Lins Emails

Hi All

Hi Everyone
Hope everyone is doing ok.
We had our live link up last night which was fun and made us all giggle, mostly we all said oh look, there’s someone, and waved at them, some we couldn’t hear so they were waving bits of paper at us and some I never saw but others did. Thanks Chris for trying to get us to use modern technology. Hopefully we will do better!
We did manage to sing Happy Birthday to Louise it was her birthday yesterday, 🎂 with the time delay it was a funny rendition but meant well.
It is Mary Gunns Birthday on Sunday so Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to Mary Happy Birthday to you.💐 x
And to all of the Mums, it will definitely not be what was planned but I hope you all have a lovely day and are spoilt some how 🌹 🍷 🥂 🍫 🧁 🍰 🍾 🌷.
Keep safe and well.
Lin x

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New Music Makers

Hi All

Missing you already.  It will be a strange Thursday without seeing you all but we have an experiment?
Hope you are all safe and well.  
Firstly there is a Whatsapp group and I have been able to invite everyone who is already on Whatsapp  and I had their mobile number.  If you would like to join and are already on Whatsapp then send me your mobile number and I will add you.
If you want to join Whatsapp go to the link https://whatsapp.com/dl/ and join and let me know also adding your mobile number.
Looking forward to hearing from.
Also some more excitement Chris Allison has been working on an app which means that we can all talk/sing together. Being a complete Luddite  not sure how this is going to work but am looking forward to 7.30pm this evening, see Chris’s email below:-

Hi Lin
I was just experimenting with an app called zoom for Sing4fun which allows a group conference video call.  I’ve set up a 30 minute meeting (any longer than that and I’d have to pay!) for New Music Makers tomorrow evening at 7:30. –  (this is tonight now) We don’t have to sing (although can try it if we want!) but it will allow whoever wants to to have a group video call.
For anyone who hasn’t used zoom before they ought to click the link 5-10 mins before so they can download zoom if using a tablet or phone.  

Hope you are all keeping ok.

Topic: New Music Makers virtual choir
Time: Mar 19, 2020 07:30 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/492218066

Meeting ID: 492 218 066


Chris

 (My Chris tried it on the computer and it works) (If you are using IPhone or Android i think you have to download the ZOOM app first).
Look after yourselves.
Lin

NMM Rehearsals

Hi All
It is with regret that I have to tell you that we will not be rehearsing for the foreseeable future due to the recent announcements from the Government about Social Gatherings. And even if the situation is better by the time our Concerts are due we will be under rehearsed and it would not be fair to put on a substandard performance.
It is a great shame and I am sure we will all miss our Thursday evenings, but we all have to try and stay safe and well.
Look after yourselves and keep in touch.
Regards
Lin
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Fwd: Rehearsal Thursday 12 March

> Hi All
> Here’s the plan for this week: > > > > Joseph Medley > Gold > You Raise Me Up > Pick a Bale of Cotton > Singing in the Rain > Can-Can > Les Miserable > Africa > > Break > > David’s pieces – Your Song, Fields of Gold, Pinball Wizard, One Moment in Time > > Looking forward to a great rehearsal, > Lillian > >

Email from Lizzie Kemp

Hi Lin,
Leo The Therapy Dog won at the finals today 8/3 at Crufts. Could you please send a thank you to all the members of the choir for voting for him. He makes such a difference to our grandsons many visits to hospital. Thanks again,
Lizzie
Isn’t that some lovely news on a Monday morning.

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Corona virus

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

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

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

This Thursdays Rehearsal 27th Feb

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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