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Sept 22, 2017 #26
Community Issue
GHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & CCLT
Choir Community Newsletter
Quick Reminders!
GHC FALL SEASON
One more week ~ September 25, 26 & 28
Details in the GHC Registration Info section
GHC New Singers Orientations
7:00 to 7:30, September 25, 26 & 28
Details on our Choir Life: Next Season & New Singers web page
CCLT14-2017
September 24 to October 8
Details in the CCLT Updates section
CCLT AD HOC CHOIR
October 5 & 6 @ The Church of Truth
Details in the Opportunity To Sing section
For access to all current and archived issues please go to:
SPECIAL NOTES!!!!!!
For information on any of these
Registration Topics…
New singers intake (dates, times, locations, etc.)
Registration information & procedures
- Deadline
- Referring New Singers
- Returnees paying fees at choir prior to the registration deadline
- Returnees paying fees after the registration deadline
- Contact and other registration record information changes
- Fees, payments & scholarships
…open this Registration Information Document
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Sheet Music On Your Tablet?!
(new singers ~ this might interest you)
Not on the Tablet Users List yet? If you have a tablet computer give it some thought!
Experienced Tablet User?
The object of encouraging tablet use is to save both printing costs and trees by reducing the number of sets of paper music we have to print as well as to give you a lot more flexibility in handling and referring to your sheet music.
Interested But Hesitant?
Use both your tablet and paper sheet music while you familiarize yourself with what your tablet offers you.
Tablet Users Intro Document
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GHC No Nuts or Peanuts
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Long time GHC Tuesday/Thursday Tenor, Cathy Fulton, strongly requests that no one bring anything to choir that contains any type or amount of nuts as she is extremely allergic to them. Coming in contact with them can trigger an anaphylactic reaction with drastic negative results.
Please keep this request firmly in mind and make our GHC Tuesday & Thursday practices absolutely nut free time zones!
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COMMUNITY MEMBERS’ SUBMISSIONS
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Opportunities to Sing
High Noon Choir….
A daytime community choir
The HIGH NOON CHOIR fires up again onTuesday September 19, through December 5.
There will be an orientation for new singers at 11:30 on the opening day - Sept.19.
Whenever Siobhan is in town, she will be leading the High Noon Choir. Dick and Cathy will continue on when Siobhan is away.
Siobhan Robinsong
HNC Director
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Opportunities to Sing (cont.)
The Community Choir
Leadership Training Participants
Need Your Voices
Here’s a chance to form an AD HOC choir to provide some additional teaching opportunities for our 2017 CCLT participants. It will be lots of fun and you’ll get to give some valuable feed-back.
- Thursday, October 5 9:00 -12:00 1:00- 3:30
- Friday, October 69:00 -12:00 1:00- 3:30
Location - Church of Truth – 111 Superior St
Come to any one or to all of the sessions. No need to let us know. Just show up.
All voices welcome.
~ Gloria
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Word Of Mouth
Recommendations
Launch of Speaking our Truth:
A Journey of Reconciliation
Hosted by:Monique Gray Smith
This will be the official launch of new book, Speaking our Truth: A Journey of Reconcilation. It will be a celebration of the voices woven into the book and the resilience of Residential School Survivors and their families. This is an all ages gathering and please wear Orange in honour of Orange Shirt Day. The launch will officially begin at 230. Books will be available for sale.
Saturday, September 30 at 2 PM - 4 PM
Na'tsa'maht Camosun College
1931 Argyle Ave, Victoria (map)
Recommended by Ann Jacobs
Former GHC Tuesday Alto
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Brilliant Dancing To Perfect Song
If this doesn't funk you up, nothing will.
Old Movie Stars Dance to Uptown Funk
Recommended byBetsy Sansby
CCLT4-2007/8
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Passions are the great organizing force of the world…to move a mass of people you absolutely must connect with their emotions.
Po Bronson (from What Should I Do With My Life?)
Editor’s Collectio
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Community Networking
Fundraising Coupon Books
Hi choir people!Who is tired of spending loads of money on food and recreation? I have coupon books for sale for only $25!Save on Subway, Beaver Tails,Adrena-Line, the All Fun mini golf and Go carting, and so many other things! Food and fun for everyone!
Half of the money from every book soldwill be going to my school band account to helpwith traveling costs when the music department goes out of town for various festivals. Will you helprelieve traveling stress from parents? See the book at — and there's an app!
Available until October 9. ContactDickJackson (who bought one)!
Submitted by: Dick Jackson
GHC & HNC co-director
(channeled from Grade 11 daughter Holly Jackson)
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Space Wanted for
Marimba Classes
Searching for affordable and preferably dedicated space in Victoria to offer Zimbabwean-style marimba classes 1-2 evenings/week. Min. 15’ x15’ with washroom access, nearby parking.
Willing to renovate/sound-proof suitable space.
Contact Ted Wright, / 250.737.1331
Submitted by Pamela Vine
Former Soundings and GHC soprano)
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The words from my mouth are beating on the drum of your ear, so don't take this as casual.
Etheridge Knight
Editor’s Collection
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Serving Each Other
Computers Repairs And More....
My son Matt offers the following services:
Computer Repair, Optimization, Security and Housekeeping
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 & Windows 8 -Mac OSX 10.7 and later
Hardware and software issues resolved.
Viral Infections, Data Recovery, Hardware Upgrades and Migration of files to a new computer.
Say Good-bye to your cable bill - I can set up Set top box.
I also sell lovely vintage sound systems. Bring your music to life!!!.
$40 per Hour at my home.
$50 per Hour at your home.
Matt Hutton 250-418-1322
Submitted by Gloria Hansen,
GHC and HNC Tenor and Admin Team member
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“Sometime I think; and sometime I am.”
Paul Valéry
Editor’s Collection
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My “Other Than Choir” Services
My success is measured by your satisfaction!
WebEasy Services
Web site building and maintenance
YESS! (Your Enterprise Support Services)
Bookkeeping and other services
Digital Dance Computer Tutoring & Support
Windows computer, internet & program skills
Very Sound Services
Archived or Favourite Vinyl or Tape converted to CD(s) or mobile devices.
To discuss the art of the possible regarding any of the above please contact me at:
250-920-4160 (9 to 9, daily) ~ or ~
Any of these services can also be accessed from my new company web site.
Please pass on this item to others who might value my services.
Submitted by Bill Hanson
GHC Bass etc.
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Community Members’
Web Sites
Currently Spotlighted
For each Community Issue of this newsletter we Spotlight a few web sites from our site’s Community Members Web Sites page. This issue’s community members are:
Rae Bilash (GHC Soprano)
Junie Swadron (former GHC Monday Alto)
Leigh BrumwelL (GHC Choir)
Kim Willoughby (GHC & Soundings Alto & Soloist)
Elke Cole(former GHC Alto)
Sepora Mayim (GHC member, alto)
Karen Lee Pickett (former GHC Thurs soprano)
To access descriptions for all of the above members’ spotlighted sitesclick here(you can also scroll-down or search that web page to view other members’ sites).
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Do You Have A Personal
Or Business Web Site?
If you are a current or past member of any choir in our family of choirs and you have a web site feel free to submit the URL plus a 50 word (or less) capsule description for inclusion in this section by clicking here.
Your listing will be kept on file and a half dozen of them will be rotated (in the order received) through this section of the Choir Community Issue that goes out every second week.
This will give your site periodic exposure to 1500+ people and offer readers different web sites to check out each week.
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Accommodation
Available or Wanted
1 Br. Apt Wanted
Retired piano teacher looking for a 1 bedroom apartment in the Fairfield or Maplewood area. Full kitchen. Living room must be large enough for an upright piano, sofa and TV with cabinet. Max $1200 per month.
Contact Rosemary Garnet
Submitted by Pamela Vine
Former Soundings and GHC soprano)
1 or 2 Br. Apt. Wanted
Are you looking for a mature responsible tenant? I'm in search of a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment starting Nov/Dec, ideally with bathtub, garden or large deck and feline friendly (I don't have a cat but hope to soon). Fairfield, Oak Bay, Fernwood, James Bay, Vic West or nearby. I am quiet but sociable, work full-time at University of Victoria and can provide excellent references. Moving reluctantly due to renoviction, any leads appreciated.
If I don't find my forever home by mid-November, I'll consider housesitting for a few months, so please keep me in mind.
email:
Thanks in advance!
Submitted by Mandy Leith
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Community Events
(Now Oct 3)
A Brief History Of Ken Wilber:
A Friendly Exploration of his
Integral Philosophy, with Layman Pascel
The well-known American philosopher Ken Wilber is a prolific intellectual powerhouse who has transformed our understanding of sacred evolutionary philosophy. His integrative vision enfolds many of our most far-sighted and comprehensive thinkers. How do they apply to our personal development and our everyday lives?
Please do not let cost deter you, call us about our scholarship fund
Date & Time:
4 Tuesdays Sept 12 – Oct 3, 2017
Cost:
$75 or $20 drop in
Location:
Friends Meeting House (1831 Fern St.) Victoria
250-220-4601
Submitted by Gertie Jocksch
GHC Monday Soprano
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(Oct 6)
H.O.S.T
360 Marketing
Talk by: Clemens Rettich
Creating a customer experience that drives sales, repeat and referred business, and profits. In the 21st century the 'commodity of competition' is no longer a product or a service. It is combination of experience, relationship, and leadership. We look at the demanding but incredibly rewarding and profitable world of putting that together to grow your business.
Clemens is the principal consultant and trainer with the Great Performances Group, and the author of Great Performances: The Small Business Script for the 21st Century.
Fri Oct 6, 9:30 AM
Victoria City Hall Antechamber, 2nd floor
1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC (map)
Tickets
Members $10 in advance online
Member’s invited guests free first time
Or $15 at the door
Submitted by Bill Hanson
GHC Bass etc. and HOST Treasurer
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(Now to Oct 7)
Photographic display
by Katrina Pavlovsky
At Eclectic Gallery 1270 Oak Bay Avenue to October 7th.
Submitted by Katrina Pavlovsky
Former GHC Thursday Soprano
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(Sep 24 + Oct 1, 8, etc.)
Tea Leaf Readings
Sundays 2 - 4 pm, at James Bay Coffee and Books 143 Menzies St, Victoria BC see map
$30 for 30 minutes $45 for 45 minutes
Gift Certificates Available for Tea Leaf Readings
Our Readers have done 100s of Tea Leaf Readings. Warm, insightful and intuitive,
they bring a wealth of life experience to every Tea Cup reading.
> Walk in for readings through the shop or book an appointment by calling:
James Bay Coffee & Books 250 386-4700
or emailing
James Bay Coffee and Books is a family friendly, zero alcohol, community event where you can feel comfortable to come on your own or with friends.
For more information
Submitted by Kim E. Willoughby
GHC & Soundings Alto and “When I Sing” Soloist
Community Events (cont.)
(Sep 26 + Sep 27 to Oct 1)
One Heart:
Weaving a Tapestry of
Inter-spiritual Community
withMirabai Starr
Inter-spiritual author and teacher, best known for her accessible and evocative translations of the Christian mystics as well as her worldwide contemplative retreats.
There will be a talk with Mirabai…
The Feminine Face of the Divine:
A Journey Across the Spiritual Traditions
September 26th at Cadboro Bay United Church at 7pm
by donation
…and a retreat withher…
Wednesday September 27 - Sunday October 1
Cowichan Lake Research Station.
for more information and to register
Submitted by Liz Vickers
former HNC alto
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(Sep 27 + Oct. 4, 11, 18, etc.)
James Bay Coffee & Books
Bluegrass Jam Circle
Come to play in a relaxed, funky bookshop atmosphere; or come to listen while you browse the books, have dinner, sip coffee, play Scrabble.....
Every Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm
James Bay Coffee and Books 143 Menzies St. Victoria BC.is a family friendly, zero alcohol, community event where you can feel comfortable to come on your own or with friends.
For more information:
Submitted by Kim E. Willoughby
GHC & Soundings Alto and When I Sing Soloist
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(Sep 29)
2017 International Day of Older Persons,
“Exploring our vitality as we age: Sometimes less is more”
This event is co-hosted by the UVic Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health and the Eldercare Foundation.
Date & Time: Friday, September 29, 2017, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Salvation Army Victoria Citadel, 4030 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC
Registration:Please register by September 26 at or 250-721-6369.
Dr. Adam Con, School of Music, will then present a lecture entitled “Exploring our vitality as we age:
Sometimes less is more.” Adam will share research on Tai Chi Chuan and music…specifically singing…a combination that provides a glimpse e into the secrets of vitality.
Submitted by Pashta MaryMoon, ex-GHC tenor, presently HNC soprano
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(Sep 30)
Career Clarity Mini-Retreat
Do you want to contribute with your unique strengths and feel energized and inspired by your work? Join Career Clarity Coach, Julia James on September 30th for an afternoon Career Clarity Mini-Retreat in Victoria and learn how to get in touch with your inner wisdom, envision your fulfilling career, access your innate strengths and talents, and release the fears that are stopping you. Walk away empowered and inspired to pursue your fulfilling career. For more details and to register go to:
Submitted by Julia James
GHC alumna
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Community Events (cont.)
(Sep 30)
International Day of Older Persons
at the Cook Street Village Activity Centre
We are celebrating the United Nations International Day of Older Persons with free activities. All ages of friends and family welcome.
Saturday, September 30th, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Free
Cook Street Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook St., Victoria, BC V8V 3X7
250-384-6542
Full program guide
Submitted by Carol Turnbull
Former GHC Tuesday Soprano
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(Sep 30)
An Evening of Healing music
with Saffron (world/jazz/folk)
An entertaining mix of world influences, folk and jazz, the music of Saffron showcases the wide-ranging explorations of three talented multi-instrumentalists – Ken Hall, Niel Golden and Enrique Rivas. Recently they have been writing new music that they feel has a “healing” energy to it. Drawing on the evocative sounds of India, the Arabian peninsula, Latin America and Africa (with a touch of blues thrown in for good measure), they have exploring new music that makes you feel good.
Full details incl. musicians bios
Sept 30th at 8pm
Merlin's Sun Home Theatre, 1983 Fairfield a uniquely intimate 50 seat theater in a private residence.
For invitations: / (250) 598-7488
Suggested donation: $15
Submitted by Niel Golden
Multiple GHC concert Guest Percussionist
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(Oct 2)
Celtic Songs & Tales
withEmmet Cahill
Emmet Cahill, award-winning Irish tenor and a principal singer with the renowned Irish music show Celtic Thunder, marks his first solo tour of Canada and will perform at:
St. Matthias Anglican Church, 600 Richmond, Victoria
Monday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Poster
For lots more information, photos, links to songs, career highlights and online ticket link click here.
Submitted by Denis Donnelly
GHC & Soundings Director
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(Oct 6)
360 Marketing
With guest speaker Clemens Rettich
a HOST Meetup
HOST is the Home Office Support Team. We promote and support local home based businesses, small businesses and entrepreneurs in their personal and business growth.
Clemens Rettich is the principal consultant and trainer with the Great Performances Group, and the author of Great Performances: The Small Business Script for the 21st Century.
Clemens’ presentation, 360 Marketing, deals with: “Creating a customer experience that drives sales, repeat and referred business, and profits. In the 21st century the 'commodity of competition' is no longer a product or a service. It is combination of experience, relationship, and leadership. We look at the demanding but incredibly rewarding and profitable world of putting that together to grow your business.”
Friday, October 6, 9:30 to 11:00 am
Victoria City Hall Antechamber, 2nd floor
1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC (map)
HOST members $10 in advance online
First time guests of members and drop-in visitors free
All others $15 at the door
Become a HOST member here!
Submitted by Bill Hanson
GHC multi-night Bass & HOST Treasurer
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Community Events (cont.)
(Oct 10, 17, 24 & 31)
Earth’s Imagination
with Gertie Jocksch
In Earth’s Imagination, cosmologist Brian Swimme places the human psyche within the fifteen billion year cosmic process in order to highlight the directions in which human consciousness is evolving today and into the future. Swimme relates the history of the Universe to the modern human.
Please do not let cost deter you, call us about our scholarship fund
Date & Time: 4 Tuesdays Oct 10 – Oct 31, 2017
Cost: $75 or $20 drop in