Hi Everyone – A few new announcements and since this past Monday’s rehearsal announcements were so jam packed, I wanted to recap a few items.  

See you Monday

Annmarie

Gloucester Bank Award   

Thank you to all singers (and thank your family and friends) who took the time to vote for Chorus North Shore at Gloucester Banking for the Community.

We were awarded $1000 to help defray the operating expenses incurred by the chorus.

50/25/25/ Raffle 

Our monthly raffle will take place at next Monday’s rehearsal – $5/ticket.  Exact change please. Participation is voluntary.

RECAP  

Concert Attire Options 

There are two options for concert attire:  

  1. Tuxedos
  2. Black long skirt to ankle or blank pants. No  jeans, leggings or yoga pants

Black V-neck or scoop neck top with 3/4 length sleeves. No buttons/embellishments. 

Black opaque stockings and black comfy shoes. 

No pearl necklace or jewelry except stud or slight drop earrings. Nothing flashy.

(The  shells and cover up that have been worn in the past will no longer be part of Chorus attire.)

Questions – contact Anne Mills at millsannes@gmail.com

Music

  • Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas was handed out at the last rehearsal.  If you were absent, please make sure you secure a copy at the next rehearsal  
  • If you don’t already have a black binder large enough to fit the Rutter’s Gloria, there are many online options available to purchase folder including those with three rings, with strings, or a combination of both. 

Here are some online options if you need to order a folder or try any retail music store.

Membership/Attendance

Jenny Beauregard will be taking over the CNS membership duties so any comments or questions having to do with attendance or membership should be sent to her at .membership@chorusnorthshore.org

Concert Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to support our performances on Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd. We need welcoming ushers, organized Will Call and ticket takers, and charming merchandise salespeople! Do you know a family member, friend, neighbor, or co-worker who might like to help out before and during performance? Please contact Marya Machart at maryamachart@gmx.com with your email address and a  sign-up sheet will be available at rehearsals as well.

Important Deadlines

  • October 30 Deadline – Holiday Greeting/Dedication Page – Only $10 per line or 3 lines for $20 (up to 45 letters/spaces).  What a wonderful way to send holiday greetings to your family, friends, pets, etc. and support CNS!  See Cindy Marshall or Suzanne Bicknell for forms.
  • November 6 Deadline – Program Ads (FAQ’s and ad contracts can be found at Chorus North Shore website in the member’s section. Questions? contact Joanne Giallombardo at joannegiallombardo@gmail.com)