.
Coming? – let us know at the first rehearsal or reply to this post.
marion.

Choirbolical Workshop – Welcome to 2020!

Conductor: Matt Collins.

Venue: Philharmonic Hall

                7 Matthews St., Harristown.

Registration:      8.30am

Session 1:            9.00 – 10.30am

Morning Tea:     10.30 – 11.00am

Session 2:            11.00 – 12.30pm

BBQ Lunch:         12.30 – 1.30pm

Hi all,

I hope you had a nice holiday season. So very excited to be starting a new year of singing with you all. I have uploaded the sheet music of four new pieces (found under the repertoire tab) for you to download/print and bring along to our first rehearsal on the 4th February at De Molay House – 6:45pm arrival for a 7pm start. Very much looking forward to seeing your smiling faces!

Matt

A BIG WELCOME to Matt Collins who will be our Music Director for 2020.
At the VOCE meeting held Dec 10th we were please to talk with Matt who is looking forward to being back in Toowoomba this year and able to bring his considerable musical skills to lead us in another year of wonderful music making.

COMING UP:

Feb 4th – first Tuesday evening rehearsal at DeMolay. 6.45 for 7pm start. See all dates under Rehearsal tab

Feb 15th – full day workshop to start our year. A great opportunity to invite new members and share a day of singing and laughter. Details to follow. (Weekend workshops away cancelled at this stage due to short notice)

May 5th – Community Concert Fundraiser for HOSPICE.

Next VOCE meeting Jan 21st. – 6pm at DeMolay Hall followed by food after at Parkhouse. VOCE is a group who help with the smooth running of our community choir and events throughout the year. What to help? Come along – all welcome.