The Acorn - Oct. 2, 2024 - OCS Weekly News

Type of post: Chorus news item
Sub-type: The Acorn
Posted By: Evie Snapp
Status: Current
Date Posted: Wed, Oct 2 2024
1. High Notes
  • Sept. 30: Good job on our 2 concerts! Congratulations, Cross, on your first show with OCS. And now we all need a set of your music-staff suspenders.
  • Oct. 7: Regular rehearsal – 6:45p for Mixed; 8p for Men’s – 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary. (Keep your eyes peeled for a special guest star…)

2. Overtures
  • Invite your friends to join our Holiday Chorus, starting Oct. 21! There is a poster attached to the Acorn – or ask Eva to send you the file or bring you hard copies.
  • FAQ for Holiday Chorus:
    • 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 but not required at info@oakcitysound.com (or they can just show up to rehearsal!)
  • Updated Rehearsal Timing starting on Oct. 21 through Holidays:
    • 6:45p – 7:30p             Mixed Chorus
    • 7:30p – 8:15p              Holiday Chorus
    • 8:15p – 8:30p              Business / Break
    • 8:30p – 9:30p              Men’s Chorus
  • Buy/Sell our Holiday Show Tickets now: Dec. 17 public concert. Cost is $17 regular & $15 for juniors/seniors. Remember, we are responsible for selling these tickets. Purchase through our website: https://tinyurl.com/OCS24holiday
  • 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
  • Congratulations on 2 fun and entertaining shows this past week! Let's keep building on the "BarbershOpera" resonance and energy we explored at our last Monday rehearsal...and keep your lips away from your teeth!
  • Songs for Rehearsal on Oct. 7:
    • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – MIXED
    • White Christmas – MIXED
    • Songs of Christmas – Men’s
    • Sleigh Ride – Men’s
    • Light the Legend – Men’s
    • Christmastime is Here – Men’s
  • Brush up on our Holiday Chorus songs:
    • Gloucester Wassail
    • Holly Jolly Christmas
    • Mele Kalikimaka
    • It Came Upon a Midnight Clear / *Silent Night (Carol revoicing)

  4. Accelerando
Audience Opportunities:
  • Oct. 5 (this Saturday): Triad Harmony Express show: “Hills, Hollers, & Harmonies.” 3pm at Hanes Auditorium (Salem College), Winston-Salem. Free admission. Support our barbershop friends. Many of these senior members – and some of our OCS seniors – will be competing at the BHS Mid-Winter Convention in January. Get a preview!
  • Oct. 19 (Saturday): Carolina Harmony Chorus show: “Night of the Singing Dead: An A Capella Halloween.” 4pm – 6pm at Jones Auditorium (Meredith College), Raleigh. Tickets $20, kids 10 and under $10. Feel free to dress in costume!
OCS Events:
  • Oct 14 (Monday): 5:30pm: OCS Board meeting before rehearsal. (All welcome.)
  • Oct 21 (Monday): Start of Holiday Chorus! Polish your jingle bells.
  • 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
  • It was nice to see Andy Fuson, even if it was only in the audience. She has been dealing with long Covid symptoms but is eager to return to practice.
  • It was also great to see Nic Cols, who sounded pretty good! He has started daily chemo pills (at home) and thankfully-short radiation treatments each week day. You can also keep up with his journey on his Caring Bridge site: https://tinyurl.com/CBNic