We are a few days away from an awesome collaboration with the beautiful a cappella choir from Concordia in Seward and the renowned Cantorei from St. Olaf College in Northfield. Though John Ferguson is the director of Cantorei, Anton Armstrong is traveling with the group and will lead them and us in this celebration. Both Dr. Ferguson and Dr. Armstrong are true role models for many of us church musicians, and this is really an awesome opportunity to share this experience with them. I want to remind you of some logistical information at this point so that there are no surprises for you heading into the week ahead:
Repertoire:
- Everytime I feel the spirit- arr. Dawson
- The Lord's My Shepherd- arr. Ferguson
- pink hymnsheet
Schedule:
- Tonight (Wednesday): optional voice class from 6:35-7:05 p.m. in choir room
- Tonight (Wednesday): rehearsal from 7:15-8:30 p.m. in choir room
- Sunday morning, October 16: warm-up at 9:30, then sing for the service at 10:30 (Abendmusik Chorus singers are most welcome to join us on Sunday as we will be singing the music for Monday's hymn festival!)
- Monday, October 17: rehearsal with Anton Armstrong and the combined choirs from 5:45-6:45 p.m. (Sanctuary) Please make arrangements to be in a seat in the sanctuary by 5:45 if at all possible. There will be more than 200 singers to assemble, so if you can come on the early side, we will all be grateful! There will be a snack break at 6:45 p.m. The festival begins at 7:30 p.m. Family and friends may purchase tickets fromwww.abendmusik.org or through Becky in the office.
Concert dress:
- ALL BLACK from horn to hoof-- longsleeve is best.
- subtle deodorant (but no intense shampoos, perfumes or colognes, please)
Thank you all for your willingness to share your voice in this joyful community sing!
Grace and peace,
TT
