Sign up for Chapelwood directory!

Hey, choir . . .


If you haven't done so already, please sign up in the next week or so for a slot to have your picture taken for the Chapelwood membership directory. To do so, just go to http://www.chapelwood.org/ and click on the "photo directory" link. Pretty easy. While I don't know for sure, I suspsect there's a place in the Bering garden to sign up if you don't want to sign up on-line.


Here are the dates you have to choose from:
June 10, 11, 12, 13
July 15, 16, 17, 18
August 19, 20, 21, 22

Met with Francine today . . .

I met with Francine today to learn all about being choir president. It was a good meeting, but I'm not entirely sure I believe all she said about the requisite genuflections, ceremonial headdress, midnight choir room pilgrimages, live chickens, etc.

Announcements: 5-27-09

No Jaberisms this evening, probably due to the focused nature of our recording session. Most commonly heard phrase: (long pause) "Andy, did you get that?"

Yes, last night was our long-awaited recording session! By my count we recorded thirteen songs, although I may have included something we rehearsed for Sunday. "Bonse Aba" and "If My People" were both one take songs! "We Remember You" went quickly, as well, (six minutes) but I think we took a couple of stabs at it.

Thanks to everyone who stayed late, in a warm chapel, so that we could get the best recording possible. I'm sure we'll all find it's worth it when we hear the result.

This Sunday is the final day of office for our outgoing officer corps. When you see an officer, thank him/her! There's a lot of effort that goes on behind the scenes that we don't know about.

Information of note:

1. May 31 is Chapelwood's 60th birthday and Kelly Williams' 85th birthday.
2. June 3 our new officers take over.
3. June 28 we sing all three services. It's Patriotic Sunday.
   

Anybody have a favorite of the songs we did last night? I think "This I Know" is one of my favorites. For those of you new to blog world, just click on the box labeled "comments" after this entry, and post a comment.

Choir Officers: 2009-2010

President - Allison Carter
Vice President - Ken Spalding
Secretary - Diana DeCola
Joys and Concerns - Marce Stayer and Gordon Laird
Social Chairpersons - Janet Coomes, Pat Cavanagh, and Craig Cavanagh
Librarians - Virgie Bryant, Jerry Wall, and Jo White
Robing Chairpersons - Pam and Bob Moore
Historian - Emily Bone
Retreat Coordinators - TBA

Section Leaders
Soprano I - Gillian Snedden
Soprano II - CJ Yeoman
Alto I - Candace Turner
Alto II - Ruth Harrison
Tenor - Art Faris
Baritone - John Grubbs
Bass - Bob Thomas

Announcements: 5-20-09

Jaberism of the evening: "Resist your inner Barry Gibb." I would have posted the one about what the girls all say when Tom walks into the room, but decided it might not translate well to the printed page.

Lots of VERY IMPORTANT news from rehearsal tonight. Here goes:

1. This Sunday we sing at the 8:25 service, as well as the 11:10. Be robed and ready at 8:00 in the choir room. Yes, there will be donuts.
   
2. Also, this Sunday we're having a special rehearsal starting at 10:00 in the choir room, in preparation for CD recording this next Wednesday.
   
3. There's a Wednesday night time change! Be in the chapel at 6:30 this Wednesday for recording. Wear light clothing, as the AC may be off much of the time, and comfortable shoes, as we may be standing more than usual. The orchestra will start arriving around 7:30, so don't let that throw you.
   
4. We sing all three services on Patriotic Sunday, June 28. Mark your calendar, and be there at 8:00 that morning.

If Dr. Seuss wrote the Ten Commandments

I am God, your one and only.
Stick with me; you won't be lonely.
Other gods you may not chase.
I will not stand for second place.

Hear my words, Sir and Madame.
You may not do it; God I am.

I do not like false gods and idols.
Golden calves make me homicidal.
Neither raise to take their places
Money, power, or pretty faces.

Make the Sabbath your special day.
Don't sully it in any way.
Keep it apart (however oddly)
Let it make your lives more godly.

Do not take my name in vain.
Do not say it with disdain.
Combine it not with other curses.
Use it not in slangy verses.

Honor both your mom and dad.
If you don't, you'll wish you had.
Respect their wishes, keep them true,
Thank them for the life in you.

Keep yourself close to your spouse.
Do not stray outside your house.
Two hearts united make you stronger,
Plus, science says that you'll live longer.

Do not murder, do not kill.
Not even if they neighbor will.
Killing folks is wrong to do.
It separates the Lord from you.

Do not steal and do not lie.
Ask me and I'll tell you why.
Thieves and liars are proven sinners.
God in you makes you all winners.

Covet not thy neighbor's stuff.
I say what you have's enough.
That goes for PCs, jewels, and savings,
And any of your other cravings.

These are Commandments, not suggestions.
You can pray if you have questions.
Love the Lord with all your heart
And from His path you won't depart.

Got the call from Tom -we want you to be choir president this year! Oh, Allison, and I'd like you to start a blog - something to keep the choir informed about what's going on.

Right.

Am I going to be able to find anything to write about? I mean, does anything ever happen at Chapelwood that's worth noting? And choir rehearsals - I mean, it's not like Tom Jaber ever says anything that's funny, or particularly descriptive, or anything.

Stay tuned. This could be interesting.