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Children’s Hospital Tree Festival; November 17th, 1:00 at Knight Center call @ 12:15

Performance Order: Celebration Fanfare; Two Advent Carols; Jazzy Holidays; White Christmas; Let it Snow; Kings of the Orient; Christmas Song; Ukrainian Bell Carol (BLUE SHIRTS).

Please bring your charts for this concert in performance order as posted above for both rehearsals this week at the F.E.C. Also please bring Christmas on Broadway, and Silent Night. They are not part of our first Holiday Concert but will be rehearsed both nights this week.

Jim

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NOTE: The weekly calendar has been moved to the Calendar page of the website.

October 17th F.E.C. 6:00 Full Combined rehearsal upstairs with Jim. (Don’t forget to register for (RHYTHM CLASS).

October 21st F.E.C. 5:00 String Orientation Class is cancelled. 5:30-Rhythm Class upstairs. Full Combined Rehearsal 6:00 – 8:00.

October 24th 2:30 MAPS, split rehearsal both upstairs.

October 28th F.E.C. 5:00 Sting Orientation; 5:30 -Rhythm Class upstairs; 6:00 – Sectionals; 7:00 – Full Combined Rehearsal.

October 31st F.E.C. 6:00 Full Combined (Happy Halloween) Rehearsal.

November 4th F.E.C. 5:00 String Orientation; 5:30 – Rhythm Class upstairs; 6:00-Sectionals; 7:00- Full Combined Rehearsal.

November 7th 2:30 MAPS, split rehearsals both upstairs.

November11th F.E.C. 5:00 String Orientation; 5:30 Rhythm Class; 6:00 Sectionals; 7:00 Full Combined Rehearsal.

November 14th- F.E.C. 6:00 Full Combined Rehearsal

November 17th CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS TREEFEST; Knight Center 77 E. Mill St, Akron (set-up at Noon; places at 12:30, downbeat at 1:00).

November 18th- F.E.C. 5:00 String Orientation; 5:30 Rhythm Class; 6:00 Sectionals; 7:00 Full Combined Rehearsal.

November 21 – 2:30 MAPS, split rehearsal both upstairs.

November 25th – F.E.C. 5:00 String Orientation; 5:30 Rhythm Class; 6:00 Sectionals; 7:00 Full Combined Rehearsal.

December 2nd -F.E.C. 5:00 String Orientation; 5:30 Rhythm Class; 6:00 Full Combined Rehearsal.

December 5th -F.E.C. 6:00 Full Combined Concert Run-through!

December 8th – Guardian Angel Concert; 1676 S Cleveland Massillon Rd. Copley, OH (Set-up at 1:00; places at 1:30, downbeat at 2:00).

December 17th Western Reserve Masonic Community Concert; 4931 Nettleton Rd. Medina, OH; (Set-up at 4:45; places at 6:00; Downbeat at 6:30).

Good morning, all, and Merry Christmas! Please follow last week’s instructions and be prepared to begin rehearsal tomorrow evening on the listed Christmas selections that have been posted. See you all at 6:00 tomorrow evening!!

Ho, Ho, Ho!!!

Jim

Good morning my Fello Musicians! Please find below dates and tunes as they now are listed for the remainder of our 2024 season. We ask, as always, that you do your best scheduling attendance at all classes, rehearsals, concerts and performances. Thanks!

Barberton MumFest Rehearsals: Monday 23rd and Thursday the 26th F.E.C. Combines Ensemble time schedule both days. Music concert order: Star Spangled Banner; Black Forest Overture; Hands Across the Sea; Ukranian National Anthem; Queen on Stage; Hogan’s Heroes; Bohemian Rhapsody; Best of the Beatles; March from Holst Suite; Sweet Georgia Brown; Chaconne from the Holst Suite.

September 30TH; FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC REHEARSAL. Please bring your parts from Holiday performances in the past for the following selections (New Music will be added as we prepare for performances on November 17th (Children Hospital Tree Festival); December 8th (Guardian Angels Concert); (Western Reserve Masonic Community Concert December 10th).

Celebration Fanfare; Hanukkah Dance; Do You Hear What I Hear; Born This Happy Morn; Sleigh Ride; Jazzy Holiday; White Christmas; Let it Snow; Christmas Song; Ukrainian Bell Carol.

OCTOBER REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Mondays at F.E.C. – 5:00 Orientation Classes; 6:00-7:00 Sectionals; 7:15 Full Rehearsal

Thursdays at F.E.C. on the 3rd; 17th; 31st. 6:00-8:00 Full Combined Rehearsals. Thursdays at MAPS on the 10th and 24th 2:30 – 4:00 (Split Rehearsals; winds &percussion/strings).

Ho, Ho, Ho! Jim

This week our Thursday 9/19 rehearsal will be in the afternoon (2:30) at MAPS not at the F.E.C. in the evening. It also may be split in locations (strings upstairs, winds and percussion downstairs). Please check it out as you arrive. Thanks!

Jim

Oh, and as a friendly reminder, DON’T FORGET TO GET THE ONE! Especially going up the stairs!

Granger United Methodist Church 1235 Granger Rd. Medina, OH 44256

Equipment needed: Blue Shirts; Shorts; Hats; Sunglasses; Water; Music Stand; Music as listed; Music wind clamps; Instruments; Folding or Lawn chairs; Smiles!!

1:00 – please park behind the church

1:15 – places inside orange markers

1:30 – 1:45 WARM UP

2:00 – Downbeat

MUSIC ORDER: 1). Star Spangled Banner; 2). Black Forest Overture; 3). Hands Across the Sea; 4). Hogan’s Heroes; 5). God Bless the U.S.A.; 6). Bohemian Rhapsody; 7). March Holst Suite; 8). Let Freedom Ring; 9). Best of the Beatles; 10). Sweet Georgia Brown; 11). Holst Chaconne.

Looking forward to our Thursday rehearsal……..Last Night was AWSOME!!!!

Jim

Hello all! I’m sure by now you are rested and ready to jump in on preparation for our two remaining outdoor September Lawn Chair Concerts. Here are the dates and times that have finally been solidified this afternoon.

Granger United Methodist Church Community Concert, Sunday September 15th; call time 1:15; downbeat 2:00. Blue Shirts, Sunglasses, Hats, Shorts, Lawn Chairs; WATER and a BIG SMILE are required!

Barberton MumFest; Sunday September 29th; call time 1:15; downbeat 2:00. Fifty folding chairs will be provided. Please let me know if you would prefer to bring your own chair. Dress is the same as above.

September Concert Music: 1). Star Spangled Banner, Mark Williams arr. 2).Black Forest Overture; Mike Sweeney 3). Hands Across the Sea, Philip Sparke arr. 4). Hogan’s Heroes March(NEW); 5). God. Bless the U.S.A. J. Vinson; 6). Bohemian Rhapsody P. Murtha arr. 7). Suite in Eb, March; 8). Let Freedom Ring J. Curnow arr. 9). Best of the Beatles John Moss arr. 10). Suite in Eb, Chaconne.

No Food Truck today for the event at Royaldocks. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Yep! I’M SO EXCITED! I feel like it is Christmas Eve. You all have worked so hard and have learned soooooooooooooo much in preparation for this opportunity. I simply want to say thank you to each of you for your hard work and trust. This is a very special day which we will each remember reliving over and over as we continue to understand and experience the real FEELINGS within the language of Music. Thank you for giving me the chance to share with you! Your Friend in Music,

Jim

SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2024

Stage Door opens at 3:30 (or by a perfectly played triple paradiddle on the door)

House Doors open at 4:00

Places at 4:30

Warm up at 4:35

Downbeat 1st half at 4:45

Intermission 5:20-5:40

Trio and total ensemble warm up 5:40- 5:45

Downbeat second half 5:45

There are two special places for all members to place their cases: Please follow the signs.

Woodwinds and strings are in the table eating room and the brass are farther back into the brewery.

ALL MUSIC FROM THE SECOND HALF OF THE PERFORMANCE MUST BE RETURNED IMMEDIATLY AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PERFORMANCE. SIX BOXES WILL BE PLACED ON TABLES IN THE GLASSED IN EATING AND LISTENING ROOM. EACH BOX HAS A TITLE SIGN ON IT. example “Too Darn Hot”. ALL OF YOU WILL PLEASE PLACE YOUR MUSIC FOR THAT TITLE AND THAT TITLE ONLY IN THAT LABLED BOX. ALL BOXES ARE FOR WIND AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS BY TITLE, EXCLUDING THE STRINGS.

THE STRINGS MAY PLACE ALL OF THEIR HELEN MUSIC IN BOX NUMBER 6. I MUST HAVE EVERYONES PARTS IMMEDIATLY AT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS PERFORMANCE.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Jim