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June 28, 2017

Choir Community Summer Special

Admin Team ItemsThree Toonies For Tunes Together In August

Cathy Baker and Dick Jackson will be hosting summer drop-in singing sessions in August.

Everybody is welcome. Bring a friend or two!

We'll sing some songs, some chants and rounds, and we will have a lot of fun.

Every Tuesday at HNC time, 12:00-1:30pmEvery Thursday (except 10th) at GHC time, 7:30-9:30pm

Drop Three Toonies* in the basket for each drop-in session at The Church of Truth (111 Superior St)* $6, other denominations happily accepted

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Dear Choir members and others 

This is my report on the fundraising results of the TCC concerts June 9 and 10,

Firstly - the bottom line:We raised $20,077 in total , $5,115 was for the Honoring Fund.  

Well done everyone.  As always it was a joint and well done effort. 

We would like to thank all of the choir members who worked very hard at selling tickets to friends and associates, as well as the stores who carried the tickets to sell,   Munro's Book,   Ivy's Books,  James Bay Coffee and Books and Dig This (Broadmead).  

This money will go a long way toward getting things done in Mozambique, in particular the solar panels for the distance education program that will provide a teaching/learning opportunity for high school students who won't have to leave home to take classes and graduate.  

It was a treat to sing with Coco Love Alcorn, and I think our audience really loved her and got to sing with her more than any previous Guest Artist. 

We wish you a great summer and look forward to seeing you all again for the fall session.  (Sessions start the week of Sept 18 - thru Thursday Dec 14 with a 3 week break over the holidays then begin again the week of Jan 8 thru the week of Jan 29th with concerts on Feb 2 ,3, 2018

Gloria Hansen, on behalf of Siobhan Robinsong, Denis Donnelly, and Bill Hanson

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Concert Photos Wanted

Did you get some good photos from audience for either of our concerts? Do you know someone who did?

If so it would be much appreciated if you would send copies to me for posting on our site’s Photos page. If you can please specify which night they are from and identify who took them.

If you have any questions about doing this please call be at 250-920-4160 (9 to 9 daily) or by email to bill@gettinhigherchoir.ca.

Thanks in advance

Bill

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An Appreciation

What an amazing and uplifting time we all had together! I am still basking in the lovely after-feelings from the concert and all the wonderful activity that surrounded it. Thank you so much for everything that you brought – your voices and your spirits - to a concert that was remarkable!

I am still slowly sifting through the amazing cards that you gave me and am touched by everything that you have said. I read them with a profound gratitude, as well as a sincere appreciation of what we have all built together. Thank you.

For my own part, my wife Lynne and I are off this summer to Europe, where we will be doing some traveling around, and also finishing our trip with a week-long stay in Barcelona where we will be attending an international choral symposium. You can read about it by clicking here. http://www.wscm11.cat/home

I wish everyone a wonderful and restful summer. See you in the fall!

Denis

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Recent GHC Facebook Page Postings

Rhianna Barr GHC Thursday Soprano & GHC FB Page Co-Admin shared this Soundings Posting:

This is why GHCommunity the world needs music more than ever. Nothing brings together people of different faiths, creeds, cultures, nationalities, walks of life like music. We could all learn a thing or two from this choir.

Rhianna also shared this FB Post byTuesday/Thursday Alto Cori Dumann

This was an absolute delight at our Gettin Higher Choir concert last night.. Our incredibly talented and sweet guest performer, Coco Love Alcorn, performing with accompaniment by one of our amazing directors, Denis Donnelly, and dance by one of our wonderful choristers, Kevin McGinn. A beautiful video.

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Newsletter:Summer Community Submissions

There are no more Newsletters until the beginning of September but there may be, from time to time, GHC News & Business “Special Announcements” such as this one. With most of those specials I will include whatever submissions I have on hand (possibly just in the order received).

As with the newsletter:

Dated Events will be repeated in such specials automatically until their date has passed. 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 Newsletters” 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 are on “standby” only.

~ Bill

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Community Member’s

Submissions------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The appearance of an item in this document does not constitute a GHC

endorsement of whatever that item offers. The responsibility for each item rests with the person named in the item’s “Submitted by…” line.

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Opportunities to Sing

The Victoria Conservatory of Music’s3rd Summer Choral Academy

Kathryn Whitney, Kathleen Allan, and Brian Wismath, will be the faculty members this year and we're thrilled to

be offering a full-time and part-time stream for potential students.

August 5th-12th

This academy is an excellent opportunity for singers to keep singing during the summer, to build new choral

singing skills (including sight-reading) and to experience fun in meeting new people and exploring new repertoire.

Details

Submitted by Siobhan RobinsongGHC & HNC Director

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Word Of Mouth/Recommendations

Every Choir Needs A Good Conductor

This is a wonderful video of a young child responding to a conductor. It’s delightful and appropriate I think for sharing.

Check it out here

Submitted by Ann WilmutGHC Monday Alto

Editor’s NoteThis video has been doing the rounds on the internet for a number of year and it is always worth sharing. Which, of course, is why it keeps doing the rounds.

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Serving Each OtherMy Summer Services

WebEasy ServicesWeb site building and maintenance

YESS! (Your Enterprise Support Services)Bookkeeping and other admin/organizational services for individuals, sole proprietors and small businesses.

Digital Dance Computer Tutoring & SupportIntroductory training on Windows, Word, Excel and a wide variety of other programsBasic computer & internet skillsHow to learn what you need to know

Very Sound ServicesConverting your old records and tapes to digital files for burning onto CD(s) or loading into mobile devices. Instructional recordings? Audio Archives? Recordings of family, friends associates? Favourite music?

Check out my Skills List to see how I might help you.

To discuss the art of the possible please contact me at: 250-920-4160 (9 to 9, daily) ~ or ~ admin@intentionalcommunityprojects.com

Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.

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Community NetworkingMy CCLT Campaign!

I've been accepted into the Community Choir Leadership training course taking place in the fall, facilitated by Siobhan and Denis.

Unfortunately, I'm between jobs right now and lacking the financial means to pay completely on my own, but I would really like to take this course in order to spread Siobhan and Denis' message of music and community, and hoping eventually to start a small offshoot choir.

Denis and Siobhan are my inspirations and I hope that I won't have to drop out. If you could help me I'd be forever grateful.

Here is a link to my Go Fund Me page.

Thank you for both your time and support.

Submitted by Rhianna BarrGHC Thursday Soprano & GHC FB Page Co-Admin

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Free Stuff

Free HP Inkjet Cartridges

I had to replace my printer and I have three sets of HP 564 inkjet cartridges I can no longer use. One set with

ink, one possibly with ink and one empty. All are refillable via services such as the one I use…Ink & Toner Medic at 3623 Shelbourne St. or 2945 Jacklin Rd. Other such services can be found by Googling “printer ink refills Victoria BC”

If you want them call me at 250-920-4160 (9 to 9 daily)

Submitted by Bill HansonGHC Multi-Night Bass etc.

Community Events

(Earlybird replies wanted)

GatherSing With Laurence Cole CCLT3 - 2006/7

Mark your calendars!

I am excited to announce the Second Annual GatherSing Weekend with West Coast composer and song leader Laurence Cole, from Port Townsend, Washington. 

Hallujah!...I hope you can join us for this unique opportunity to sing with this wonderful Song Weaver.

Dates:  August 11 – 13, 2017Where:  Outdoors on my property on beautiful Quadra Island. Alternate arangements if there is inclement weather. Full details Also: please check out his web page - Singing Together To Nourish and Re-enchant The World.

At this point we just want to get an idea of who is interested in attending. We will keep a list and hold your place until registration in early July.

Submitted by Mary Denison CCLT5 - 2008/09

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(Earlybird offer)

Watering The Soul

Healing with Crystal Bowls and Sacred Sound

July 14 to 16, 2017Save $200 by registering now

Full Details

Submitted by Nancy Watters CCLT1 - 2004/5

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What I experience is what I choose to attend to.

William James

Editor’s Collection (found in: The Attention Merchants”

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(Jun 28 & 29 + Jul 4, 5, 6, etc.)

Experience Victoria's Jewish Roots

Tour Congregation Emanu-El, Canada's oldest synagogue in continuous use. Explore this beautiful site's unique history, architecture and restoration with knowledgeable guides. Take the Jewish Victoria Walking Tour to learn more. Summer Schedule: June through August, 2017 Synagogue Tours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday @ 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tues & Thurs only @ 10:30 a.m.  Jewish Victoria Walking Tours Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m.  Rain or shine. Gentle 90 minute walk starts at 26 Bastion Square (beside the former Maritime Museum).  

Visit www.congregationemanuel.ca/tours for more information

Submitted by Shoshana Litman GHC Tuesday Alto

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(Jun 28 + July 5, 12, 19, etc.)

James Bay Coffee & Books       Bluegrass Jam Circle

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 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:

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

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Community Events (cont.)

(Jul 4, 11, 18, etc.)

Singer-Songwriter Open Mic Night

At Crows restaurant (upstairs at the Ramada on Gorge Rd East) Tuesdays, 7-10 pm. Hosted by Robbie Hancock

Bring original songs please (3 song max). Bring guitar, sing accapella or maybe a keyboard...free of charge

Great food and free coffee

Submitted by Rhianna Barr GHC Thursday Soprano

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(Jul 7)

A HOST Meet-Up Presentation: Engage Your Participants at Your Next Speaking Event At HOST (Home Office Support Team) we promote and support local home based businesses, small businesses and entrepreneurs in their personal and business growth. We meet monthly on the first Friday of every month and offer an active program of guest speakers, events and networking. In the upcoming meeting, Rob Cooper will talk about recent changes in Search Engine Optimization and what you need to know to succeed in 2017.

July 7, 9:30am-11amFor more information and to register, visit https://www.meetup.com/host-victoria-org

Submitted by: Julia James

GHC Alto alumna

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(July 21)

Films From The Parlour ~ (4ds) Documentaries & Discussion On Dying & Death

Films from the Parlour group meets on the 3rd Friday evening of each month to watch a documentary related to the issues of 'end of life', dying and post-death options; and discuss our wishes, concerns, etc., as well as the changes happening in our culture and medical system around pan-death issues.   

Contact Pashta MaryMoon for further information -- contact@beyonds.ca or 250-383-4065.

Submitted by Pashta MaryMoon ex GHC tenor, now HNC tenor

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Vegtoria! Victoria's Veg Fest 2017

This event will feature your favorite vegan businesses and animal advocacy organizations from across North America, tons of delicious vegan food to eat, prizes, speakers, bands and more!  Vegtoria is an inclusive family-friendly event where all are welcome to celebrate, and to enjoy the festivities. 

Join us on July 22, 2017 from 12 Noon till 5 p.m. in Centennial Square to celebrate veganism and all of the ways we can choose to lead a more ethical, healthy and environmentally friendly life. 

Please see the website for a list of our vendors, non-profits, and more!www.vegtoria.ca

Submitted by Linda Chan, HNC, & former GHC, Soprano 

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(Aug 2)

Shari Ulrichwith BTU @ Butchart Gardens

Barney Bentall, Tom Taylor & Shari Ulrich celebrate a decade of collaboration with the full meal deal of the addition of long time band mates Rob Becker on bass and Geoff Hicks on percussion. 

This trio of veteran songwriters is always a special treat. 

Tues. Aug. 2nd - 8:00 pm 

http://www.bentalltaylorulrich.comAll summer evening events free with admissionPh 250.652.5256 or 866.652.4422 (Toll Free) butchartgardens.com/ent 

Submitted by Bill HansonGHC Multi-night Bass etc.

Community Events (cont.)

(Aug 6)

Shari Ulrich Trio @ Beacon Park Sidney

Shari's 40 year career from Pied Pumkin through The Hometown Band, UHF, BTU (Bentall Taylor Ulrich), The High Bar Gang and as a solo artist and multi-instrumentalist has lead to 23 albums, a membership in the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, 2 Juno awards, and a 2014 CFMA for English Songwriter of the Year. Shari will be joined by daughter Julia Graff on violin, mandolin & guitar, and the High Bar Gang’s Kirby Barber on bass. 

Aug. 6 - the Shari Ulrich Trio Outdoor concert in downtown Sidney2pm - 4 pm in Beacon Park - by donation

Submitted by Bill HansonGHC Multi-night Bass etc.

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When an online service is free, you’re not the customer. You’re the product.

Tim Cook, Apple CEO

Editor’s Collection

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(Aug 11 to 13)

GatherSing With Laurence Cole CCLT3 - 2006/7

Mark your calendars!

I am excited to announce the Second Annual GatherSing Weekend with West Coast composer and song leader Laurence Cole, from Port Townsend, Washington. 

HALLUJAH!...I hope you can join us for this unique opportunity to sing with this wonderful Song Weaver.

Dates:   August 11 – 13, 2017Where:  Outdoors on my property on beautiful Quadra Island. Alternate arrangements if there is inclement weather. Full details Also: please check out his web page - Singing Together To Nourish and Re-enchant The World.

At this point we just want to get an idea of who is interested in attending. We will keep a list and hold your place until registration in early July.

Submitted by Mary Denison CCLT5 - 2008/09

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