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ADMIN & COMMUNITY ISSUE OF THE GHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & CCLT

CHOIR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER<><><><><><><><><><><> QUICK REMINDERS! <><><><><><><><><><><>

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

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GHC WORLD REFUGEE DAY SWATSaturday June 21. Please mark the (corrected) date

Details in the GHC SWAT SCHEDULE section

CHOIR POTLUCK PICNIC & “ALL BATTERS CAN HIT” SOFTBALLSunday June 22. Game 3:00 pm, Picnic 5:00 pm

All Choir Community Members & guests are welcomeDetails in the GHC NEWS & BUSINESS section

SUMMER DROP-IN SINGSEvery TUESDAY in August, Church of Truth, 7:30 to 9:00

Details in the GHC NEWS & BUSINESS section

POWER OF HOPE CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN A few spaces open for Camp 1 - July 7 – 14 – Cortes Island

Details in the ADMIN TEAM SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS section

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http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/community-info/newsletters.php<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

SPECIAL NOTES!!!!!A WORLD REFUGEE DAY INVITATION

This invitation came in from the organizers of the event that we will be singing at this Saturday. Please pass it on to your contact circles.

Please join us for the 2nd Annual World Refugee Day celebration in Victoria, BC, Lekwungen Territory.

We have planned an afternoon of:- arts-based activities (singing, theatre, social justice quilt making, story telling, button making and more...) - The Gettin Higher Choir will sing at 1:15-1:35.- myth-busting- live music- food- information sharing and community building- kid's zone- reflective time with a community labyrinth- discussions with authors:

Hugh Johnston (The Voyage of the Komagata Maru) and Michelle Mulder (After Peaches)

- and more...Stay up to date on our Facebook Event Page

Poster

Join us at the Greater Victoria Public Library (downtown branch) from 1pm-4pm

CONCERT THOUGHTS, FEELINGS AND/OR STORIES TO SHARE?

Whether you were in the audience or on stage for our June 13 & 14 concerts please take a few minutes to share your thoughts, feelings and stories about them by adding a comment on our web site or by posting them on the GHC Facebook page or better yet…both!

We also invite you to scroll through the site’s Past Concerts listings and check out some of the comments for them. If you experience a memory about one or more past concert that you would like to share add a comment. It is never too late.

Your thoughts, feelings and stories about your concert experiences can help promote our future concerts and, most importantly, they will add heart to the concert history that is evolving on the site.

ADMIN TEAM NOTESSHIVON

Dear Gettin' Higher and High Noon Choirs, and Soundings

I am still vibrating from the high energy of the past few weeks, as we brought our seasons to a close,  with the GHC concerts last weekend, and HNC's singing open house yesterday, and the Soundings concerts a few weeks ago   It's just as well we have a break now for a few months, or I just might achieve "lift off" and never be seen again!

I am filled with gratitude and wonder for the field of loving harmonious vibration we are all creating together.  Singing together seems such a basic, ordinary kind of thing to do. And yet, it is at the same time quite extraordinary.  It asks that

we show up again and again, be present, listen, subdue our individual egos, and enter into a holy whole, to create something beautiful. When we do all that, the music gets really sweet,  hearts open, tears flow, laughter rings out, and we all feel blessed.  My heartfelt thanks to all of you who take part in this amazing ritual.

~ Shivon

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DENIS

Well, what an amazing couple of concerts! I know that we say that concerts are not the objective of what we do - that meeting and singing together week to week is what we are really about - but nonetheless concerts can be a lot of fun! My heartfelt thanks to you all for your work and dedication in putting the final touches on all of our music. That we did well was attested to by the reaction of the audience, which I think we can agree was, to put it mildly, enthusiastic! And, to the approximately 1/3 of this season's registrants who chose not to sing in the concert - that's OK! I hope you enjoyed it from the audience.

~ Denis

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GLORIA

I’m still feeling the joy from the week-end concerts. Wasn’t Shari the loveliest guest. She really reaches out to the audience and is so appreciative of the choir… hard not to love her.

SPECIAL THANKSTo all the volunteers who helped with the concerts details:

Jo Volek - who stuffed all the programs and was there almost every choir night to help with ticket sales Tom Ovanin and Jack Haas - front door (HNC members) Susan Helgason and Cindy Phillips - CD sales table (HNC members)

THE BOTTOM LINE - Although I haven’t completed a few final details of the accounts for the concerts - we raised over $23,000 for The Caia Connection. The choir raised just over $11,000 in Scholarships - thanks so much for your generosity.

~ Gloria

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BILL

As we approached the concerts I was really looking forward to them and looking forward to the end of the season for some rest. Now that I have had a couple of relatively restful days I am wishing the season wasn’t over. Since it is I am now also looking forward eagerly to the Fall season.

It’s been fun. See y’all at the SWAT on Saturday and at the “all batters can hit” softball game and potluck picnic on Sunday. Two more opportunities to sing together…how great is that!

~ Bill

GETTIN HIGHER CHOIR INFOGHC SWAT scheduleWORLD REFUGEE DAY SWAT

This Saturday June 21 at 1:00pmat the Downtown Library, in the Atrium (a great acoustic place to sing!)

We will sing for 20 minutes, to start off the festivities of the day.

Our songs will be chosen from this list, though there won't be time for all of them. Some of these might be done with audience participation, teaching them to everyone, so feel free to come even if you don't know them all.

Hallelujah (Where the River will Never Run Dry)Invitation to SingWalk a Mile in My Shoes

Building Bridges (round)Human Am IOne Heart BeatingBambelela (Never Give Up)Humbly

We hope to see you there!  

~ Shivon and Denis

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MALI SWAT (Sep 26 27)

Please mark on your calendar a SWAT event on Friday Saturday evening, September 26 27 at the Fairfield United Church Hall.

It will be part of a Fall Equinox fundraising event to help with our project, Instruments4africa, based in Mali. It will be a fun evening that will include the SWAT, a dance with African music, food and a silent auction. Your participation would be greatly appreciated.

More details in the newsletter and at choir practice in September. Thank you!

In the meantime check out our Instruments4africa June newsletter. The great news for us is that Mali is now reopened, at least the southern part where our project is located. We are planning to go back in November and December.

Submitted by Claire Ebendinger, Monday Soprano and Yves Parizeau, Monday Tenor

GHC NEWS & BUSINESSCHOIR POTLUCK PICNIC & “ALL BATTERS CAN HIT” SOFTBALL

Beacon Hill Park, Sunday June 22nd (or 29th if the 22nd is rained out - keep an eye out for emails on the morning of the 22nd)

West side of the park across from the Beacon Drive-In at Beacon & Douglas Map

All members of our extended choir community and their guests are welcome

Softball

3:00 to 4:30 (but could go to 5:00 if we wish)

All ages, all genders and all levels of skill welcome. When it is your turn to bat you are up until you get a hit but you can be put out while running the bases or by a caught fly ball.

I have three softballs (which should be plenty), two gloves and a couple of bats. If you have a favourite bat that you’d like to bring feel free to do so but definitely bring any gloves you have both for your own use and to share with others. A label on anything you bring could be good.

The softball diamond is an open, un-shaded area so come prepared for sun with peaked cap, sunscreen, sun-brella, water, etc.

Potluck Picnic

4:30 to 5:00 Set-up 5:00 to 5:30 Gather & Greet5:30 to ?:?? Eat?:?? to 8:30 Ceremony, singing and socializing

Please Bring:

A favourite dish of food to share (serving utensils and ingredients lists are recommended). Your own plate, cutlery and cup Picnic blanket or folding chairs (extras to share if you have them would be kind). Music binders (with our core repertoire and/or Rise Up Singing books could be useful Labels on items you bring and a name tag on you would be good Lots of smiles and a readiness to sing

There is some shade available in the picnic area but it wouldn’t hurt to be prepared for sun as described above for the game.

Volunteers are needed to:P/U and return tables stored at the Church of Truth (Will need to have a van or pickup)Setup 4:30 to 5:00Take down 8:30 to 9:00 (latest but could be earlier)

If you are interested in helping out please email me or call 250-920-4160 (9 to 9 daily)

~ Bill

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SUMMER DROP-IN SESSIONS (Corrected re: the evening we sing)

Everyone Welcome!

Once again Gloria will lead her popular summer drop-in singing sessions at the Church of Truth.

We will meet every Wednesday Tuesday evening from August 6th through and including August 27 at the Church of Truth. (it was already booked for Tuesdays the previous booking was cancelled)

Cost - $6 per session (Three Toonies for Tunes on Tuesdays).

This is a time when we can just sing without any particular musical destination in mind. Feel free to invite friends and neighbours this is a great way for people to check out the feel of the choir, or just experience the fun of an evening of singing.

We can try new things, revive old songs, and whatever else appeals to us.

Fun!

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WE INVITE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE PAST SEASON

If you have any “more of this,” “less of that,” “try this” or any other form of feedback that can help us make the GHC experience better for you, and for us all, please pass it on us.

~ Shivon, Denis, Gloria & Bill

OTHER INFO ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY OF CHOIRS

NEWSLETTER SCHEDULE & INFOISSUE DATES

Sept 5 First Fall Season Admin IssueSept 12 First Fall Season Community Issue

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SUMMER COMMUNITY SUBMISSIONS

Until the beginning of September there will be no newsletters. You are, nevertheless, welcome to send me Community submissions. There may be, from time to time, GHC News & Business “Special Announcements”. In most cases when one of those goes out I will attach whatever submissions I have on hand (possibly just in the order received).

As with the newsletter:

Dated Events will be repeated in appropriate specials automatically until their date has passed and events dates up to the end of September are acceptable.

Any other items that you want repeated must be re-submitted once they appear in one of these special announcements.

In order to keep my volunteer work in providing this extra summer service to a minimum please make sure that any item you send conforms to the newsletter submission guidelines specified on our site’s “Using Our Newsletter” page. If you haven’t visited that page lately please review it before you send your first summer submission

Please submit your items to: bill@gettinhigherchoir.ca .There are no guarantees when, or even if, such special announcements will go out so any items you submit will be on “standby” only.

~ Bill

HNC NEWS & BUSINESSFall Session - Starts

When: Tuesday, Sept 23, 11:30 - for new singer orientation - We’ll sing from 12:00 – 1:30 Where: Church of Truth – 111 Superior Street

Come join us for an wonderful singing experience. If you are looking for a day time choir for yourself or for someone you know who would like to try us out you are welcomed to come for a week or two before deciding to join. Bring a friend or two.

Everyone welcomed. Questions directed to Gloria - 250-995-8731 or gloria@gettinhigherchoir.ca

Shivon and Gloria

ADMIN TEAM SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS From time to time Shivon, Denis, Gloria or Bill will use this section to announce activities and events that they are involved in, or support, outside of their normal work for the choirs and the CCLT.

POWER OF HOPE SUMMER CAMPS ~ CONTINUING TO TAKE REGISTRATIONS

A Few Spaces Still Available For Camp 1 Only

www.powerofhope.ca

Teens learn to express themselves through a range of creative workshops on subjects such as: visual arts, dance, theater, writing, media literacy, nature education, social justice and much more! 2014 Camp Dates  

         Week One: July 7th - 14th, 2014           Week Two: July 17th - 24th, 2014

If you have a son or daughter, grandchild, niece or nephew or friend, (teens age – 14 – 18 years of age) who doesn’t know about this amazing camp experience, please let them know. For camp participants, over the past many years, this has been a life changing experience - check it out on the Power of Hope website.

Take advantage of early registration. 

For more information and registration forms please click here.

Submitted by Gloria Hansen GHC & HNC Tenor, Admin Team Member and PoH Canadian Chair

CCLT UPDATESCommunity Choir Leadership Trainings ~ A two week workshop for current and prospective community choir leaders facilitated annually by Denis & Shivon. Please pass the information below on to anyone you know who might be glad to receive it.

PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO POTENTIAL CHOIR LEADERS

Information about the 2014 Community Choir Leadership Trainings (11th year) is now available on the CCLT website at:

http://www.communitychoirleadership.com

Please pass this information on to friends from far and wide who may be interested in learning how to organize, administer and direct a choir modeled on the Getting’ Higher Choir (or who may know someone else who might be interested). Passing the information on via any singing/music oriented organizations or newsletters as well as via any websites, blogs and social networking tools that you are involved with would also be appreciated.

************************* QUOTABLES ************************* These are similar quotes by 2 wise women who lived hundreds of years apart.

“Everything we need can be found within”.

Hildegard Von Bingan,12th century mystic

“We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all the power we need inside ourselves already, We have the power to imagine better”.

J.K. Rowling21st. century writer and visionary.

Submitted by Patricia Houston former GHC Alto

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APPRECIATIONSA TRIBUTE TO DEBORAH MILLAR

I am writing my next book, actually 2 are in the works. One is called, A Book of Letters...if you only knewAs the title suggests, it is about letters that I am writing about people who have had a profound meaning in my life.   I have written one to Deborah Millar and as so many people in the choir knew her I would like to share it with them.  It's on my blog. http://junieswadron.com/2014/06/a-tribute-to-deborah-millar/

Editor’s note:Deborah was an extraordinarily gifted choir coach who worked with the GHC and Soundings for a number of years prior to her death a couple of days after the GHC’s June 2012 concerts.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SINGSUMMER MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR SINGERS

For information on several Summer music programs at the Conservatory, geared to choral singers… click here.

~ Shivon

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FLASH MOBSIDNEY DAYS PARADE (Jul 1)

All singers are invited to join in this Canada Day event:

The event will happen at 11:00am on Beacon Avenue at the corner of 5th and Beacon (the Parade will start at 11:30 this year).  There will be a rehearsal at the Mary Winspear Centre from 4-5 pm on Thursday, June 12, with a second rehearsal on Tuesday, June 24 from 7-8 pm.  It is OK go to just one if you can’t make both. The song being performed is "Happy" (Pharrell Williams’ YouTube version).

The group performing will consist of both singers and dancers but, of course, likely some of the singers will also want to dance, while some of the (primarily) dancers may want to sing as well.  Some simple choreography is being prepared and whomever wishes to do so will be given the chance to learn it at the rehearsal(s).  They emphasize that learning the dance movements is not obligatory.  The music will be live and provided by the band that plays at the Rumrunner - I'm told they are quite good.

The basic "Flash Mob" idea is that the rehearsed group will run through the song (about 4 minutes) and then they will invite everyone around to join in during a second performance.  Of course, if what has happened in the past occurs, many of the crowd assembled for the Parade may start joining in the first time around!

In any case, it sounds like a fun experience with not too much pre-learning or preparation involved.

It's not necessary for people to let me know if they'll be joining in (although that would be nice) - they just need to turn up at the MWC on June 12 at 7:00pm.   Oh - and on the day, they should just wear something red or/and white - t-shirt, long-johns, whatever.

More info: Danny Daniels mardan7@telus.net

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Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the spacebetween the notes and curl my back to loneliness.

Maya Angelou

Editor’s Collection

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WORD OF MOUTHFor supporting and celebrating 'others' whose businesses / actions / way of being / kind words - whatever! - have helped you, us and/or our world grow, come alive and/or prosper. 

THE “RITE” PLAN

I found http://theriteplan.ca/4-what-is-the-solution.shtml interesting.

Recommended by Ron Crabtree

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JAYME STONE ~ BEFORE THIS TIME ANOTHER YEAR

Jayme Stone was at Butchart two years ago and was a big hit.  I've been following his group ever since, hoping for a return to Victoria. 

He's involved now in a recording project called the Lomax Project, freshening up some old songs recorded by Alan Lomax years ago.

They are trying to raise $$ for the project through Kickstarter (I've made a pledge).

Have a listen to this great spiritual (Before This Time Another Year) featuring Tim O'Brien which is part of the project...and hopefully will make it to a CD one of these days!!

YouTube: Before this time another year

Kickstarter: Video presentation of the project

Enjoy,

Recommended by Tom Ovanin HNC Bass

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TO MY OLD BROWN EARTH

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4YwKPOgz5o&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Recommended by Rhianna Barr GHC Thursday Soprano

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Dear friends & supporters of INSTRUMENTS4AFRICA

We have a few happy news to share with you via our June newsletter.

Thanks everyone.

Take care,

Recommended by Yves Parizeau and Claire Ebendinger Monday GHC Tenor & Soprano

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MARTTIN HURKENS ~ YOU RAISE ME UP

This is so lovely that i had to send it in.  I for one would sing this piece. Love it!

What is wonderful about this is that people will walk past an older person as though they don’t exist, and I am sure that many of you, as have I, have had that happen countless  times.  I think that in the eyes of the young, we become invisible as we age, especially in these days of  all absorbing portable technology that so entrances the young !  This older gentleman made them stop and pay attention; and they did!

                                https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201870505357473

Recommended by Susan Ikeda GHC Monday Soprano

COMMUNITY NETWORKINGSTOLEN BIKE

MEC Desire, burgundy, step-through frame, internal hub, rear black pannier rack, reflective stickers on fork.

Stolen from Government/Pandora (MEC bike shelter) Monday, JUNE 9 after 6pm. (photo)

Please report sightings to the Victoria Police report desk (250-995-7654) or Stephanie (250-882-3614).

Submitted by Ernie Sketchley GHC Monday Bass (on behalf of his daughter).

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Host Families Needed For TWO JAPANESE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

(1) Zushi Kaisei Junior High School

Dates: July 23 to August 7 (15 nights)Students: Boys age 16Location: St. Michaels University School

Single student placement with host family.Renumeration: $38/day x 15 nights plus $5/day x 10 days for transportation.Students can use carpooling or public transportation (1 bus) to SMUS.

(2) OKU Hirano Junior High School

Dates: August 8 to August 21 (13 nights)Students: Boys and Girls, age 15-16Location: St. Michaels University SchoolDouble student placement with host family.Renumeration: $76 for two students ($38/night) x 13 nights including transportation.Students can use carpooling or public transportation (1 bus) to SMUS.

For information contact me at (250) 478-1787 or at email: loscinco@telus.net

Submitted by Pilar Rodriguez Gomez GHC Monday Alto

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BOTTLES, CANS AND CARTONS WANTED

I am honoured to be riding with the Cycle of Hope again in August.  Our aim is to raise $50,000 for ALS - half of it will go to ALS BC for an electric wheelchair - the other half will go to ALS Canada for research.

If you have spare bottles, cans and juice cartons please think about placing them in the charity bin at one of the following three bottle depots during June and July.

4261 Glanford Avenue3961 Quadra Street 655 Queens Avenue

(No sorting or washing required!!!)

Thank you so much to everyone that supported the ALS Cycle of Hope.

You can follow our progress and our ride August 6-13th through our website

cycleofhope.ca

Check out our Free Family Event’s Sunday June 22 listing in the Community Events section below.

Submitted by Laura Cook Monday/Tuesday Soprano

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ITALIAN FOR TRAVELERS

Ciao! Are you traveling to Italy and want to communicate with the natives on everyday matters? Learn what you need to know and feel the thrill of conversing in the most beautiful language in the world! $25/hr. Contact Karen at LooseRacehorse@aol.com

Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto

A GHC CONCERT MEMORY TRIPIn honour of Andrew Kielbowicz’s 12 years as choir photographer

UBUNTU: I AM BECAUSE WE ARE

June 2 & 3, 2006with Ann Mortifee & Paul Horn

Our 10th Anniversary Concertwith guest performances from

Kim Willoughby, Paddy Hernan & Michael Heany

Click on any image for an enlarged version

The above photos are a very small taste of the excellent photography that Andrew has blessed us with over the years.A larger taste can be found on our site’s Choir Photos page with still more to be added over the coming weeks

Take a memory trip through the years! Recognize and remember former situations and singers!

Please make arrangements with Andrew regarding any use of these photos other than personal.

SERVING EACH OTHERMEDICAL CANNABIS — CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

Suffering from chronic pain, arthritis, depression, insomnia, migraines, MS, or…? Are pharmaceuticals less effective or delivering lethal side effects? Restore your quality of life with this ancient, safe, effective medicine! My seminar teaches science and myth, navigating MSP to procure, how to use, legalities, etc. $35, private or group.Contact Karen at LooseRacehorse@aol.com

Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto

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COMPUTERS REPAIRS AND MORE....

Computer Repair, Optimization, Security and Housekeeping Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 & Windows 8 - Mac OSX 10.7 and later Hardware and software issues resolved. Viral Infections, Data Recovery, Hardware Upgrades and Migration of files to a new computer. Say Good-bye to your cable bill -- I can set up Set top box. I also sell lovely vintage sound systems. Bring your music to life!!!.

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

Matt Hutton - Gloria’s son mattinvic@gmail.com 250-418-1322

Submitted by Gloria Hansen, GHC and HNC tenor and Admin Team

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COMPUTER ALERT - DO YOU HAVE WINDOWS XP ?

As many of you are aware, Microsoft has announced that they will no longer be supporting Windows XP and computers running Win XP will no longer be secure from the latest security risks.

I am offering a turnkey upgrade to Windows 7 package (Windows 8 is designed for touch screen computers) which includes transfer of personal files, installation of all the needed software and security.

I will determine if your hardware is capable of handling the upgrade for free, and if your machine is too old for the task, I will help you to find an affordable machine – desktop or laptop, that will meet your needs for years to come.

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

Matt Hutton - Gloria’s son mattinvic@gmail.com 250-418-1322

Submitted by Gloria Hansen,  GHC and HNC tenor and Admin Team

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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

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CRUCIBLE’S OFFERINGS

As the sole proprietor (and sole everything else) of Crucible Offerings I offer the following services:

WebEasy ServicesDesigning, building, updating and/or maintaining web sites (also rescuing)

Digital Dance Computer TutoringIntroductory training on Windows, Word, Excel and a wide variety of other programs

YESS! (Your Enterprise Support Services)ResearchBookkeepingProject & Event Organization & Promotion

Very Sound ServicesConverting your old records and tapes to digital files to burning onto CD or loading into mobile devices. Instructional recordings? Audio Archives? Recordings of family or other loved ones? Favourite music?

To discuss the art of the possible with regard to any of the above services please contact me at: 250-920-4160 (9 to 9, daily) ~ or ~ billh@crucible.ca

Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass

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A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song.

Maya Angelou From I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Submitted by Janie Collins GHC Tuesday Alto

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COMMUNITY MEMBERS’ WEB SITES Check out the sites listed here and add them to your favourites if they are of on-going interest or check out the whole list:

JULIA DAY ~ JEWEL (former GHC Alto)

http://www.OnenessInOneness.org

Awakening to the Awareness of Love's PresenceSessions are anchored in pure non-dual spiritual counseling, combined with deep transmutation and clearing through advanced CranioSacral therapy, ACIM, and Soul-directed energy healing.

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JONATHAN BRIAN FRANCOEUR (former GHC tenor)

http://eelandscaping.blogspot.com

Edible landscape consultation, creation and care.  Raised beds, irrigation and veggies or deer proof plants with little watering necessary stone work with flows and eddies, edible landscaping makes every place a good place to be.  Call (778) 265-0267 for a consultation. Any space can be made into and edible landscape.

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CAROL GARTRELL   (GHC, Mondays, Soprano)

http://gartrells.wix.com/fairygodmothergowns

Unique, custom sewn-wedding gowns, bridesmaid and flower girl dresses, prom/grad dresses, holiday party dresses and other special occasion fashions for all ages. Design your own dream dress or have a re-creation of a vintage or celebrity gown. Experience, craftsmanship, creativity.

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GEORGE GARTRELL   (GHC, Mondays, Bass)

http://www.georgegartrell.webs.com

Watercolor, pen and ink artist, specializing in custom commissions. Nature, florals, buildings old and new. Your memories captured in a painting.

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KAREN S. DAVIS (GHC Monday Alto)

http://www.KarenSDavis.com

KAREN (Who's Who in America) is an internationally acclaimedWRITER–EDITOR — for bestselling authors, publishers, and businesses.PHOTOGRAPHER — of "Santa Anita Morning Rhapsody" (book), first to document thoroughbred training. Photo notecards also available.

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MAUREEN MORFORD (past GHC soprano)

http://amo-musica.com

Fun, sun & music! A fabulous opportunity to study Latin music in Cuba.

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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 5 - 8 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.

FREE STUFFFREE PIANO

I have a friend who is looking for a new home for her upright piano, free! It just needs to be moved by you!

Contact: shaniwhitbread@hotmail.com

Submitted by Shani Thomson GHC Tuesday/Thursday Soprano

COMMUNITY MARKETPLACELEVEL GROUND COFFEE ORDERS Fundraising for ALS Cycle of Hope

If anyone still wants to order coffee they can email me at laura.richard.cook@gmail.com.  The profits from these orders go towards our ALS Cycle of Hope Team.

Coffee (300g) - $11.00: bean or ground - Columbia (dark), Bolivia (medium), Peru (medium), Tanzania (dark), Congo (medium), Espresso

Tea (70g) $7.00: Black, green, chai, smoked

Cane Sugar (500g) $5.00

Please make cheques payable to Cycle Of Hope Society.

Submitted by Laura Cook Monday/Tuesday Soprano

EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE & WANTEDENGLISH TUTOR, EDITOR

An award-winning writer and editor for 35 years, I'm available to edit everything from books to business materials and to help students with class work or adults with basic or business writing. Learn about me at my website, www.KarenSDavis.com. Flexible times, fees. Contact Karen at LooseRacehorse@aol.com

Submitted by: Karen S. Davis, GHC Monday Alto

ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE & WANTEDA STUDENT NEEDS A ROOM

A student intern from Denmark is looking for a room to rent from September 2014 - June 2015. He is volunteering his time for BC Parks during this period and has limited financial support from the Danish government. Anyone with a pleasant space, access to cooking facilities and within bicycling distance of the Selkirk Waterfront for under $500/month

Please contact tory160@gmail.com

Submitted by Tory Stevens. GHC Thursday Alto

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SUNNY HOUSE AVAILABLE IN CAMOSUN AREA

Lovely 1 bedroom home in quiet neighbourhood available August 5th to September 1st.Fully furnished with internet.Beautiful garden - lawn care included.Close to shops and buses.Walking distance to Willows beach.

lizzievickers@gmail.com

Submitted by Liz Vickers, former Thursday soprano

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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 Angeles 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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Cartoon Quotes: Phenomenal Woman ~ A Poem

Maya Anelou (1928 ~ 2014, R.I.P.)

An Editor’s On-Line Find

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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.

James Bay Coffee & Books FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC (Jun 20) Featuring: THREE WIDE MEN  

Three Wide Men play a combination of original songs and fiddle tunes, as well as contemporary folk and celtic music. Our style of playing is casual and laid-back, meant to make people feel relaxed

Les Mcadams, vocals, guitar & mandolin A long time folkie and songwriter, Celtic to contemporary.

Keith Malcolm, Fiddle Plays for Contra and English Country dances. Fiddler from age eight and is a composer. 

Denis Wightman, pennywhistle, harmonica & bodhran  Broad background in Scottish & Irish music.

James Bay Coffee and Books 143 Menzies St. Victoria BC. is 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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James Bay Coffee & Books BLUEGRASS JAM CIRCLE  (Jun 11, 18, 25, etc.)

Come to play in a relaxed, funky bookshop atmosphere; or come to listen while you browse the books, have dinner, sip coffee, play Scrabble.....

Every Wednesday in 2014 from 7 to 9 pm

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

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

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

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SCRABBLE & CHESS NIGHT IN CANADA (Jun 19 & 26 + Jul 3, 10, etc.)

Thursdays 6 to 9pm at James Bay Coffee and Books143 Menzies, Victoria BC250 386-4700

Use our boards or bring your ownBring a friend or come aloneMore social than competitiveAll levels welcomeFree

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

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

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

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WORLD REFUGEE DAY (June 20)

World Refugee Day is commemorated every year on June 20, and 2014 will mark the second annual World Refugee Day celebrations in Victoria. This year’s event will include a walk with refugees for a stronger Canada. The walk will lead to different stations around the downtown core, where people can take part in interactive activities that educate them about, and ask them to reflect on, refugee issues. The walk will begin and end at the Greater Victoria Public Library downtown branch on Broughton Street. At the library, there will also be various information booths for people to visit, music to listen to and food for sale.

Submitted by Gagan Leekha GHC Thursday Alto

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EXERCISE CLASS FOR ALS (Jun 21)

Join KOOL FM for ZUMBA! We'll be at Pearkes Rec Centre, Saturday June 21 for ZUMBA starting at 10am. It's a drop in class that's by donation in support of ALS Cycle of Hope! Have you tried ZUMBA??

We need 251 people to break the Island record - come along and have some fun.

Submitted by Laura Cook GHC Monday Soprano

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TEA CUP READING    (Jun 21, 22, 28 & 29 + July 5 & 6, etc.)

Saturdays & Sundays   2 - 4 pmat James Bay Coffee and Books (home)143 Menzies St, Victoria BC see map

$30 for 30 minutes$45 for 45 minutes

Gift Certificates Available specifically for Tea Leaf Readings 

Our Readers have done 100s of Tea Leaf Readings. Warm, insightful and intuitive, they bring a wealth of life experience to every Tea Cup reading.

 Walk in for book readings through the shop or book an appointment by calling:

James Bay Coffee & Books 250 386-4700 or emailing jbcoffeeandbooks@shaw.ca

James Bay Coffee and Books is a family friendly, zero alcohol, community event where you can feel comfortable to come on your own or with friends.  

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

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

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ALS CYCLE OF HOPE - FREQUENT FLYER 10K     (Jun 22)

Cycle of Hope are holding a charity event at the Rotary Park Field of Dreams on Canora Road by the airport between on June 22nd, from 11 am to 2 pm.

Ride the 10k loop - registration is $20 or come for the free family event and listen to the O'Brien Family.  They will be singing between 1 and 2 pm. More information can be found through cycleofhope.ca.

Submitted by Laura Cook GHC Soprano, Monday

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CHOIR COMMUNITY POTLUCK PICNIC & “ALL BATTERS CAN HIT” SOFTBALL GAME (Jun 22)

Beacon Hill Park, Sunday June 22nd or 29th if the 22nd is rained out (keep an eye out for emails on the morning of the 22nd)

West side of the park across from the Beacon Drive-In at Beacon & Douglas Map

See the GHC News & Business section above for details

Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Registrar etc.

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FREE FAMILY EVENT (Jun 22)

Sunday June 22, 11 - 2 pmRotary Club, Field of Dreams, Canora Road, by the Airport.

Ride the 10 km loop to support the ALS Cycle of Hope - registration $20

Schedule of events:11:00-11:30 Registration for the 10k ride11:30-12:30 10k ride on the paved path surrounding the airport1:00-2:00 O'Brien band, PBSA baseball games, Pedalhead activities, Face painting, Island ice cream by donation, concession

*Bring your empties for our bottle drive!*There will be a chance to win a Discovery Flight from the VFC!

You can register early at: www.cycleofhope.ca

Submitted by Laura Cook Monday/Tuesday Soprano

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LINDEN SINGERS CONCERT (Jun 22)

A great concert by the Linden Singers with our new conductor, Brian Wismith, is coming up soon!

The theme is Canada. We'll be singing some Canadian folksongs, including some French Canadian ones, also one by Joni Mitchell. We'll also be singing some contemporary pieces, one especially commissioned for the Linden Singers! So as usual, there is lots of variety, something for everyone.

Sunday, June 22, 3:30, at First Metropolitan Church. $20 (seniors $18)

Contact me for tickets. mlhess99@gmail.com

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

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James Bay Coffee & Books FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC (Jun 27) Featuring: REJEAN & THE KEENERS

Bob Marley Sing-A-Long plus some French songs. (more info to be added to the web site soon)

James Bay Coffee and Books 143 Menzies St. Victoria BC. is 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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BIODANZA (June 27 & 28) Experience Biodanza with Sylvia Essiembre, certified Biodanza facilitator from Montreal. Biodanza is an invitation to deepen our capacity to live more fully in the present moment. Enhanced by the power of carefully selected music, Biodanza is experienced through simple, mindful exercises, including movement and authentic encounters with other participants.  Friday, June 27 7 to 9 p.m. (Introduction $20)Saturday, June 28 1 to 6 p.m. (Workshop $80)  Centennial United Church, 649 Gorge Rd. East. For more information, please contact Sylvia at sessiembre@gmail.com  Submitted and recommended by: Bruce McCormack Soundings Baritone & former GHC member

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LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE           (Jun 27 + Jul 11 & 25, etc.) 

Stress is the #1 killer. Laughter is the #1 stress-buster. When we laugh, a cascade of healthy hormones fills the body. Its an efficient and delightful way to get your exercise.

Laughter Yoga in Oak Bay

7pm 2nd & 4th Fridays

2186 Oak Bay Avenue. Heart of the Village Yoga

Free or by donation: $5-15 suggested

 More info: http://victorialaughteryogaclub.wordpress.com/  or call 778.350.8608                

Submitted by Matti Anttila, Former GHC Bass 

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CHOIR COMMUNITY POTLUCK PICNIC & “ALL BATTERS CAN HIT” SOFTBALL GAME (Jun 29)

Only if June 22nd is rained out. See June 22nd listing above for details

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EL GRUPO CUBANO CONCERTS PROSPECT LAKE (Jun 29)

This Cuban group is playing at Butchart's Gardens on June 29th and have arranged for a home concert just a few doors away from my house. I don't know who else might be interested in this, but please forward it to anyone you think of.

Poster

Web Site (info, images & videos)

Reservations & info: kitscott@telus.net

Submitted by Mary-Wynne Ashford GHC Monday/Thursday Alto

COMMUNITY EVENTS ~ over the rest of the summerACIM SATSANG EMBODIMENT 3 Day Retreat at Sleeping Dog Farm (Jul 5 to 7)

Deep Presence through powerful metaphysics of Esoteric Healing  (embodiment) and the pure non-dual teachings of A Course in Miracles.   Julia Day & Stacy Sully, with guest Russell Johnson... Deep joyful 

Saturday July 5, Sunday July 6, Monday July 7

Love. (space is limited)  http://www.onenessinoneness.org/groups_7.html

Submitted by Julia Day (Jewel) former alto

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CHOIR CONCERT   (Jul 7)

Monday July 7   7:00 pm  First Metropolitan United Church.   Two choirs who are participating in the Kathaumixw Choral Festival www.kathaumixw.org are coming to Victoria.  They are the St. Stanislavs Youth Choir from Slovenia, and the Kapiti College Choir from New Zealand.   More information at http://firstmetvictoria.com/9234

Submitted by Patricia Robertson, High Noon plus CCLT5 & CCLT6

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PLEASE JOIN US AND FORWARD TO FRIENDS... (Jul 9) 

film:         Huntington's Dance

location:  Eric Martin Pavilion Theatre -  Fort Street with the entrance  - South side of Fort St.

date:        Wednesday,   July 9

time:        7 - 9 pm

HUNTINGTON'S DANCE is a compelling and inspiring  personal journey that takes place over a period of 18 years. Directed by Chris Furbee, it is a rare look inside the mind and life of a man courageous enough to pull back the veil of ignorance in order to know his future.

This is a Fundraising event with a suggested minimum gift of $15-$20 to get the film out into the world!!

Access to the Trailer for the film may be found at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e50WiWgIbxg

Submitted by Gloria Hansen,  on behalf of Sarah Kendall,   High Noon Choir singers

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LIBERATING MINDS AND VOICES, With Rupert Sheldrake and Jill Purce (Jul 11)

Join world-famous biologist Rupert Sheldrake and his wife, Jill Purce, who pioneered the international sound healing movement, for a unique evening of exploration of body, voice and mind.

This program is co-sponsored with Christ Church Cathedral

Date:   Friday July 11, 2014Time:  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost:   $20.00 Location:  Christ Church Cathedral 930 Burdett Ave. Victoria Tickets at Koinonia Books 1119 Blanchard St.

earthliteracies@shaw.ca, 250-220-4601 www.earthliteracies.org

Rupert Sheldrake and Jill Purce at Hollyhock . Visit hollyhock.ca for more info and registrations, or call 1.800.933.6339 ext. 232.

Submitted by Gertie Jocksch Monday Soprano

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WCAMS: ANNUAL SUMMER MUSIC CAMP (Jul 20)

The West Coast Amateur Musicians Society (WCAMS) Annual Summer Music Camp is being held at Quest University in Squamish from July 20 to 27, 2014 (see www.wcams.com for details).

The camp welcomes amateur musicians of all ages and abilities. The faculty-in-residence provide friendly, professional instruction which focuses on building confidence and musical skills. The camp provides a relaxed atmosphere to improve one’s vocal technique including Celtic, Jazz, and Music Theatre along with Brahms Requiem with full orchestra, vocal technique classes, sectionals and SATB choir practice. 

Watching the faculty perform at evening mini concerts is also very enjoyable.

Recommended by Ron Crabtree Monday Bass

JUST FOR FUNA reward of laughter for reading this far

DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE DOUBLE YOUR FUNTHIS WEEK HAVE TWO LAUGHS INSTEAD OF JUST ONE

Some rules for choral singing

Submitted by Loretta Benoit GHC Tuesday Soprano .

1. Everyone should sing the same piece.

2. Do not worry if you do not have perfect pitch - you may find singing less stressful without it.

3. The right note at the wrong time is the wrong note.

4. The wrong note at the right time is still a wrong note.

5. A wrong note sung timidly is still a wrong note.

6. A wrong note sung with authority is an interpretation.

7. When not one note of the original remains, a true interpretation has been realized.

8. If you happen to sing a wrong note, glare at one of your neighbours.

9. If everyone gets lost except you, follow those who get lost.

10. If you are completely lost, stop everyone and start an argument about repeat marks.

11. Strive to achieve the maximum notes per second - that way you do at least gain the admiration of the totally incompetent.

12. If a passage is difficult, slow it down.  If it is easy, speed it up - everything will work itself out in the end.

13. Markings for slurs, dynamics, ornaments, breathing, and so on should be totally ignored.  They are only there to embellish the score.

15. When everyone else has finished singing, you should not sing any notes you may still have left.

Note The Signs

Submitted by Audrey Mairi GHC Thursday Alto

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