The Acorn – Feb. 19, 2025 – OCS Weekly News

The Acorn – Feb. 19, 2025 – OCS Weekly News

1. High Notes

Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day! Thanks to everyone who came out to sing and/or purchased Valentines. Special shout out to The Madrigals who went from 1 scheduled Valentine to TEN!
- Between in-person and emailed Valentines, we brought in at least $1,600. At the business meeting, several people suggested making “email/virtual songs” available for other occasions – which was the original intent of the Celebrations through Song page on our website.
Feb. 17 rehearsal: Especially as Carol has been in Nebraska, thanks to everyone for continuing to learn their songs, and thanks to Mike for leading us. Remember, we are now focusing on the National Anthem and our Contest songs!
- Tracy and Michael visited our group! Hope to sing with you soon.
Feb. 24 (Monday): the usual. 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary.
- 6:45p: Mixed
- 8:15p: Business meeting
- 8:30p: Men’s

2. Overtures

March 4 is the Early Bird registration deadline – and room block reservation deadline – for the District Contest.
- The Spring Convention and Contest is in Pinehurst, NC, Friday April 4th (evening of quartet semi-finals) and Saturday 5th.
- Registration is OPEN! https://www.carolinasdistrict.org/2025/01/05/annual-convention-and-contest-register-now/
- If you are a new member and plan to join us, you must join the national Barbershop Harmony Society to be eligible to sing at Contest. Oak City Sound is listed as the “Research Triangle Park” chapter.
Any Concert Suggestions? – The more organizational funding we get from group concerts, the less formal fundraising we have to do. Contact our Marketing VP Bob Inskeep with any ideas.

3. Carol's Cadence

As Carol is out, I will just say… PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Remember to look at the sheet music and check for updated learning tracks from Mike.

Mixed Chorus:

- - - National Anthem
    - What a Wonderful World
    - I Didn’t Want to Fall
    - I’ve Got the World on a String
    - Lion Sleeps Tonight

Men’s Chorus:

- - - Almost Like Being in Love
    - Two Less Lonely People
    - Sweet Caroline
    - Lazy Day
    - Where Everybody Knows Your Name

4. Accelerando

March 1 (Saturday), noon: National Anthem for UNC basketball game, Dean Smith Center
March 24 (Monday) – Glenaire Concert (usual location, but performance wear!)
April 4 - 5 (Fri-Sat): Carolinas District Convention/Contest, Pinehurst, N.C.
April 14 (Mon), 7pm: Searstone
April 28 (Mon), 7pm: Springmoor
May 19 (Mon), 7pm, TENTATIVE: Springmoor, Memorial Day Theme – possible quartet only
June 8 (Sunday), 3pm: Preston Pointe
December 15 (Mon), 7pm: Springmoor
December 22 (Mon), 7pm: Waltonwood (Lake Boone Trail)

5. In Harmony (Around the BHS World)

Upcoming events:
- April 4 & 5: NSC Spring Convention and Contest, Pinehurst, NC. Registration is OPEN! Early bird registration & room block held through March 4. https://www.carolinasdistrict.org/2025/01/05/annual-convention-and-contest-register-now/
- June 29 – July 6: International Convention, Denver, Colorado
- July 18 – 25, 2025: Lakeside Harmony Weekend, Furman University, Greenville, S.C.

6. Major & Minor Moods
Please send our friends your prayers & best wishes!

At last Monday’s rehearsal, three out of the four members of RTP's famed "City Market" quartet from 30 years ago had a mini-reunion: guest George Cherny (tenor), Steve Mark (bari), and Nic Cols (Lead). Thanks to Mike Muha for supplying the bass part that allowed us to sing together again!
Please continue to send Carol and her family your love, prayers, and best wishes.