All posts by Chris K

Rehearsal 17th Feb 2022

Lins Emails
Hi All
Firstly the response to the Doodle Poll for singing at Botley for the Platinum Celebrations has not been very encouraging for us to go ahead with it. I do understand that people will want to go away and be with friends and family which is fine but if there is anyone that has forgotten to respond and is able to definitely make it could you please let me know asap as at the moment we will have to decline the invitation as we do not have enough people in the parts especially men and sopranos. Well done Altos.
We are back to normal rehearsals this week so all back to the main Hall. Rita and Andy apologised for not turning the heating on last week. They fell asleep and by the time they woke up Eric and I were already at the Church.
I would like to thank Hilary for doing a such a marvellous job playing the piano 🎹 for the sectionals, it was very much appreciated, but we will be glad to have you back singing 🎶 with the sopranos this week. 😀 😃
So this week we have Ed Slot coming to try out as pianist whilst Lillian is taking Maternity Leave and if it all works out he will play at the Summer Concerts.
The first part of the rehearsal Chris will take with Ed playing and then we will carry on with rehearsals as normal. We are going to see how much we have learnt in the sectionals.
SINGING WITH THE NEW PIANIST
Pinball Wizard Joseph Medley I Believe You Raise Me Up
REHEARSING
Claire Benediction I’d Like to Teach The World To Sing Sweet Caroline Why We Sing On A Clear Day Memories
See you all tomorrow
Lin

CAR WANTED

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Rebecca Williams has asked me to send this on to you all. Please contact her directly on – rebecca210@btinternet.com
Hi all, hoping the power of voice may help us find a small car, fiesta size. 2012 to 2017 ideally for my daughters. Her car has been written off today and we are looking for a decent replacement as she’s driving up and down from Bournemouth every week. Many thanks
Rebecca W xxx

Training CD’s

Lins Emails

Hi All
Jerry has asked me to send out a reminder for those who would like him to produce Training CD’s.  
People did ask him on Thursday but he didn’t make a note of everyone so could you please repeat your request.
Below are what is on each CD could you make sure you tell him which ones you would like and remember to say what voice ie Sop 1 etc.  The songs are the same for all voices, the ladies have an additional song ‘One Moment in Time” on theirs.  
Can you let Jerry know by Wednesday to give him time to produce them. 
Contact Jerry on email jerry.gamble@fourpart.plus.com. Or write him a message on Whatsapp. The price is £2.00 per CD
 
Lin
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Rehearsal 10/2/22. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81691367380?pwd=RUg4SFNPbnRxbUVwQ1gwb1ZKUWZhQT09

Lins Emails

Hi All

Just a gentle reminder if you could take an LFT before tonight that would be good. 

My Chris and I play in a crib league on a Tuesday night and 7 out of the 10 from one of the teams (not in our pub) all caught covid at last weeks match so it is very rife at the moment.

Can you please let me know if things are different for your attendance from last week.

Can I remind you to do the Doodle Poll please we need to let the organiser know if we  are going to attend.  If you are unsure and you only think that you will make it can you answer that you can’t make it you can always join in on the day.

would like to invite you to the Doodle poll “Platinum Jubilee” 

Please vote here: 

https://doodle.com/poll/zi9nhynqrharwrw9  

I heard from Tom Rodaway that Peter Sawtell has sadly passed away he was treasurer when I joined the choir so some of you will remember him. I have details of his funeral if anyone would like them

WHAT ARE WE SINGING IN SECTIONALS

Chris has sent this message on WhatsApp 

Hi all. Tonight in sectionals we are going to do this song. It’s beautiful but tricky in places!  Well worth a listen before our rehearsal so you get the idea of what it’s going to sound like! We can do it! Chris

https://youtu.be/j8oH7GKFsB0

And don’t forget you can practise your parts with the links on the one drive on the members webpage.

You will be given a new version of Sweet Caroline tonight but that is also on the website.

Chris will lead the LADIES in:

Sweet Caroline

One Moment in Time

A Clare Benediction

I’d Like to teach the world to sing

Why We Sing

Gold

Memories

Lillian will lead the MEN with:

Memories

Why We Sing

Les Mis Medley

Clare Benediction

I’d like to teach the world to sing

Joseph 

Sweet Caroline

ZOOM DETAILS

Topic: New Music Makers Online RehearsalTime  FROm 07:00 PM 10/2/22     

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LIN

I would like to invite you to the Doodle poll “Platinum Jubilee”

Lins Emails
Hi All
I did mention at choir about singing at Botley for the Platinum Jubilee. They will have a big Stage setting so we need to have enough support to make a good sound to show off the New Music Makers. Saturday 4th June 2022 High Street Recreation Ground Botley
They intend to have live music all day ending in fireworks at 10.00 pm. You can take a picnic and stay all day or just stay for the singing the choice is yours. They music will start at 3.00 and they said that they thought that local choirs etc would be better at the beginning possibly 4.00pm to be confirmed.
As you probably are aware this is a bank holiday weekend and there probably will be lots of events going on or in fact you may want to go away so it would be appreciated if you can make a definite commitment so that we can let the organiser know if we are available or not. We don’t want to get there and not be able to put on a good performance and we need a balanced choir. What would be worse if we have to cancel at the last minute. They want us to sing for about 45 mins.
Thanks Lin
I would like to invite you to the Doodle poll “Platinum Jubilee”
Please vote here: doodle.com/poll/zi9nhynqrharwrw9

Fwd: Sectionals next week. 10th February 2022

Lins Emails
Hi All
Just thought you might like a heads up for this weeks sectionals.  We have a new song to learn  ‘Why We Sing’ it is something a bit different in a cappella you should have been handed music on Thursday and it is on the one drive so you can check your notes.
There will be a few changes on Sweet Caroline they will be on the website soon but to save you printing another copy we will be handing a replacement on Thursday. 
So get learning folk!

Chris will lead the ladies in:

Sweet Caroline

One Moment in Time
A Clare Benediction
I’d Like to teach the world to sing
Why We Sing
Gold
Memories


Lillian will lead the men with:
Memories
Why We Sing
Les Mis Medley
Clare Benediction
I’d like to teach the world to sing
Joseph 
Sweet Caroline

Lin

Fwd: My Fair Lady

Lins Emails
Hi All
Sending on it sounds like fun.

Hi Lin,

Jenny Sutton from my previous choir, Twyford & Shawford has sent me this & wondered if anyone from our choir would be interested in attending. I obviously used to go to these & they are fun & an enjoyable day out. 
Many thanks
Jennie Soley

Hello Jennie, herewith our flyer for MFL! I know you won’t be able to come but if you could forward to your singers? They might like to dress up for the day ( or not!) and bring a sandwich, to sing all the best songs from the show! 

REHEARSAL 3RD FEB 2022. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81691367380?pwd=RUg4SFNPbnRxbUVwQ1gwb1ZKUWZhQT09

Lins Emails
Hi All

Here are the songs we are singing this week, note we will be leaving Sweet Caroline till next week.  We will be doing sectionals with the men in the church the heating is going on early so it should be warm but remember to bring a coat just in case.
Jerry has kindly offered to make cd’s for those that like them for learning words and notes.  Speak to him or let me know if you would like one ordered.  Remember to let him note what voice you are ie. Sop 1.

Sweet Caroline – Not doing this week
A Clare Benediction
Gold
I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing
Memories
One Moment in Time – Ladies Only
Joseph
Les Miserables

ZOOM DETAILS

Topic: New Music Makers Online RehearsalTime  FROM 07:00 PM 20/1/22     

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See you tonight


Lin





CHANGES IN GUIDANCE

Lins Emails

Hi All

We have changed things slightly to accommodate the new rulings and taking choir members response to the recent emails sent out to you.  If anyone is not happy with any of the new plans then please feel free  to contact me or a committee member and we will do our best to accommodate your concerns.  For example if you would like to sit further apart then we can adjust the seating plan to be able to make you feel more comfortable.

I will no longer be sending this information out each week so please keep a copy or make it accessible for you to refer to if necessary. It will also be available to view on the website.

We are doing our best to make everyone have a pleasant experience at choir and to feel as safe as we can. 

These new directions will be added to the New Music Makers Risk Assessment.

 

1.  It should be the individual choir members responsibility to NOT attend choir if they have any illness that they think they could pass on to others, including colds, throat infections, viruses etc. even if they have had a negative LFT test.

2.   It would still be advised and encouraged that choir members take an LFT  before attending a rehearsal.

3.   MASKS – can be worn at the choir member discretion. As from the 27th January 2022  “The government “recommends” that people wear face coverings in enclosed or private spaces, but this will be a personal judgement”.

4.    VENTILATION  – windows at the side and the back of the Hall will be opened and a  watch will be kept on the monitor should there need to be any further action.

5.    SEATING – The seats will be placed a meter apart from the centre of the chair.

6.    These recommendations will be reviewed regularly and will be changed if necessary should things change with the government regulations. 

7. If you have tested positive for Covid could you let the Committee know and  follow all of the current restrictions and advise from the Government track and trace.

Rehearsal 3rd February 2022

Lins Emails
Hi All
Sectionals this week.
Chris will be taking the men and Lillian the ladies and we will be working on the same pieces, but in sectionals:
Sweet Caroline A Clare Benediction Gold I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing Memories One Moment in Time – Ladies Only Joseph Les Miserables

Thank you, Lillian