Hi,

I’m traveling out of town, so there won’t be much of a column this week.

The plan for Tuesday is to run everything in order. Yes! We all need to know how everything is going. Please make time to look through all of your music and make note of your own shaky places. It would be helpful to let your section leader know about the big ones.

So, I’ll have plenty to say in the next column!

Have a great weekend.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Backpack Buddies

We enjoy being part of Holy Cross's community and that of their sister congregation, Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Christ the Good Shepherd operates Backpack Buddies, which provides nutritious food to school-aged kids at risk for hunger. If you picked up one of the "wish" tags this week, please remember to bring the requested food item to next week's rehearsal. There are also brochures in the church lobby if you are interested in learning more about the program or would like to make a monetary donation.

Ready...Set...Sell!

Ticket sales have now started and each member is asked to sell at least two tickets. Read the information on your ticket envelope closely so that you understand ticket prices. For more tickets, contact Desiree Rinza at dmrinza@gmail.com or 503-400-8891. Money and unsold tickets must be returned by April 29.

Lead the Way with Board Service 

Get involved by joining FCO's board of directors. FCO is a nonprofit member organization with an annual budget close to $60,000. Board members oversee all aspects of FCO business, from grant writing and donor development to concert management and ticket sales. FCO's continued success depends on finding hard-working and passionate people to serve on the board. Next season's board members will be elected in April. If you are interested in helping to lead FCO, contact Bryan Gonzalez at bcgonzalez@juno.com.

Rehearsal Resources

Check out these resources to help learn this term's music:

• Austro-German Latin Pronunciation Guide
• Bach rehearsal tracks by part (CyberBass)
• Rutter rehearsal tracks by part (CyberBass)
• Bach YouTube Recording
• Rutter YouTube recording

Rehearsal Rules

• Regular rehearsals run 7:00–9:30pm
• Stay home if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19
• Notify Bryan Gonzalez (503-851-5351) as soon as possible if you test positive for COVID-19

Member Roster & Key Contacts

You can now download the roster of this term's members. If you cannot open the file, download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free. Please use this information for choir business only such as arranging ride shares.

Solveig Holmquist

Conductor

503-851-4509

holmqus@wou.edu

Rebecca Payne

Membership Coordinator

503-789-4024

rebecca.payne4444@gmail.com

Jessica Coons

Soprano Section Leader

503-917-9309

livingonmiracles@gmail.com

Doris Clark

Alto Section Leader

503-910-4777

daclark46@msn.com

Bryan González

Tenor Section Leader

503-851-5351

bcgonzalez@juno.com

Phil Davis

Bass Section Leader

503-999-8200

gomapleleafs@comcast.net

Stay Alert

FCO uses text message alerts to provide important reminders and to share last-minute information. If you haven't received alerts this term, sign up now.

COVID-19

FCO no longer requires vaccination against COVID-19 or the use of masks. To protect the health and safety of everyone who interacts with our organization, please stay home if you feel unwell. Any member who tests positive for COVID-19 must report their diagnosis to FCO as soon as possible and may not participate in any FCO event until determined safe to do so according to public health recommendations or their healthcare provider. FCO will not disclose the identity of any member who tests positive but will notify all members of potential exposures.

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