Carolling in the Queen Street Mall - Morningsong Community Choir

Morningsong and Moresong have been invited to be part of the
Queen St Mall caroling festivities over Christmas starting
November 27 to December 24.

There is a city budget for this, and because of the structure of
Morningsong (i.e. your benign dictator doesn't have a board
or committee to answer to) you will be paid individually rather
than the $$ going to the group. More on money towards the end.

We have been asked to perform as a large group and also form
subgroups of wandering carolers to perform three 20 minute
brackets of songs.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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For more information on the Morningsong Community
Choir Bulimba, visit the website designed by Eliza:
http://www.morningsong.com.au/

To view the Morningsong Community Choir on
Squidoo, visit:
http://www.squidoo.com/morningsong

For information on our Singing Leader, Jane, check
out:
Jane Becktel

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2009 Peer Sing

 

2009 Peer Sing!

All members of Morningsong Choir are welcome!

Date: Saturday November 7  
Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm (approximate times)


Location: West End State School, 24 Vulture Street
West End
...followed by a drink at the West End Club
2 Vulture Street, West End.

This is an annual event , but the first time for Morningsong Choir.

Community a capella choirs run by friends and singing leaders
Ann Birmingham, Jane Becktel, Helena Bond, Rosalind Borschperry,
Christine Grodd and Marina Thacker are invited to get together for
an afternoon of fun and joyful singing.

Draft format:

• Warm ups and rounds
• Each choir sings two rehearsed songs
• Tea break
• Rehearse and then perform a short song with a different choir leader
• Final song by all combined choirs - 100+ singers

Final cost has not been decided - maximum $5 per person.

Apparently there is no room for an audience.
Any family members who come need to participate as a choir member.

This event is not open to the public.
The only requirement is that you know our two songs
backwards, forwards and inside out!

Vision in Voice Choir: for sight impaired singers

From Jane:

VISION IN VOICE CHOIR

For sight impaired singers.

At last, we are about to launch the new choir, Vision In Voice.

This has been inspired by our dynamic young tenor, Joshua Roberts,

who joined us [Morningsong Choir] several months ago and who feels

transformed by singing with us every week.

The Redland City Council Eat Well Be Active programme has given

us a grant to start the new choir beginning Thursday morning,

September 24 at the Capalaba Place Community Hall,

14 Noeleen Street, Capalaba  {See Google Map below).

The time will be 9.30 am to 11.15 am and singers are encouraged

to arrive a few minutes early to get to know each other.

It is free to attend.

The choir will follow the same principles as Morningsong Choir

and Moresong Choir except when it comes to performances.

Vision In Voice aims to give a performance in December to celebrate

2009 International Day of Disabilities.

The Redland Council has started a publicity campaign to try and reach

as many sight impaired singers as possible, but it may take a while for

word to get out. If you know anyone who may like to join, please have

them or their carer contact me or Joshua.

They can also book directly with the Redland Council booking desk at

3829-8489 or 3829-8887 or 3829-8911.

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For more information on the Morningsong Community
Choir Bulimba, visit the website designed by Eliza:
http://www.morningsong.com.au/

To view the Morningsong Community Choir on
Squidoo, visit:
http://www.squidoo.com/morningsong

For information on our Singing Leader, Jane, check
out:
Jane Becktel

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Morningsong - School holiday singing: September to October 2009

 From  Jane:

SINGING THROUGH THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

School holidays here in Queensland are from the 19 September to 5 October.

Yes, Morningsong will sing through the school holidays.

The Wednesday night group, Moresong will also sing during the holidays.

We will not make a point of learning any new music, unless it's an easy

peasy thing with limited thinking required.

If you have children, grandchildren, or visiting friends and relatives,

they are welcome to come along.

Music: Let me know of any special requests but I thought that we

would revisit some of the oldies that we haven't done for a while.

Payment: For simplicity's sake payment will be by session at the

discount rate of $8.50 for everyone and free for children and visitors.

For those doing work exchange at $0 - $5 we will just keep it as it is.

Normal fees will resume for Term 4 beginning Friday 9 October.

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For more information on the Morningsong Community
Choir Bulimba, visit the website designed by Eliza:
http://www.morningsong.com.au/

To view the Morningsong Community Choir on
Squidoo, visit:
http://www.squidoo.com/morningsong

For information on our Singing Leader, Jane, check
out:
Jane Becktel

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Moresong - Morningsong now in the evenings as well!

From Jane:

At last we've found a venue for our evening choir which will be called, for now... 
MORESONG

Eveningsong sounds religious, Nightsong sounds full of cigarette smoke and
jazz bassists, so, hey, what about just more song!

Where:
Balmoral Uniting Community Centre
19 Rogoona St
Morningside

This is just off Wynnum Road running to Thynne Road, Morningside
It's 0.3 kms from the Morningside train station. {see Google map
below for directions).

It's smaller than the Senior Cit's hall and will be a heck of a squish
if you all decide to turn up on the same night, but it has a piano,
air conditioning and reasonably good acoustics.

Parking is at the back of the building plus on the street if that fills up.
You can enter the hall via the back or front entrance.

When: Starting SEPTEMBER 2, Wednesday evenings 7 - 8.45 pm.
We may meet through the school holidays - depends on what you
would like to do.

At the moment no conviviality/tea/wine break is being planned,
but if singers would like the same format as Morningsong with
a break in the middle and finish at 9 pm we can discuss this.

How much: Same as Morningsong, but one fee covers singing
in both choirs...(this may change next year but you are welcome
to take advantage of singing twice a week for one fee while
the second choir gets up and running).

Free first session

Sliding scale of $0- $12:
$0 - $5 for regulars who do work exchange,
$85 for 10-week term,
$10 casual: students/conc/hardship
$12 casual

The plan is to follow the same principles as Morningsong - i.e.
singing songs in harmony, no auditions, no demanding performance
schedules, no need to read music, etc.

The repertoire will depend on the kind of voices we have
- a few of the songs will be the same.

Contact details on the websites:
Morningsong
Morningsong on Squidoo



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For more information on the Morningsong Community
Choir Bulimba, visit the website designed by Eliza:
http://www.morningsong.com.au/

To view the Morningsong Community Choir on
Squidoo, visit:
http://www.squidoo.com/morningsong

For information on our Singing Leader, Jane, check
out:
Jane Becktel

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New location for the Morningsong Choir

The Morningsong Community Choir has now moved to a new location:

Bulimba Senior Citizens' Hall
Corner Barramul St and Stuart St,
Bulimba


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Time: 9.30am to 11.30 am Fridays

Optional Lunch afterwards - join us for a fun community
lunch afterwards.

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For more information on the Morningsong Community
Choir Bulimba, visit the website designed by Eliza:
http://www.morningsong.com.au/

To view the Morningsong Community Choir on
Squidoo, visit:
http://www.squidoo.com/morningsong

For information on our Singing Leader, Jane, check
out:
Jane Becktel

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Singing Meditations

This message is from Rob Stevenson via
Fay Beatty (thanks Fay).

Fay's comment:

"I wonder if you can forward this to people in
the choir. As previously mentioned this music
meditation is in singalong format, like the choir
- learning by ear.

The one in Morningside has a nice group and
we have a cup of tea afterwards. It takes place
every second sunday of the month all welcome."

From Rob

"I hope life is flowing beautifully for everyone.

This weekend we have two Music Meditations
(satsangs) to look forward to.

The first one is on this Saturday evening (July 11th)
7pm @ The Yoga Den, 43 Vulture Street, West End
($10/donation).

It promises to be another uplifting night of music,
sufi dancing, and silent meditation. Don't forget to
bring pillows/blankets for extra warmth.

The second one is on Sunday afternoon (July 12th)
2pm @ The Morningside Healing Sanctuary,
147 Richmond Road, Morningside ($10/donation)

A beautiful way to spend a Sunday afternoon, and
please feel welcome to stay on for a cuppa afterwards.

I look forward to catching up with everyone again
for another glorious weekend of chanting and
meditation.

Blessings of light and peace to all,
Rob - om shanti

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For more information on Rob and his music
check out his website here:

Rob Stevenson's Music

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For more information on the Morningsong Community
Choir Bulimba, visit the website designed by Eliza:
http://www.morningsong.com.au/

To view the Morningsong Community Choir on
Squidoo, visit:
http://www.squidoo.com/morningsong

For information on our Singing Leader, Jane, check
out:
Jane Becktel

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