SACRAMENTO VALLEY CHORUS is still ‘zooming’ through this pandemic. But happily, our dedicated director, Dede Nibler, was able to take a much-deserved vacation to Cancun for a week. The rest of the chorus took a staycation vacation and had some Zoom social time, sharing travel information about our most memorable trips. We all had a moment to reset, reflect and re-energize our minds and bodies.
Also this month, Dede invited groups of eight ladies on varying days into her home for one hour sessions. Singing has never felt better! Standing next to someone singing a different part felt so wonderful. It was great to hear harmony again. Each of us was required to have been vaccinated prior to attending these singing sessions. Singing together like this gave us the feeling of finally being "HOME."
April didn't bring us any rain showers, but we did manage to have an Easter hat contest and parade. Everyone was encouraged to wear their creative fashion millinery. Pattie Easley won first place with a fashionable "Hello Dolly" vibe. Second place winner was Betty Steinbach, and Stefanie Carson took third place!
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Director Search Continues
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We are very sad to let everyone know that our dear friend and long time member of River Lights Chorus, Marge Boyd, has passed away. We will miss her lovely face, beautiful Bass voice and especially her friendship.
We are still meeting on Zoom on Monday nights, but we are planning to meet in person starting on May 3rd from 6:30-8:30! Visitors are welcome! Covid restrictions apply. Email for more information: riverlightschorus@gmail.com
Our management team for 2021-2022 has taken the reins! Our Team Coordinator is Kristy Feliciano, Administrative Coordinator is Judy Shaffer, Finance Coordinator is Liz Sakuma, Membership Coordinator is Carol Wharton, Events Coordinator is Dee DiDomenico, and our Musical Director is Sally Massen. Our new member to the management team as our Marketing and Communications Coordinator is Rachael Bills! We would like to thank everyone who was on the management team last year and those returning for another term and welcome Rachael to the team!
Visit us on Facebook, Meetup, Instagram and www.riverlightschorus.com
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High Desert Harmony had a successful virtual guest info night at the beginning of April - so successful that we are thrilled to announce that from the date of the guest event to today, we have welcomed FIVE new members to our chorus! Please join us in welcoming the following ladies:
- Sue-Ting Chene (Tenor)
- Chris Keenan (Bass)
- Sheila Monson (Lead)
- Pauline Rusert-Schwartz (Lead)
- Alicia Cobb (Lead)
Additionally, amidst the chaos of the pandemic, we felt that it was our time to give back to the community as a group. High Desert Harmony recently "adopted" Mira Loma Park, a local park in Reno, where we will help beautify the area and keep it clean for all to enjoy. We're looking forward to our first group clean-up later in May!
Be on the lookout for our Spring "Concert" recording! We'll be putting together a unique video performance, thanks to the help of our videography team. Follow us on our Facebook ( @HighDesertHarmonyChorus) and YouTube ( @HighDesertHarmony) to tune into at the end of this month.
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Spring has definitely sprung - it's hard to believe we are already in May. April was a busy month for us. As the pandemic starts to ease, we have begun planning for small in-person optional workshops to be held outdoors to start getting us used to singing together in person. We hope these will begin in late May or early June.
We have continued to expand member use of the Jamulus software, which allows us to sing together and actually hear one another! We had several section rehearsals throughout the month, and at the end of the month, we had coaching from Jana Gutenson and Lori Lyford. They provided coaching to the Jamulus singers, and the rest of the chorus was able to listen and participate through Zoom.
Outside of rehearsal, we offered a boot camp session for our newest members and interested guests. Chorus leaders worked together to provide instruction about barbershop singing. Since our in-person Regional Competition and Convention was cancelled in favor of a virtual Heroes in Harmony event, we submitted a presentation that included many of the virtual performances BASC and its quartets have created this past year. Coffee chats continue, and one of our members offered a Zoom dance and movement class.
In member news, we sadly lost one of our long-time members, Joyce Falger, at the beginning of the month, and we lost former member Esther Makower in the middle of the month. We will miss their joy and their lovely voices.
As we move forward into the summer months, we hope that circumstances continue to improve and that we are able to return to some semblance of normal soon.
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| Wed, May 12 |
7:00pm |
SVC Coaching w/Nikki Blackmer |
virtual meeting |
| Mon, May 17 |
7:00pm |
MVC Zoom Author Chat: Nancy Menees Hardesty |
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| Wed, May 19 |
7:00pm |
Nikki Blackmer - Lead a Sectional like a boss |
Zoom - contact director@missionvalley.org for log-in info |
| Thu, May 20 |
7:30pm |
BASC Coaching with Lynne Smith |
TBD |
Fri, Jun 11
to Sat, Jun 12 |
6:00pm |
DVC Ryan Heller Coaching |
860 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek. |
Sat, Jul 24
to Sun, Jul 25 |
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Region 12 - Summer AIM |
Virtual |
| Sat, Jul 24 |
6:oopm |
River Lights Ice Cream Social |
Grace Lutheran Church Parking Lot |
Fri, Jul 30
to Sat, Jul 31 |
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SVC - Coaching with Ryan Heller |
Sacramento, CA |
Fri, Sep 17
to Sun, Sep 19 |
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Region 12 - Fall AIM w/Kim Wonder |
Virtual |
| Sat, Oct 2 |
7:30PM |
Song of Sonoma 10 Year Gala with VIVA! Quartet |
Jackson Theater at Sonoma Country Day School |
| Sun, Nov 14 |
2:00pm |
OCC Thankful Holidaze 2021 |
Newport, Oregon |
| Sat, Dec 4 |
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MVC - 15th Annual JB Tea - TENTATIVE |
Saratoga Community Center, Saratoga, CA |
Sun, Dec 5
to Fri, Dec 10 |
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SVC - Pearl Harbor Tour 2021 |
Honolulu |
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SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL NEWS!
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As coaches and educators, the late Sharon Babb and Darlene Rogers helped countless Sweet Adelines strengthen their voices and confidence using the craft and artistry of barbershop music. To honor their memory, Peggy Gram and Dale Syverson (co-creators of Sing, Baby, Sing! along with Darlene Rogers) have donated a free audio recording (.mp3 file) of Sing, Baby, Sing!: Blue Ribbon Vocal Warmups, Edition #1, to Sweet Adelines members.
Singers will learn vocal exercises to build skills for all ranges in the following areas:
Resonation · Range extension · Passaggio ·
Flexibility · Agility
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Watch this video from Peggy Gram and Dale Syverson as they introduce
a special gift to Sweet Adelines Members. |
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Log in to the Sweet Adelines International website to download
your free .mp3 file! |
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| Sing, Baby, Sing!: Blue Ribbon Vocal Warmups, Edition #1 is the first in this popular series of vocal educational tools. The entire Sing, Baby, Sing! series includes CDs 1-7, as well as the book, A Springboard to Artistry. All are available for purchase in the Sweet Adelines online store at www.sweetadelines.com/shop. |
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Join Region 12's own directors -
Dede Nibler and Kathy Scheel as co-directors on a trip of a lifetime to London.
www.harmony-travel.net for more information.
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HARMONY COLLEGE NORTHWEST
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This summer, Harmony College Northwest's weekend of barbershop fun and learning is easier and more affordable than ever. While we plan to be back in person next year, this year's online HCNW includes tracks for singers, musical leaders, and administrative leaders. We've even included a virtual "faculty lounge" where you can hang out and talk to some of barbershop's top coaches and experts. Plus, we're offering our usual Arrangers Workshop happening before HCNW, so you can attend one or both.
Harmony College Northwest
Create your own schedule from 30 different sessions.
June 18-19, 2021
$35 (or $60 for both HCNW and the Arrangers Workshop)
Arrangers Workshop
All skill levels welcome.
June 17-18, 2021
$25 (or $60 for both HCNW and the Arrangers Workshop)
Registration and more information: harmonycollege.org
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Facebook is an excellent way to reach out to your audience. Be sure to post weekly. It can be a recap of your latest rehearsal, the announcement of an upcoming event or share a related musical meme.
Pacific Shores Region 12 has two Facebook pages:
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