The Acorn – Sept. 27, 2024 – OCS Weekly News

1. High Notes

Sept. 23: A more formal and fine-tuning practice on the risers as we prepared for Sunday’s and Monday’s concerts.
Sunday, Sept 29: Concert at Preston Pointe in Morrisville (1995 NW Cary Pkwy, Morrisville):
- Men’s call time: 2pm (NO COATS for Men’s)
- Mixed call time: 2:30pm
- 3pm performance
Monday, Sept 30: Concert at Glenaire (our normal rehearsal room at 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary)
- ALL call time: 6:15pm (NO COATS for Men’s)
- 7pm performance

Oct. 7: Back to normal rehearsal at our regular space – no fancy uniforms needed 😊 (6:45p for Mixed; 8p for Men’s – 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary)
Volunteers Still Needed for NC State Home Football Concessions: Almost there! Still need TWO people for each of the following games:
- Oct. 5
- Oct. 12
- Nov. 9
Remember: Each worker for each game is worth about $200 to our chapter. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dNxJLkhQRwNSG4sKW_Yu2FLa6rS1fIlxyLr9_j5FVps/edit?usp=sharing

2. Overtures

Holiday Chorus begins on Oct. 21! Invite people to try us!
- Learn the songs: Gloucester Wassail, Holly Jolly Christmas, Mele Kalikimaka, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear/Silent Night
- Participants are invited to sing at ANY (or all) of our holiday gigs: Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, and Dec. 23 (all Mondays) are at retirement centers; and Dec. 17 (Tuesday) is our public holiday show.
- Learning tracks will be publicly posted on our website.
- Remember, HC is no cost, no commitment for participants.
- RSVP requested at info@oakcitysound.com (or they can just show up to rehearsal!)
Tickets for our Dec. 17 public Holiday Concert are now available to purchase online! $17 regular & $15 for juniors/seniors. Remember, we are responsible for selling these tickets: https://tinyurl.com/OCS24holiday

Board elections are coming up – if you’d like to volunteer, please chat with one of the board members.
Who Might Hire us for a Concert? Do you know of any upcoming community events or a group looking for some entertainment? Contact our Marketing VP Bob Inskeep.

3. Carol's Cadence

Let’s have fun entertaining our audiences on Sunday and Monday and keep your lips away from your teeth!

Concert Order for September 29 and 30:
- I've Got the World on a String – Mixed
- I Didn't Want to Fall – Mixed
- Almost Like Being in Love
- Where Everybody Knows Your Name
- Here Comes the Sun
- Yesterday
- Ride the Chariot
- Two Less Lonely People
- I Only Have Eyes for You – Mixed
- The Lion Sleeps Tonight – Mixed
- Over the Rainbow
- Lazy Day
- You've Got a Friend in Me – Mixed

4. Accelerando

Sept 29 (Sunday), 3pm: Concert at Preston Pointe in Morrisville.
Sept 30 (Monday): Concert at Glenaire (our normal space)
Dec 2 (Monday): Concert at The Cardinal (at North Hills) in ballroom.
Dec 9 (Monday), 7pm: Concert at Waltonwood on Lake Boone Trail in Raleigh.
Dec 16 (Monday), 7pm: Concert at Springmoor in north Raleigh.
Dec 17 (Tuesday), 7:30pm - Christmas Show at Halle Cultural Arts Center in historic downtown Apex. Our big show that will include quartets & the Holiday Chorus.
Dec 23 (Monday), 7pm - Concert at Whispering Pines in north Raleigh on Leadmine Rd.

5. Major & Minor Moods

Continue to send healing vibes and prayers to Nic Cols. He will be starting 6 weeks of daily chemo and radiation. You can also keep up with his journey on his Caring Bridge site: https://tinyurl.com/CBNic