Updates

Dear Spirit Song,

Due to an unforeseen conflict on the schedule at St. Therese we are unable to use the chapel tomorrow night, and we’ve decided to cancel rehearsal for this week. Enjoy your evening off! I will be attending the North Central American Choral Director’s (ACDA) conference in Milwaukee from Wednesday-Saturday. I’m so looking forward to all that I will learn there that I can bring back to all of you! (Yes we are still singing Wednesday morning at Woodbury Estates)

We will be singing tomorrow afternoon at Woodbury Senior living. . if you can join us, and haven’t yet signed up, please do so! It’s going to be a really fun time! I’ll send the complete list out shortly.

We will meet at 2:00 at the main entrance to Woodbury Health Care Center, and warm up in the downstairs lounge. . . .Here’s the March sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050444abaa29a1f85-march

We are on for the Woodbury Expo on April 4, so make sure and sign up!

We’d love to have a big group for this . . it will be a short commitment (just about an hour, including warm ups). . . . .https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050444abaa29a1f85-april

I am so grateful for this past week: what a lovely evening we shared last Thursday. . .I’m still reflecting on 1 Corinthians 13 as interpreted by our friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. . . I attended a funeral on Saturday morning. . .guess what the main scripture reading was???? Thanks to Monica, Peg, Lisa, and Jane, who all helped in special ways to plan for this time of prayer and reflection, and special thanks to Chaplain Basil for sharing his wisdom with us.

Thanks to Winnie, Jerry, Laurie and Tim for hosting the fun Leap Day Party! What a great way for folks to get to know each other better!

Make sure to sing a little (or a lot!) every day, and spend some time working on your music. The rehearsal tracks for Caritas et Amor are especially helpful!

Take good care, and I’ll look forward to next week’s rehearsal!

Peace and Blessings, Mary

Dear Spirit Song!

What a great week of singing we have had, and what a beautiful and productive rehearsal we shared last night! Thank you for all of your hard work and simply giving of yourselves so generously!!

As we prepare to head into spring (yes, I believe it will come!) I want to make sure you all have these important dates on your calendars. . Rehearsals will continue on Thursdays, with two exceptions: March 3 and April 21, which are both Tuesdays. I’ve also noted our big events on this schedule. Note that as additional events come up, I will let you know!

Spring Rehearsal Schedule: (7:00 start)

February 27: Evening Prayer/rehearsal

*February 29: Leap Day Party at Williams!!

*March 3—Tuesday! rehearsal

March 12–rehearsal

March 19–rehearsal

March 26–rehearsal

April 2–rehearsal

April 4: Woodbury Expo. . .10:30 a.m. performance

*April 9—no rehearsal

April 16–rehearsal

*April 21—Tuesday! rehearsal

April 30–rehearsal

May 7–rehearsal

May 14–rehearsal

*May 17: Concert at Guardian Angels. .. 3:00

(plan on being there from 1:00-5:00)

Here are the March and April Sign ups. . . I will let you know as new events/dates are added.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050444ABAA29A1F85-march

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050444ABAA29A1F85-april

Have a beautiful weekend!

Peace and Blessings,

Mary

Dear Spirit Song!

What a beautiful job you did singing at King of Kings on Sunday! You brought so much love and joy to our musical offering on a very snowy morning! The community was so appreciative and both Pastor Jon Larson and Music Director Chris Vorrie have already invited us back.

Thank you for giving so generously of yourselves!

I’m looking forward to tonight’s rehearsal, as we dig into our new pieces! If you haven’t been here for a while, this is a great time to hop on board!

Here are some details for your calendars:

1. We have a sing along on Tuesday, February 18 at Stonecrest at 2:30

We will continue with our Valentine’s/love theme, so wear your red/pink/hearts:

here’s the sign up!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050444abaa29a1f85-february

2. While you’re there, sign up to join us at our Leap Day Social on February 29!
3. Save the date: Saturday, April 4 : Woodbury Expo (time TBD)
4. Save the date: Sunday, May 17: Spring Concert

Finally, we have a whole bunch of Spirit Song members involved in Stars on Broadway 5,

A collaboration of Open Door Community Theatre and Aspire Music Academy. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Coco’s Heart dog rescue, and the Aspire Music Foundation. . .

This is going to be a great show, with well over 100 performers on stage. . . it’s a family friendly show for all ages! a great way to beat the winter blahs!!! Here’s the link to tickets: https://opendoorcommunitytheatre.org/tickets/

See you tonight! Peace and Blessings,

Mary

Dear Spirit Song!

I hope you are enjoying this glorious spring day😊

I just returned from a long walk and my head is full of songs I want us to sing together, as well as gratitude for the wonderful choral workshop many of us were able to attend yesterday.

We have a busy week ahead, and I hope you’ll be able to take part!

1. Tuesday, February 4: Sing along at Woodbury Senior living at 2:30 (2:00 call)

It would be great to have some additional singers, so please sign up if you can!

2. Wednesday Hymn Sing at Woodbury Estates. . . 9:40 call
3. Thursday—Rehearsal! If you haven’t been able to join us for awhile, this is a great time to hop on board!!! 7:00!
4. Sunday, February 9: King of Kings Lutheran Church

We’ve been asked to sing for two services: 8:15 and 9:30. We’ll be done by 10:30

What are we singing? For Everyone Born, Dereva ni Mungu, With Great Love

Here’s the sign up: have at it!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050444abaa29a1f85-february

As I mentioned at rehearsal, please reserve Sunday, May 17 for our spring concert!

Please also hold April 4, late morning. . . . shhhhh. . . . details to follow!

Peace and blessings,

Mary

Dear Spirit Song!

As I look out my window today, I’m struck by the simple beauty of gentle snow falling. . . I’m thankful for this gift, as winter seems to be getting old. . . Singing together, of course, is one of the best ways I can think of to beat the winter blahs, so I’m really looking forward to Thursday’s rehearsal! We just received another new piece: Caritas et Amor, by Z Randall Stroope. . . can’t wait to get started!

Here’s what’s going on this week and in the very near future. . please read the whole message!!!

1. No Hymn Sing at Woodbury estates on Wednesday! Cancelled due to illnesses

Please keep these dear friends in your prayers!

2. Saturday’s Choral Tune-up: room for 3 more! I sent details out to those who have signed up. Please let me know if you are attending and did not receive that information, or if you can come!

3. Tuesday, February 4 we have a sing along at Woodbury Senior Living!

Sign up if you can make it!

4. We are in great need of Tenors and basses for February 9 at King of Kings! Please sign up!

More of all voices welcome, but we are especially in need of tenors and basses. . .

5. A number of Spirit Song members are performing in or involved in the production of Stars 5: Heroes and Villains, a collaboration between Aspire Music Academy and Open Door Community Theatre. Shows are at Hudson High School on February 14-16 and February 21-23.

To buy tickets, go to: http://bit.ly/Stars5Tickets

“This exciting new, family-friendly show presents the best of Broadway and popular music, featuring the greatest heroes and villains delivering every show-stopping number!

Proceeds benefit Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue and Aspire Music Academy Foundation.”

Let’s support our friends as they take the stage for a great cause!!!

6. Winnie and Laurie are planning a Spirit Song Social!

Leap Day Spirit Song Social

Saturday, February 29, 6:30 pm

Home of Winnie and Jerry Williams

1450 Clippership Bay

Woodbury, MN 55125

“Join us for an informal time together, just to get to know one another better and be in community in these long but beautiful days of winter. We will have a few appetizer and beverage items to get us started. Please bring an appetizer, dessert, or beverage to contribute. Your spouse, partner, or close friend is encouraged to join you.” Questions? Speak with Winnie Williams (winniewms) or Laurie Mueller (laurie-mueller)

Have a great day! I hope to see you Thursday evening!

Peace and Blessings,

Mary