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Subject: 20130715 ~ SUMMER DROP-IN SINGING with GLORIA in AUGUST + COMMUNITY ITEMS =================== SUMMER SPECIAL ===================
SUMMER DROP- IN SINGING WITH GLORIA GHC/HNC/SOUNDINGS and GUESTS WELCOMED Three Toonies for Tunes Every Tuesday in August Where: Church of Truth 111 Superior When: Every Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., August 6, 13, 20 , 27. (4 weeks) What: Repertoire to suit everyone Leader: Gloria along with occasional special guests Denis says he will drop in and there will be others who will want to take the lead on a song or two. Note: Please bring your binders with core repertoireId like to sing many of the song that are in the core - songs we may not have sung for a while but that are familiar and great to revisit Come and sing everyone welcome. Well have lots of fun and make beautiful harmonies together in the singing circle. P.S. If you have any requests - send them along to me and I'll include them if possible. [email protected] ABOUT myself and my song leadership background. For those of you who are somewhat new to the choirs, or may not know, I
...have been a tenor with the GHC since 2002, and with the HNC, since it started in 2004.
...am the Directors Assistant with GHC and the Registrar with HNC
...am a Graduate of the 2004 Community Choir Leadership Training program and has attended all of the CCLT classes every year since 2004. ...have lead GHC and HNC swats, Power of Hope singing workshops, lead the HNC many times when Shivon has been away.
Looking forward to singing with many of you during the month of August. See you there Gloria Hansen,
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ADMIN REMINDERS
2013 FALL SEASON START DATES Between Sept. 23rd and Oct. 3rd we will be registering returning singers and taking in new singers for this season. If you know anyone who would enjoy a Gettin’ Higher singing experience bring, or send, them to check us out. As always there will be a half hour New Singer Orientation starting at 7:00 pm before the actual choir sessions (7:30 - 9:30) on each of the following evenings:
Mondays – Sept. 23 & 30 Unitarian Church, 5575 West Saanich Road (opposite the Red Barn) Tuesdays – Sept. 24 + Oct. 1 and Thursdays – Sept. 26 & Oct. 3 Church of Truth, 111 Superior Street (at St. Lawrence Street)
New singers can also check us out in advance by visiting http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** SUMMER SPECIALS There will be no newsletters between now and the beginning of September. There may be, from time to time, GHC News & Business “Special Announcements”. Subject to the content and purpose of any such special I will, whenever appropriate, include with it whatever submissions I have on hand (possibly just in the order received). "Community Events" dated as far ahead as the end of September may be submitted for possible inclusion the Summer Specials and will be automatically repeated for as long as their dates remain valid. 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 Newsletter” page. If you haven’t visited that page lately please review it before you send your first summer submission at:
http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/choir_life/newsletterinfo.php
Please submit your items to:
[email protected] . There are no guarantees when, or even if, such special announcements will go out with items attached so any items you submit are on “standby” only. ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** HNC NEWS & BUSINESS High Noon Choir - Fall season begins on Tuesday September 24 runs thru December 10. Orientation for new singers is 11:30 – Singing 12 – 1:30 http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/highnoonchoir.php - for more information ~ Shivon and Gloria
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APPRECIATIONS
SOUTH PARK PENNY DRIVE FOR MOZAMBIQUE With thanks to our choir community for the contributions… South Park Family School students collected $616.00 for the Bursery Fund. My class of students were in charge of the fundraiser- as VP I was the coordinator. Submitted by Anne Nilsen GHC Tuesday Alto (and South Park Vice-Principal) ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ALS CYCLE OF HOPE RESULTS Our thanks the choir members for their donations of bottle to the ALS Cycle of Hope - we raised $3,500 during the bottle drive in June. Laura Cook Monday Soprano
OPPORTUNITIES TO SING SINGING, YOGA, AND MEDITATION ON BEAUTIFUL MAYNE ISLAND Please join Samantha Taylor (from The No Shit Shirleys) and Elizabeth Adilman (certified Iyengar Yoga instructor) for a weekend of guided singing, yoga, meditation, journal writing and walking August 17th & 18th on beautiful Mayne Island. See attached flyer for further details. More Information Submitted by Elizabeth Adilman HNC ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** The Victoria Conservatory of Music SUMMER ACADEMY CHORAL PROGRAM: (Aug 3-10) An intensive course for adult singers offering a unique blend of instruction in both chamber- and full-choir singing, combined with vocal workshops, group lessons, music preparation sessions, sight-singing, and Alexander Technique - all the ingredients needed to help choristers sing freely and effectively in ensembles using healthy vocal technique. Details Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc. (because it looks like it might interest some of you) ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **
COMMUNITY EVENTS ITEMS THAT INVITE YOU TO SING!
The Way Of Song - A 5-Day Workshop At Hollyhock, (Aug 4-9) with Shivon Robinsong and Susan Osborn Singing, Yoga, And Meditation On Beautiful Mayne Island (Aug 17 & 18)
For details on se “Opportunities To Sing” see the full items in the Community Events section below
WORD OF MOUTH / RECOMMENDATIONS
CYCLING FOR ALS Laura Cook, Monday soprano, is cycling to raise awareness and funds for ALS, cycling 700 kilometres. There was a brief article in the Peninsula News Review on this endeavor:
http://www.vicnews.com/neighbourhoods/sidney/215150761.html
This may be of interest to other GHC members, since many were contributing to the cause. I'm not sure when the next newsletter will come out, so this may be old news by then. Regards, Submitted by Liz Ball GHC Monday Soprano ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** THIS IS TRULY BASIC BASS This cool video might be of interest to the GHC etc. newsletter group! Amazing!
Man with the world's lowest singing voice Tim Storms holds the World Record for the lowest note ever sung by a human. He can hit a G-7, or .189 Hz. It's so low you can't even hear it, but it's measurable. I like how Tim's website says "Biography of a Bass Freak." Tim also has the world's widest vocal range for a male. He was profiled this week by NPR's Morning Edition and also CNN. You can also hear Tim perform on the St. Petersburg Chamber Choir's new album, Tranquility: Voices of Deep Calm. Submitted by Shani Thomson GHC Tuesday/Thursday Soprano on sabbatical ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** HOLLY, KEVIN & THE GHC ~ RAIN Rhianna: Check out this video on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp_Xbtnemo0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Kelly: Hey GHC community! I was looking on YouTube and found a video of us singing "Rain" in February! It sounds amazing! (PS thank you to Holly Arntzen and Kevin Wright for writing such a lovely song and to Denis Donnelly for arranging it, those "Sus" chords during the chorus and water sound effects at the beginning really set the mood well) check it out on YouTube! :)
Submitted independently by: Rhianna Barr GHC Thursday Soprano & Shelley McNellis GHC Tuesday Soprano ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** AURA ARINDAM ARTICLE There is an interesting article about Aura, former and future GHC Soprano, and her artwork in a recent issue of the James Bay Beacon. Check it out:
http://www.jamesbaybeacon.ca/?q=node/1062 Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc. ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** CHOIR SINGERS’ HEARTS BEAT AS ONE
Here's a link to an article which may be of interest in a future publication of the newsletter. Hope you're having an excellent summer! http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2013/07/08/choir-singers-hearts-beat-as-one/ Submitted by Myrna Fisher :-) GHC Tuesday Alto
SERVING EACH OTHER BILL’S SUMMER SERVICES #1 WebEasy Services
Need a web site registered, hosted, built and/or maintained? I can help! Personal, easy on your budget service!
Testimonials and sample sites: http://www.WebEasyServices.com
Computer Tutoring
Introductory level tutoring…on a variety of popular Windows computer programs…familiarization with such things as working with files, searching/surfing the internet, burning CDs, etc. Let me know what you want to learn!
Details: http://www.webeasyservices.com/tutoring.html Please call 250-920-4160 (8 to 8 weekdays) or email [email protected] If you know of someone else who might need any of these services I would appreciate your passing this item on to them. Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
COMMUNITY EVENTS We encourage you to support the activities of other choir community members by emailing
copies of event items to any of your contacts that you think would be interested.
Theatre Production FROM THE HEART Enter into the journey of reconciliation (now to July 27)
Wednesdays to Saturdays from July 10th - July 27th. Six entry times 20 minutes apart, between 7 p.m. and 8:40 p.m.
From the Heart is a new 90-minute immersive theatre production, set in a huge labyrinth, about transformative stories that have moved non-Indigenous people to see their relationships with their indigenous neighbors in new ways. See http://www.from-the-heart.ca/ for more info. Submitted by Anke van Leeuwen, former soprano.
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NIA CLASSES WITH KAREN (JuLY 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, etc.) New-to-Nia students welcome. A range of ages, sizes and abilities in all classes. Start anytime: First two classes $15 Free Parking Where: St Nicholas Hall 1110 Caledonia @ Cook Street When: ongoing one hour classes: Monday, Wednesday @ 5:15 PM Thursday @ 9:30 AM Two other locations: Windsor Pavilion, Oak Bay
The Sanctuary @ Sleeping Dog Farm, Saanich Contact Karen at 250 478 1076 or [email protected] http://www.nianow.com/karen Submitted by Karen Boissonneault, HNC, Soprano
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Drum Victoria along with the Harmony Foundation & the UVic School of Music present
KINOBE IN CONCERT (July 17 or 27*)
With special guests Jordan Hanson & Sam Lopez plus the Victoria Percussion Orchestra
* Please note: There is a bit of confusion on the date. The ticket I bought says July 17th
but the poster, the Drum
Victoria, Harmony Foundation and UVic School of Music web sites all say July 27. I’m assuming the latter date is correct. If you buy a ticket and it still says July 17
th (they may have printed a new batch) you might consider
checking with one of the organizations involved to be sure that you are there the same night he is.
Kinobe is the new voice of Ugandan music, the inspired synthesis of African roots and world music, of traditional and modern instrumentation. He will share the traditional sounds of Uganda and the African continent on a wide variety of acoustic instruments. ($12, $10 for students & seniors. Available on-line at www.drumvictoria.com and at Lyle's Place )
Poster Submitted independently by: Christine Bloomfield former GHC Tuesday/Thursday Alto & Anne Cookson GHC Tuesday/Thursday Soprano
Editor’s Note Kinobe was the GHC’s guest artist for our June 10 & 11, 2011 “One World” concerts. He is a very talented musician and a bone deep nice person. He not only plays his “wide variety of acoustic instruments” he also builds them himself. I’ve got my ticket and I will be there. I hope to see some of your familiar faces there as well!
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** TOUR CANADAS OLDEST SYNAGOGUE (Jul 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, etc.) Explore Canadas oldest synagogue (1863), Congregation Emanu-El, with the countrys first ordained Maggidah (female Jewish storyteller), Shoshana Litman www.maggidah.com. Experience local history as well as Jewish customs, texts, tales and songs, highlighting Victoria’s first Jews and the development of a dynamic congregation. When: Wednesdays 12 to 3 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the hour, June through August, 2013 Sundays at 8 p.m. in July and August 2013. Cost: $10 per person, children under 12 free. Reservations not required. Submitted by Shoshana Litman HNC Member
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** NIA FITNESS (Jul 18, 25 + July 1, 8, 15, etc.) Nia is comprised of Martial Arts, Dance, and Healing Arts including Yoga. Nia develops strength, flexibility, mobility, agility and stability in the three body centres: the base, core and upper extremities. The various routines include movements ranging from cardio to gentle stretching accompanied by super music presented in a dynamic and fun way. For more info:
http://www.nianow.com/ Testimonial: "Susan is a dynamic, light-hearted Nia instructor. I always come away from her class feeling uplifted and energized." Julia James When: Thursdays, 5:30pm-7pm (started January 10, 2013) Where: New Horizons, 234 Menzies Street, James Bay Drop in fee: $5 / free for cancer survivors Submitted by: Julia James, Choir member (Thursday night, Alto) ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** AUNG MEDICAL QI GONG, FRIDAY MS Society Qi Gong Practice Session (July 19, 26 + Aug 2, 9, etc.) This practice session is open to those with multiple sclerosis or other disabilities and their family members. Location: MS Centre, 1004 North Park Street Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm, every Friday, ongoing Fee: Free For more information, please contact: Linda Totino,Victoria Chapter Qi Gong Instructor, 250-590-4145, [email protected] Submitted by: Julia James, Choir member (Thursday night, Alto) ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** VICTORIA DANCING CIRCLE (Jul 19, 26 + Aug 2, 9, 16, etc.) We are a non-denominational dancing circle cultivating experiences of sacred space through dances inspired by music and cultures from around the world. All dances are taught, beginners welcome, no partners necessary. Come join the dance! Every Tuesday evening except the first one of the month. 7-9pm at the Friends Meeting House, 1831 Fern St, near the Jubilee. For more info: [email protected]. Catherine Cardinal, HNC Soprano ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** AUNG MEDICAL QI GONG, SATURDAY QI GONG WALK (Jul. 20, 27 + Aug 3, 10, 17, 13, etc.) A gentle, slow walking that uses all the muscles in the body - suitable for all fitness levels. Location: Mount Douglas Park- Beach area Time: 9:00am - 10:30am - Every Saturday, year round. Park in the lot closest to the beach. We are practicing in the picnic area or the short trail south of the parking lot or down at the beach when the tide permits. Fee: Free For more information, please contact: Linda Totino, Victoria Chapter Qi Gong Instructor, 250-590-4145, [email protected] Submitted by: Julia James, Choir member (Thursday night, Alto) ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ANIQUE DUC
Please join us in welcoming Anique Duc, Grandmother songstress and facilitator of the feminine divine. All events will be held at the Church of Truth 111 Superior St, Victoria BC July 26, 27 & 28, 2013 Web Sites: http://www.goddess.net.au/ http://www.aniqueradiantheart.com/music Friday Night - Concert $15 Saturday - Chakra Chanting Workshop $50 Sunday - Kuan Yin Workshop $25 All 3 Events $80 Poster: Chakra Chanting Workshop Concert Kuan Yin Workshop Tickets available at Avalon Books or Email [email protected] Subject “Anique Tickets” or call 250-479-2801 Submitted by Sharon former GHC Tuesday/Thursday Soprano ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** THE WAY OF SONG - A 5-DAY WORKSHOP AT HOLLYHOCK, (Aug 4-9) with Shivon Robinsong and Susan Osborn I am thrilled to be teaching with Susan again this year at Hollyhock on August 4-9. Please consider joining us for an unforgettable week! See details at of the workshop at my website: http://www.shivonrobinsong.com/the-way-of-song Also at: http://www.hollyhock.ca/cms/Way-Of-Song.html or our poster: http://www.gettinhigherchoir.ca/choir_life/00-Posts/2013/0419/the-way-of-song.pdf ~ Shivon
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** GLOBAL VILLAGE STORE TURNS 25! (Aug 10) You're invited to help us celebrate Global Village's 25th birthday in Market Square -- music, refreshments, information/sales tables of partner groups, door prizes and more. And to top it off, a 25% off everything in the store (except food items) for the whole day. - Music by Mufaro Marimba (noon 1:15) - Birthday cake and refreshments (1:15) - Music by Kumbia (1:45 3:00) Saturday, August 10, Noon - 3:00 Market Square The ICO Guatemala group will be there, with a table full of gorgeous Guatemalan scarves ... a great chance to stock up for the fall! We hope to see you there. Please help us get the word out by sending this message on to your networks. Submitted by Gail Schacter GHC Tuesday/Thursday Tenor ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** SINGING, YOGA, AND MEDITATION ON BEAUTIFUL MAYNE ISLAND (Aug 17 & 18) Please join Samantha Taylor (from The No Shit Shirleys) and Elizabeth Adilman (certified Iyengar Yoga instructor) for a weekend of guided singing, yoga, meditation, journal writing and walking August 17th & 18th on beautiful Mayne Island. See attached flyer for further details. Submitted by Elizabeth Adilman HNC
JUST FOR FUN PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE Editor’s note: I hope that at worst the only hurt experienced by the occupants of this car was bruises to their pride but I must admit finding their predicament amusing in a “slipped on a banana peel” kind of way.
Submitted by Audrey Glynn GHC Monday Soprano
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When you are feeling rushed and in a hurry, maybe it is time to stop and appreciate the wonder all
around you.
These photos are from Feb. 17 by someone from Centurion in Pilanesberg game reserve, South Africa .
The guy in the white car was trying to get past the elephant.
Road rage,............it affects us all! ============== THAT'S ALL FOLKS ============== Making Universal Sounds
In Community A Community Choir Crescendo, check it out! http://www.ubuntuchoirs.net/wp/member-choirs ============================================
