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And away we go…
Downeasters Chorus Rehearsals
Downeaster Chapter Meetings
Lunt Auditorium, 74 Lunt Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
Monday, February 13, 2023
6:30pm – 8:30pm Chorus Rehearsal
In general Zoom will not be started. But, if it is, members will be notified. ~George Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92996428874?pwd=dFNFbFVMNlJSVmdCWE0rZmxDckJTZz09
Meeting ID: 929 9642 8874
Passcode: 9b275y
Music
Good Luck Charm
I Have Dreamed
Bare Necessities
Hallelujah
Softly, As I Leave You Cop on the Beat
Downeasters Updated Rehearsal Covid Rules
- Wearing Masks are OPTIONAL until further notice.
- Fully vaccinated, initial round. Booster is not required. - Not sick.
- No positive Covid test or exposure to Covid in the last 5 days.
Music Notes…
Singing Valentines 2023 Info
Singing Valentines - February 14
$50 for appts within a 4-hour window, $75 for appts within an hour window.
Love song, rose, and photo.
Contact your friends and family, place your order at downeasters.org
~Mike
Our Singing Valentines pages are officially live, and ready to accept orders for 2023! Below are links to share with your friends and family to book a quartet for Tuesday February 14th.
They can always order via phone or email at: valentines@downeasters.org
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Downeasters Website Order Page: https://www.downeasters.org/dbpage.php?pg=hsvalentines
Downeasters Facebook Page Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/697621408751457
I've also attached our official flyer for this year. We have a few dozen flyers already printed, which we will share at our next rehearsal on Monday - but if you are looking to print your own, feel free to use the PDF file shared here.
Thanks - and please let the SV team (Kevin, George, and myself) know if you have questions or comments in the meantime.
Best, Chris
Cutler-Wood
CAN'T BE THERE IN PERSON?
MIDWINTER FROM YOUR HOME!
Watch all the action in Daytona Beach, Florida LIVE, on your favorite devices. No subscription needed! Viewers will have access to LIVE events February 9-11, 2023. Access to the archives will be available for two weeks starting February 13 through the February 26.
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
$39
Link: https://www.barbershop.org/events/2023-midwinter-daytona-beach/2023-midwinterlivestream\
Upcoming Dates…
NEDistrict Calendar Listings: https://www.nedistrict.org/calendar-lists
-Listing NED events and Chapter Shows!
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Feb. 7-12 (Tue – Sun)
What: 2023 MIDWINTER: Daytona Beach, Florida
Where: Daytona Beach, Florida
Links: https://www.barbershop.org/events/2023-midwinter-daytona-beach
Mar. 17-19 (Fri – Sun)
What: The Mixed Harmony Brigade of New England
Where: Boxborough Regency Hotel and Conference Center
242 Adams Place
Boxborough, Massachusetts
Links: https://www.mhbne.org
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What: Sea Dogs Opening Day
Where: Hadlock Field, Portland
website: www.milb.com/portland
Time: 6:00pm
Call Time: 5:00pm
Jul. 2-9 (Sun – Sun)
What: 2023 INTERNATIONAL: Louisville, Kentucky
Where: Louisville, Kentucky
Links: https://www.barbershop.org/events/2023-international-convention
Aug 3-6 (Fri-Sun)
What: Harmony Explosion Camp
Where: Worcester State University Worcester, MA
Times: TBA
Link: https://www.nedistrict.org/calendar/2023/8/3/harmony-explosion-camp
Aug 18-20 (Fri-Sun)
What: 2023 Meredith Bay Barbershop Jamboree
Where: Meredith, New Hampshire
Times: TBA
Link: https://www.nedistrict.org/jamboree
Sep 22-24 (Fri-Sun)
What: THE 2023 NEW ENGLAND HARMONY BRIGADE RALLY
Where: TBA
Times: TBA
Link: https://www.nehb.net
Dec. 9 (Sat) ** Downeasters Performance **
What: CHRISTMAS PRELUDE - CHURCH AT THE CAPE
Where: 3 Langsford Road
Cape Porpoise, Maine 04014
Link: https://www.churchonthecape.org
Apr. 6 (Thu) ** Downeasters Performance **
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YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-yCsE6ajD8
Performed live at Centre Bell in Montréal, Québec during the Barbershop Harmony Society's 2003 International Convention
From YouTube:
Metropolis - I'm Afraid of the Beautiful Girls
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDuY5MNgt8Q
Performed live in Portland, Oregon during the Barbershop Harmony Society's 2002 International Convention
From YouTube:
Ambassadors of Harmony - Chaplin Medley (full set)
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX1TnqPyJBM
Chaplin Medley and True Colors, arr. David Wright
Performed live at the LDS Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah during the Barbershop Harmony Society's 2019 International Convention.
Enriching Lives Through Excellence In A Cappella Harmony Active Repertoire -> You can always Sing!
Anytime at All
Blue Skies
Caroline
Consider Yourself
God Bless America
Hello Mary Lou
How Deep is the Ocean
I Will Go Sailing No More
I'm Gonna Live Till I Die
If I Loved You
New Music:
Nevertheless
From the First Hello
Can You Feel The Love Tonight
Softly, As I Leave You
Sweet Caroline
Hallelujah
What A Wonderful World
When You Wish Upon A Star
How High The Moon
Bare Necessities
Good Luck Charm
I Have Dreamed
Downeasters Practice Videos:
Irish Blessing with the new tag
It's a Most Unusual Day
Keep The Whole World Singing
Longest Time
Love Me
O Canada
Star Spangled Banner
The Cop On The Beat
Tin Roof Blues
Wonderful Day Medley
Christmas Music:
Angels We Have heard on High
Do You Hear What I Hear
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Have Yourself a Merry Little
Christmas
Jingle Bell Rock
O Come, All Ye Faithful
O Holy Night
Silent Night
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Winter Wonderland
Chris’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@christopherhoward488/playlists
Downeasters & Quartets Videos on YouTube:
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB2KEyK89e1G6-F0Un6EJr3NyHsMro3Lz
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Downeasters Leadership for 2023
President Mike Soper <gmichaelsoper@gmail.com>
Primary: (207) 400-9184 Secondary: (207) 730-5624
Secretary
Scott Kolda < mainiacsinsweden@yahoo.com >
Primary: (207) 522-1020
VP - Membership
Chris Cutler-Wood < christopherjcutler@gmail.com>
Primary: (860) 808-9887
VP - PR-Marketing
Kevin Schwery < schwery@gmail.com >
Primary:
Director
Chris Howard < crhlehigh@gmail.com >
Primary: (201) 893-1173
Librarian
Dwight Pensiero <DJPensiero@gmail.com>
Primary: (207) 353-3244
"Soundings" Newsletter Editor
Bruce Sturgis <BStur1@gmail.com>
Primary: (207) 520-8354
Bruce Sturgis
Soundings Weekly Editor
email: soundings.ed@gmail.com
Downeasters Barbershop Chorus
www.downeasters.org
Immediate Past President
Bill Bedford < wbedford11@gmail.com >
Primary: (518) 275-5627
Treasurer
Roger Buck < rcbuck9@gmail.com >
Primary: (207) 879-0643 Cell: (207) 749-9059
VP - Music
George Feinberg < gmfeinberg@gmail.com >
Primary: (207) 615-3748
Board Member at Large
Marshall Wagner <emwagner31@aol.com>
Primary: (207) 232-1543
Board Member at Large
Jim Johnston < jimjohnston@maine.rr.com >
Primary: (207) 619-7613 Cell: (207) 400-9760
Board Member at Large
Rich Parsons < repdhp@msn.com >
Primary: (207) 985-9196 Cell: (207) 232-7770
Board Member at Large
Sam Wainright < samwainright1@gmail.com >
Primary: 207-518-8577 Cell: 860-759-4973