A HUGE THANK YOU to all of you for a spectacular concert on Sunday afternoon. You were your usual ultra professional best in performance. That excellence was especially appreciated by Jeremy and me while the organ was misbehaving and we were making places for those who had not yet been with us prior to the concert. Your graciousness and professionalism in these collaborative events sends such a wonderful message to the greater community as well. I am so proud of you.
Now LET'S PARTY!!
Please sign up tomorrow night to come to the Kentucky Derby Party at the Stuarts!! It was great fun last year and that's why the Stuarts offered to host it again. We must live up to that cheer again!! You are welcome to bring things other that the items on the suggested menu, just please let Karin Van Deun know so we can plan a place for whatever it is on the buffet. The time is 3:00-6:00 this Saturday, May 3 at Jim and Susan Stuart's. Don't forget your HATS!
Also, remember John Heineman's invitation for Concert, Cake, and Cocktails in honor of his birthday. The celebration is May 10 beginning at First-Plymouth at 7:00pm with an organ concert by Jeremy and continuing at John's home for cocktails and cake.
REHEARSALS CONTINUE
Please check the calendar above for the rehearsal schedule from now until the Boston Trip. See you tomorrow.
Dr. C
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
April 22 AB Concert Week Update
I hope you all had a wonderful Sunday off and you are "Ret ta go" for this week's rehearsals and concert. I'm very excited about this concert and our collaboration with the UNL choirs. Please invite families, friends and neighbors to come enjoy it!!
Tickets for choir members. We will do the usual "by one, get one free" for adults. We would also like to give free tickets to all choir members children under 16.
Please check the calendar here on the blog for a reminder of our rehearsal schedule this week, AND the remainder of the rehearsals prior to our Boston trip.
Thanks to Sally and Becky for getting the new slideshow of some of our Boston sights and venues posted here. We are about to have a much greater capability to feature photos, etc on the blog. Always something to look forward to.
DERBY PARTY SIGN UP - there are precious few signed up for the Derby Party, May 3, 3:00-6:00PM at the Stuarts. It will be our big celebration post-concert. I want everyone possible to be there. WE NEED YOU TO SIGN UP TO BRING A SIDE DISH TOO!!! Please use the sheets on the choir room door. We want plenty of good food like last year. Don't forget your hats!!
See you tomorrow night at rehearsal !
Dr. C
Tickets for choir members. We will do the usual "by one, get one free" for adults. We would also like to give free tickets to all choir members children under 16.
Please check the calendar here on the blog for a reminder of our rehearsal schedule this week, AND the remainder of the rehearsals prior to our Boston trip.
Thanks to Sally and Becky for getting the new slideshow of some of our Boston sights and venues posted here. We are about to have a much greater capability to feature photos, etc on the blog. Always something to look forward to.
DERBY PARTY SIGN UP - there are precious few signed up for the Derby Party, May 3, 3:00-6:00PM at the Stuarts. It will be our big celebration post-concert. I want everyone possible to be there. WE NEED YOU TO SIGN UP TO BRING A SIDE DISH TOO!!! Please use the sheets on the choir room door. We want plenty of good food like last year. Don't forget your hats!!
See you tomorrow night at rehearsal !
Dr. C
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
April 15 Blog Update:
Happy tax day to all of you! At least that deadline is now behind all of us one way or another.
Please remember we have a Boston Tour Meeting tomorrow evening at 6:15 PM
I have lots of exciting info to share with you about all aspects of the trip. There is only one final approval I need at the meeting tomorrow and all our arrangements will be done. Here are the websites of the two Boston churches in which we will sing. Check them out in preparation for our meeting. http://www.oldsouth.org/ http://www.trinitychurchboston.org/
Abendmusik Chorus begins at 8 PM this Wednesday evening (April 16).
The FP Choir does not sing this Sunday (April 20). It is Confirmation Sunday and the Youth Orchestra is playing for both services. It is a good time to catch your breath before our big week of rehearsals and concert. Of course, you are always welcome to attend the services on a Sunday off.
It’s time again to think about section-leader elections. Those interested in being a section-leader in the choir, please contact Choir Council President, Robin Forke. The section leaders make up the choir council. It is also time to select a Vice-President. Remember, it is a three-year term: first year as V-P (President-Elect), second year as President and third year as Past President.
The section leader job description from the handbook reads:
Section Leaders represent their respective sections in several ways, so should be welcoming in their approach to individuals who voice concerns or opinions. They are responsible for recording attendance at rehearsals and concerts, and for sending postcards, emails or making phone calls to members of their section who have been absent without notifying a Section Leader or signing out on the board. Section Leaders serve for a term of two years.
Also, this …
Those who are elected to represent the choir meet at least once a month at a time convenient and agreeable to all. The Vice-President and Section Leaders are elected in the spring and being their duties on June 1st. Nominations will be solicited in the weeks preceding the election. Two people represent each vocal section on the council (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, & Bass). One Leader from each section will be elected per year. The remaining Section Leader is replaced with following year.
Blog Update Schedule:
In keeping with our current schedule of weekly communication, it is my goal to post a weekly update on Tuesday afternoon/evening. If further info is needed following rehearsal then I will do another update Thursday afternoon/evening. If you have something to be considered for posting, please send it to my church e-mail address by 5 PM on Mondays and by 10 AM on Thursdays. Hopefully, the blog can be our single source for all information.
Please remember we have a Boston Tour Meeting tomorrow evening at 6:15 PM
I have lots of exciting info to share with you about all aspects of the trip. There is only one final approval I need at the meeting tomorrow and all our arrangements will be done. Here are the websites of the two Boston churches in which we will sing. Check them out in preparation for our meeting. http://www.oldsouth.org/ http://www.trinitychurchboston.org/
Abendmusik Chorus begins at 8 PM this Wednesday evening (April 16).
The FP Choir does not sing this Sunday (April 20). It is Confirmation Sunday and the Youth Orchestra is playing for both services. It is a good time to catch your breath before our big week of rehearsals and concert. Of course, you are always welcome to attend the services on a Sunday off.
It’s time again to think about section-leader elections. Those interested in being a section-leader in the choir, please contact Choir Council President, Robin Forke. The section leaders make up the choir council. It is also time to select a Vice-President. Remember, it is a three-year term: first year as V-P (President-Elect), second year as President and third year as Past President.
The section leader job description from the handbook reads:
Section Leaders represent their respective sections in several ways, so should be welcoming in their approach to individuals who voice concerns or opinions. They are responsible for recording attendance at rehearsals and concerts, and for sending postcards, emails or making phone calls to members of their section who have been absent without notifying a Section Leader or signing out on the board. Section Leaders serve for a term of two years.
Also, this …
Those who are elected to represent the choir meet at least once a month at a time convenient and agreeable to all. The Vice-President and Section Leaders are elected in the spring and being their duties on June 1st. Nominations will be solicited in the weeks preceding the election. Two people represent each vocal section on the council (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, & Bass). One Leader from each section will be elected per year. The remaining Section Leader is replaced with following year.
Blog Update Schedule:
In keeping with our current schedule of weekly communication, it is my goal to post a weekly update on Tuesday afternoon/evening. If further info is needed following rehearsal then I will do another update Thursday afternoon/evening. If you have something to be considered for posting, please send it to my church e-mail address by 5 PM on Mondays and by 10 AM on Thursdays. Hopefully, the blog can be our single source for all information.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Whodunit?
Susan Stuart is getting a group together to attend the Mystery Dinner Theater production “Whodunit?” April 20, 6:00PM, Pilgrim Hall.
It is expected to be a sell-out, so please let her know soon if you would like to be part of the group. She will need to know (and have your $15.00) by next Wednesday. Please email or call her.
It should be a great show. We hope you will all consider attending!
It is expected to be a sell-out, so please let her know soon if you would like to be part of the group. She will need to know (and have your $15.00) by next Wednesday. Please email or call her.
It should be a great show. We hope you will all consider attending!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
April 9 NEWS
Ghana Sunday - April 13. We sing the 10:30 service with regular 9:30 rehearsal. Please wear your most colorful blouses and shirts. Those replace our vestments on that day.
Boston Trip Meeting - Wednesday, April 16, 6:15PM in the choir room. All those going on the Boston trip are asked to meet for an update on our exciting visit to that wonderful city.
Kentucky Derby Party - Saturday, May 3, 3:00PM. Susan Stuart has graciously offered to host us once again, and I am so grateful. We had such a wonderful time last year and look forward to that much and more this time. Your most festive "Derby Hat" is your addmission at the door. Karin Van Deun has offered to coordinate the food. We would like for you to sign up to prepare and bring one of the following items on the menu. Sign-up sheets will be available at rehearsal on April 16. Karin will contact you with the recipes.
Beef brisket, Mint Julips and Soft Drinks and Mint Iced Tea will be provided.
Appetizers: Benedictine spread
Cheese bisquits (not what you think...but wonderful...trust me)
Party mix and nuts
Vegetables: Charleston Cheese Grits
Fresh asparagus
Salad: Bibb Lettuce with strawberries, green onions, toasted almonds, and
poppy seed dressing.
Dessert: Derby Pie
AB Concert Rehearsal Schedule - please check the calendar above once again for the rehearsal schedule the week of April 20-27. We need everyone there in preparation for a wonderful concert with our friends from UN-L.
Congratulations to Julie Doerr, the new champion of the 24th annual Lincoln spelling bee. We are so proud of you, Julie. The First-Plymouth contingent gathered for “the last hurrah” at P.O. Pears and, of course, we were the most enthusiastic of the 200+ attendees. Julie defeated 20 expert spellers from the Lincoln area. Her winning word was “isinglass.” We broke into a rousing rendition of “Surrey with the fringe on top” from Rogers and Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA! which contains “isinglass” in the lyrics.
Boston Trip Meeting - Wednesday, April 16, 6:15PM in the choir room. All those going on the Boston trip are asked to meet for an update on our exciting visit to that wonderful city.
Kentucky Derby Party - Saturday, May 3, 3:00PM. Susan Stuart has graciously offered to host us once again, and I am so grateful. We had such a wonderful time last year and look forward to that much and more this time. Your most festive "Derby Hat" is your addmission at the door. Karin Van Deun has offered to coordinate the food. We would like for you to sign up to prepare and bring one of the following items on the menu. Sign-up sheets will be available at rehearsal on April 16. Karin will contact you with the recipes.
Beef brisket, Mint Julips and Soft Drinks and Mint Iced Tea will be provided.
Appetizers: Benedictine spread
Cheese bisquits (not what you think...but wonderful...trust me)
Party mix and nuts
Vegetables: Charleston Cheese Grits
Fresh asparagus
Salad: Bibb Lettuce with strawberries, green onions, toasted almonds, and
poppy seed dressing.
Dessert: Derby Pie
AB Concert Rehearsal Schedule - please check the calendar above once again for the rehearsal schedule the week of April 20-27. We need everyone there in preparation for a wonderful concert with our friends from UN-L.
Congratulations to Julie Doerr, the new champion of the 24th annual Lincoln spelling bee. We are so proud of you, Julie. The First-Plymouth contingent gathered for “the last hurrah” at P.O. Pears and, of course, we were the most enthusiastic of the 200+ attendees. Julie defeated 20 expert spellers from the Lincoln area. Her winning word was “isinglass.” We broke into a rousing rendition of “Surrey with the fringe on top” from Rogers and Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA! which contains “isinglass” in the lyrics.
Friday, April 4, 2008
AB Rehearsal April 6 - UPDATE
The AB Chorus rehearsal on April 6 will be from 4:00-5:30pm STRAVINSKY ONLY. The Choir Council will meet following the rehearsal from 5:30-6:00pm.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
April 1 Update: NO FOOLING!
My deepest gratitude and praise to all of you who were a part of the Holy Week and Easter celebrations at First-Plymouth. You outdid yourselves with beautiful singing. The compliments continue to come in. I am very proud and grateful.
We continue Wednesday evening with our regular rehearsal schedule. We are now focused on our big push to the Abendmusik Concert, April 27. Please consult the calendar to refresh your memory of the performance week rehearsal schedule. It's not too early to talk with me about potential conflicts that could have come up since we published the calendar.
THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 6 - FP Choir sings BOTH services with The Summit Strings. The president of the denomination, John Thomas, will be our guest preacher. We would like a full choir loft. Breakfast will be served between services.
BOSTON TRIP UPDATE:
With our final payment made, here's an overview of our intinerary. The choir council will determine the date for a trip meeting in the next couple of weeks, where a detailed itinerary will be distributed.
Thursday, June 5 Depart Omaha for Boston in early AM
Arrive Boston in early afternoon
Coach to hotel for check-in, then to Copley Square/Back Bay Area
Sight-seeing on your own.
Coach to group 'Welcome to Boston' dinner at Union Oyster House.
Coach back to hotel with option to stay in city for late evening socializing.
Friday, June 6 Early morning Coach to Ferry to depart for Martha's Vineyard
Arrive Vineyard Haven mid-morning and prep for noontime concert.
Group lunch with our hosts and sightseeing by coach lead by our hosts.
Return late afternoon by ferry; arrive Boston for dinner on your own.
Coach service back to hotel at designated time.
Saturday, June 7 Mid-morning coach to rehearsal at Old South Church, Copley Square.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Afternoon Duckboat Tours (included in tour price) for everyone.
- departures at times following ample time for lunch.
- remainder of afternoon free for sight seeing, etc. on your own.
Coach return to hotel from Copley Square/Back Bay Area aprox. 9pm.
Sunday, June 8 8am coach departure to Old South Church, Copley Square
FP Tour Choir sings Sunday AM service at Old South
Lunch and afternoon on your own
4pm rehearsal at Trinity Church, Copley Square
FP Tour Choir and Trinity Church Choir sing Sunday evening service
at Trinity Church.
8pm - Farewell tour dinner (included in tour price) at Skipjacks Seafood
across Clarendon Street from Trinity Church.
Coach return to hotel following dinner or late night socializing on your own.
Monday, June 9 Return to Omaha from Boston
We continue Wednesday evening with our regular rehearsal schedule. We are now focused on our big push to the Abendmusik Concert, April 27. Please consult the calendar to refresh your memory of the performance week rehearsal schedule. It's not too early to talk with me about potential conflicts that could have come up since we published the calendar.
THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 6 - FP Choir sings BOTH services with The Summit Strings. The president of the denomination, John Thomas, will be our guest preacher. We would like a full choir loft. Breakfast will be served between services.
BOSTON TRIP UPDATE:
With our final payment made, here's an overview of our intinerary. The choir council will determine the date for a trip meeting in the next couple of weeks, where a detailed itinerary will be distributed.
Thursday, June 5 Depart Omaha for Boston in early AM
Arrive Boston in early afternoon
Coach to hotel for check-in, then to Copley Square/Back Bay Area
Sight-seeing on your own.
Coach to group 'Welcome to Boston' dinner at Union Oyster House.
Coach back to hotel with option to stay in city for late evening socializing.
Friday, June 6 Early morning Coach to Ferry to depart for Martha's Vineyard
Arrive Vineyard Haven mid-morning and prep for noontime concert.
Group lunch with our hosts and sightseeing by coach lead by our hosts.
Return late afternoon by ferry; arrive Boston for dinner on your own.
Coach service back to hotel at designated time.
Saturday, June 7 Mid-morning coach to rehearsal at Old South Church, Copley Square.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Afternoon Duckboat Tours (included in tour price) for everyone.
- departures at times following ample time for lunch.
- remainder of afternoon free for sight seeing, etc. on your own.
Coach return to hotel from Copley Square/Back Bay Area aprox. 9pm.
Sunday, June 8 8am coach departure to Old South Church, Copley Square
FP Tour Choir sings Sunday AM service at Old South
Lunch and afternoon on your own
4pm rehearsal at Trinity Church, Copley Square
FP Tour Choir and Trinity Church Choir sing Sunday evening service
at Trinity Church.
8pm - Farewell tour dinner (included in tour price) at Skipjacks Seafood
across Clarendon Street from Trinity Church.
Coach return to hotel following dinner or late night socializing on your own.
Monday, June 9 Return to Omaha from Boston
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