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Weekly Update, July 16, 2019

Nightly discussions

I would like to thank everyone who has been participating in the week discussion topics. We have now completed four questions and I am working on the strategic plan document, which includes recaps from each of the questions.

Discussion topic this week: What can we do to make rehearsals more appealing to everyone?

Last week’s rehearsal

Our special guest last week, David Rivas of California, directs the chorus in “Keep the Whole World Singing.” David, who was in town visiting family, is a Gold Medalist, who sang lead for Masters of Harmony of Los Angeles, the 2017 International Championship Chorus . David shared some insights into the dedication needed to sing with a championship chorus. In addition to commuting for several hours each week to the 2-1/2 hour rehearsals, chorus members needed to memorize each song and qualify by singing them perfectly for a section leader before being allowed onto the risers. This was David’s second visit to the Harmony Hawks, the previous one was three years ago.

Family Picnic / Potluck

  • When: Sunday, July 28
  • Where: Ellis Park, Harbor View Pavilion
  • Time: 4:00 – 8:00 (or so)

Children and guests are welcome.

This will be a potluck, so bring your meat, a dish to share and table service. The Harmony Hawks will provide water and pop. Alcoholic beverages are permitted, so if you want beer, wine, etc, you will need to bring your own. You should also bring chairs and games.

We will have ice in coolers as well. Grills are available. Restrooms are nearby, but not in the pavilion.

Thursday Night Schedule

  • 6:30 Performance Team
  • 7:00 Warm-up and Welcome
  • 7:20 Gospel Concert Work: “Daddy Sang Bass,””If God Didn’t Care,” “Lord Listen to Your Children,” “It Is Well With My Soul,” “Patriotic Medley”
  • 7:50 Business and Break
  • 8:05 Repertoire Work: “Isn’t She Lovely,” “With a Little Help From My Friends,” “I Feel a Song Coming On,” “Down on the Corner,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Daydream,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” “God Bless America,” “Star Spangled Banner,” “America the Beautiful Overlay,” “Armed Forces Medley,” “Harmony Medley”
  • 8:25 Tag
  • 8:30 Continue rep work
  • 9:00 KTWWS
  • 9:02 Discussion topic

Upcoming Events

  • July 22: Board Meeting
  • July 28: Family Picnic
  • August 23: Golf Outing, 4:00
  • August 27: National Anthem at the Cedar Rapids Kernel’s game

Membership renewal:

Receiving his membership renewal last week was Larry Aspleaf. Larry has been a faithful fixture in our bass section and the BHS for 38 years. He has been a member of two quartets, Tune Up and Cut-Time. Larry currently serves as our Chapter Historian and has served as show chairman and as board member for three terms. Most impressively, Larry has 16 Men of Note Awards!

New t-shirts order form

Those present last week ordered our new t-shirts. If you were not present and wish to order, please complete the following form. Members are encouraged to order and wear the shirts to help promote the chorus, and we may wear them at the ball park for our National Anthem signing.