<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>December 6, 2013 #37

Community ISSUE of the GHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & cclt

Choir Community Newsletter<><><><><><><><><><><> QUICK REMINDERS! <><><><><><><><><><><>

All events below are also listed in detail on our Choir Life Calendar

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GHC SOPRANO & TENOR CHOIR SECTIONALSDecember 9, 10 & 12

Details in the Opportunities To Sing section

HNC – INVITATION TO END OF SESSION PARTY You are all invited to attend: Tuesday December 10, 12 noon – 2:00

See details in the Opportunities To Sing section

GHC SWAT ~ THE 12 DAYS OF CHOIRSDecember 12 @ noon in the Central Library Atrium

Details in the Opportunities To Sing section

SIMPLE GIFTS – THE 2013 SOUNDINGS SEASONAL CONCERTDecember 7 & 8

Details in the Community Events section

OPEN SWAT ~ CHRISTMAS DINNER @ GLAD TIDINGSDecember 25, two sittings ~ All singers welcome!

Details in the Opportunities To Sing section

DAN SALI – ART STUDIO SALE – A POWER OF HOPE BENEFIT EVENTNow to Jan 11

Details in the Community Events sections

GHC SEASONAL BREAKTwo weeks

Last 2013 practices Dec. 16, 17 & 19 ~ First 2014 practices Jan 6, 7 & 9

HNC SEASONAL BREAKThree weeks

Current season ends Dec. 10 ~ New one starts Jan 7

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including last week’s Choir Community Issue please go to: http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/community-info/newsletters.php

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SPECIAL NOTES!!!!CONCERT TICKETS

Tickets for our February 7th & 8th concerts make excellent gifts and will be available at choir for the next two weeks.   Tickets are $25 and $20 (students and seniors).  Cheque to Power of Hope.

Tickets also available on-line at the Gettin’ Higher Choir website.  

GHC “CURRENT SINGERS ONLY” SECTION UPDATES

Parts files for You’ve Got To Believe have now been posted.

The “G1” link that was not functioning has been fixed thanks to feedback from GHC Monday Bass Ivan Wevers.

Added Notes:

Great Big Sea: on the last two bars we are all on the Soprano line!

7 th Wave : we won't be singing the two note "Oh" in bars 72 & 76 (end of chorus 4)

PRACTICE CD INFO UPDATE

For those of you who missed my earlier invitations to submit an order for a practice CD please note that I intend to be distributing them next week. If you want one please place your order now.

For those of you who have ordered please be sure to pick up your CD’s next week or have a choir friend do it for you. If you can’t do that then contact me to make alternate arrangements so that I can get them all distributed quickly.

BILL HUOT'S CHRISTMAS AND YULETIDE MUSIC SAMPERS

Bill will be selling his annual compilations again at every GHC practice from December 9 to 20.

He is a Christmas music folklorist. These are compilation CDs with detailed interpretive liner notes focused on various seasonal themes.  Some feature songs about the birth of Jesus, the angels, shepherds etc.  Others celebrate the Winter Solstice, and some have songs related to the secular celebration of the holidays. See descriptions here.  This year's new sampler is a children’s-album-for-grownups a musical Christmas stocking filled with toys and goodies.

Each 78 minute (or longer) CD features a wide variety of performers and styles of music, carefully selected and organized to reward active listening. The musical selections are drawn from Bill’s extensive collection of recordings (many of which are out-of-print).

He requests a donation of $15 each $5 for people on low income. ALL of the proceeds are donated to the Power of Hope and to the Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Foundation.

A belated Editor’s Note

Since this newsletter was posted Bill Huot has submitted an item about his Music Sampler CDs for this coming Friday’s Admin Issue that includes two free sample files from this season’s Music Sampler. I decided “Why wait, do it now” so here are the links to them:

Tish Hinajosa - Arbolito (In English).mp3

Green

GIFT CARDS FOR SALE at GHC and HNC until the Christmas break.

Caia Connection and Power of Hope Gift Cards will be available from now until the week of Dec 16.

If you don't know about these cards -  they are a really convenient and meaningful way to give a gift to someone for the upcoming season.   Convenient,  because they are easy to pop in the mail,  or give by hand - and meaningful because they help support the two organizations that the choir raises money for through our concerts each year. 

The cards are $10 each and receipts are available for purchases over $20.   

On the back of the cards there is a message saying that  "A donation has been made in your name in support of:

a)  the Kuwangisana Education program in Mozambique,  or b)  The Power of Hope programs to help out youth.

Additional information about the organization -  programs,  website address,  etc. is also provided.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Gloria Hansen,  Tenor -  GHC admin. and HNC registrar

EDITOR’S NOTES & REMINDERSACCESSING THE NEWSLETTER

A High Noon Choir member told me recently that she has trouble navigating to the newsletter on our web site and that other HNC members that she has talked to say the same thing. I suspect, therefore, that there are other HNC and GHC members that are experiencing similar difficulties but haven’t said anything. So….

First

I strongly recommend that you all keep the current week’s Newsletter Announcement email where you can find it easily (at least until you receive the next week’s email). That way you can completely avoid having to navigate the site by simply opening the current email and clicking one of the links in it.

The PDF and Word links each open a version the current newsletter without you having to go to our web site at all.

The link below them opens the Newsletters page without you having to navigate the site. Once there you have access to the current newsletter via the PDF and Word links at the top of the page as well as many archived issues by scrolling down the page to the appropriate links.

Second

If you want, or need, to get to the newsletters page by navigating to it on the web site take the following steps:

1. On any page of our site click on the “Choir Life” button (top menu far right)2. Click on “Newsletters” (left sidebar menu 1/3 of the way down)3. Click on either the PDF or Word link at the top of the page to open the current newsletter or scroll down to the

appropriate link for a desired archived issue.

Third

If the above information is helpful I suggest you keep a copy of it handy (printed it or filed) so that it the next time you want to access the newsletter you don’t have to remember it.

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rests with the person named in the item’s “Submitted by…” line,

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apprciations

MANY THANKS…

…to all who came out and supported the African jewelry sale at choir last week! We raised over $1,050, which will go to Soweto Junior elementary school to cover the cost of a meal each day for 150 young children. You have made purchases that change people’s lives....THANK YOU! Submitted by Sabine Laubental, lapsed Alto

********************************************A HUGE THANK YOU TO HNC AND GHC CHOIRS FROM THE GUATEMALA SCARVES FOR STOVES PROJECT:

We are delighted to tell you that the choirs’ responses once again to our scarf sales for our SCARVES FOR STOVES project has been wonderful.

We raised $4,083 selling scarves and from donations, at HNC choir and at all 3 GHC nights, and the donations are still coming in via the Innovative Communities Foundation website, (see blog below).

It is truly heartwarming how the choir has embraced this project over the years and enabled us to go on making a huge difference in the lives of the Mayan villagers, where we volunteer.

With hearfelt gratitude from us and all the villagers you help, and also a big thank you to all of you who help us to put these sales on at choir  Check out our Guatemala project blog at: http://www.icoatitlan.blogspot.com 

Submitted by: Mary Lynch, HNC and former GHC, Linda Stanton, GHC, Barbara Peterson, GHC and Kathy Coster former GHC

PAST or DISTANT VOICESVISITING “ALLEZ CHANTE” IN MONTREAL

When I go to Montreal, visiting family and friends, I like to go to Centre St-Barthélémy. Why? To sing and join the choir: Allez Chante!

The choir, led by Evemarie Brunelle (CCLT5 - 2008/09), is a Montreal based extension of GHC Victoria. Allez Chante Choir started 4 years ago having one practice per week. Her approach is inclusive and very dedicated to her choir singers. This fall she opened a third evening to form a new group.

Surprisingly, it was my sister France who introduced me to the choir and without knowing that Evemarie was trained by Shavon and Denis. Les Chorales Allez Chante have a repertoire tailored to the community, in a spirit of sharing and healing  approach, and steeped in the tradition of our choir GHC. During 90 min. as a solo leader Evemarie direct the group three evenings a week.

So here is the directory for this fall session of the Allez Chante Choir !

If you want to know more about Allez Chante Choir visit her web site at: http://www.allezchante.ca * Not a surprise, as in Victoria male singers tend to be fewer.

Fall 2013 repertoire:On ne sait jamais by Gilles VigneaultSana sananina , African song, arrangement Dennis DonnellyMojuba effe i fe ku , nigerian singing in YorubaThe turtle remembers , Becky ReardonHappy birthday, time passes ...

Viva la musica de Michael PraetoriusOm mani padme hum , chant contemplationHappy birthday we love you , melody of the waltz "Time exquisite " Austrian operetta " The Merry Widow "Yemaya asesu , Afro-Cuban song

Louis Hebert, GHC Thursday Basse,

Opportunities to singCHOIR SECTIONALS with DENIS AND SHIVON

The week of December 9, 10 & 12 Soprano and Tenor sectionals all three nights. 6:45-7:30

Please arrive a few minutes early.

Home sectionals & Cross Sectionals can, of course, happen anytime anyone wants to host one. For more information about hosting a home sectional, please visit: http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/choir_life/#sectionals ~ Shivon & Denis

********************************************END OF SESSION – PARTY

YOU ARE INVITED… To join the High Noon Choir singers

When: Tuesday, December 10, 12 noon – 2:00Where: Church of Truth – 111 Superior Street (James Bay)

This is the High Noon Choir’s closing week for this session. We would love to celebrate our weeks of singing in community with you.   

We’ll sing together for an hour and then share some ginger tea and finger foods. Just bring yourself and anyone else you think might enjoy this time together.

Shivon and Gloria

********************************************GHC SWAT - THE 12 DAYS OF CHOIRS

This is a wonderful opportunity to sing in this fabulous acoustic space. We thoroughly enjoyed it last year, and are happy to be invited back again!

Thursday, December 12, from 12 noon - 1pmAt the Atrium of the Downtown Public Library, 735 Broughton Street,

Repertoire: Invitation to singOne voiceHallelujah (where the river…)May it beLight is returningShosholozaThe Parting GlassLast Month of the yearWassail

These songs are all listed with links to whatever lyric, song and parts files we have for them on the GHC web site in “Current Singers Only”

Please save the date, and stay tuned for further details at choir next Monday and Tuesday.

********************************************CHRISTMAS DAY SWAT:

Many of us participated in the SWAT on Christmas Day last year in support of the annual Christmas Spirit Dinner at Glad Tidings Church, Quadra St. at North Park. The organizers and have asked us to sing again. There are two sittings:

First sitting: arrive to warm up at 11:15; we sing from about 11:30 - 1:00 approximatelySecond sitting: arrive to warm up at 2:15; we sing from about 2:30 – 4:00 approximately

We'll sing a combination of GHC standards (warm-up songs, various rounds, etc) and well-known Christmas songs and carols for which I will have song sheets available. It's very (cheerfully) noisy and informal and we are mostly background so don't be put off by thinking that you don't know everything.

If you are willing and available for either or both of the sittings, please:

EMAIL ME AND TELL ME YOUR NAME, SECTION, AND WHICH (OR BOTH) SITTING YOU WILL BE ATTENDING. My email is denis@denisdonnelly.ca

~ Denis

********************************************HOME SECTIONAL SCHEDULE:

Jan. 8th ~ Basses @ Bills

I am hosting a home sectional for all Basses on Jan 8th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.  and the more of us there are the better it will be. Especially since Denis plans to be there to put us through our paces.

Beverages of choice and snacks to share are welcome. The practice will be followed by a social gathering for those feeling social.

77 Gorge Rd. West, (at Wascana across from Wings ~ # 8 or #11 bus). Follow the signs from the gate. Map: http://www.crucible.ca/home77.jpg

For further information or answers to your questions please contact me at 250-920-4160 (9 to 9) or at bill@gettinhigherchoir.ca 

Submitted by: Bill Hanson, multi-night rotating Bass

Tenors @ Syd’s – Jan ??

Near Interurban and Wilkinson and have quite a large space.

Watch for details in future issues

Submitted by Syd Varley Monday Tenor

WORD OF MOUTH / RECOMMENDATIONS

BEAUTIFUL VERSIONS OF WE ARE AND WAVES OF LOVE On his most recent release, Ravi Ji, a multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer, delivers gently hypnotic renditions of 2 works were currently practising at HNC.  Both are about 8 minutes long, and feature lovely harmonies and a delightful tapestry of instrumentation.  While these are not choral versions of the songs, they are, nevertheless, well worth a listen. To listen to these songs, and indeed, the entirety of Ravis latest release:https://soundcloud.com/koratone/sets/songs-for-the-golden-age Recommended by:  Alex Armstrong, HNC

********************************************CARING

Several of us in the choir have been moved by this video of how we can connect through music and touch to those who no longer talk.  Gladys Wilson and Naomi Feil - YouTube  Recommended by Celia Cheatley GHC Monday Alto

********************************************SIMPLE GIFTS ~ SOUNDINGS IN CONCERT

Once more for emphasis…

For those of you who have never been to a Soundings concert I say…”Do your ears the favour of being there for either their Dec. 7th or 8th concert. Ears like surprises but if you need an advance listen before committing yourself you can check them out on YouTube.

Those of you who have been to past Soundings concerts need no urging from me but consider yourself reminded anyway.

Recommended highly by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc. (and Soundings Fan)

********************************************UNIQUE GIFT BASKET AND STOCKING STUFFER ITEMS

As many of you know I am a fan of Blair Mart, that great source of Mediterranean, Middle East and Near East food items. Matt, the mild mannered super hero owner, is importing a range of unique gift items for the Christmas season. Check it out as a source of gifts stocking stuffers and scrumptious gift basket contents.

Yummmm…

Lime pickle, comb honey, seasoned feta dip, fresh made humus, bulk olives and Egyptian juices plus jams from all over, numerous varieties of olive oils, Baklava, dried fruits, teas, sauces, spices, Turkish Delight, etc.

Brochure: http://www.o-my.info/ghc/nl/2010/1008/blairmart.pdf

Open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday for our convenience at 924 Pandora

Recommended by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.

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BOBBY MCFERRIN ON IMPROVISATION

I am a great fan of Bobby McFerrin and just found his master class on improvisation video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIIVoVRx1tA&feature=em-subs_digest-vrecs

Wonderful.

Submitted by Mary Wynne Ashford GHC Monday/Thursday Alto & CCLT9 2012

Editor’s NoteAs another dedicated Bobby McFerrin fan I checked out the above link as soon as it arrived in my in-box and, no surprise, it’s excellent. When I finished watching it, however, I struck gold. There was a link next to that video to a series of 49 videos of his talks and demonstrations of vocal improvisation. Once I get this newsletter finished and on its way I’ll definitely start enjoying my way through all 49!

********************************************WE RISE AGAIN

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pu6L84JFN0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Nova Scotia's finest sing the "provincial anthem" including Anne Murray, Rita McNeil (RIP) Men of the Deeps & of course the Rankin Family feat Raylene Rankin (RIP)

Recommended by Rhianna Barr GHC Thursday Soprano

********************************************positively AFRICA Dinner and Silent Auction You are invited to join positively AFRICA for an evening of fun and fundraising on Saturday Dec 7 th from 5-7:30 at the home of Sherri Hohert, HNC singer, 5461 Alderly Road.Tickets $40.00 + Item for Silent Auction. Tickets include a light dinner of savouries, salad and a glass of wine.catered by the Culinary Arts Program at Edward Milne High School. Space is limited.  Please contact Sherri Hohert at sherrih@telus.net or 250-658-5891 to reserve.  Recommended by Sabine Laubental, GHC Tuesday/Thursday Alto

********************** QUOTE BREAK **********************  The automobile has not merely taken over the street, it has dissolved the living tissue of the city. Its appetite for space is absolutely insatiable; moving and parked, it devours urban land, leaving the buildings as mereislands of habitable space in a sea of dangerous and ugly traffic.

James Marston Fitch, historic preservationist (1909-2000)

Submitted by: Josephine Munro, former GHC Alto

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COMMUNITY NETWORKINGSECRETS OF A VETERAN EDITOR / WRITER

The ability to write correctly (let alone well) is a rarity. Do you need better writing skills for work? Need a coach or editor for your novel? Hope to become an editor? You must know much more than the rules of grammar! I can teach you. For 35 years I've produced award-winning writing and editing, prompting one loyal client to call me his "secret weapon in attaining communications supremacy." I've repaired and revitalized 500+ fiction and nonfiction manuscripts for authors, publishers, and corporations worldwide. Flexible times, fees. Contact Karen at LooseRacehorse@aol.com

Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto

A GHC CONCERT “WAY BACK” MEMORY TRIPPhotos by Andrew Kielbowicz, www.goingdigital.ca

To Drive the Cold Winter Away

Sunday, December 15, 2002

special guests: Soundings

Project Gumboot Sunskript

Youth Voices Lynda Raino Dance

a benefit for: The Power of Hope

SERVING EACH OTHERCOMPUTERS REPAIRS AND MORE....

Computer Repair, Optimization, Security and Housekeeping

Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7Mac OSX Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Lion

Hardware and software issues resolved.Viral Infections, Data Recovery, Hardware UpgradesMigration of files to a new computer.

Introduction to streaming audio/podcasts and Online VideoGet the most out of your multimedia experience.

$40 per Hour at my home.$50 per Hour at your home.

Basic optimization and security setup special $50 if dropped off at my house.

Matt Hutton Former GHC Lighting guy and Gloria’s sonmattinvic@gmail.com 250-418-1322

Submitted by Gloria Hansen, GHC and HNC Tenor

********************************************TIRED OF NOT HAVING YOUR OWN WEBSITE? …or…WANT TO UPDATE THE ONE YOU HAVE?

Would you like to create a web site, or get help with an existing one? I offer very competitive rates!

For more information please visit: http://www.webeasyservices.com

If you know of someone else who might need my services passing this item on to them would truly be a gift.

Please contact me at 250-920-4160 (8 to 8, Tues to Fri) or at mailto:co-admin@crucible.ca

“My success is measured by your satisfaction”

Submitted by: Bill Hanson, GHC Bass etc.

********************************************ALL AGES PIANO & GUITAR LESSONS FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILY GROUPS

Doug Paterson, former GHC Bass and Director of the Harmonious Family Singers & Choir also teaches both piano and guitar and likes to create family bands so people play together at home as well as to provide individual instruction.

For information call Doug at 250-385-SING (7464)

Submitted by Doug Paterson former GHC Bass, CCLT5 - 2008/09 & Harmonious Family Choir Director

********************************************DIGITAL DANCE COMPUTER TUTORINGAre you doing the hesitation waltz with computer? Learn to boogie with it!

Afraid you might do something wrong? Know what you want to do but not where to start? Don’t know what programs can help you?

I’ll lead you through the steps for making Email, the Internet, word processing, spreadsheets, managing files, burning CDs plus lots of other things follow your lead in the digital dance!

With my custom computer tutoring your computer activities will become more productive, satisfying and, dare I say it, fun!

More info: www.digitaldance.biz

Contact me at 250-920-4160 or bill@WebEasyServices.com to discuss the art of the possible.

Together we can make your computer dance to your tune and put an end to your life as a digital wall flower.

Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass Etc.

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Fix the problem not the blame!

Unknown

Editor's Collection

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CONCERT BENEFICIARY donation offers Any individual, business or organization willing to offer donations to our next concert beneficiary is welcome to submit an item (max 150 words) describing what they offer and the terms that need to be met for them to make a donation.

BOOK & HOME PARTY FUNDRAISER FOR THE POWER OF HOPE (to Dec. 15) Half of the proceeds of all sales of my book, The Mini-Retreat Solution as well as all Mini-Retreat Home Parties will be donated to The Power of Hope this fall. Thank you once again for all your contributions to last fall’s fundraiser! Together we raised enough to support two youth from low-income families to go to camp this summer.

Please help me create an even greater positive ripple for our youth this fall! I will bring copies of my book to choir practice (mostly Thursday night).

To order copies of The Mini-Retreat Solution and/or inquire about hosting a Mini-Retreat Party in your home, please contact me directly by phone: 778-433-5558 or e-mail: julia@juliajames.ca 

For more information, please visit:

http://juliajames.ca/blog/community-involvement/how-to-reduce-stress-create-a-positive-ripple/

Submitted by Julia James, GHC Thurs. Alto

********************************************PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK, LOVE SONGS, WORLD TRAVEL PHOTO CARDS

For each artistic treasure I sell, I'll donate a FULL 25% to GHC's beneficiary for that season's concert:

Santa Anita Morning Rhapsody full-color horse and scenic art book, autographed, $60 ($15 to GHC)!

Someone Lovesmusic CD of love songs, autographed, $10 ($2.50 to GHC)!

World travel and wildlife photo notecardsAny of these photos could be made into cardsautographed on request, $4 each ($1 to GHC)!

Contact Karen at LooseRacehorse@aol.com

Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto

COMMUNITY MEMBERS WEB SITES Check out the sites listed here and add them to your favourites if they are of on-going interest. Check out the whole list at: http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/choir_life/members-web-pages.php

JOANNA SCHALLER, M.A., (former HNC Singer)

www.GermanLanguageServices.ca

I am a German-language teacher and translator who teaches German at UVic: at the Continuing Education Department and at Victoria German School as well as tutors privately and translates for ICA and VIRCS. I also work with children with special needs and Elizabeth Buckley School, Lansdowne Preschool and with toddlers at REACH.

********************************************KAREN LEDGER (GHC Tenor)

http://www.at-one.ca

Yours in Health and LIGHT. Karen Ledger RN BScN. At-ONE Communications

********************************************SOPHIE OLIVEAU-MOORE (GHC Thursday Soprano)

http://www.ladybirdcommunications.com

Ladybird Communications specializes in developing small business and NGO websites that are affordable and easy to manage and grow.

********************************************AURAFIDELITE ARINDAM (GHC Thursday Soprano)

http://www.auraart.net

I am a professional botanical artist in Victoria. You will find a gallery display of my botanical artwork, information about my upcoming and past art exhibits and publications, what people are saying about my artwork, my artist's biography, and how to contact me about my artwork.  Enjoy!

********************************************DAKSHA NARSING (GHC Tuesday Soprano/Alto)

http://www.spicesgourmet.com

Enjoy our gluten free products, with no salt added and no MSG. We make Indian Cuisine products such as Butter Chicken, Korma, Aloo Gobi etc..Learn to make delicious Indian food using our Cookbooks.

********************************************NEJAMA A. FERSTMAN (former GHC tenor)

http://www.Shirimysong.ca

SHIRI My Song : Music Therapy Services…Providing support for individuals and their families living with social cognitive learning challenges, mood disorders, memory loss, chronic illness, and more tel: 250 896 4980 or shirimysong@gmail.com

********************************************ELKE COLE (former GHC Alto)

http://www.elkecole.com

Houses that love you back: offers natural house design, owner- builder support plus local and international workshops

********************************************DO YOU HAVE A PERSONAL OR BUSINESS WEB SITE?

If you are a current or past member of any choir in our family of choirs and you have a web site feel free to submit the URL plus a 50 word (or less) capsule description for inclusion in this section.  Your listing will be kept on file and 2 - 5 of them will be rotated (in the order received) through this section of the Choir Community Member’s Issue that goes out every second week.   This will give your site periodic exposure to 1400+ people and offer readers different web sites to check out each week.

COMMUNITY MARKETPLACELOOM FOR SALE

Glimakra (Vavstolsfabriken) loom: 8 harnesses countermarche 45 inch SS reed (10 dent) new warping board that atttaches to the back of the loom homemade raddle lease sticks bench overall size:  70" tall X 62" wide X 64" deep

Flyer with photo

Price:  Asking $900, open to offers

Phone - 250 383 0636

Submitted by Caroline Startin, GHC, Tuesday Alto/Tenor (2009-2011)

********************************************ACOUSTIC LUMINESCENCE -- A GIFT FOR THE SOUL

Give yourself and your loved ones a remarkable gift. The pure, captivating tones of Alchemy quartz crystal singing bowls are transformative. They help you de-stress more deeply and rapidly than years of meditation. They also alleviate pain, balance chakras, clear trauma and abuse, heal depression, improve concentration and transport you to Divine realms. I'll help you connect with the perfect bowl. Order by phone, or try these bowls for yourself in my Oak Bay showroom. Come FEEL their live vibrations.  Largest selection in the region.  250-508-8997  

What makes these bowls so profound? More at: luminous-tones.com

Submitted by Nancy A. Watters, CCLT 2005, GHC Soprano

********************************************THE AMONG NATURE 2014 CALENDAR

This is a unique and limited work (only 100 copies!) from 7 photographers, celebrating our local natural areas.

photography byPeter Campbell, Jen LeMercier, Jocelyn Mandryk,Emrys Damon Miller, Josh Nychuk, Joyce Peralta& Hannamarie Zerbe

printed on large premium paperFSC certified, Green-e certified & 100% carbon-neutral

These make special and personal gifts for friends, family, coworkers, or yourself!  You select the payment, and funds support the Among Nature project.

The Among Nature project connects citizens with their neighbouring natural areas, an increasingly important connection to maintain in our modern lives.

http://victoria.amongnature.ca/calendar/

Recommended by Shivon, Denis, Gloria & Bill

Editor’s Note:Emrys Damon Millar, one of the photographers is also the designer and builder of the GHC/CCLT/Ubuntu suite of web sits. Yay Emrys!

********************************************GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY LESSONS ON SALE!

One-on-one digital photography, dSLR video, Photoshop or Lightroom lesson.Tailored to the students needs and wishes. All levels.Please email: info@goingdigital.caor call 250-884-4012 for more info.

Submitted by Andrew Kielbowicz GHC Bass and long-time Choir Concert Photographer

********************************************DAN SALI - ART STUDIO SALE   40% of sales will go to Power of Hope 

         November 26 , 2013 to January 11, 2014

         Studio Address: 305-1550 Church Avenue, buzzer # 21

Dan’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, with solo exhibitions at Tokyos historic Tanashi Jinja Shinto Shrine in 2008 and Yakumo Gallery in Kitakyushu City Japan in 2002.

Prices - 50 to 65% off.

For views of the works on sale and a list of Saturday drop in dates and times please visit:

http://www.danielesaliar5t.blogspot.ca

Additional appointments times -   Ph: 250-383-5981 or e-mail at danielartsali.gmail.com

To see more of Dan’s work go to: http://www.danielesali.blogspot.ca/

Dan is a High Noon Choir Tenor

Submitted by Gloria Hansen,  GHC and HNC admin.  Chair -  Power of Hope

EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE OR WANTEDFREELANCE EDITING & WRITING, PROOFREADING & POLISHING

Books, papers, abstracts, résumés, letters, marketing—anything you write, I will improve!

For 35 years I've produced award-winning writing and editing, prompting one of many loyal clients to call me his "secret weapon in attaining communications supremacy." I've repaired and revitalized 500+ fiction and nonfiction manuscripts for authors, publishers, and corporations worldwide. Clients value my meticulousness, intelligence, honesty, reliability, creativity, and cooperative spirit.

~ Karen brings clarity and conciseness to confusing language and organization to chaos.~

Contact Karen at LooseRacehorse@aol.com

Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto

ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE & WANTED

COOK STREET VILLAGE SUBLET from mid-December to end of January

One bedroom apartment, on the second floor of a character home in Cook Street village -- with wireless internet, upright piano, and parking.  Excellent living accommodations for visiting family, etc. over the holidays.  Non-smokers only.  PDF of photos of the rooms is available.  Contact shelleysherriff@telus.net for further information. 

Submitted by Pashta MaryMoon, ex GHC tenor, HNC tenor

********************************************VACATION / SHOP U.S.A. ON STUNNING OLYMPIC PENINSULA, WASHINGTON

Your vacation retreat—or your base for a U.S. shopping weekend! New 1,700-sq-ft, light-filled country home on scenic, woodsy Diamond Point in sunny Sequim, halfway between Port Angles ferry and Silverdale shopping and mall mecca! New pillow-top bed. Private bath. Piano, Italian furniture, stereo, local TV. Full kitchen. New HE W&D. Free WiFi & local phone. Garage. 1 minute drive to water; 7 to café, market, gas; 15 to Sequim boutiques, box stores; 30 to artsy Port Townsend. $125 per night, $850/wk; $1,500 two weeks; or? All utilities. No smoking, pets, kids.

Photos & More Info

Contact Karen at LooseRacehorse@aol.com

Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto

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COMMUNITY EVENTS ~ THIS WEEKEND TO NEXTWe encourage you to support the activities of other choir community members by emailing copies of event items to any of your contacts that you think would be interested.

SMALL TREASURES (now to Dec 15)

I am participating in the Coast Collective Gallery "Small Treasures" Art Show from November 27 to December 15, the gallery hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 12-5pm. The address is: 3221 Heatherbell Road in Colwood.

For more info:

see our flyervisit our web site

.Submitted by Aura Arindam GHC Thursday Soprano

********************************************ARTISANS CHRISTMAS GIFT GALLERY (now to Dec. 22)

At the Tulista Park Community Arts Centre, 9565 5th. GHC choir members George and Carol Gartrell will be participating. Carol is a fabric artist specializing in quilted items; George is a watercolor/pen and ink artist who will be displaying originals and prints. Come for a visit and find that unique, hand-made Christmas gift.

Sponsored by the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula

Submitted by George and Carol Gartrell, GHC, Mondays, Bass and Soprano

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"ASSEMBLAGE" ART SHOW (now to Dec 24)

New works by:Rachel HellnerDorothy FieldDale RobertsMartin Batchelor

At the Martin Batchelor Gallery, 712 Cormorant St.Open Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pmFrom November 30th to December 24th

For more information: Art Show FlyerMy Blogdaleroberts@shaw.ca

Submitted by Dale Roberts former GHC Tenor

********************************************DAN SALI - ART STUDIO SALE   (now to Jan 11)

50 - 65% off regular price with 40% of sale price going to the Power of Hope!

         On-going to January 11, 2014

         Studio Address: 305-1550 Church Avenue, buzzer # 21

Dan’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, with solo exhibitions at Tokyos historic Tanashi Jinja Shinto Shrine in 2008 and Yakumo Gallery in Kitakyushu City Japan in 2002.

Prices - 50 to 65% off.

For views of the works on sale and a list of Saturday drop in dates and times please visit:

http://www.danielesaliar5t.blogspot.ca

Additional appointments times -   Ph: 250-383-5981 or e-mail at danielartsali.gmail.com

To see more of Dan’s work go to: http://www.danielesali.blogspot.ca/

Dan is a High Noon Choir Tenor

~ Gloria  (Chair -  Power of Hope)

********************************************James Bay Coffee & Books FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC Featuring: BILL JOHNSON (Dec 6)

Bill brings his West Coast Blues sound in an intimate solo setting. A master of the form, Bill has spent a lifetime immersing himself in the blues, starting his professional career at the age of 15. Bill Johnson’s work has gained him much attention and many awards including 2012 Junos, Best Album of the Year nomination for “Still Blue”. go to Bill's website www.billjohnsonblues.com/index/

James Bay Coffee and Books 143 Menzies St. Victoria BC.   A family friendly, zero alcohol, community event where you can feel comfortable to come on your own or with friends.    

Open Stage / Open Mic   7 - 7:30ish Sign-up 8 pm+     Performances

Feature Performance9 to 10 pm

For more information: http://www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com

Submitted by Kim E. Willoughby GHC & Soundings Alto and “When I Sing” Soloist

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POSITIVELY AFRICA DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION (Dec 7) You are invited to join positively AFRICA for an evening of fun and fundraising on Saturday Dec 7 th from 5-7:30 at the home of Sherri Hohert, HNC singer, 5461 Alderly Road.Tickets $40.00 + Item for Silent Auction. Tickets include a light dinner of savouries, salad and a glass of wine.,catered by the Culinary Arts Program at Edward Milne High School. Space is limited.  Please contact Sherri Hohert at sherrih@telus.net or 250-658-5891 to reserve.  Submitted by Sherri Hohert, HNC

********************************************LINDEN SINGERS CONCERT (Dec 7)

From familiar carols (some with unexpected twists), to music of reflection and sounds of bygone times, you will feel the coldness of ice and the warmth of a crackling fire.

Under the direction of Guest Conductor Matthew Howe, who has brought unyielding energy and musicality to this season's rehearsals, Starry Night will be an evening to remember!

Sat. Dec. 7, 7:30 pm First Metropolitan United Church.Tickets are $18/$20 with a $2 discount if purchased from singers in advance. This concert is FREE for youth under 25!

Contact Mary Lou Hess (mlhess99@gmail.com, 250 590 2993) for tickets.

Submitted by: Mary Lou Hess, CCLT 07\08, lapsed GHC soprano

********************************************SIMPLE GIFTSTHE 2013 SOUNDINGS SEASONAL CONCERT (Dec. 7 & 8)

Soundings’ enchanting and varied repertoire embodies the spirit and wonder of Christmas and the turning year. With songs from Yorkshire, Norway, Caucasus Georgia, the Deep South, the Appalachians, and Medieval England, Soundings will take you on a traditional and contemporary musical journey that will enliven your Season.

Soundings, with 26 voices, is Victoria’s “alternative” vocal music ensemble. Founded by Director Denis Donnelly in 2001, Soundings has a well-deserved reputation for concerts that are eclectic, tightly rehearsed, and wonderfully.

Saturday, Dec.7, 8:00, Oak Bay United Church, 1355 Mitchell St, VictoriaSunday, Dec.8, 2:30, St Mary’s Anglican Church, 1973 Cultra, Saanichton

Tickets $20; $15 seniors, studentsAvailable (after Nov.15) at Larsen Music and Long & McQuadeEmail tickets@soundingsmusic.com to reserve tickets.

Submitted by Denis Donnelly Soundings & GHC Director

********************************************A First Met Initiative ~ Jazz Alive! MAUREEN WASHINGTON AND DANIEL COOK (Dec 11)

Jazz Alive! is a new FirstMet initiative that features great jazz and short reflections on a particular theme each evening.

The jazz of Maureen Washington’s vocals combine the sultry soulfulness of Etta James with the jazz-pop flair of Holly Cole and the humour of Jann Arden. Her newest album co-written with Daniel Cook (https://myspace.com/guitaristdanielcook) displays her songwriting abilities.

Dates: Wednesday, Dec. 11

Time: 7:00 to 8:00 pm

Location: First†Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral in the Sanctuary

Submitted by Cathy Baker former GHC Thursday Alto

********************************************THE JENNY DANIELS MEMORIAL CONCERT with the ARBUTUS SINGERS  (Dec. 11)

A beautiful way to start the Christmas Season Date: Wednesday, December 11th at 7:30pm Location: St. Joseph the Worker Church, 753 Burnside Road West.Admission by donation, proceeds go to the Thembalethu Childrens Shelter, Anerley, South Africa.

Submitted by Ernie Sketchley, GHC Monday Bass

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PAUL O'BRIEN & GUESTS @ THE PENNY FARTHING (Dec 12, 19, 26, etc.)

Paul, his son Fintan and daughter Millie, were our guest artists for our January 2010 “How We Love” concerts. We had lots of fun with them in those concerts and the after party jam session was one of the best ever.

In 30+ years as professional songwriter, instrumentalist and singer Paul has recorded 6 solo albums and been involved in 25 other cd's, including 11 children’s albums.

You can enjoy Paul and his guest musicians every Thursday evening at the Penny Farthing in Oak Bay Village (2228 Oak Bay Ave.). Give your ears a treat.

For more information about Paul and his music and his teaching please visit his web site

Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.

********************************************CELTIC VESPERS  with Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone (Dec 15) Come for a delightful foretaste of the talented Oliver Swain, singing  with Glenna Garramone.These two celebrated BC singers and songwriters will be the featured performers atCeltic Vespers, Sunday, Dec. 15th  at 7 pm., at St. Johns United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd.(Across from Deep Cove School)  Freewill offering  Submitted by Eva Kerr Monday Alto

********************************************“THE CHOIR” IN CONCERT (Dec 15)

There was some interest tonight (Tues. Dec 3) in the Dec 15 concert by “The Choir” and Ruth Moody (of Wailin Jennys fame). About 4 members of Soundings are in The Choir they do very contemporary pop material.  The basic info is: Sunday, Dec 15, 8pm, First Church of Christ Scientist, 1205 Pandora.  

See the poster for more

Cheers,

Submitted by Ian McLachlan GHC Tuesday/Thursday Tenor

COMMUNITY EVENTS – COMING WEEKSGINA SALA (Jan 21 to 28)

Our guest artist at three past concerts:

The Golden Apples Of The Sun (June 2010)Re-enCHANTing the world (January 2005)Shine On (December 1999)

She is also a graduate of the very first CCLT program (2004/5)

Gina is a vocalist, composer, music director, sound healer, and teacher from Seattle and an excellent performer, Kirtan leader and workshop facilitator.

Check her out on her web site and her FaceBook event page. If what you learn causes you to feel the urge feel free to join her and her associate Daniel Paul on Maui for their January 21 to 28:

Maui Kirtan/Drum Immersion with Gina Salá and Daniel Paul (with daily yoga/dance)

JUST FOR FUNA reward of laughter for reading this far

THE KEYBOARD Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.

Cartoonist Frank Wells

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