Dear friends:

I hope you have all had a great summer and are ready for the new season to begin. Many thanks to those of you who were able to sing with the summer choir in July!

Several important things to note:

First Plymouth Choir will begin rehearsing on Wednesday, August 27 at 7:15 PM in the choir room. We will sing for the 9:00 & 10:30 services on September 7^th with an 8:15 AM warm-up and breakfast served in-between.

PLEASE NOTE: we would like to make sure that everyone is happy with the robe they have. Robes will not be shared this year, but we do want to make sure yours is in good condition. I need EACH of you to respond that you are good to go, OR let me know if there is some mending that needs to be done. Your response will insure that everyone has a robe that fits and looks good as well as allowing us to figure out what excess robes can be used for new people. Thank you for your assistance in this matter!

The first Abendmusik Concert of the season will be on Friday, September 5^th at 7:00 PM and will feature Cameron Carpenter. I can only tell you

that you will probably NEVER experience an organ concert like this again. Cameron's musical presentations range from classic organ works revamped to film classics such as Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark. You will want to see this amazing performer who has been called by some the "Maverick Organist." Check out the following links, and I think you will agree!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWD6uEKYOOY&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HrhZ1-cPJE&feature=related

As a member of the choir, you can receive a discount on tickets you purchase for this event. If you are one who is typically bored at an organ recital – this event will change your attitude!!! Bring your friends and family!

Abendmusik Chorus Rehearsals (Men) will begin on September 10^th at 8:30 PM. The first three rehearsals (all of September) will be for the Abendmusik Men due to the fact that the first choral event will take place on November 2^nd as part of a pre-election concert that will include the UNL Men's Chorus and Grand Island Northwest Men's Chorus. Having only the men attend the first several rehearsals will allow us to get a good start on the music for that concert. Please note the extra rehearsal on Sunday, September 28^th following church – 12:00 noon – 2:00 PM for AB Men only.

Full Abendmusik Rehearsals (Men & Women) will commence on Wednesday October 1^st at 8:30 PM. Please note the additional rehearsal on Sunday, November 23^rd following church from 12 noon – 2:00 PM.

~Jeremy~