For Monday the 18th of June 2012

Hello Harmonise, since I'll be away from early tomorrow I'm posting this on Monday the 11th so apologies if I've missed something.

The DVDs of the concert are now ready and can be yours for the astonishing sum of £4.  If you haven't already bought one, bring your cash next Monday.  There will also be a CD with the songs on it and that should be ready for Monday the 18th.

For next week please print this.  (Please print two copies etc.).  It's the chorus for a song what I wrote which I hope you will help me to sing at the party on July the 1st.

The Cuban group, Musica Aurea, have a concert together with Songworks on 23rd of June. This should be a wonderful event.   Details are here.

Keep dry ... See you next Monday, Jane

Hello Harmonise,
Big thank you to all those who sang at and supported our singing at Loud and Proud's concert.  We acquitted ourselves well, despite being very small!!

Here's some sneak previews of the concert video for your edification ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qeUErnWoZY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z6mL1RhIYY&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X89S8sUTUog&feature=relmfu

For next week, if you haven't got a copy, please print out Reconciliation here.  And look out your copies of Warm.  We'll start that for the whole choir next week, too.

For your diaries: 
David Burbidge has been in touch to say that 30 singers in the Cerknica Choir from Slovenia are doing a free concert in St Giles at 12.15 on Wednesday July 11.  They will sing a selection of songs from Slovenia - as well as some songs in English including the Irish Blessing, see   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhhGtmDE3MI 

David says "It would be lovely if you could join us. Could you let your fellow singers and contacts in Edinburgh know?"

Fee paying has been pretty painless for our treasured treasurer this term - just a few miscreants .. come on, pay up!!

If you want to know which songs were requested for this term, click here.

Sathanao are a terrific Georgian choir.  They are singing in Edinburgh this Wednesday the 16th, 7pm at St John's, West End of Princes St -- tickets are £12 on the door.

 See you on Monday, Jane

Thank you, Harriet, for this fabulous photograph.

gentle reminder

A  gentle reminder - for Monday - that it would be great if everyone can arrive in good time - and clutching cheques and cash for fees. 


Jane will be back from her travels and with us on Monday 7th 


Please let me know if you didn't get the email I sent round on 16th April. 


See you very soon 


Sally 

News about next term

Hello friends

I'm writing this to let you know about how we've got on with the interviews and the audition arrangements for the beginning of next term.

The interviews have taken place and two of the candidates were shortlisted to go through to the next stage i.e. the auditions.

These two candidates will each run one Harmonise session, one on the first Monday of term, 23rd April and the other on the following Monday, 30th April.

After this we will vote.

I' ll mail you with some more information about the auditions etc in the next day or so.

posted by Sally

Can you support this? (reposted)

Can you support this?
Originally Posted: 22 Sep 2011 03:14 AM PDT

Hello Harmonise, I've (Jane) been asked to tell you about this and it looks like a great thing to support.  It's only for 15 minutes, although could be longer if you go for a repeat in Glasgow.  I will certainly be at the Edinburgh one.  If you can make it, please scroll down and respond by (new) email to Joan Bree, not to me. Tell her you're from Harmonise.  It's a new venture for Joan and will lift her spirits if lots of us join this.  Look forward to seeing you on the 3rd, anyway!!  Jane


Flash Choir! 



10th October 2011 

10.30 am at Castle Street, Edinburgh and 1.30 pm at Buchanan Street, Glasgow. 





‘see me’ launchs its week of activities for Scottish Mental Health Week with a Flash Choir! 



We have invited members of choirs from Edinburgh and Glasgow to join us to help raise awareness of ‘see me’s campaign to change public perceptions, attitudes and behaviour towards people with a mental health illness.



The Flash Choir! will last approx. 15 – 20 minutes in each site.  We have selected a couple of songs to sing on the day and are still seeking a rousing inspirational song to finish off with! 



The two songs we have so far are Lean on Me by Bill Withers and Bambalela, a South African song that translates to Never Give Up. 



Our plan is to start in Edinburgh at 10.30 am and then get the train through to Glasgow for a repeat performance.  ‘see me’ will of course cover travel expenses and provide refreshments. 



‘see me’ will video the event and we will get the footage up on our website, Facebook page and Utube as quickly as we can.   We will also be carrying out interviews to camera with some of our ‘see me’ media volunteers and handing out ‘see me’ information leaflets and wallet cards with tips on how to look after your own mental health.   



If you are available on Monday 10th October during the day and would like to be a part of this exciting and fun day out please let me know by emailing joan.bree@seemescotland.org   Let me know what choir you belong to and I will get back to you with full details.  



Finally, if you know of a good song to finish on please send me your suggestions!   

Nick's News!

Hi all! Various people were asking at the picnic that I let you know when we had news. So... we got there at last. Phew!

I took Adele into hospital for induction 5pm Tuesday and Amity's new little sister was finally timed at arriving 6.36pm last night (CM - email received 22nd so think 'last night refers to 21st?).

Weighs in at 3.27kg which I believe comes to 7lb 3oz in old money. Not much hair. But requisite no. of toes and stuff, and seems very alert and engaged again with lots of eye contact right from the off. Also reasonably placid, I'd say, considering the circumstances.

Here's a few pics: http://gallery.me.com/nickfiddes#100208&bgcolor=black&view=grid&sel=0 First is from approx 1hr after birth. Other two from this morning, when I sneaked Amity in for a visit, against the rules.  Amity is chuffed to bits, and coped admirably with mum missing for a couple of nights. We're going back in the afternoon to pick them up, touch wood.

Now we just have to think of a name….
See you all soon!
Nick (of the Basses)

Congratulations all round, Nick, from everyone in Harmonise!!

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SING EASTERLY - SING YOUR SOCKS OFF WORKSHOP WITH JENNY GOODMAN MARCH 27TH - PLEASE NOTE NEW BOOKING ARRANGEMENTS

SING TO THE EAST! SONGS OF EASTERN EUROPE AND GEORGIA

SING YOUR SOCKS OFF WORKSHOP WITH JENNY GOODMAN


SATURDAY MARCH 27TH

2 - 5PM

PILRIG PARISH CHURCH, CORNER OF LEITH WALK/PILRIG STREET

£22/£11 (if booked in advance) £24/£12 (if paying on the day)


Celebrate spring with the spine tingling harmonies and vocal
qualities of Eastern Europe (Bulgaria etc) and Georgia.
These ancient singing traditions combine heart and soul in
their music in unique and inspiring ways.


The workshop will be led by Jenny Goodman who has more than
15 years experience of leading workshops, choirs and singing
groups. Jenny is renowned for her encouraging, relaxed style
and her passion for acapella singing for all. All songs will
be taught by ear so this is genuinely a workshop for all.


PRE BOOKING NOW NECESSARY DUE TO LIMITED PLACES

Jenny is now requesting people to book in advance for
workshops as her previous workshop was full with
people turning up on the day.

To book initially contact Jenny on
singing.jennyg@googlemail.com
or 07984 584923 and then confirm booking with a cheque.

Cheques will not be cashed until after the workshop -
it simply confirms your place. If you book in advance there
is a reduction of cost (see above) Payment on the day will be
at a higher rate and there will be no guarantee of a place.
Refunds will apply if the workshop is cancelled by Jenny or if
you cannot attend due to an emergency.