No Gig on Saturday Nov 17

Hello Dear Choristers,

Alas... It is not in the cards for us to perform at the International Market Fair this year. The gig is officially cancelled. considering we had about 15 out of 50 and no pianist and not a lot of prepared music, I had to make the call. Well look forward to next year. That doesn't mean you can't go there and buy interesting things. We should also think about what sort of interesting thing we could do in the community this year outside of our lovely sanctuary.

Also remember No choir rehearsal Next Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Looking forward to this Sunday! Please be there In Black with Fall Accents at 8:20 ready for a power packed rehearsal.

Always a pleasure making great music with you!

Andy

Hearing Your Song and Singing it Back - Sunday Nov. 11 - 3:00 - 4:30 at BUF

You are especially invited to attend my upcoming  one-woman show "Hearing Your Song and Singing it Back" at BUF on Sunday Nov. 11 from 3 to 4:30. It is a story about my life and spiritual journey illustrated by music, with piano-vocals in Classical, folk, pop, sacred, and jazz styles,  plus a sound healing meditation with Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, and a little group singing. I'm suggesting a donation of $10-20 or what you can afford.   The off-off-Broadway reviews (we are just a couple of blocks from Broadway) so far have been very positive.
Affectionately, Melanie

Baba yetu is on the practice site!

Thanks to Al for getting Baba yetu on the practice site - it sounds like it was a complicated one! For those that are new to the practice site - here is the link: http://home.comcast.net/~aheezen/music/

Laudate Dominum and O Magnum Mysterium are also on the site! Take a peek.

Bellingham Community Gospel Choir - choir workshop and concert information

Bellingham Community Gospel Choir - choir workshop and concert

with Pastor Pat Wright

and the

Total Experience Gospel Choir

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Workshop:1:00 - 4:30 pm

$20 includes snacks, beverages, dinner with the choir, and concert donation

Concert: 6:30 pm

$10 suggested donation

no reserved seating - seating limited to facility capacity

Location: Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship

To register for the workshop send your name, telephone number and email address along with a check or money order for $20 payable to Bellingham Community Gospel Choir to:
P.A. Starcher
P.O. Box 1124
Bellingham, WA 98227-1124

Sponsored by Bellingham Community Gospel Choir

For more information: bellinghamgospelchoir@hotmail.com | 360-223-8098

details for Sunday's Ingathering Service

when to arrive: 8:30am for rehearsal - plan to be at both the 9:15 and 11:15 services to sing
what to wear: black pants or skirt, white shirt with a blue accent [tie, scarf, necklace, etc.]
what to bring: your music [We Are One] and your voice

If you're struggling with finding a white top, Linda Darks says she has 3 or 4 White tops in sizes M and L which she can loan out for Sunday if needed. Please e mail her  at wanna_sing@yahoo.com or call  at 360-756-6648 or 360-961-6239 if you'd like to borrow one and she'll plan on bringing one for you. Thank you Linda!

"We Are One" and "You Are The New Day" are on the practice site

Al Heezen is speedy and already has "We Are One" and "You Are The New Day" on the practice site! Check it out at: http://home.comcast.net/~aheezen/music/

One thing Al wanted to mention was "When there are two parts on one voice, I try to have the higher voice on the left speaker and the lower on the right. That doesn't seem to be working correctly right now - I will try to fix it later."

If you are new to this practice site, you might be required to install a plugin to make it work - but when you do you'll understand why we call it "amazing". It's a very useful tool.

Welcome Back BUF Choristers!!

And a big welcome to any new folks! Whether you are just trying it out for a while, or plan on staying with us for years, you and your voice are always welcome!

We are looking a t a great season this year!! I am looking forward to seeing you tonight. Reverend Lee Bond and I are having a great time putting the season together and we have several highlights that I am sure will be incredible.

Keep checking the blog links to hear our new music as I get them posted, or subscribe below to get email updates when ever there is a post.

If you are an new or returning member that needs update your information just click the link "BUF CHOIR DATA ENTRY FORM" , Fill it out, submit it,  and it goes right to my spread sheet.

Thank you Becca for staying consistent with posting the must know info for Sundays and rehearsals. You are awesome!!

Beth Brown has also been hard at work organizing the music library so that we can be ready for tonight! Thanks a million!

Looking forward to seeing you and most importantly HEARING you!

Andy