DC Eastern
Report to HOD
Oct 18, 2015
Cornwall continues to struggle with low numbers. The chapter has met regularly all year taking only a brief break during HU. There is a strong working core in the chapter and the leadership has taken some measures to address low numbers. They have a singout at the IPM next week with others on deck. Chapter nights have included discussion of recruitment. There is energy.
Kingston is in search for a new director. Darrel will stay on until the show in October. He is moving to Toronto to pursue his music education. They continue to have strong leadership and will plan to fill this large void. Several events are already on the agenda. As well they have connections with a local school for involvement in in the show.
Nepean continues to struggle with low numbers but are meeting regularly. New songs are in the pipe. Energy is good among members. Chapter leadership has a vision for the chapter but need a plan.
Capital City Chorus (CCC)/Ottawa Chapter BHS Fall 2015 Summary Report
Ontario District House of Delegates Meeting 18 Oct 2015
Current Membership
Members: 79
Active: 57
CCC just performed great Matinee and Evening Shows with the Home Free Vocal Band on 19 Sep 2015 at an excellent new Ottawa venue, the Algonquin Commons Theatre. Big Chorus high from this performance and great audience response to the whole show.
CCC continues to focus on recruiting, community presence and improved singing. We continue providing financial support to our official charities Harmonize for Speech and Sing Canada Harmony and with Youth Outreach sponsorship. For the 2014 Christmas Show the Chorus welcomed guest singers as usual and several of the men have subsequently joined the Chorus. The same approach for Christmas 2015 is already attracting at least 10 singers. The Chorus is doing regular community performances and the "Papa's Friends" Gospel VLQ is very active all year on the Retirement/Seniors' Residence front. Chorus quartets delivered over 50 Singing Valentines.
We are still benefitting from last year’s highlight when forty Chorus members attended Harmony University Chorus College as described in our Fall 2014 and Spring 2015. We know we are singing better whenever we perform. The Chorus performed really well at our CCC Christmas Show 2014. On 29 Dec we sang in the Aviation and Space Museum at a re-enactment of the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Truce on the Western Front. We held a valuable Chapter Leadership Planning Day 17 Jan and another beneficial one on 20 Jun 2015. We have implemented some improvements and are focussed on doing more going forward.
The chorus performed well at several events in May and June as listed below and held another successful annual Youth Quartet Competition. 12 CCC Members went to the Ontario Quartetting Event 8 August and had a fun learning experience including up to 10 weekly group practices in Ottawa to prepare.
Capital City Chorus is blessed with an excellent Director and many talented Members with the variety of skills and dedication needed to make a successful Chapter and Chorus. We continue to work on improving singing and performance skills while maintaining an atmosphere of friendship and enjoyment which includes a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
Completed Activities in the last 12 months
Compete in the 2014 District Fall Chorus Contest Oct 18, 2014
Visit to South Shore Saints to sing and socialize Oct 29, 2014
Remembrance Day Performance, RCAF Mess Nov 11, 2014
CCC Annual Awards Dinner Dance Nov 15, 2014
Sing on TV on Sparks Street at Toy Mountain Kickoff Nov 14, 2014
Sing at Ottawa City Hall Piano dedication Dec 9, 2014
Singout - CFRA Christmas Cheer Broadcast Dec 12, 2014
CCC Christmas Show Dec 12-13, 2014
100th Anniv Xmas Truce Reenact Air/ Space Museum Dec 29, 2014
Chapter Leadership Planning Day Jan 17, 2015
Singing Valentines Feb 13,14, 2015
Singout - Kolbus Centre Winter Garden Party Feb 15, 2015
CD Recording One session in 2015
Show - Maxville Music Festival May 3, 2015
Youth Quartet Competition May 4, 2015
Show – CCO Charity Show May 23, 2015
Westfest - Performance Outdoors Jun 13, 2015
Chapter Leadership Planning Day Jun 20, 2015
Nation Anthem at PANAM Torch Relay in Ottawa Jun 30, 2015
Chapter Family BBQ Jul 12, 2015
Baja Burger Bash and Quartetting Evening Aug 10, 2015
Camp Smitty Charitable works weekend Sep 10-13 2015
Show - CCC Annual Show featuring Home Free Sep 19, 2015
Planned Activities
Compete in the 2015 District Fall Chorus Contest Oct 17, 2015
Remembrance Day Performance, RCAF Mess Nov 11, 2015
CCC Annual Awards Dinner Dance Nov 14, 2015
Sing on local TV to promote Christmas Show Dec __ 2015
Singout - CFRA Christmas Cheer Broadcast Dec __ 2015
CCC Christmas Show Dec 11-12, 2015
Singing Valentines Feb 12, 14, 2016
Singout - Kolbus Centre Winter Garden Party Feb __, 2016
CD Recording Ongoing in 2016
Youth Quartet Competition Apr/May, 2016
Spring Show May/Jun, 2016
Chapter Family BBQ Jul 2016
Program Plans
Trillium Grant Application New Policy now in effect. Will Resubmit for Grant
Active Show and Contest Quartets
7th Heaven (Gospel Quartet)
Baseline Station
Capital Blend
cAPS lOCK
Northern Reflections
Ottawa Boys
Vintage Collection
There is good networking between the smaller chapters. I am a member of them all. All eastern chapters had involvement at HU and continue to show strengths and benefits of these activities.
Respectfully Submitted
Dan Sunderland
Eastern Division Coordinator