May 29 Update

FP CHOIRS SINGS BOTH SERVICES JUNE 1. We agreed last evening at rehearsal we would sing both services this Sunday to include the 9:00AM congregation in our "send off"for the Boston trip. Breakfast will be served between services. We (especially the 9:00 folks) certainly appreciate your willingness to add this service as it wasn't originally on the calendar.

FULL CHOIR AGAIN ON JUNE 29 for John Cummins' last Sunday. Everyone please come to rehearsal at 7:00PM on Monday, June 2 to get a brief look ahead at the anthems for June 29. We will decide together when we can rehearsal again before the 29th.

FAREWELL PARTY FOR JOHN CUMMINS: JUNE 29 5:00PM at the home of Choir Council President, Jamie Gustofsen. Details will follow about menu, etc.

May 27 update

WE'VE ROUNDED THE FINAL TURN AND IN THE FINAL STRETCH FOR BOSTON! We will cover all the repertoire for the tour Wednesday at rehearsal and sing most of it for services at First-Plymouth on Sunday, June 1. I would like us to sing both services on June 1 share our excitement with the 9:00 congregation as well. I know this is not on the calendar but I hope most of you will be able to be there for both. Choral scholars, even if you aren't going on the trip we need you at 9:00 also.

CAR POOLERS NEEDED: There are just a few who still need to coordinate rides to the airport June 5. If you are willing to take a car to Omaha for carpooling and/or you need a ride we will meet briefly following the rehearsal on Wednesday.

BREAKFASTS IN BOSTON: The original proposal indicated that the hotel accommodations included continental breakfast, which is not the case after all. There is a deli in the hotel with similar items available for purchase.

CHOIR AFTER JUNE 8: Summer Choir will begin June 15. There will be no Wednesday rehearsals but we will rehearse each Sunday morning at 9:30. Choral Scholars will sing the 9:00 AM service June 15, 22, 29. Further information regarding the July/August schedule will be forthcoming.

TOUR PARTICIPANTS PLEASE REMEMBER: White shirts and black pants and black shoes are required for the concert on Friday and are to be worn under robes on Sunday at both services. Everyone is responsible for transporting his/her own robe and folders(w/music).

I am VERY excited about our trip together. We are going to be wonderful ambassadors for First-Plymouth Church, Abendmusik, and NEBRASKA!!

Please remember our final rehearsal is next Monday, June 2 at 7:00PM.

Boston Trip Meeting

There is a Boston Trip Update meeting Wednesday, May 21 at 7:00PM. We will distribute hard copies of the itinerary and have time for question and answers. Here is the same itinerary for you to copy and paste to your electronic files.


ABENDMUSIK - BOSTON TOUR - JUNE 5 TO JUNE 9, 2008
Thursday, June 05, 2008
United Airlines (1)
17 Passengers
Leave Omaha 6:00 AM Arrive Chicago 7:31 AM; Leave Chicago 9:00 AM Arrive Boston 12:12 PM
Delta Airlines (2)
18 Passengers
Leave Omaha 7:00 AM Arrive Cincinnati 9:56 AM; Leave Cincinnati 10:45 AM Arrive Boston 12:50 PM
Bus to Hotel
1:15 PM
35 Passenger Bus leave Airport for the Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Bayside (15 minute drive)
Bus to Restaurant
6:15 PM
Leave Doubletree at 6:15 PM arrive at Union Oyster House for Dinner (One Check only for total bill)
Bus to Hotel
9:00 PM
Leave Union Oyster House at 9:00 PM for trip back to Doubletree Hotel
Friday, June 06, 2008
Leave Hotel
7:30 AM
By Bus from Doubletree to Woodshole (77 Miles and 1.5 hour trip)
Arrive Woodshole
9:00 AM
Leave Woodshole
9:30 AM
By Ferry from Woodshole to Martha's Vineyard
Arrive Martha's Vineyard
10:15 AM
Tour Martha's Vineyard
Host Couple will guide around Martha's Vineyard
Arrive at Church
11:30 AM
Sing at Church
12:00 PM
Tour Martha's Vineyard
1:00 PM
Continue Tour of Martha's Vineyard with Host Couple after singing at Church
Return to Ferry
5:30 PM
Ferry to Woodshole
6:15 PM
Arrive Woodshole
7:00 PM
Bus back to Doubletree
7:15 PM
Arrive at Doubletree
8:45 PM
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Bus to Copley Square
9:00 AM
10 to 15 minute drive
Rehersal
10:00 AM
Church at Copley Square
Free time
11:00 AM
Spend 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM as free time until Duck Tour
3:15 PM
Walk to Prudential Center, basically right across the Street from Copley Plaza, must be there at 3:30 PM
Duck Tour
3:30 PM
Groups must arrive 1/2 hour before 4:00 PM departure at Prudential Center. Duck Tour approx. 80 minutes
Free time
5:30 PM
Free time the rest of the evening.
Bus to Doubletree
9:00 PM
Bus from Copley Square back to hotel for those who want a ride.
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Bus to Copley Square
9:00 AM
55 Passenger - Bus leaves hotel for Copley Square
Church
10:30 AM
Sing at Church in Copley Square
Lunch and free time
After Church lunch and free time until 4:00 PM
Get to Trinity Church
4:00 PM
Sing at Church
6:00 PM
Sing at Trinity Church also in Copley Square
Dinner
8:00 PM
Dinner at Skipjacks - Menu A
Bus back to Doubletree
10:00 PM
Bus leaves Skipjacks at 10:00 PM
Monday, June 09, 2008
Bus to Airport
2:45 PM
Leave Doubletree for Airport (15 minute drive)
United Airlines (1)
17 Passengers
Leave Boston 5:00 PM Arrive Chicago 6:49 PM; Leave Chicago 8:35 PM Arrive Omaha 10:07 PM
Delta Airlines (2)
18 Passengers
Leave Boston 4:10 PM Arrive Cincinnati 6:38 PM; Leave Chicago 9:00 PM Arrive Omaha 9:53 PM
Key Addresses & Phone Numbers
Doubletree Club Hotel Boston - Bayside - 240 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02125 - Phone - 617-822-3600
Union Oyster House Restaurant - 41 Union Street, Boston, MA 02108 - Phone - 617-227-2750
Skipjacks Restaurant - 199 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116 - Phone - 617-536-3500
Boston Duck Tour - Tour departs from Huntington Ave side of the Prudential Center

May 13 Update

Thank you ALL for a thrilling Pentecost celebration on Sunday complete with a visit from the HS (herself) as she so "stunningly" touched the Lied Organ at the first service. You inspired us all with your enthusiastic rendering of the Vaughan Williams "Antiphon" as with your beautiful gentleness in the Lee Scott anthem at during the prayers. "Veni creator spiritus" indeed!

Things to note for this week: CHOIR COUNCIL ELECTIONS
CC elections will take place NEXT Wednesday during rehearsal (at the break). The terms of office for new members will begin after the Boston trip. Please refer to your handbooks for the list of responsibilities of members. The one additional responsibility is that of the weekly maintenance of the boxes of those in your section. Because of the typical small slate of candidates, we are ENCOURAGING "WRITE-INs." Be prepared to submit those between now and the May 21 rehearsal.

Candidates:
Soprano: Sarah Gauger, Deanne Hyde (will elect 2)
Alto: Linda Zabel, Becky Shane (will elect 2)
Tenor: Stephen Talarico, John Reinert (will elect 2)
Bass: Michael Trutna (will elect 1)
Vice President: Jane Mehrens

Boston Trip update:
We need to know your preference for 2 things: Please let us know at rehearsal this week.
1. the final update meeting May 21 or May 28 at 6:30PM.
2. the final rehearsal Sun June 1 or Mon June 2 (time depends on the day)

*Please note - the dress code for the Martha's Vineyard concert is white tops, black pants and black full shoes for men and women. Short sleeves are acceptable. The black pants and black full shoes with our vestments is required for our Sunday services as well. I strongly suggest simply packing another white shirt/top for Sunday as well.

May 5 update

THANK YOU to Susan Stuart for hosting the fantastic Derby party yesterday at her beautiful home. A special thank you to Karin Van Deun for her wonderful coordination of the menu and to all of you who prepared the delicious food. The spread was wonderful and a grand time was had by all.
SPECIAL PRAYERS for Karin who suffered a bad fall on Friday evening and was not able to be with us.

CHOIR COUNCIL ELECTIONS will be held Wednesday, May 14 during rehearsal. Those interested in serving on the council please contact council president, Robin Forke ASAP.

REMINDER: Rehearsal begins at 7:15 for FP choir and those joining us for the Boston trip. Thanks to those who joined us today for service. All those going to Boston are welcome to join us on Sundays as we include Boston repertoire in services.

Calendar/Lincoln Marathon Update

PLEASE NOTE: the calendar now shows FPC/AB Rehearsal on Wednesdays at 7:15PM. Repertoire for the Boston Tour will be incorporated into the Sunday services throughout the month so one rehearsal time will serve both purposes.

ALSO: the Lincoln Marathon is this Sunday morning. Normal Blvd will be closed all morning to traffic. Other streets near First-Plymouth are a part of the course as well. Please allow for this in your travel time to rehearsal and service THIS SUNDAY, May 4.

SEE YOU AT THE DERBY PARTY TOMORROW!