What a great start!  Thanks, Tom, for a great rehearsal.

Our next rehearsal is Tuesday, September 16th at Newfield HS Orchestra Room.

We will be rehearsing (9/16):
No. 10 "As God the Lord of Sabaoth"  (page 56+)
No. 11 "Baal, we cry to thee" (SSAATTBB)  (page 60+)
No. 12 "Call him louder!" (page 68+)
No. 13 "Call him Louder!" (page 70+)

Last rehearsal (9/9):
Explanation of Tim Mount's markings (page 8)
No. 1 "Help, Lord" (p.8+) [emphasis on diction]
No. 2 "Lord, bow thine ear" [p.16+]
No. 5 " Yet doth the Lord" (p.23+) [diction and word separations]
No. 9 "Blessed are the men who fear Him" (p.40+) [balance between parts and
dynamics]

Attendance this past week (9/9) was 44 members.

There were no new members this past week.

Announcements

    * This season we will have section leaders:
2008-2009 Section Leaders
Mary Diane Riotto - soprano 1
Sidonie Morrison - soprano 2
Ann Becherer - alto
Erik Johnson - tenor
Mark Barton - bass


    * Please let Valerie know if you are singing in this December's concert,
if you have not yet done so, by next Tuesday.  To date, we have 48 singers
for the December concert.


Upcoming Events in Our Community

Chamber Music Concert
Mendelssohn Piano Trio in D minor, Op.49
Wendy Fogel, violin
Stephanie Iovine, cello
Kathy Lee, piano

Dohnanyi Piano Quintet in C minor, Op. 1
Wendy Fogel, violin
Anne Mandaro, violin
Ira Kocivar, viola
Stephanie Iovine, cello
Doris Anne McMullen, piano

Bellport United Methodist Church
185 South Country Road
Bellport, NY

4 PM on Sunday, September 21st
suggested donation - $20
additional information - call 286-1832 - or - mqbarton@verizon.net


Invitations and Opportunities:
The Christ Episcopal Church in Bellport extends an invitation to sing in
their choir under the direction of Maurice Kemp.

The First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is seeking basses to sing in
their choir under the direction of Michael Bussewitz-Quarm.

Music Studios and Lessons:
Diane Gale (piano and voice) current openings
Vivienne Grizzle-Jaber (piano and voice) current openings
Michael Bussewitz-Quarm (piano) current openings