Hi All
Apologies for delay we were still in the planning stage after our Music Committee Meeting on Monday.
Next Week we should be able to had out all of the Christmas music but for this week can you dust off the 100 Carol for Choir Books for us to sing:
Still Still Still Page 306 No 76
Hark the Herald Angel Sing Page 107. No 23 In the Beak Midwinter Page 172 No 39 O Come All Ye Faithful Page 226 No 54 Once In Royal Davids City Page 260 No 61
We will also be singing a song that Jerry has written based on Handels Sarabande ‘Follow The Star’
I will be sending the pdf for you to print off later today. If anyone does not have access to a printer before tonight let me know and we will try and print some copies off for you.
More to come about tonight!!!
Lin
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Saturday 2nd October NMM Social Event – Get Together To Sing Together
Hi All
Just to let you know the plans for our “Get Together To Sing Together” Social event happening on Saturday 2nd October 2021 at Hedge End Village Hall Starting at 2.30pm.
The idea is that we will be sat at Tables laid out with plenty of space around them, we will be sat six to a table. Anyone not comfortable with sitting with other people that is not a problem we can sit you at a table with your guests away from others. You are able to invite close family members but remember we are limited on space so please ask if you have a lot guests.
Bring your own picnic and we will supply tea and coffee.
We will have two musical interludes with those that want to sing on the stage suitably distanced of course.
There will be a raffle to help pay for the Hall Hire etc. and a retiring collection. (Any donations to the raffle will be gratefully received).
We will have ventilation during the event and anyone who feels more comfortable wearing a mask or any other precautions is more than acceptable.
At the moment we need to know:-
1. If you would like to attend and how many guests you propose to bring
2. If you are happy to sit on a table of six with other people
We would like to know numbers as soon as possible so that we can invite other friends of the choir if there are any spaces left.
To help to organise can you PLEASE RETURN ANSWER ON THIS EMAIL
Thanks
Lin
REHEARSAL 23RD SEPTEMBER 2021
Hi All
Time to let me know if your situation is different from last week for our seating plan.
So don’t forget, if you attended last week and are attending again this week then there is no need to let me know I will assume you will be there.
If however things are different, you haven’t been before and are attending, then let me know, if you weren’t able to make it last week and can this week then let me know.
I know Auntie Eileen, Sharon, and Gilly are on holiday so if any others have jetted away somewhere let me know.
Lin
INFORMATION FOR TONIGHT AND HEALTH CHECK. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81691367380?pwd=RUg4SFNPbnRxbUVwQ1gwb1ZKUWZhQT09 Meeting ID: 816 9136 7380 Passcode: Gold
Hi
For those attending tonight and the ZOOMERS
The infection rates for all three areas have significantly reduced over the past week, and they are as follows:
Southampton 633
Eastleigh 359
Portsmouth 653
Don’t forget to do you Lateral Flow Test please
Pre rehearsal health check
NEW MUSIC MAKERS
1) Do you have any Covid-19 symptoms now, or have you had any in the last 7 days?
(Raised temperature, Flu like symptoms, Generally feeling unwell, Loss of taste or smell)
Yes
No
2) Have you been in close contact with anyone who has symptoms or has tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 10 days? *
Yes
No
3) Within the past 10 days, have you been contacted by the national ‘Track and Trace’ service and told you should self-isolate? *
Yes
No
4) Within the past 10 days, have you returned from abroad and been told to quarantine? *
Yes
No
*** If any of the answers to the above questions is ‘YES’, you should not come to rehearsal ***.
ZOOM
Eric Gerrey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: New Music Makers Online RehearsalTime: Sep 9, 2021 07:00 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81691367380?pwd=RUg4SFNPbnRxbUVwQ1gwb1ZKUWZhQT09 Meeting ID: 816 9136 7380 Passcode: Gold
WHAT WE ARE SINGING:
One
At Last
All I Ask Of You
Music of the Night
Best of Bond (including Sky Fall)
Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel
Memories
Your Song
A Million Dreams
And So It Goes
River song
The Lord Is My Shepherd
You’ll Never Walk Alone
Let The River Run
Pinball Wizard
Indoor Rehearsal 16th September 2021
Hi Everyone
Wasn’t it wonderful to be back singing indoors last week. So lovely to hear everyone and all of the harmonies together. I understand that the people on zoom enjoyed hearing all of the voices and enjoyed singing in with the choir.
Time to let me know if you can make it this week. If you came last week I will assume you are going to attend this week, so please let me know if this is not the case. Eileen has let me know and I have made a note that Richard are unavailable. So if you came last week and can make it no need to inform me.
IF HOWEVER you did NOT come last week and are planning to attend this week then please let me know. It is important so that we can plan how many places to lay out and to seat everyone in the right voices.
Chris will be leading us again this week and here is a list of what we will be singing. You should all have this music, don’t forget to look in your big files if it is not in the music that we have been currently singing. So double check all of your music and let me know if you are missing any and Tony will try and loan you a copy for the night.
One At Last All I Ask Of You Music of the Night Best of Bond (including Sky Fall) Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel Memories Your Song A Million Dreams And So It Goes River song The Lord Is My Shepherd You’ll Never Walk Alone Let The River Run Pinball Wizard
Thanks for the support of the social event on the 2nd October. The Committee will get together and see how we can plan this to be as safe as we can. Watch out for details.
Don’t forget if you are unable to make the live rehearsal you can join us on ZOOM!
Lin
Saturday 2nd October Plans
Hi Choir Member
As some of you may be aware we had planned to have some sort of Concert on the 2nd October sadly this will not now happen, it is too complicated to organise and we do not feel that we are Concert ready with our performing.
We have still however got the Hall booked and wondered how people feel about having some sort of social event with some guests but limited numbers, so that we could at least sing the songs 🎶 that we have been rehearsing online and when we were outside. We could sing on the stage or from your seats whatever people felt comfortable with. You could maybe bring a picnic 🍰 and we could serve cups of tea or coffee ☕️
To help pay for the Hall and expenses we could maybe have a raffle/retiring collection?
Before we go ahead with planning too much we thought we would like know how you all felt about and would be likely to attend.
If you want to reply to this email with your intention and if you have any comments and suggestions that would be great to hear from you. I will also ask for a show of hands for those that will be there tonight.
All The Best
Lin
HEALTH CHECK – INFORMATION – ZOOM – PLEASE READ New Music Makers Online Time: Sep 9, 2021 07:00 PM London Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81691367380?pwd=RUg4SFNPbnRxbUVwQ1gwb1ZKUWZhQT09
Hi All
Please read, and don’t forget your Lateral Flow Tests. Thank you.
The infection rates are as follows for the seven days up to the 6th September:
Southampton – 782 increased by 17% from last week
Portsmouth – 821 decreased from last week
Eastleigh – 507 decreased from last week
Pre rehearsal health check
NEW MUSIC MAKERS
1) Do you have any Covid-19 symptoms now, or have you had any in the last 7 days?
(Raised temperature, Flu like symptoms, Generally feeling unwell, Loss of taste or smell)
Yes
No
2) Have you been in close contact with anyone who has symptoms or has tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 10 days? *
Yes
No
3) Within the past 10 days, have you been contacted by the national ‘Track and Trace’ service and told you should self-isolate? *
Yes
No
4) Within the past 10 days, have you returned from abroad and been told to quarantine? *
Yes
No
*** If any of the answers to the above questions is ‘YES’, you should NOT come to rehearsal ***
Eric Gerrey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: New Music Makers Online
Time: Sep 9, 2021 07:00 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81691367380?pwd=RUg4SFNPbnRxbUVwQ1gwb1ZKUWZhQT09
Meeting ID: 816 9136 7380
Passcode: Gold
LOGISTICS FOR TOMORROWS REHEARSAL – ZOOM DETAILS WILL FOLLOW
Logistics for Members
Venue Hedge Methodist Church Hall, 42 St Johns Road, Hedge End
Arrival time 7.25 pm
Start time 7.45 pm
Break No break planned
End time 9.15 pm
Venue closes 9.30 pm
LFT It would be preferred if everyone could have a Lateral Flow Test within 24 hours of the
rehearsal please
BRING * Face mask or exemption lanyard if applicable (we will have spare masks)
* Hand gel (we will have spares)
* Music – pencil
* Own chair if opting to bring your own
* Refreshments (drink) if required
ROUTE * Please wear a face mask when entering and moving around the building
* You will be shown to your seat positions which will be a minimum of 1 metre apart by a committee member
* Please do not move your chair or swap places
* If you are bringing your own chair please ask a committee member for assistance
* MAINTAIN TWO METRES DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES*
*NB Please watch for TRIP hazards: steps and cables needed for the piano, speakers and microphones.
REHEARSAL * The Conductor will lead the rehearsal using a microphone behind a perspex screen
(please note that Lillian will not be wearing a mask as she is exempt for medical reasons)
* If you feel comfortable you can remove your mask whilst singing
* We will be testing the C02 Monitor periodically
* Raise your hand to attract attention, feel unwell or have any questions. Do not shout * Absolutely fine to leave at any time, if you change your mind about attending
* We will be singing with doors and widows open, it is advisable to wear warm clothing 🧣
TOILETS * Go before you arrive and don’t drink too much 😄
* Only one person in the Ladies/Gents/Disabled toilets at any time
* Queue outside *MAINTAIN TWO METRES DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES*
* There will be Gel available in the toilets
PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASK WHEN LEAVING THE REHEARSAL
HAVE FUN AND ENJOY SINGING
After the rehearsal
If during the 10 days after the rehearsal, you experience Covid 19 symptoms, please arrange a test immediately and email Lin as soon as possible who will contact the rest of the choir and complete the Track & Trace protocol
NMM Risk assessment – Keep for Future Reference
Hi All
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR INDOOR SINGING SEPT 2021
NMM-Risk-assessment-Indoor-Rehearsals.pdfIMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT RETURNING TO CHOIR
Hi All
I am sending the risk assessment for us singing indoors on a separate email , it wont be sent out every week so can you make sure you don’t delete it in case you need it for future reference.
Thank you to those that have replied to my original email to let me know if you are intending to join us on Thursday. It has also been very useful for those people who have replied saying that they are not attending either not able, on holiday etc. I will then know that you have seen the email and I wont have to write to individuals to make sure that you have received the first email. It would be helpful if ALL members who have NOT replied could do it on this email now to keep them all together.
I did ask in the original letter if you could let me know by MIDDAY TOMORROW
so that we can work out a seating plan.
We have put more safety precautions in place by purchasing a C02 monitor so that we can Verify the quality of airflow and in the Hall. We have also purchased a screen for the Lillian to use for her safety and the choirs whilst she is conducting. (Hopefully this will arrive by Thursday 🤞). If it does not arrive we will leave extra space between.
Lillian is unable to join us for the first two weeks and Chris will be taking the helm. This is a list of the music that he would like you to bring this week.
Sing Sing Sing!
One Voice
Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel
The Best Of Bond (including Skyfall)
The Music Of The Night
Memories
Let The River Run
Chattanooga Choo-Choo
A Million Dreams
Your Song
River Song
The Lord is my Shepherd
You Raise Me Up
And So It Goes
You’ll Never Walk Alone
We will get through as many as we can. Everyone should have these pieces let me know if you haven’t.
Watch out for more emails!!!! I will send ZOOM details on a separate email for those that are unable to join us.
Lin