April 4, 2014 #13
ADMIN ISSUE
of the GHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & ccLt
Choir Community Newsletter
QUICK REMINDERS!
Most events below are also listed in detail on our
Choir Life Calendar
LAST GHC POTLUCK
Singers from all nights welcome ~ Tuesday April 8, 6 pm
Details in the GHC News & Business Section
COMMUNITY SINGING WORKSHOP WITH SHIVON IN METCHOSIN
Saturday April 5, 9:30-12:30
More information in the Opportunities To Sing & Community Events sections
“TAKING THE LEAD” VOCAL WORKSHOP WITH OLIVER SWAIN
April 5th
Details in the Opportunities To Sing & Community Events sections
MUSIC MATTERS SWAT
April 19 at St Matthias church hall
Details in the GHC SWAT Schecule section
POWER OF HOPE CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Camp Dates - July 7 – 14 and July 17-24) - Cortes Island
Details in Admin Team Special Announcements
For a PDF Version of this week’s issue plus all our archived issues
including last week’s Choir Community Issue please go to:
Admin Info
SPECIAL NOTES!!!!
DREAMING OF SHIVON
In an April Focus Magazine article titled “Getting There: As we near the tipping point…it’s time to start singing” author Gene Miller describes an “adventure dream” that included Shivon and a suitcase of hers that turns out to contain Pete Seeger singing We Shall Overcome. The article is a wild ride from idea to idea and well worth the read. Check it out here.
Gene Miller is founder of Open Space Cultural Centre, Monday Magazine and the Gaining Ground Conferences.
INNER STILLNESS
~~~ Journey into Rhythm ~~~
Please Note
Shivon says the word-of-mouth from people she knows
who have participated in this event is very positive!
Moving meditation workshops led by TaKeTiNa teachers Brian Hoover & Shasta Martinuk
Are you looking for a meditative experience but have trouble sitting still?
Would you like to find more peace in your life?
For more information see the full item in the CCLT Updates section below.
GHC CURRENT SINGERS ONLY UPDATE
Lyrics Only, MP3 and Parts files have been posted for what is probably our last concert song.
GHC PRACTICE CD REMINDER
If you have ordered a practice CD please remember to either pick it up on April 8, 10 or 14. If you can’t do that please arrange for a choir friend to do it for you. If neither of those options are practical please contact me at 250-920-4160 to make alternate pick-up arrangements.
If you want one and haven’t ordered please do so now. You can order by emailing th “Practice CD” in the subject line or by calling 250-920-4160 (8 to 8). Please include your name, night and section.
As in the past when you pick your copy up please drop your $5 in the box provided (make change if needed) and be sure to check yourself off on my distribution sheet as picked-up and paid. If for any reason you can’t pay when you pick it up pick it upanyway, check that offin the pick-up column and then note the date you intend to pay in the payment column.
In the interests of speeding the process along there will be multiple copies of the distribution list on clipboards and you only need to check yourself off on one of them.
ADMIN TEAM NOTES
SHIVON
I just heard a wonderful interview with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. It starts with a beautiful rendition of NKosi Sikeleli Afrika.
On that same website,onbeing.org, you will find a treasure trove of interviews by Krista Tippet with many of the worlds most inspiring and articulate people. Check it out!
~ Shivon
Gettin Higher Choir Info
GHC SWAT SCHEDULE
Sing When Asked To (more info)
“MUSIC MATTERS” SWAT APRIL 19
The GHC has been invited to participate in a SWAT on Saturday evening Apr.19 at St Matthias church hall. It's to support a very worthwhile venture to get young people singing called "Music Matters", and it's being put on by the Music For Youth Works Society. The repertoire will be GHC "standards" that we will be going over in the next two weeks, such as Teach Your Children, One Voice, some African songs, and such. We'll be asking for volunteers to sing this week at choir - please come if you can!
~ Denis
GHC NEWS & BUSINESS
CHOIR POTLUCKS
There will be one more potluck gathering from 6:00 to 7:30 pm:
TuesdayApril 8
These potlucks, held every season, are a tradition in the choir that allows us to get to know each other a little better.
Please bring a tasty dish to share and your own plate, cup and cutlery. An ingredients sign would be helpful for those with dietary considerations and perhaps a name label in case someone wants to get your recipe from you.
All choir members are welcome at all potlucks. Come and enjoy!
Current Singers Please Note:
There is now a web page in our site’s Current Singer’s Only section that offers the lyrics to, and links to sound files of, the three graces that we tend to sing at potlucks. It also offers a lyric and a sound file for the Birthday song we sing when the opportunity arises plus a lyric file for Hey Thank You another honouring song we sing from time to time. Check it out!
GHC/HNC LOST & FOUND
Monday: on the right hand end of the shelf in the hall closet opposite the entrance.
Tuesday/Thursday: on the shelf in the foyer closet to the left as you enter the building.
PLEASE NOTE (Repeat for late arriving new singers)
If you leave something at choir the notes under the section title above will tell you where to look for it.
Keep in mind that putting your name and phone number on your binders and water bottles is a good way to keep from losing such items and of getting them back quickly when you do.
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LOST:
MY GREY WOOLLEN JACKET
On Tuesday evening, March 25 I left my little grey, woolen jacket on a pile of clothes in the alto section (on the side next to the basses) after choir practice. If you accidentally packed it in, please give me a call 778-433-5558. Thank you so much!
Submitted by Julia James, GHC Thursday Alto
Other Info About Our Community Of Choirs
HNC NEWS & BUSINESS
SPRING SESSION OF HIGH NOON CHOIR
All current, past and new singers welcome
If you cannot come this time, you may know of someone who might like to try us out. In any case, please pass this along.
When: Tuesdays to June 17
Where: Church of Truth – 111 Superior Street (James Bay)
We’ll sing from 12 noon – 1:30
Any questions can be directed to Gloria - 250-995-8731 or
~ Shivon and Gloria
ADMIN TEAM SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
From time to time Shivon, Denis, Gloria or Bill will use this section to announce activities and events that they are involved in, or support, outside of their normal work for the choirs and the CCLT.
A COMMUNITY SINGING WORKSHOP (Apr 5)
with Shivon Robinsong
Saturday April 5, 9:30-12:30at Metchosin Community House
To pre-register or for any questions call Anne Richmond at 778-440-1773
$20 - or pay what you can afford (no one turned away for lack of funds)
~ Shivon
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POWER OF HOPE SUMMER CAMPS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Teens learn to express themselves through a range of creative workshops on subjects such as: visual arts, dance, theater, writing, media literacy, nature education, social justice and much more! 2014 Camp Dates
Week One: July 7th - 14th, 2014
Week Two: July 17th - 24th, 2014
Take advantage of early registration. See the Word Of Mouth or Community Events (Mar 31) sections for more information.
~ Gloria
CCLT UPDATES
Community Choir Leadership Trainings ~ A two week workshop for current and prospective community choir leaders facilitated annually by Denis & Shivon to teach the whys and hows of leading a choir based on the Gettin’ Higher Choir model. Please pass the information below on to anyone you know who might be glad to receive it.
PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO POTENTIAL CHOIR LEADERS
Information about the 2014 Community Choir Leadership Trainings (11th year) is now available on the CCLT website, The dates for this year’s program are: September 28 – through October 11.
Please pass this information on to friends from far and wide who may be interested in learning how to organize, administer and direct a choir modeled on the Getting’ Higher Choir (or who may know someone else who might be interested). Passing the information on via any singing/music oriented organizations or newsletters as well as via any websites, blogs and social networking tools that you are involved with would also be appreciated.
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PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO POTENTIAL SINGERS
Many of the graduates of the Shivon and Denis’ Community Choir Leadership Training program are involved in their own choirs. We consider these choirs to be GHC “sister choirs” and you can find information about them at:
If you know someone who might like to sing in a GHC/HNC style environment you can visit these web pages to see if there is a sister choir in their area. If there is please let them know.
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CCLT GRADUATE’S UPDATES FOR THIS WEEK
“What’s the CCLT?”…you ask!
Check out the small print below the section title above.
Laurel Murphy CCLT9 – 2012 ~ Vancouver
THE SPONTANEOUS VOICE - VANCOUVER
When you put down the sheet music or disregard the rehearsed song, what is left?
Singers take a leap of faith. Open your ears, heart, mouth, and soul in order to fly free, trusting your powers of intention, invention, and improvisation. Is this something any one can do? Vocalist and teacher Laurel Murphy says, “YES!”
Apr 12 - 13, 2014
If you, or someone you know, might be interested in going to Vancouver for this vocal improve workshop click here for more information
Shasta Martinuk CCLT8 – 2011 ~ Victoria
INNER STILLNESS
~~~ Journey into Rhythm ~~~
Moving meditation workshops led by TaKeTiNa teachers Brian Hoover & Shasta Martinuk
Are you looking for a meditative experience but have trouble sitting still?
Would you like to find more peace in your life?
Join Brian & Shasta on an inner journey using the natural rhythms of the human body and voice.
Fri. evening/Sat. morning April 18/19: Church of Truth, Victoria
~ and / or ~
Sat. eve./all day Sunday April 19/20: Sleeping Dog Farm, Saanich
For full details see our Flyer
FALL SEASON Concert beneficiary UPDATE
POWER OF HOPE CANADA
CATCH THE FIRE TRAINING:
Unleash the Creative Power in Yourself and Others
When:
Monday, June 23, 2014 – Friday, June 27, 2014
Where:
The Whidbey Institute, Whidbey Island, Washington, USA (20 miles north of Seattle)
The Leaders:
PYE foundersCharlie Murphy and Peggy Taylor
Workshop details:
Web Page
Workshop E-poster
NOTE:
I still have copies of the Book - Catch The Fire – an Art-Full Guide to Unleashing the Creative Power of Youth, Adults and Communities by Peggy and Charlie - $30 and
50% goes to Power of Hope.
I’ll bring the books to choir next week.
Submitted by Gloria Hansen GHC & HNC Tenor, Admin Team Member and PoH Canadian Chair
GHC GUEST ARTIST UP-DATES
What are they doing now… with particular focus on their activities in the Victoria and South Island area.
'TAKING THE LEAD' VOCAL WORKSHOP WITH OLIVER SWAIN (Apr 5)
Hosted by the Victoria Bluegrass Association.
Great singers of all genres seem to know just the right time in a song to hit that high note, hushed tone or throw in the perfect ornament. Oliver will explore ways of treating every song and performance individually to draw out the meaning and find the opportunities to strut your stuff. Basic ornaments and technique, following the narrative, pitch stability and discovering your voice will all be covered in this workshop.
April 5th, 1-3 p.m.
To register and for location contact
Submitted by Oliver Swain guest artist at our Seventh Wave concerts (Feb. 7 & 8, 2014)
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A bird does not sing because it has an answer.
It sings because it has a song.
Maya Angelou,
from: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Submitted by Janie Collins GHC Tuesday Alto
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======THAT'S NOT ALL FOLKS ======
Our Choir Members Issue (Part 2) follows next Friday with lots of
interesting submissions from other choir community members
plus some Quote Breaks and the Just For Fun section!
Please submit any items you have for it by midnight
next Wednesday to
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