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