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There is a lot going on this week so please look through this whole update.

Performance time for November 11

We will be singing at 11:00 for Veteran’s Day. Here are the details:

• Location: The sing-out will be at theFreedom Foundation, 4001 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
• Report Time: 10:30 A.M.
• Attire: Red shirt, white tie, black pants, black shoes
• Singing: Star Spangled Banner, Armed Forces Medley

Rehearsal Plan for Tuesday

• Location:  St Paul’s United Methodist Church
• Time: 6:30 (normal rehearsal time)
• Attire: What you would wear to a rehearsal
• Plan: Run concert songs, and work on the ones Chad wants. Quit early.

Plan for Friday’s Concert

• Arrive between 5:45 and 6:00, dressed
• Be on-stage at 6:00
• Rehearse on-stage until 6:15
• If needed, Chad will have quick fixes in the choir room
• Attire: Red shirt, white tie, black pants, black shoes
• Doors open at 6:30
• Concert starts at 7:00

Guest Night

• November 18
• Normal rehearsal time
• Invite people!!
• We will have a few special activities during the night

Upcoming Events

• November 11 – Sing-out at the Freedom Foundation, 11:00 a.m.
• November 14 – Best of Cedar Rapids Gospel Concert, 7 p.m.
• November 17 – Board Meeting. Time and location to be determined
• November 18 – Guest Night
• April 10-11, 2026 – CSD Spring Convention
• April 18, 2026 (Saturday) – Spring Show 3 p.m.

Arlene Newman Visitation Reset

CORRECTION ON TIME! Cliff has let us know that the visitation is now set for Thursday, Nov. 6 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. We will sing “It Is Well With My Soul” and “You Raise Me Up” about 5:30 p.m. Arrive by 5:00 to warm up. Dress: Red shirts, white tie, black pants, socks and shoes. The visitation is at Teahen Funeral Home, 3100 F Ave. NW. The obituary and service information is available here: Teahen Funeral Home.

Performance time for November 11

We will be singing at 11:00 for Veteran’s Day. Here are the details:

• Location: The sing-out will be at the Freedom Foundation, 4001 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, NOT at the Views of Cedar Rapids.
• Report Time: 10:30 A.M.
• Attire: Red shirt, white tie, black pants, black shoes
• Singing: Star Spangled Banner, Armed Forces Medley

Rehearsal Plan for Tuesday

Chorus songs for Gospel Concert (in order, in bold)

• It Is Well With My Soul
• There’s A Meetin’ Here Tonight
• Daddy Sang Bass
• Church Bells
• Gospel Medley
• You Raise Me Up
• Armed Forces Medley
• Irish Blessing

Upcoming Events

• November 6 – Arlene Newman visitation sing-out
• November 11 – Sing-out at The Views of Cedar Rapids, 11:00 a.m.
• November 14 – Best of Cedar Rapids Gospel Concert, 7 p.m.
• November 17 – Board Meeting. Time and location to be determined
• November 18 – Guest Night
• April 10-11, 2026 – CSD Spring Convention
• April 18, 2026 (Saturday) – Spring Show 3 p.m.

Arlene Newman Visitation Reset

Cliff has let us know that the visitation is now set for Thursday, Nov. 6 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. We will sing two songs about 6 p.m. The visitation is at Teahen Funeral Home, 3100 F Ave. NW. The obituary and service information is available here.

Performance time for November 11

We have been asked if we can sing at the Views at 11:00. Please look at your calendars and let us know on Tuesday. 

Rehearsal Plan for Tuesday 

Chorus songs for Gospel Concert (in order)

• There’s A Meetin’ Here Tonight
• Daddy Sang Bass
• Church Bells
• Gospel Medley
• You Raise Me Up
• Armed Forces Medley
• Irish Blessingplus
• Love Letters

Upcoming Events

• November 6 – Arlene Newman visitation sing-out
• November 11 – Sing-out at The Views of Cedar Rapids, 11:00 a.m.
• November 14 – Best of Cedar Rapids Gospel Concert, 7 p.m.
• April 10-11, 2026 – CSD Spring Convention
• April 18, 2026 (Saturday) – Spring Show 3 p.m.