Calendar with Worship Themes

Hi
Here are the themes for  worship through June and songs we discussed last night.  If you have ideas for songs, please let me know. I've shared some stream of consciousness ideas about the songs-- you may  add to this as well!

Nella Fantasia (girls)  speaks to the idea of  finding hope even in times of despair
Benedictus  (boys)  good for setting a meditative mood and giving comfort
Requiem  we hope to be able to offer this as a balm in times of emergency and pain
Adiemus--- a sense of wonder,  finding beauty in music, even if you don't know what the words mean--  letting yourself be carried away- trusting  your senses and letting go of the need to know what exactly is going on
Out of the Stars-- for any service about the earth or nature  for Earth Day,  maybe for Easter (April 21) ?
Woyoya   about Journey

2019		Theme	Ideas for Choir as theme is more fully  developed  Titles in bold are confirmed.
Jan	6	Possibility: the practice of
	13	personal unfolding
	20	and prophetic vision	Where do We Come From #1003 (with Congregation)
	27
Feb	3	Trust: the practice of	I am Willing ( Kickoff of the Clemson Pledge)
	10	commitment and faith in a
	17	love that wont let us go
	24
March	3	Journey: The practice of	Woyoya  ?
	10	pilgrimage, courageous
	17	growth and patient change
	24
Aprl	7	Wholeness: The practice of	Requiem
	14	repairing what is broken
Easter	21	and knowing we are enough	Out of the Stars?   Benedictus?
	28
May	5	Curiosity: The practice of	Nella Fantasia?
	12	moving from fear to
	19	open-heartedness
	26
June	2	Beauty: The practice of	Benedictus ?
	9	savoring life's  gifts.
	16
	23
	30

Rehearsal notes Monday, 11/26/18

In attendance: Jay, Paula, Sara, Scott, 2 Susans

We worked on the five pieces for Will's service and "Requiem."

"Requiem" - we need to slow it down a little and think FLOWY not MARCHY! Otherwise it went pretty well.

WSSR pieces - More intonation issues than normal this eve, particularly on the round (Tho my soul) and on the boys' piece (Let the Spirit). Hopefully it will partially remedied by having the full complement of choir next week - some of the issues might have been because parts were being covered by people who didn't normally sing in that order etc. Some suggestions were given about having some piano/instrumental input during the pieces (both are a cappella) to keep us on key. Small continued issue with melody folks on one note towards the end of "When we are gone." Seemed to be somewhat remedied by having Clay stand in between Chandler and Jay.

Conclusion: lots of polish/finetuning issues but parts etc. all going pretty well.

We'll see how everything is next week and see if Elaine has ideas, too.

Thank you everyone and we're all thinking of you and the family Elaine.

Rehearsal report Monday 11/19/18

We rehearsed all five pieces for Will’s service plus Requiem. We stopped and worked on various parts when necessary but in gen we all felt things went pretty well. No particulars to report. Dynamics in general need a little more attention; parts going quite well. 

In attendance: Dave, Paula, Sara, Scott, two Susans. 

We figured out robes. A couple people took theirs home for de-linting, others marked their chosen robe and stole and put back in closet. We successfully talked Scott out of a robe that he really liked but was way too small for him. :)

All hope things in Michigan are going as well as possible. 

Happy thanksgiving everyone and special mention for Paula who celebrates her bday Weds. 

SClay

October and December Performances

CHOIR DATES:  these are also on the calendar, posted by Susan Clay.

This post is actually by Elaine even though it says Susan- not that it matters

October 14

Give Light  ( all)  and Benedicta Es  Chandler,  Clay and Summers

October  28 

When We are Gone  ( From WSSR) - as part of memorial garden bulb planting

December 9  Will Thompson’s Service

We are considering the following selections from WSSR:

1. Though My Soul May Set in Darkness
2. Carry it Home
3. We are a Circle
4. Let the Spirit

Service for Jake Lloyd Tuesday Sept 25 at 4: 30

Hi Everyone,

Jake chose a "natural" burial-- for lack of a better word.  The place is called Memorial Ecosystems Ramsey Creek Preserve.  The address is 
111 West Main Street Westminster.  It's about 27 minutes from UUFC.  We can decide tomorrow about carpooling.   There is a reception at UUFC after the ceremony.

Directions to Ramsey Creek Preserve: 

https://goo.gl/maps/CMdCv489d8x

You can read more about this unique approach  here:  http://www.memorialecosystems.com/locations/ramseycreekpreserve/tabid/58/default.aspx

With this type of ceremony,  time  is of the essence. 

The only ceremony will be at his graveside, and this is where we will be singing.
These events make me all cry- y and we will just do the  best we can under the difficult circumstances.  It is a wonderful gift we can give in such sad sad times.

We will decide tomorrow night what to sing-- it will be acapella.  My idea was the buddhist song May You Be Filled with Loving Kindness.  Susan Chandler suggested  Comfort Me.  Both are in the teal hymal.  Several of us have sung these before and both songs are wonderful in different ways.   I am open to other ideas as well.   ( Elizabeth is not able to give any input- or I would have checked with her. ) 

Sara and I went to Elizabeth's today and took some food over.  She  was not ready to see any one yet.  We did get to meet  her sister, Jessica, and her adoptive father, Peter Cohen.   So, she has family all around her.   She is not alone.


Thanks to everyone for being part of my  life.  I will see you tomorrow at  6: 15 

Josh Groban talks about writing RIVER

Susan Chandler suggested this song.  Here's Josh Groban talking about it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2MsYjMVKBg

Choir Schedule and Rehearsal Notes Updated Sept 17 2018

Sept 30   

  Find a  Stillness   # 352   (Paula  will be  away)
                  Bass: Jay and Jake
                 Tenor: Dave  and Scott ( I think)
                 Alto: Sherri,  Sara
                 Soprano:  Susan and Susan  and Elizabeth
                 Piano:  Elaine

                 I will send audio files.

Oct 7     

Meditation on Breathing  (AKA  When I Breath In)  #1009                                   Turquoise Hymnal  Will do at 86 BPM
Note that we are saying  I not I"ll whenever this is used.  For example:
 "I breath in peace"  not "I"ll breath in peace

Guys will sing the low C for the drone.
Susan and Susan on Descant
Everyone else on melody.

First time:  Drone
Second time: Drone and Melody
Third time:  ALL  (Drone Melody and Descant)
Fourth  time:  ALL
Fifth time: ALL
Sixth time: Drone and Melody.  Hold last note a bit longer then  Susan and Susan will join and sing a  C.

Saturday Oct 13  7 pm: Potluck party at Elaine's
3315 Gettysburg Drive  Seneca

Sara    Salad
Susan Chandler  ?
Susan Clay - nothing - working til 6:30 - will join y'all for singing as close to 7:30 as poss.
Wanda  Mac and Cheese
Sherri and Jay  Scones or bread and butter
Scott ?
Dave and karen  Salad
Paula  ?
Jake and Elizabeth  ?
Elaine    Probably chicken


Oct 14 

Benedictus ( Boys)   if they feel ready
Give Light  ALL.  We will do a  " flash mob"  which we will talk                          about next rehearsal.

          Bass: Jay and Jake
         Tenor: Dave  and Scott
         Alto: Sherri,  Sara, Paula, Wanda, Sara
         Soprano:  Susan and Susan  and Elizabeth

I will send audio files.
     

Oct  21


    *****Nothing  planned for Nov yet.  I am away  Nov  1 - 10

Dec 2   

Farewell to Theresa Does anyone have a song they know that they                         want to share this day?   The traditional Irish Blessing :May the Road                   Rise up to Meet You    , comes to mind.

Dec  9

Out of the Stars

Dec 23 or 24

? Parts of Winter Solstice??
               ******Please let me know your availability for these  days as soon                               as  you know.  I can't make plans till I know who's here.

* Nella  Fantasia  ( Girls)  We will continue to work on this .

* Susan Chandler recommends we consider a song by Josh Groban : River.
   Several mentioned a group called Clanaad-- both on You Tube if you are               interested.

https://youtu.be/-DE19KL-JLA