Hi!

Our next rehearsal is Tuesday, October 21st at the Newfield High School chorus room.

We will be rehearsing  (10/21):
No. 32 "He that shall endure" (p.151+)
No. 29 "He, watching over Israel" (p.141+)
No. 24 "Woe to Him!" (p.127+)
No. 23 "The Lord Hath Exalted Thee" (p.123+)
No. 22 "Be not afraid" (p.114+)

Last rehearsal (10/14):
No, 41 "But the Lord from the north" (p.183+)
No. 43 "And then shall your light break forth" (p.193+)
No. 38 "Then did Elijah" (p.173+) FIRST REVIEW
No. 36 "Go, return upon thy way" (p.168+) FIRST REVIEW
No. 35 "Holy is God the Lord" (p. 164+) FIRST REVIEW
No. 34 "Behold, God the Lord" (p.154+) FIRST REVIEW


Announcements
  • Dues are due
  • Cyberbase has the accompaniments to Elijah, and all the parts.  You can find a link to this website on our website: http://www.lisca.org/chorusinfo.html
  • please let Connie Adee know if you are planning NOT to sing with the group in the spring.  She needs to get an accurate order number for the St. John the Passion librettos.
  • In-Home Concert Fundraiser: (Friday, November 7th at 8 PM)
    Featured pianist: Pablo Lavandera
    Concert will be held at the home of Mark and Lois Barton in Bellport.
    Tickets - $30 ($50 per couple)
    Wine and cheese reception will follow
  • Mailing "get-together" this Thursday at Barbara and Doug Brand's house in Port Jefferson Station at Fairfield Knolls.  7:30 is the starting time.  Please call ahead if you are planning to help out.  473-3530.

Our Thoughts Are With:

Dick Kullen, Barbara's husband, as he undergoes some medical procedures this week.



Upcoming Events in Our Community

  • Bob and Ann Becherer invite everyone to the "Hobbs Community Farm Harvest Festival and Craft Fair", this Saturday, October 18th from 12 to 5 PM.  178 Oxhead Road, Centereach, NY - FREE ADMISSION.  Sponsored by the Friends of Hobbs Farm www.hobbsfarm.info
The flyer states, "Come and help us celebrate our first successful year --- Feviving the last remaining Family Farm in Centereach, and providing tons of healthy produce for the needy"

FOOD-GAMES-HAYRIDES-CRAFTS-MUSIC-ANIMALS-PUMPKINS-PRODUCE-and best of all-COMMUNITY!
  • The Setauket Presbyterian Church is preparing the beautiful Vespera Solennes de Confessore, by Mozart.  Rehearsals are at the church on Thursday evenings, starting at 7:30 downstairs.  The performances will take place during the morning services on November 9th. If you'd like to be part of the experience, call Martina at 751-2743. Mark Orton is very grateful for all voices!!
  • GREGG SMITH SINGERS '08-'09 CONCERT SERIES
Saint Peter's Church, Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, New York City
November 22, 2008
Italian Madrigals - Heinrich Schutz
Trois Chansons - Claude Debussy
Psalm 121 - I Lift My Eyes - Edmund Najera
Three Settings from the Bay Psalm Book - Jack Beeson
(intermission}
God's World - Michael Cohen
The Spheres at Play - Fred Thayer
Incarnation - Dorothy Hindman
Deo Gratias - Dale Jergenson
Waddaya Want for Christmas? - William Vollinger
Christmas Carol Arrangements - Gregg Smith


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

The Bellport United Methodist Church invites singers to join them.  See Mark Barton if you are interested.

The First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is seeking singers for 'Mendelssohn Sunday' which will take place Sunday 12/21. The expanded choir will be singing "He Watching Over Israel" and "Lift Thine Eyes" from Elijah.  Prep rehearsals will take place on Sunday AMs, after the 10 AM services.  Two rehearsals for those who have already sung the pieces will take place on the previous two Sundays, at 11:30 AM.  Please contact Mike Bussewitz at 849-4185 or michael_bussewitz@yahoo.com  if you would like to be part of this fulfilling Sunday

Here comes holiday time.  If anyone is interested in purchasing a "Katie's Concert '07: A Christmas Candlelight Service" CD, there are still some available.