Hi everyone,

 

Wow, next Tuesday will be our final "get acquainted" session for the movements we haven't seen yet. We've not only gotten acquainted with all of the others, we've made real progress on each of them. We're beginning to sound like a real ensemble, and the most exciting thing is that you're recognizing Mozart's musical language. That means you'll find these final movements somehow familiar. And THAT means that after next Tuesday's rehearsal, we'll be moving into the business of musicality, shaping his phrases and uncovering the emotional intent of each movement.


It's vital that you each have a sharpened pencil in your hand, because you'll be doing lots of marking: reminders of the specific pronunciation of the trickier words, noting the meaning of the most important words in order to express them in our tone, putting breath marks in places we haven't made clear yet, and maybe (if you still haven't gotten the message), writing "COPIES UP" at the top of every single page!


Now is when you'll decide how to insert movements 15 and 16 between 11and 12. Some singers prefer to go to a print shop for them to spiral bind the whole work, moving those two appendices into their new positions; others will simply write the page numbers they must turn to, back and forth. What do you think, does your own choice reveal a personality type?


You're working extremely hard, and it's certainly paying off!


My previous two columns have been very long and detailed, so I'm giving you a break this week! I leave early in the morning to drive way up to Camano Island in Northern Washington for a funeral, heading back on Sunday. I need to turn in. Lucky you, not such a long lecture this time!


Next week's work: mvts. 15, 16, 12, 13, and 14.

 

Please take care of yourselves, OK?

ANNOUNCEMENTS

URGENT Volunteers Needed for Weekly Setup/Teardown 

As a self-presenting choir, we rely on members to volunteer to operate our organization. Right now, we are seeking a crew of volunteers to help set up and tear down our rehearsal space each week for the entire term (having a dedicated crew enables them to become more familiar with the process). We still need six people to help with teardown. Please consider your physical abilities and the commitment required, then sign up if you can lend a hand. Contact Rebecca Payne rebecca.payne4444@gmail.com with any questions.

Advertisers Wanted 

Concert programs cost more than $1,000 per concert to design and print, and ad revenue is used to cover that cost. Please contact businesses you know that might support community arts, like your dentist or financial planner and others you have a relationship with. You can download the ad form or pick one up from Desiree Rinza at rehearsals. Forms are due by November 5.

Stay Healthy with COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months and older receive the updated 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of previous COVID-19 infection. People should get the updated COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. People who have recently recovered from a COVID-19 infection may wait three months before getting the updated vaccine. Many locations can also provide the annual flu shot. While FCO no longer requires vaccination, getting vaccinated will help you and others stay healthy so that you don't miss out on rehearsals or our concert. Use the Vaccines.gov search tool to find vaccines near you.

Rehearsal Resources

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

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

Rebekah Wozniak-Gelzer

Tenor Section Leader

503-580-5578

j.a.rebekah@gmail.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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