February 2005

Newsletter of the Boulder Chorale
303-554-7652
www.boulderchorale.org

Greetingsfrom the President

Sue Hintz-Siegrist

 
We are off to a good start in the second half of our season, and the board is busy with a number of projects. As always, we have to be sure ends meet financially when we finish the season, and we have some neat fundraisers coming up that will help towards that end.  Your assistance with ticket sales for the Winter Benefit and our upcoming concerts is needed.  With the artistic help of Bonnie Mettler, Stephanie has prepared lovely invitations for the Winter Benefit that you can send to all of your friends.  Please make a big effort to attend, and bring outside people to this event.  It offers a great setting for new people to get to know the Chorale.  We also have the new task of trying to make the Chorale fit on our risers and on the stages of local venues.  The addition of new male voices has brought our numbers up to 190!  It's a joy to know so many people want to be part of the Boulder Chorale, but at the same time, the size of the Chorale is presenting us with problems we had not anticipated.   Over the next month or so we will be exploring options to help us arrive at a reasonable membership number for performances, and not exclude members of the community who want to participate.  We will also be looking at ways to better prepare our members for challenging performances.   Your board of directors is working for you to continue our tradition of serving the Boulder area, and raise the bar of performance excellence.  Together with Tim's vision, and your dedication, the Boulder Chorale will continue to flourish and bloom as a prominent member of our music community.  "The Chorus" A good number of Chorale members were treated to a sneak preview of "The Chorus" on Monday, January 24th, by invitation from Mirimax Films. This French film (subtitles) about troubled youth who find refuge in singing, was very inspiring. The boy choir music was clean and clear, and we can all learn something by watching the ease with which they delivered their sound. This film should be appearing in local theaters soon, for those of you who missed the preview.

Fundraising by Stephanie Wanek

 

Here’s a question I’m sure many of you are asking: we are a chorus, not a fraternity or a Girl Scout troop, so why are we having auctions, outings, galas and selling grocery scrip?? The answer? Every one of these activities produces revenue vital to the Boulder Chorale.

 

To fulfill our financial commitments and provide high caliber performances in larger venues, we need to increase funding. In addition, 2005 is a pivotal year for The Boulder Chorale. It marks our 40th anniversary as Boulder's oldest and largest community chorus. In large part we are raising funds for concerts commemorating that milestone. This year the Chorale will continue to emerge as a premiere vocal force on the music scene. And finally, it will be a year of transition as we move into the next phase of growth as an organization.  We need to raise funds to do all that.

 

However you choose to contribute; whether financially, through volunteering, helping with our programs or serving on the Board, the Chorale is a stronger community as a result of your support. So, go to the gala with a bunch of friends, have a good time, share a few laughs and support the Chorale in the process. Whether you go to the gala, or “Cats” at The Dinner Theater, or buy a video and a quart of Ben & Jerry’s with that King Soopers scrip, the Boulder Chorale thanks you for your support!

 

Raffle:

Unfortunately, our plans for a raffle did not come together for the gala. We are still collecting fun & exciting gift certificates and may plan another raffle for later this semester.

 

Gala:

Our goal is a full house at The Reef on February 27th at the jazz piano lounge evening. Come join us for a great night out and start thinking about those tunes you’ll be requesting! This will be a night to remember and it will be an important fundraiser for the Chorale as well.  Please return your RSVP today!!

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...thoughts from Concert Manager Miriam Lindahl

Thank you, everyone, for the terrific sales of CDs!  After just two nights the sales exceeded $1300.00.  

Tim’s recommendation: the Requiem recordings by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Robert Shaw Chorale.

MOZART REQUIEM

·        $10.00 practice CD of the Chorale’s November 2004 performance. Quantities are limited.

·        Song-learning CD from Hammond Music.  $17.00 CD plus $2.00 handling.  For both Mozart and Verdi CDs: $34.00 plus $3.00 handling.

·        Hammond Music phone number:  1-800-628-0855 or www.songlearning.com

·        At Barnes & Noble, the CD is $19.46 (tax included).

 

VERDI REQUIEM

·        Song-learning CD from Hammond Music.  $17.00 CD plus $2.00 handling.  For both Verdi and Mozart CDs:  $34.00 plus $3.00 handling.

·        Hammond Music phone number:  1-800-628-0855 or www.songlearning.com

·        At Barnes & Noble, the CD is $19.46 (tax included).

In my ‘younger days’ I took racquetball lessons at the University of South Carolina, Sumter.  The PE coach was terrific. He would remind us, “It is not good enough to practice; you have to practice perfectly.”    

 The Concert Manager’s pick for practicing perfectly:  Joe and Esri’s link to MIDI sound files for home practice at the Boulder Chorale’s web site www.boulderchorale.org or http://bcn.boulder.co.us/arts/chorale/.  Now, go into Member Notices.  Certainly this site is like a best friend---willing to help, tolerant, patient and non-judgmental.  Simply put…there for you!

All Boulder Chorale members are welcome to attend Board of Directors meetings, or talk to any board member about an issue that we should discuss at the meetings.  The meetings are generally held at Atonement on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.  Please let Sue know if you plan to attend.

The Magic of “Cats”

by Joanie Oram

 

Come to the world of Jellicle Cats and meet:  Rum Tum Tugger, Old Deuteronomy, Macavity, Skimbleshanks and the never to be forgotten Grizabella as she sings the hauntingly beautiful Memories.

 

For less than a dinner out, our group ticket price is $40 for center seats and $32 for side seats, and includes:  the Broadway show, dinner, service by the stars, 15% gratuity, coffee, tea or soda, and sales tax.  It’s the best bargain in town!!

 

Sooooo, Sunday night, March 13th, join us as we see the SOLD OUT production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats”.  Seating is at 6:15 p.m.

 

Please make your checks out to BDT and send them to me, Joanie Oram, Chair at 5000 Coventry Court, Boulder, CO  80301.

 

Questions and for reservations, please call me at 303-516-9301.

 

As always, we’ll have a grand evening and you will be missed if you are not there…

 

Donate More Stuff!

We are proud to announce that our first eBay donation drive has so far generated over $4,000 for the Chorale!  If you think you missed the chance to unload your stuff, you’re in luck! The Chorale is now an On-The-Block Auction client and they will continue to collect and sell for our organization year-round.  The company has two drop-off locations in Boulder County. Please bring your items to locations listed here and name the Boulder Chorale as the beneficiary of your donation. You can also go to their website at www.ontheblockauction.com for more information.

 

Postnet Louisville          Postnet Superior

368 McCaslin Blvd.       1617 Coalton Rd.

303-664-1756                303-494-5549          

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SCFD Grant Award

On October 18 we received our Scientific & Cultural Facilities District grant check.  Thank you to the SCFD!  The Boulder Chorale and other non-profit organizations in Boulder benefit from this tax sponsored program.

 

Enjoying the Other Arts in Boulder
by Linda Jacobson
On February 12 and 13th, the Boulder Public Library will present its annual Winter Festival of Stories.  This is an extravaganza of many of the area's best storytellers as well as some newer faces.   Contrary to popular belief, storytelling is not just for children, although these performances are usually suitable for children.  (They're marked if they're not.)  I cannot tell a lie, I will be one of the tellers this year (at 1:25-2:10 p.m. on Saturday, February 12th).  I would love to see some of you in the audience.  All events are FREE and open to the public.
 

Contact the Board Members

Sue Hintz-Siegrist                Elsbeth Pryer Diehl

President                               Vice-President/Women's Chorale Liaison

303-543-9871                        303-443-2413


Peg Gorce                              Karen Haimes

Membership Liaison            Member-At-Large

303-447-8720                         303-442-7370

 

Jeff Hale                                 Julie Hale

Treasurer                               Graphic Production

303-494-1836                         303-494-1836

 

Paul Haynes                          Greg Herring

Librarian                                Asst.Concert Manager

303-494-9154                         303-440-6920

 

Miriam Lindahl                     LauraMeyers

Concert Manager                 Ticket Manager

303-530-2077                         303-447-0753

         

JoAn Segal                            StephanieWanek

Secretary                               Fundraising Chair and Austria Tour Coordinator

303-541-1065                        303-545-9677

                                               

Mary Weisbach

Chamber Chorale Liaison

303-530-2963                                         page three

Boulder Chorale’s Mission

 

The mission of the Boulder Chorale is to provide a beneficial musical experience to singers and listeners alike.  The Chorale offers interested singers in Boulder County the opportunity to reach their potential through vocal training and performance.  The Chorale seeks to serve the larger community by presenting quality choral performances and educational experiences of classical repertoire in order to educate and stimulate community members.  It is the Boulder Chorale’s intent to enhance Boulder’s quality of life through a shared musical experience.

 

Fundraising by Stephanie Wanek

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Memoriam:

Last year the concert program for the Mozart Requiem included a list of individuals who made a contribution to The Boulder Chorale in memory of a loved one. We will be repeating this again for our insert in the Phil’s program. Below is a slip which can be clipped, completed and returned. We also have additional forms available. Thank you to Christina Brady who will collect these memorials.

The deadline for any dedications will be March 8th.

 

 

 


The Mozart Requiem ‘In Memoriam’ Listing

 

To make a contribution to The Boulder Chorale and dedicate it in memory of someone special, complete and return this slip to Christina Brady by March 8th.

 

Donor Name:

 

 __________________________________________ 

 

Contribution Amount: $_____________

 

Brief Dedication (ex.: in memory of or in honor of name):

 

____________________________________________

 

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Calendar of Events

 

Tuesday Rehearsals—

Small groups 6:00-6:50 p.m.

Large group 7:00-9:30 p.m.

Atonement Lutheran Church

 

Saturday, February 5—

Pancake Breakfast for Tsunami Relief Fund

7:00-11:00 a.m.  Atonement Lutheran Church

All proceeds will go to Lutheran World Relief

 

Thursday, February 10—

Board of Directors Meeting.

7:00 p.m. Atonement Lutheran Church

Please let Sue know if you plan to attend.

 

Saturday, February 12and Sunday,

February 13—Winter Festival of Stories

Boulder Public Library—Free

Linda Jacobson reads from 1:25-2:10 p.m. on Saturday, February 12

 

Friday,February 18—Deadline for Newsletter contents.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Sunday, February 20—Austria Tour Ensemble

Introductory Potluck

5:00-6:00 p.m. Atonement Lutheran Church

First rehearsal

6:00-7:30 p.m. Atonement Lutheran Church

 

Sunday, February 27—

Winter Gala/Benefit Evening

6:00-10:00 p.m.  The Reef Piano Bar

$40 per person or $75 per couple

 

Sunday, March 6—

Austria Tour Ensemble Rehearsal

2:00-4:30 p.m.  Atonement Lutheran Church

 

Thursday, March 10—

Board of Directors Meeting

7:00 p.m. Atonement Lutheran Church

Please let Sue know if you plan to attend.

 

Sunday, March 13—

Austria Tour Ensemble Rehearsal

2:00-4:30 p.m.  Atonement Lutheran Church

 

Friday,March 25—Deadline for Newsletter contents.

 

 

 


Please use only unscented toiletries (lotions, hair sprays, etc.) when coming to rehearsals and concerts.  We have some members who are very sensitive to fragrances. Thank you.

 

 

 

Boulder Chorale

685 Inca Parkway

Boulder, CO 80303

303-554-7692

www.boulderchorale.org

boulderchorale@yahoo.com