Greetings from the President
Sue Hintz-Siegrist
Dear Boulder Chorale members,
This is my last letter to you as your President, as my term will be up in June, and I have decided to step down at this time so that I can turn my attention to my fiber arts and my studio. I am sorry that I didn't have an opportunity these last few weeks to address you personally at rehearsal, but I didn't feel it appropriate with our guests from Golden. I will be leaving for Spain and Norway on May 1st to travel with my husband (and son) on the last leg of his sabbatical. Elsbeth has graciously offered to conduct the Annual Meeting business in my absence.
You have before you the opportunity to make your voice heard and to exercise your power as a voting member of the Chorale. You will be voting on 8 members of your Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting and Party on May 10th. We have 5 current board members who wish to seek reelection, and 3 vacant spots to replace. This is your chance to run as a candidate, or vote for those who you feel will best lead the Chorale into the next season and beyond. Don't miss this important meeting, and what promises to be a fun party!
I will remain on the board as Past President for a year to help with the transition to the newly elected board members. I look forward to continuing as a member of the Chorale, and hope to sing with the Chamber Chorale, now that I will have the time for additional rehearsals.
It has been truly my pleasure and very rewarding to work with such a talented group of singers, who give of their time not only as performers, but volunteers. The Chorale has grown and blossomed under the direction of our wonderful Artistic Director Tim, and I hope in small part because of my leadership.
Thanks to all of you who have come to me with your concerns and comments over the past two years. The board always welcomes your input. Have a great Verdi concert series and a wonderful summer, if I don't see you! I'm looking forward to the Austria Tour concert and, of course, next season!
For the Love of Music......Sue
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Fundraising by Stephanie Wanek
Spring Raffle going GREAT!
Thanks to all you energetic members who are selling tickets to neighbors, friends and at work. I’m pleased to say after just two weeks of sales, we’ve raised over $ 800!! These funds are earmarked for events celebrating our 40th anniversary next year. With a great push from everyone we may come close to selling every ticket printed. Great job! The drawing for over $2,500 in great prizes will be at our member potluck on May 10th. PLEASE keep selling those tickets!!
Don’t forget, a prize goes to the Chorale member who sells the most tickets! So keep track of the number of tickets you sell. If you need additional tickets, please see Stephanie.
NEEDED: 2 volunteers to sell raffle tickets at Verdi!!
We need two non-singing volunteers to sell raffle tickets at the May 6th Verdi Concert. A table will be set up in the lobby of Sacred Heart to sell raffle tickets about 45 minutes before the concert and during the intermission. If you or someone you know can help us out, please contact Stephanie Wanek.
Volunteer Appreciation
Thanks to Whole Foods & Spruce Confections and several other contributions, we were able to put together a terrific snack spread on April 12th. The Boulder Chorale relies heavily on many volunteers who give time and energy throughout the year to help The Boulder Chorale. THANK YOU!
Fundraising Feedback & Angel Ticket Forms
Please return these forms by May 10th either to the office or at the potluck
In this newsletter you’ll find a double-sided sheet. One side requests nominations for the board to consider as next year’s Angel Ticket partners. Please think about groups you know who serve the community and whose members will take advantage of the free concert tickets offered. The other side of the hand-out requests your suggestions about new fundraising ideas, events you liked, things you’re tired of and how you think we can increase funding levels for the chorale.
Help the Boulder Chorale win a $1000 donation! Simply go to www.precisionplumbing.com to nominate the Boulder Chorale to receive $1000 in Precision Plumbing’s monthly giveaway for non-profit community organizations. The more nominations, the greater the chance of winning!
...thoughtsfrom Concert Manager
Miriam Lindahl
TOP 10 REASONS MIRIAM AND GREG HAVE TO SAY, “THANKS for the 2004-2005 Season”
10.Thanks to Pastor Deb, the Staff, and Congregation at Atonement for sharing their beautiful church with us and our seven new risers.
9.Thanks for collaboration with ‘behind the scenes’ folks from the Boulder Phil, Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, The Golden Concert Choir, First United Methodist Church and Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. They make team work with this organization an art form.
8. Plus thanks for a very special guy named Kelly, known to all as “you know, Franzi’s husband”!
7.Thanks for a visionary governing board including our wonderful Administrative Assistant, Erin. This group routinely looks at the Chorale’s glass as “half full, not half empty”.
6. Thanks for spouses, family, and friends who willingly serve as ushers, ticket takers and who sponsor this organization in a myriad of ways. They contribute in a unique way to the ensemble.
5.Thanks for members who say ‘yes’ more often than ‘no’—those who realize there is a job for everyone. The Chorale shows such kindness to each other.
4.Thanks for understanding that looking good, sounding good and a good attendance record are the flip sides of the same coin of professional behavior.
3. Thanks for all the riser guys and riser gals who diligently help—making our jobs look easy and giving us some great laughs and thanks for our Muses: Tim, Kim, Michael, Sherrill, and Charles.
1. Thanks for everyone’s health, their enthusiasm and sincere interest in and love of the music.
SEE YOU AT THE POTLUCK! HAVE A RELAXING SUMMER!
Music Classes by Michael Mastronicola
Study music this summer! Enroll in 'Basic Musicianship II/Music Theory' and 'Rhythms! Rhythms! Rhythms!' These eight week intensives will be held at Atonement Lutheran Church and will offer you a fun and challenging way to improve and sharpen your musical skills. Texts are included in tuition. Registration pamphlets are available outside the Boulder Chorale Office. See Michael Mastronicola for more information.
The Cherry Creek Chorale is looking for former singers to help celebrate their 25th Anniversary on May 20-21, 2005. Please refer to their website www.cherrycreekchorale.com for more information.
End of the Season Party and Annual Meeting
Just a reminder! Thanks to the suggestion of bass member Mike Malmer, helped by our Concert Manager Miriam, we have a great venue for our Pot Luck/Party/Annual Meeting!
The Annual Meeting and Party will be on Tuesday, May 10th at 6:00 pm in the new facility at:
Sacred Heart of Mary
6739 South Boulder Road
Boulder
It's BYO beer and wine, and of course your favorite dish to share. Don't forget your raffle tickets and come for fun! You could leave a winner with some really neat stuff!
Concert Dress Code and Attendance Policy
Once again it’s time to get the Member Handbook out and review the Concert Dress Code and Attendance Policy with regard to dress rehearsals and the concert. It is your responsibility as Chorale members to know this and abide by it. If you have any questions about the Concert Dress Code, please contact Miriam Lindahl 303-530-2077, or contact Peg Gorce 303-447-8720 for questions about the Attendance Policy.
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Annual Meeting Voting Process
For those new members and to refresh the process for all returning members, this is how the Board of Directors voting process will go on May 10th. There are 5 current board members who wish to seek reelection to the Board of Directors. There are also 3 vacated positions to be filled with new candidates. The board will have 14 members plus the Past President for next season.
All candidates will be listed on a ballot along with a brief statement from each candidate. You will be asked to vote for 8 candidates to fill the spots on the board. The Board of Directors then appoints each new/reelected board member to a position on the board at the Board Retreat in June. Current Board members who will be running for reelection are Elsbeth Pryer Diehl-Vice President, Paul Haynes-Music Librarian, Peg Gorce-Membership Liaison, Miriam Lindahl-Concert Manager, and Mary Weisbach-Chamber Chorale Liaison.
Board members who are mid-term, and not up for reelection are Karen Haimes-At-Large, Greg Herring-At-Large/Assistant Concert Manager, Jeff Hale-Treasurer, Stephanie Wanek-Fundraising, JoAn Segal-Secretary, and Julie Hale-Graphic Production. Christina Brady-Fundrasing Co-Chair resigned mid-season. Laura Meyers-At-Large/Ticket Manager, will not be running for reelection, and Sue Hintz-Siegrist, also not running for reelection, will serve as Past President for one year.
If you have any questions about the board or are interested in being a candidate, please feel free to call on Elsbeth Pryer Diehl at 303 443-2413, before May 10th.
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SCFD Grant Award
In October we received our Scientific & Cultural Facilities District grant check. Thank you SCFD! The Boulder Chorale and other non-profit organizations in Boulder benefit from this tax-sponsored program.
Check out www.vivalavoce.com to hear great vocal classical music you’ve never heard before! It’s an internet radio station based out of Washington, D.C. and some of the recent performances include Verdi’s and Mozart’s Requiem.
2005-2006 - 40th Anniversary Season Preview
Saturday, November 11, 2005 and Sunday, November 12,2005: Boulder Chorale with the
Colorado Hebrew Chorale
All-Bernstein Program, featuring Chichester Psalms
Saturday, December 10, 2005: Boulder Chamber Chorale with the Boulder Philharmonic and winners of the Boulder Chorale Young Artists Competition
Handel Messiah
J.S. Bach Magnificat
Saturday, March 4, 2006 and Sunday, March 5, 2006: Boulder Chamber Chorale and the Laudamus Chamber Chorale
Palestrina Pope Marcellus Mass and other works from the Golden Age of the Renaissance
Saturday, May 6, 2006: Boulder Chorale with the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
Brahms German Requiem
Contact the Board Members
Sue Hintz-Siegrist ElsbethPryer Diehl
President Vice-President
303-543-9871 Women’s Chorale Liaison
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 Laura Meyers
Concert Manager Ticket Manager
303-530-2077 303-447-0753
JoAn Segal Stephanie Wanek
Secretary Fundraising Chair
303-541-1065 Austria Tour Coordinator
303-545-9677
Mary Weisbach
Chamber Chorale Liaison
303-530-2963
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Calendar of Events
Tuesday, May 3—ALL REHEARSALS CANCELLED
Thursday, May 5—Dress Rehearsal
7:00-10:00 p.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus
14th & Mapleton, Boulder
Friday, May 6—Verdi Requiem
Call Time— 6:00 p.m.
Concert—7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Boulder
Sunday, May 8—Verdi Requiem
Call Time— 5:00 p.m.
Concert—7:00 p.m. Green Center, Golden
Tuesday, May 10—End-of-Season Meeting/Party
6:00 p.m Sacred Heart of Mary
6739 South Boulder Road, Boulder
Sunday, May 15—Austria Tour Ensemble Rehearsal
2:00-4:30 p.m. Atonement Lutheran Church
Tuesday, May 17—Austria Tour Ensemble Rehearsal
7:00-9:30 p.m. Atonement Lutheran Church
Tuesday, May 24—Austria Tour Ensemble Rehearsal
7:00-9:30 p.m. Atonement Lutheran Church
Tuesday, May 31—Austria Tour Ensemble Rehearsal
7:00-9:30 p.m. Atonement Lutheran Church
Monday, June 6—Austria Tour Ensemble Rehearsal
7:00-9:30 p.m. Atonement Lutheran Church
Tuesday, June 7—Austria Tour Ensemble Rehearsal
7:00-9:30 p.m. Atonement Lutheran Church
Wednesday, June 8—“Bon Voyage” Dress Rehearsal
7:00-9:30 p.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Boulder
Thursday, June 9—“Bon Voyage” Concert
Call Time— 7:00 p.m.
Concert—8:00 p.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Boulder
Saturday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 22—Austria Concert Tour
Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26—Board Retreat
Tuesday, June 28 through Tuesday, August 9—Summer Music Classes (see page two). To sign up, please contact Michael Mastronicola 720-232-4358 or by emailing: mastronicola@yahoo.com
Monday, August 8—2005-2006 Season Pre-Registration Deadline
Friday, August 26—Deadline for September Newsletter
Tuesday, August 30—Rehearsals Resume
7:00-9:30 p.m. Atonement Lutheran Church
Tuesday, August 30—Walk-In Registration of New Singers (if necessary)
6:00-7:30 p.m. Atonement Lutheran Church
JoAn Segal will be presenting a one-woman show “One Old Broad Looks at Life and Death” at the Dairy Center for the Arts (2590 Walnut Street, Boulder) in the East Theatre on:
Thursday,May 12 at 8:00 p.m.
Friday,May 13 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday,May 14 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday,May 15 at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets are Adults $15 / Seniors & Students $12 and are available at the Boulder Book Store. For more information, please call 303-442-0484.
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.
Boulder Chorale
685 Inca Parkway
Boulder, CO 80303
303-554-7692
www.boulderchorale.org
boulderchorale@yahoo.com
May 2005