ISLAND CITY CHORUS
GREATER MONTREAL CHAPTER
Northeastern District
SPEBSQSA Inc.
The Little Chorus that could!
MINI PITCH
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Date: October 27, 2003 |
Volume 2003 43 |
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COMING UP - ROB'S REQUIRED EVENTS* Saturday, December 13, 2003 Carolcade Starting at Gare Centrale at 8:30 AM ß NEW Mark your calendar Saturday, January 31, 2004 Great Northern Harmony Workshop with Uptown Sound(TBC) March 19-21, 2004 Spring Prelims and Western Regional Convention NED Albany, NY ß NEW Saturday, May 29, 2004 Annual Show Salle Pierre Mercure (UQAM) with 4 Voices and The Gas House Gang "That's Entertainment - Music From Stage and Screen" October 22-24, 2004 District Convention Lowell, MA *NOTE: It is your duty to inform Rob as soon as you know you will miss any rehearsal or event. |
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COMING UP - OPTIONAL, BUT FUN and EDUCATIONAL EVENTS Saturday, November 1, 2003 Montreal Chapter Harmony Inc. Dress Rehearsal, Riverdale High School 8 PM ß NEW November 8, 2003 Greater Montreal Sweet Ads Show - $15, 4873 Westmount Ave. 2:00 and 8:00 PM ß NEW November 22, 2003 South Shore Chapter Cabaret - $15, St. Marc Community Centre, 59 Haendel, Candiac November 22, 2003 West Island SAI PreChristmas Dance- $15, Church of the Resurrection, 34- 34th Ave Lachine ß NEW Monday, June 28 - Sunday, July 4, 2004 66th Annual SPEBSQSA International Convention Louisville, Kentucky July 3-10, 2005 67th Annual SPEBSQSA International Convention Salt Lake City, Utah |
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District Convention this weekend.
In the Northeastern District Chorus Contest that took place in Saratoga Springs, NY this weekend, the Granite Statesmen from Nashua, NH won, scoring 81.0% with 78 men on stage. They will represent NED at the 66th Annual Convention and Contest in Louisville. The 2nd through 5th place choruses are as follows.
The Burlington Green Mountain Chorus placed 7th with 63.5% and 34 on stage.
Hanover, NH is the Most Improved Chorus, and the Plateau A Champion. Concord, MA is the Plateau AA Champion.
The quartet contest winners were Scollay Square, with 72.4%, Bourbon Street (with Mike Nichols singing bari) were second with 68.9% and South Side placed third with 67.5%. From the scores the contest was a real barn burner with Bourbon Street having a great Saturday hit to take second. Scollay Square won both rounds, while South Side was a consistent third place.
The Cavaliers placed a respectable 14th scoring 62%. Well done, Guys!
New York Central Connection is the Seniors Champions, scoring 64.2%. They will represent the Northeastern District in the international seniors quartet contest at the Mid Winter Convention and Contest in Biloxi, Mississippi.
SEEYA! is the Most Improved Quartet, and Quick Thinking is the Novice Quartet Champion.
Next year the District Convention and Contest will be held in Lowell, MA on October 22-24, 2004. We will be there!
Harmony Inc. Rehearsal Saturday.
The Montreal Chapter of Harmony Inc. has invited us to join them at 8:00 PM this coming Saturday, November 1, 2003 for their Pre-International Convention Dress Rehearsal at Riverdale High School.
The school is located on Sources Blvd., north of Gouin Blvd. in Pierrefonds. Tickets (to pay for the hall rental) will cost $5.00, and are available tonight, and at the door.
West Island Sweet Ads party.
If you are into dancing and partying, the West Island Sweet Adelines have a deal for you. They are holding a Pre-Christmas Dance on Saturday, November 22 at the Church of the Resurrection, 34- 34th Street, Lachine starting at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $15.00.
They will serve munchies at every table and will have a bar. Music is going to be by Greg Innis. Sharon Dee (call her at 514-697-1126) will be pleased to provide tickets or information.
South Shore Saints Cabaret Night.
November 22 will be a busy night, since the Saints will also be holding a cabaret night at St. Marc Community Centre, 59 Haendel, Candiac. Tickets are $15.00.
Steve Wheaton will be able to provide information and tickets.
Here is our current and future repertoire list:
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If I Loved You [To be learned] |
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Overture |
It Had To Be You [To be learned] |
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Hello Mary Lou |
Before The Parade Passes By [To be learned] |
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Que reste-t-il ? |
Chances Are [Learning] |
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Sixteen Tons |
Give My Regards To Broadway. [Learning] |
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Steppin Out |
Luck Be A Lady Tonight [To be learned] |
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Orange Coloured Sky |
CHRISTMAS |
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Roses Of Picardy |
Eight Candles |
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Old Black Magic |
Scarlet Ribbons |
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Hello |
Go Tell It On The Mountain |
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Summertime |
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town |
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Witchcraft |
Silent Night |
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You'll Never Walk Alone |
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas |
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If I Had My Way Dear |
O Come All Ye Faithful |
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O Canada |
Angels We Have Heard On High |
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The Star Spangled Banner |
O Holy Night |
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Jingle Bell Rock |
Practice is something we do at home, every day, between rehearsals!
Rehearsal is where we reinforce what we have been practising every day!
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Alan Mackenzie, President |
Murray Phillips, Editor |