Hello angels:

Just a quick reminder that we are planning to meet Monday night at 7 pm at the North Fremantle Community Hall for our first Band of Angels Rehearsal for 2011. Louise Bell is away for a few more weeks of holiday, but I will be rejoining you to work on a few new songs and old favorites.

My plan for Monday:
Welcome to Heaven
Vuma
Lily in the Valley
Nobody's fault but mine

and anything from the current repetoire!

Kristin

"Angels in any quantity may be referred to only as a host" - J. Donald Adams in The Magic and Mystery of Words
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Hello angels:

Just a quick thank you to everyone who was able to participate in the performance for the Fremantle City Council at the Maritime Museum on the 17 December 2010. Everyone did a wonderful job--we had a great sound in that space! I know the audience had a wonderful time as several people came up to compliment me on your music afterwards.

Thank you:
* To all of you who gave your best at the performance--your voices, energy, enthusiasm and joy was contagious!
* To all of you who made time in a very busy Christmas schedule (including arranging work, babysitting, private lives to ensure we had the chance to take up this wonderful opportunity)
* To the Fremantle City Council--especially Barbara & her husband for connecting us!
* To Louise for taking our material and giving it some new life and beauty with her directions and coaching!
* To Jodi & Susan for their beautiful solos!
* To the committee for managing the business of the choir effectively, giving us all time to focus on the fun music and performance stuff.
* To John for delivering the sound equipment even tho we couldn't use it! And for arranging our "after party"!
* To Linda for ironing and arranging the stoles to give us that splash of colour!
* To all those that were able to come out and enjoy a festive celebration together at Villa Roma!
Thank you everyone for ending 2010 on a high note!

Our last rehearsal for 2010 was 13 December 2010. Our first rehearsal for 2011 is scheduled for Monday 17 January 2011 at North Fremantle Community Hall (Harvest Road) at 7 pm. I am looking forward to singing with you all in the new year! Enjoy your summer break!

Kristin

Hello angels: Just a quick note about our upcoming performances. 1) The Performance planned for this Sunday, 12 December 2010 as part of the Battle of the Christmas Choirs has been cancelled after serious discussion and debate at Monday night's rehearsal. This wasn't a decision made lightly, and we know it will be a disappointment for many of you. The primary concerns raised were regarding our limited amount of time to work with our new director to prepare and that cancelling the performance will allow us to focus on our Friday performance with the City of Fremantle. 2) We will be performing on Friday, 17 December 2010 at the City Of Fremantle Christmas party. We will perform from 7:45-8:10 pm at the Fremantle Maritime Museumhttp://www.google.com.au/maps/place?cid=338352195741837470&q=maritime+museum+fremantle&gl=auin Function Room 2. http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/FunctionCentre+Balcony_.pdf PLEASE NOTE--this is the museum by the E-SHED (NOT by Cicerello's). We will meet on the steps outside of the Maritime Museum at 7 pm for warm up and rehearsal. Please wear all black (preferably closed toe shoes and button up shirts) we'll provide the colourful stoles. Wear some bling if you've got it! Music selected for the night includes: I want to be ready All night, All Day (new arrangement by Louise) I'm gonna sit at the welcome table. Every time I feel the spirit One more time. I'll be directing on the night, but Louise is using her fantastic ear and teaching ability to help us prepare. Please plan to be ON TIME on Monday the 13th. Review the music ahead of time (much of it is posted on our website--either on the main page or the mp3 folder) and be prepared just to "polish" it up. This performance is a wonderful opportunity for us to demonstrate what we do and could lead to other exciting opportunities such as participation in local festivals, concerts and more. Our first priority is to have a great time and bring the joy of gospel to our participants, so come prepared--and prepared to have fun! Kristin -- "Angels in any quantity may be referred to only as a host" - J. Donald Adams in The Magic and Mystery of Words Web: www.bandofangelsgospelchoir.com Photos: www.flickr.com/photos/bandofangelsgospelchoir/ Email: info@bandofangelsgospelchoir.com To be removed from this mailing list, please reply to info@bandofangelsgospelchoir.com with unsubscribe in the heading.   more »

Hello Angels:

I just want to say thank you so much for your wonderful efforts today.   I hope you had a fun time and were proud of the great job you did!  With the success of today, I'm sure there will be many more great performances ahead.

You did a fantastic job--I had so many compliments!   I'd like to put a few special notes of thanks:
*  John Bell for helping with our sound system--he did a lot of lugging of things, but I think it prepared us to use the Hall's equipment!
*  Our soloists--Susan & Jodi--for being willing to step forward and doing a beautiful job.
*  The Octet--for jumping in with One more time (especially John & Frank for their leads)
*  Our newcomers (so many of you learned a lot in just a few weeks).
*  Our old-timers (who have kept us going during our transitional time) 
*  Our committee who keep everything running week to week
*  All of you who made the special effort to come to rehearsals, listen to music on the website, and make sure that every week was fun. 

John Bell had a recorder in the audience, I've posted the recording of today's performance in the mp3 section.  if you have any photographs of the action today, please send them to me and I'll post them on the website.

Remember, we are meeting Monday night at 7 pm for a celebration and to welcome new MD Louise Bell.  Bring a plate to pass and the beverage of your choice (glasses too). 

Thank you for everything over the past 8 weeks--I've been privileged to lead such a fun, dedicated, talented group of folks,  I have appreciated your patience this last month as I struggle with my voice--your focus and concentration as I whisper out the parts made a big difference.   I'm honoured to join the sopranos again (well, as soon as I can sing again!) Most especially, I have had an incredibly fun time singing this music that we all love.

Kristin

 
Free concerts at Fremantle Art Centre every Sunday afternoon 2-4 pm.

See you on Monday--

Kristin

Hello angels!

Thanks for your patience during the last rehearsal.  I really appreciated your efforts at listening as I lost my voice.  Unfortunately, my voice has not returned yet (yes this is driving me crazy!) 

Luckily, Louise Bell will be available to run rehearsal on Monday night the 18 October and go over the music for the performance on the 7th (please make sure you have marked your calendars for 2:30 pm on 7 November at the North Fremantle Bowling Club)

We will likely sing 3 of the following 5 songs, so I've asked Louise to go over them again:

All Night,All Day (Jodi singing lead)
I wanna be ready (Susan singing lead)
One more time
Sit at the welcome table
Everytime i feel the spirit

I've added recordings to the website for All Night, All Day; I wanna be ready, and One more time.  Please visit the website (www.bandofangelsgospelchoir.com), we'll give the login at rehearsal to so you can hear these mp3s.  If I ever get my voice back I'll also record Sit at the welcome table and everytime.

Thanks everyone!

Kristin

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"Angels in any quantity may be referred to only as a host" - J. Donald Adams in The Magic and Mystery of Words
Web: www.bandofangelsgospelchoir.com
Photos: www.flickr.com/photos/bandofangelsgospelchoir/
Email: info@bandofangelsgospelchoir.com

Here's someone else's version of this one...you can hear the parts just with a few more variations.

Kristin

Just a reminder Band of Angels does not meet on public holidays.  We will come together for rehearsal again on the 4 October.

Kristin

Hello Angels:

Thanks to the many new visitors we had on Monday.  Guests are always welcome--the more the merrier (particularly in the soprano section!)
Thanks, of course, also to our "old Faithful" who continue to be the base on which the choir builds!

Monday Rehearsal Notes: 
We'll continue to review the music Tony Backhouse offered during his workshop, and revisit All Night All Day
One more time/I'm gonna sit at the welcome table
All night, All Day (You can listen on the webpage (BOA Mp3s) I'm looking for volunteers to sing the solos, go on and give it a go!)
Everytime I feel the spirit
Lily in the Valley

Just a reminder, our webpage has a lot of great gospel resources. You can subscribe to updates (which will tell you when we post new music, photos, concert info, and rehearsal reminders.  You will be given a login at rehearsal--you can enter the website to look at sheet music & hear rehearsal recordings (to help you practice at home). 


See you on Monday!

Kristin Mannix, Rehearsal Leader
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"Angels in any quantity may be referred to only as a host" - J. Donald Adams in The Magic and Mystery of Words
Web: www.bandofangelsgospelchoir.com
Photos: www.flickr.com/photos/bandofangelsgospelchoir/
Email: info@bandofangelsgospelchoir.com
Monday 7-9 pm, North Fremantle Community Hall

Hello Angels:

Thanks to Tony Backhouse for a wonderful workshop on the Monday 6 September 2010, and thanks to all those new visitors that joined us for a fun evening. As a reminder, if you haven't already checked out Tony's website he has a regular newsletter, music, CDs, and information on upcoming gospel tours www.tonybackhouse.com   If you enjoyed the music, we'll be singing some of Tony's songs on Monday night.  Even if you can't join us regularly, we welcome you to our Angel Notes weekly letter which will keep you up to date on our activities, future performances, and other great music in the area. 

Monday Rehearsal Notes: 

One more time
I'm going to sit at the welcome table
Everytime I feel the spirit
All night, All Day (I'm looking for volunteers to sing the solos, go on and give it a go!)

Please remember the feeling of a packed house last week--bring a friend who might like to learn some new music.  (First timers visit for free!)

Welcome to new committee members!
As you may recall our Band manager, Kenn Martin informed us that he would be leaving his role in 2010.  In July, a committee of Band of Angels members volunteered to take on these management responsibilities.  The committee is:

   Chair and Music - Helen Robertson, Tel: 0466 158 326, Em: har.har@live.com.au
   Evelyn McGough Joint Treasurer 
   Barbara Massie Joint Treasurer
   Secretary, Annette Iverson
   John Bell, Website etc.
Thank you to Kenn Martin for his many years of dedicated service.  Thank you to the volunteers for taking on these important roles.  The Committee will be meeting following the rehearsal on 13 September...please with them if you would like to share any ideas about the choir.

Upcoming Musical Events

Shalva with Ozmosis: Fri 10th Sept 8 pm.  Come on an exciting musical journey with vocal ensemble Shalva, singing songs from Bulgaria, Georgia, Ukraine, Poland and beyond.  Presale $12/Door $15

Too Darn Hot:  Sat 11 Sept 2010 7:30 pm, Australia's champion women's barbership quarter, Perth Harmony w the Idea of North and Australian Army Band Perth.
 will be performing.  Tickets are available for $59/$49

See you on Monday!


Kristin

Come on an exciting musical journey with vocal ensemble Shalva, singing songs from Bulgaria, Georgia, Ukraine, Poland and beyond. Shalva love to express the colour, beauty and excitement of this captivating music whether singing purely a cappella or with violin, cello and percussion.

Supporting this unique and engaging group are outstanding and adventurous musicians Mark Cain and Tim Chambers.

Tickets at the door $15,
Presale $12, Member $10
Book Online here

Tony will extend his workshop weekend to include a session with BOA on Monday 6 September.
He will start promptly at 7pm.
See you then.

Louise Bell will be acting Director tonight.

(No, she's not my sister) !

Louise Bell is teacher in charge of Music at Mazenod College in Lesmurdie
Conductor of Perth Discovery Singers and also a piano teacher.

Previously, Louise was Musical Director of Royal School of Church Music
Choristers Camp 2009 and 2010.

She is a veteran of many stage shows (on stage and in the orchestra) Les
Mis, Gypsy, The Can Can, Chess, Grease, Ritual for Dolls
Studied Bachelor of Performing Arts at WAPPA.

Kind regards and best wishes

John Bell

Adam Brockway will be directing us next Monday night.

Adam is a former Assistant Director at Vocal Evolution, winning national quartette singer and final year BMus at WAAPA.

John Bell

 On Monday we are blessed with former New South Wales choir director, Jen Squires, who has taught a lot of gospel.
Jen has been singing in barbershop four-part, unaccompanied harmony choirs for 16 years
Jen says:

I have been a Sweet Adeline for over 16 years starting with Bathurst chorus (where I was choreographer).
I moved and founded Headliners chorus on the north east coast of NSW and was their director for 10 years.
I moved to Perth last year and joined the Perth Harmony Chorus.
I'm on the Regional Education Faculty for Aus.
I sing with iCappella quartet (who is off to Seattle in October to represent Australia - whoohoo!)

http://www.facebook.com/iCappella.

While on the North Coast I sang for a couple of years with an SATB choir who did quite a lot of gospel (later coaching them) so I'm looking forward to meeting your singers and hearing your repertoire.

John Bell

             Please feel free to bring friends and relations next Monday night at 7pm. Directions

Celebrated international folk singer and director of the Working Voices Choir, Bernard Carney will be the acting director for one night, while Kristin is away.

He is a lot of fun and just so entertaining in warm ups!

He also has two gospel songs to teach us.

Kind regards and best wishes

Tony Backhouse - Singing with Soul workshop 3rd to 5th September 2010

Friday 3rd September 7pm - 9pm.

$20/$15

Saturday 4th September 10am – 3pm

$85/$75

Sunday 5th September 10am – 3pm

$85/$75

Suitable for those who’ve come to the Saturday workshop and experienced singers.

Weekend ticket $160/$140

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Hello all: 

I have an incredible opportunity for Monday night, Hildia Campbell of Voices with Soul will be able to join us at rehearsal for a little while.  Hildia is a professional musician doing gospel & R&B.  She's offered to come and sing a bit for us, before we rehearse. 

Please invite your friends, past and present BOA members, and anyone who can appreciate some beautiful gospel music.  We'll still sing through some oldies, and finish with a party and a bit of a discussion.   So bring a friend, bring a plate, and you're going to have a happy time!

Kristin

• Vuma
• All Night All Day
• Oh Happy Day
• Walk in the Light

If we have time, we'll learn a little of "How Glad I am" - Kristin

Dear Voice Moves Contacts This is just a quick update to advise that the Voice Moves Winter Choir Bash is on again this weekend and we have 7 wonderful choirs to sing for you during the afternoon.Please note that the venue has changed this year. Details as follows: Date                Sunday 4th July Venue              Riverton Baptist Church Address           38 Modillion Avenue, Shelley                         (Near the corner of Leach Highway and Vahland Avenue)                         http://www.rivbap.org.au/Contact.htm (link for map directions) Time                Doors open 1.30pm, Concert 2.00 – 4.30pm (includes coffee break) Cost                $5 payable at the door for audience and choir members   The choirs participating are 2nd Avenue - Conducted by Matt Stapleton   Lets Sing Australia, Gosnells - Conducted by Moira Lane A Capella Go - Conducted by Sarah Mills-Minogue Sweet Thursday Singers - Conducted by Susan Margaret Showtime Chorus - Conducted by Richard Braham Wanneroo Civic Choir - Conducted by Kent Logie I Voci Singers - Conducted by John Christmass   Community Singing What else would a bunch of singers do when they get together?? Please come along to support all the choirs and experience a lovely afternoon of singing. You will of course have to bring your voice to participate in the Community sing-a-long which I’m sure will have a very American flavour given the date of the event. The very delightful Tim Fisher from the Ball Point Penguins will no doubt having you singing with great gusto. Family and friends all welcome   Voice Moves Charity We are also again supporting the Salvation Army Winter Appeal and ask that choir members and audience contribute an item of the non-perishable variety to donate to this very worthwhile cause.   Hope to see as many of you as possible at the choir bash,  keep checking our website for more choral events   PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS EMAIL ON TO ALL YOUR CHOIR MEMBERS AND CONTACTS   Happy singing   Leonie   Leonie Thorogood President, Voice Moves WA 0419 471 583 www.voicemoves.com.au

My plans for the rehearsal on Monday are as follows:


1) Vuma!
2) Walk in the Light
3) Oh Happy Day--
4) All night All Day
5) Welcome to Heaven

Kristin

Hello all:

I'm pleased to be back as Rehearsal Leader for Monday 21 June-19 July 2010.  With 5 weeks together, we have the opportunity to learn some new songs, brush up some old favorites but most of all have a good time. I want to make sure we have fun, so please come with suggestions for songs to learn/revise. I'm looking through Rosie's old music for favorites. Chloe has given me her songbook too. So let me know and we'll give it a go.

For our first rehearsal together, please listen up to the following songs prior to Monday's rehearsal:

1. Walk in the Light (listen especially to the transitions between parts of the songs)
2. Lily in the Valley (TBackhouse version)..Sorry, I don't have any recorded parts, maybe next week!
3. Oh Happy Day outro vamp....(looking for volunteers to attempt the solos--go for it!)
4. Amazing Grace (T Backhouse version)

Bring a friend or two and come prepared to make a joyful noise!

Kristin

*I want to be ready
*All night, All Day
*Amazing Grace (TB version)
*Walk in the Light
start with chords and rhythm for Oh Happy Day.

Sent from her iPhone:

"I will be back from the uk on the 26th"

 

Not going anywhere for now - my Mum is still in hospital (sedated and intubated). She had a mild heart attack and is recovering from a nasty lung infection.

 

But my family who are there are saying don't panic, come when planned in June (we're going for 4 weeks) and stay put until further notice.

 

...

 

I'll intend to come to choir on Monday at this point though. ....

 

Thanks for all your concern

 

Practice from the CDs.

Let Kenn know if you need any of the music and it will be provided.

Email info@bandofangelsgospelchoir.com

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