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Corona virus

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Hi All

Something to think about:-

You will all be aware of the developing situation regarding the Corona virus. Within our choir, we have members who fit the definition of vulnerable groups. Our rehearsals take place in an environment where we are close to others and singing projects our breathing outwards and we take deep breaths in – both of which increase the risk of virus transfer.

We certainly should not overreact, but  we should all be mindful of the steps we can take to limit the risk of transferring the virus within and outside the choir.

The advice given by Health England is that we should all increase the frequency of hand washing and we should avoid getting within 3 feet of anyone who is coughing or sneezing. 

We would ask that if you cough or sneeze that you do so into a handkerchief, or – if you can’t get your hankie out in time – into the crook of your arm. Then avoid hand contact until you have washed your hands. If you feel you are developing a cough or cold, we ask that you stay away from rehearsals until you are feeling better/not sneezing.

By taking these simple common sense steps we limit the risk of transferring both Corona virus and other coughs and colds – so we will all hopefully stay healthier – which can’t be a bad thing.

The Committee 

Fwd: Tomorrow’s Rehearsal

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Subject: Tomorrow’s Rehearsal

Hello all,

Apologies for a late email! I’ve just returned from holiday and look forward to hear how the choir sounds tomorrow.
We will be together and this is the rehearsal order:
A Million Dreams
Les Miserable Medley (including Bring Him Home and Do You Hear the People Sing?)
I Believe
Cantate Domino
Africa
Hallelujah Chorus
Best of Bond
Joseph Medley
Gold
See you all soon,
Lillian

Local Vocals Fwd: List of music for March 2nd at Netley Court

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Subject: List of music for March 2nd at Netley Court

All music for this list is now on the website under the Training Tab, folder Local Vocals.  Music is there as just accompaniment and also with the words.  There is a pdf folder in which Jerry has put my original copy of the music so it can be seen as well as heard!

 

Most of the new songs are fairly straight forward, but it is worth having a listen.

 

Sharon

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This Thursdays Rehearsal 27th Feb

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Hi All
Lillian is away this week again she is in America on Holiday, back next week.
David will be running through his pieces One Moment In Time, Pinball Wizard, Your Song and Fields of Gold.
Chris will be running through Hallelujah Chorus, Joseph Medley, Gold, Bond Medley, and Pick a Bale of Cotton.
Kathy will be on keyboard.
Lin
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Saturday Night was Gold

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Hi All

Thank you everyone who has written to say how much they enjoyed Saturday night it was a great evening I think the Botley Park did us proud Steve has written to them to thank them for their part in the evening.  They have been very helpful and accommodating in all of the arrangements and even the chaps who came in to clear up after we all had finished were happy and jolly so I would definitely recommend them to anyone. 

Thanks go to the Committee.

Particularly Steve our newest Committee Member who we threw in at the deep end and he managed the bookings, money etc. with his trusty spread sheet, and everybody got what they ordered with no mishaps well done.  Thank you to Rebecca and her daughter who did an amazing job with the balloons especially the arch, Gilly took it home in the back of her car with Jane and Chris to use for her Granddaughters birthday party, that must have been a fun trip home.  So they were recycled and we bought eco friendly latex ones.
 

Thank you to everyone who brought in secret raffle prizes and the sellers and folders, we made enough money to pay for the balloons and also to give a tip to the waiters.

Are those your tickets you are folding up Matthew?  Or maybe the look on Sarahs face it was you?

The beautiful raffle sellers.

Thanks to Eric our DJ, great music choices especially without them we wouldn’t have had moments like this

 
Killer moves Roy.
The Food was great we particularly liked the tarts.image1.jpeg
Our final song of the night was ‘Gold’ with everyone up on the dance floor dancing and singing –  we had better make sure we get the words right by June?!?!
 
 

Here is the email from Tom our founder member which I think does sum up what New Music Makers is all about and he should know he has been in it for 50 years thanks Tom.

“Last night’s celebration was nothing less than fantastic, one of the most enjoyable celebrations the New Music Makers has ever had. I personally felt so proud and humbled by the fact that I was amongst such genuine friends. The story of the choir has always revolved around love and friendship and the way we always welcome everyone without question. To me it has always been a big extended family. May this feeling last for many more years to come.


“Last night’s celebration was nothing less than fantastic, one of the most enjoyable celebrations the New Music Makers has ever had. I personally felt so proud and humbled by the fact that I was amongst such genuine friends. The story of the choir has always revolved around love and friendship and the way we always welcome everyone without question. To me it has always been a big extended family. May this feeling last for many more years to come.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to say a few words and I’m sorry if through nerves I didn’t say the things I would have liked to say. But I did my best!

So thank you once again to everyone involved for the vision and the jolly hard work that went into making the evening such an outstanding success.

Best wishes
Tom”

Local Vocals – A Few Things

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Hi All
The singing for Netley Court is on Monday 2nd March, not on the Tuesday.
Friday 27th March is at Sunnybank Botley Road Eastleigh SO50 7AP not what was in the email.
There are some new songs on the one drive if you would like to look at them and familiarise yourselves with them. We will let you know which ones we will be singing at the various venues.

Eunice
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Raffle Prizes

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Hi
If anyone is bringing raffle prizes tomorrow could you please wrap them as it is going to be a “surprise” raffle. If you can wrap in gold that would be good but don’t worry.
Lin

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I would like to invite you to the Doodle poll “LOCAL VOCALS +”

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*****IMPORTANT This Fridays (21st Feb) singing at Surrey Court is CANCELLED *****
Hi All This one is a little complicated as they are different times and are for Local Vocals and for the Concert Party so please read what each one is about before doing the doodle poll.
Sat 22nd @ 23rd February. Afternoon Eunice has been asked from a care home if we would be available/willing to sing on a Saturday or Sunday. Obviously it would depend what the date is but if you are willing in principle to do either/all of the days could you put a tick. The dates are immaterial just for the days.
Monday 2nd March Tuesday 3rd March. This is at Netley Court in Netley Abbey. We have been asked to sing on either of these two day from 11.00 – 12.00am. Could you please tick if you are available for either/both of them.
Friday 27th March 2.00 – 3.00pm Sunnybank, Allington Lane West End S050 7AP
Monday 6th April 2.00 – 3.00pm New Venue – Sunnycroft, Moorgreen Green Road, West End S023 2HG
Friday 17th April 2.00 – 3.00pm New Venue – Challenor House, 175 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford S053 2DU
Thursday 30th April 2.00 – 3.00 pm CONCERT PARTY URC Bitterne, (Above Iceland) 446 Bitterne Road Southampton, S018 5EF
Tuesday 19th May 1.10 – 1.50pm KCC Church Hedge End

I would like to invite you to the Doodle poll “LOCAL VOCALS +”
Please vote here: doodle.com/poll/n37a6529hi2tbhnc
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Crufts and children’s Hospital

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Hi All
Liz Kemp has asked me to send this to you all so that you can vote for this amazing dog who is helping her grandson and other children in the hospital.

Hi Lin, Could you be kind enough to send the link I am going to send you to choir members. Leo one of the Therapy dogs that meets and stays with my grandson Daniel on his frequent visits to hospital, has got into the top five Friends of The Kennel Club and the winner is announced on 8/3 Leo has had such a calming effect in Daniel pre op. If it’s not too much to ask could members scroll down and vote for Leo. Many thanks. Lizziexx
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please can you click on the link & scroll down to Leo & Friends. They are in the final at crufts. These are the therapy dogs that come and support Daniel all the time when hes admitted into hospital. They are all volunteers and do an amazing job at supporting the kids at Southampton Childrens Hospital. Many thanks for your time xxxx
www.crufts.org.uk/whats-on/friends-for-life/?fbclid=IwAR2wJ9tjH3OBLFWJ2jhdngA2BEaKLyNINbId4otGUhpybbaUErnN6V8x1Ac

Pease can you click on the link & scroll down to Leo & Friends. They are in the final at crufts. These are the therapy dogs that come and support Daniel all the time when hes admitted into hospital. They are all volunteers and do an amazing job at supporting the kids at Southampton Childrens Hospital. Many thanks for your time xxxx
www.crufts.org.uk/whats-on/friends-for-life/?fbclid=IwAR2wJ9tjH3OBLFWJ2jhdngA2BEaKLyNINbId4otGUhpybbaUErnN6V8x1Ac
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