Date: January 14, 2002 Recording session at Northlea United Church

Those who don't attend rehearsal, don't read their email, answer their telephone, or read fax messages might have an excuse for going to Ste-Sixte Church. All others will be at Northlea United Church at 7:15 to 7:30 P.M. on Monday.

Take the 15 north to the exit for Cartier Blvd. In Laval. Turn right on 66^th Street (there's a large Roman Catholic Church on the corner). Take the first left (4^th Street) then the first right (67^th Avenue). The church is on your right on the corner of 67^th. Parking is on the East side of the church.

We are recording our submission for the CBC National Choral Competition, so arrive warmed up and ready to sing. It should be fun.

This national competition contributes to the development and promotion of choral music across Canada. It not only stimulates the competitive spirit and pursuit of excellence among amateur choirs through its live broadcast of the Finals, but also helps to reflect the splendour of the music written for choirs by both Canadian and international composers.

The CBC Choral Competition is a biennial event and will next take place in Toronto in May 2002 in conjunction with Podium, the national conference of the Association of Canadian Choral Conductors.

The last winner of the Cultural Traditions section was Toronto Northern Lights. Pretty good chorus!

It's official! The most important date (after Monday's recording session,) of the month is this Saturday. The Chapter will be installing officers for 2002, and recognizing the excellent work of our members over the past year.

Plan to be there, at Le Vieux Kitzbuhl, on Ile Perrot Saturday evening. The evening will start at 7:30 P.M. and will continue with dinner, some singing and dancing.

The cost is $30.00 per person (including tax and tip!) Come share a fun evening with your fellow barbershoppers.

The sale of the Christmas CD, "Noel," went well, according to Walter Mueller. This is great news, of course, since the profits will help to fund chapter activities. Members, who are currently holding on to CDs, should convert them to cash, and bring the money in to Walter, as quickly as possible. Tonight is good.

The Chapter web site has been updated to include pictures. On the Home page is a photo of Metropolis, our featured quartet for our 2002 Annual Show, "Just An Old Fashioned Love Song."

They were the 2001 sixth place quartet and they won the 1998 National A Cappella Championship. They are a very entertaining and great singing quartet. Our audience will love them.

For 2003, we have Gas House Gang, 1993 International Champions. They are one of the best show quartets ever, and they continue to improve. Their picture is on the Home page as well.

For 2004, we are going to have 4 Voices, the 1996 Collegiate Champs and 2001 third place quartet. By the time they appear on our show, they will very likely be International Champions. No photos are available as yet.

If you haven't already got it saved with your favourites, www.nedistrict.org/chapters/montreal is our address.

The price went up at the end of December 2001, and everyone is expected to be there on February 2, 2002. So register with Steve Wheaton as soon as possible.

Bring a cheque and your registration form with you to rehearsal on Monday, or arrange to get it to Steve before then.

Full tuition is $65.00 (includes lunch, chorus coaching, and 1/2 day program.) The guest quartet is Déjà Vu, which is Joker's Wild with a new tenor, so sign up tonight!

We will be on the receiving end of some great coaching. You won't want to miss it, so register, NOW!.

We get back together on Monday, January 7, 2002.

Since you will be practising your music every day, we will be note-perfect for 2002. Right?

Here is our current repertoire list:

Practice is something we do at home, every day, between rehearsals!

Rehearsal is where we reinforce what we have been practising every day!