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This registration form is for anyone who wishes to sing with the chorus on August 8-10, 2024 For those singersNORTHEAST MEN’S SUMMER CHORUS (NMSC) www.singingvaca*on.org facebook.com/4bbnortheast Marty Edelman, Execu1ve Director 917-456-6558 Directors: Dave Caneen, Elmer Joerg, Dave Lambert, Andy Lavigne, M. Allen Lindsay SINGER REGISTRATION INFO/INSTRUCTIONS - TOUR 2024 3/26/24 INAUGURAL SEASON 2019 The first season (August 15-17, 2019) was a success as we rehearsed & sang in W. Brattleboro VT, Charlestown NH, & Chester VT. Par1cipants came from New England, New York City & State, New Jersey, and beyond, to gather for an inexpensive singing vaca1on. Evenings were spent in camaraderie and song, days with family and friends exploring the lovely countryside. TOUR 2020 We had to cancel Tour 2020 due to COVID-19. TOUR 2021 We sang in West Brattleboro VT, Acworth NH, and Graaon VT. TOUR 2022 We sang in Newfane VT, Charlestown NH, Chester VT TOUR 2023 We sang in West Brattleboro VT, Walpole NH, Graaon VT HOW TO APPLY FOR TOUR 2023 Please print the attached Singer Registra1on form, fill it out, and mail by July 1 so you can receive the music study aids, with check (made out to NMSC) to Marty Edelman NMSC 333 East 66th St (14C) NYC, NY 10065-6277. please make and keep a copy of the Registra5on form for your files WHO CAN SING WITH NMSC? tenors, baritones, and basses -- some singing experience, audi1on not required. REPERTOIRE The Chorus will perform about 15 pieces from the roman1c period to the modern - including patrio1c, popular, spiritual, hymn, classical, folk, musical theater and movies. Composers/lyricists/arrangers represented include: Dalmas & Grieg, Berlin, N. Diamond/Shaw, Feldman & Marcus, H. Johnson VENUES/LOCATIONS Venues are within a one-hour’s drive of each other: August 8 (Thursday): Keene NH 03431 United Church of Christ August 9 (Friday): Acworth NH 03608 Acworth Community Church August 10 (Saturday): Chester VT 05143 Chester Bap1st Church NORTHEAST MEN’S SUMMER CHORUS (NMSC) ACCOMMODATIONS Singers are responsible for making their own lodging reserva1ons. We have a reduced rate at the Fullerton Inn (a non-smoking hotel), 40 The Common, (802-875-2444) in Chester VT 05143, by men1oning that you are with the NMSC. (Twin & Double-bed rooms are $149/night, Queen Suite and 2 double-bed rooms are $159.) These rates must be booked by 6/29/24. If you need or want to share lodging or transporta1on, please note this on the Registra1on form. The concert venues are near enough to each other, so you could stay at one loca1on for the Tour. PRE-CONCERT DINNERS There will be an op1onal group dinner at each venue preceding the concert at $15 per person per dinner, with enough veggies available for non-meat eaters. Family and friends are welcome. Meals need to be ordered and paid for in advance on the Registra1on form. AFTER-CONCERT GET-TOGETHERS Friday night: Northeast MEN’S SUMMER CHORUS (NMSC)
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Marty Edelman, Executive Director 917-456-6558
Directors: Dave Caneen, Elmer Joerg, Dave Lambert, Andy Lavigne, M. Allen Lindsay
SINGER REGISTRATION INFO/INSTRUCTIONS - TOUR 2024 3/26/24
INAUGURAL SEASON 2019
The first season (August 15-17, 2019) was a success as we rehearsed & sang in W. Brattleboro
VT, Charlestown NH, & Chester VT. Participants came from New England, New York City &
State, New Jersey, and beyond, to gather for an inexpensive singing vacation. Evenings were
spent in camaraderie and song, days with family and friends exploring the lovely countryside.
TOUR 2020
We had to cancel Tour 2020 due to COVID-19.
TOUR 2021
We sang in West Brattleboro VT, Acworth NH, and Grafton VT.
TOUR 2022
We sang in Newfane VT, Charlestown NH, Chester VT
TOUR 2023
We sang in West Brattleboro VT, Walpole NH, Grafton VT
HOW TO APPLY FOR TOUR 2023
Please print the attached Singer Registration form, fill it out, and mail by July 1 so you can
receive the music study aids, with check (made out to NMSC) to
Marty Edelman NMSC 333 East 66th St (14C) NYC, NY 10065-6277.
please make and keep a copy of the Registration form for your files
WHO CAN SING WITH NMSC?
tenors, baritones, and basses -- some singing experience, audition not required.
REPERTOIRE
The Chorus will perform about 15 pieces from the romantic period to the modern - including
patriotic, popular, spiritual, hymn, classical, folk, musical theater and movies.
Composers/lyricists/arrangers represented include: Dalmas & Grieg, Berlin, N. Diamond/Shaw,
Feldman & Marcus, H. Johnson
VENUES/LOCATIONS
Venues are within a one-hour’s drive of each other:
August 8 (Thursday): Keene NH 03431
United Church of Christ
August 9 (Friday): Acworth NH 03608
Acworth Community Church
August 10 (Saturday): Chester VT 05143
Chester Baptist Church
NORTHEAST MEN’S SUMMER CHORUS (NMSC)
ACCOMMODATIONS
Singers are responsible for making their own lodging reservations. We have a reduced rate at
the Fullerton Inn (a non-smoking hotel), 40 The Common, (802-875-2444) in Chester VT
05143, by mentioning that you are with the NMSC. (Twin & Double-bed rooms are $149/night,
Queen Suite and 2 double-bed rooms are $159.) These rates must be booked by 6/29/24. If
you need or want to share lodging or transportation, please note this on the Registration form.
The concert venues are near enough to each other, so you could stay at one location for the
Tour.
PRE-CONCERT DINNERS
There will be an optional group dinner at each venue preceding the concert at $15 per person
per dinner, with enough veggies available for non-meat eaters. Family and friends are
welcome. Meals need to be ordered and paid for in advance on the Registration form.
AFTER-CONCERT GET-TOGETHERS
Friday night: Afterglow Party at the Lambert’s (27 Wiley Hill Road, Rockingham VT 05101).
Saturday night: Farewell Party in the Fullerton Inn, across from the Chester Baptist Church.
.
MUSIC DISTRIBUTION
Singers will receive music in advance (around July 1) including voice-part audio (mp3) files and
sheet music PDFs. Singers can view the sheet music PDFs on their monitors in conjunction
with the mp3 audio on their phone. Instructions will be included.
It is expected that each singer will make the opportunity to review the music before the
rehearsal on August 8. Binders with sheet music will be provided at the rehearsal.
REHEARSALS
August 8th, 1 - 5 pm, in Keene NH - Mandatory
August 9th, 3:30 - 5 pm, in Acworth NH - Recommended
CONCERTS
Concerts are free and open to the public; tickets are not required. At each venue, a free-will
offering will be taken to benefit the Church. The 90-minute concerts begin at 7 pm.
CONCERT PERSONNEL
conductor
Michael Wright Conductor, Catskill Glee Club; President, Conductors’ Club of NYS
accompanist
Kate Butterfield, Director of Music, Keene Middle School, Keene, NH
PERFORMANCE ATTIRE
short-sleeve, white, buttoned, business/dress shirt (no tie), black (trousers, belt, shoes, socks)
NORTHEAST MEN’S SUMMER CHORUS (NMSC)
SINGER REGISTRATION - Tour 2024 3/26/24
Aug.8 (Thursday) Keene NH; Aug.9 (Friday) Acworth NH; Aug.10 (Saturday) Chester VT
CONTACT INFORMATION
first name __________________ last name___________________
print name as you would like it to appear in concert program
street address ________________________ city _________________ state ___ zip ________
email ______________________ phone _______________ Spouse/S.O.________________
Know anyone who might like to join us? Please provide his contact information
name ______________________ email___________________
name ______________________ email___________________
VOICE PART
first choice: I sing ( ) first tenor ( )second tenor ( ) baritone ( ) bass
second choice: If needed, I can also sing: ( ) T1 ( )T2 ( ) B1 ( ) B2
SINGING EXPERIENCE
I currently sing with _______________________________________
I have sung with: ( ) NMSC ( ) YMC Other________________________________
PAYMENT
REGISTRATION FEE $30
SHARE OF SUPPORT (SOS)
optional, to defray costs ($20 suggested; we averaged $26.88 last Tour) $____
PRE-CONCERT DINNER
optional (served at each venue), open to singers and their family and friends.
indicate number of dinners at $15/person/day you would like to reserve
Aug. 8 (Keene NH) ___ + Aug. 9 (Acworth NH) ___ + Aug. 10 (Chester VT) ___
= total number of meals ____ x $15 = $____ (refund for dinners will be given if cancelled by August 1)
PAYMENT SUMMARY
Registration fee + SOS donation + pre-concert dinners = Total $_____
MAIL CHECK PAYMENT TO “NMSC” with this COMPLETED REGISTRATION to:
Marty Edelman NMSC 333 East 66th St (14C) NYC, NY 10065-6277
If you’d like to use Venmo, please contact Marty at 917-456-6558
MUSIC DISTRIBUTION
I understand that I will receive via email, around July 1st, PDFs of the sheet music and mp3
audio files for my voice part. This is provided so you can do some home study.
MORE INFO
I would like a contact who can provide transportation ( )
I have space in my car for __ extra passenger(s)
I would like to share accommodations ( )
I would like a stool for the rehearsals and the concerts ( )
Other needs/comments _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Afterglow Party at the Lambert’s (27 Wiley Hill Road, Rockingham VT 05101). Saturday night: Farewell Party in the Fullerton Inn, across from the Chester Bap1st Church. . MUSIC DISTRIBUTION - Singers will receive music in advance (around July 1) including voice-part audio (mp3) files and sheet music PDFs. Singers can view the sheet music PDFs on their monitors in conjunc1on with the mp3 audio on their phone. Instruc1ons will be included. It is expected that each singer will make the opportunity to review the music before the rehearsal on August 8. Binders with sheet music will be provided at the rehearsal. REHEARSALS - August 8th, 1 - 5 pm, in Keene NH - Mandatory August 9th, 3:30 - 5 pm, in Acworth NH - Recommended CONCERTS - Concerts are free and open to the public; 1ckets are not required. At each venue, a free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Church. The 90-minute concerts begin at 7 pm. CONCERT PERSONNEL- conductor Michael Wright Conductor, Catskill Glee Club; President, Conductors’ Club of NYS accompanist Kate Bu4erfield, Director of Music, Keene Middle School, Keene, NH PERFORMANCE ATTIRE short-sleeve, white, buttoned, business/dress shirt (no 1e), black (trousers, belt, shoes, socks) NORTHEAST MEN’S SUMMER CHORUS (NMSC) SINGER REGISTRATION - Tour 2024 3/26/24 Aug.8 (Thursday) Keene NH; Aug.9 (Friday) Acworth NH; Aug.10 (Saturday) Chester VT CONTACT INFORMATION first name __________________ last name___________________ print name as you would like it to appear in concert program street address ________________________ city _________________ state ___ zip ________ email ______________________ phone _______________ Spouse/S.O.________________ Know anyone who might like to join us? Please provide his contact informa5on name ______________________ email___________________ name ______________________ email___________________ VOICE PART first choice: I sing ( )first tenor ( )second tenor ( )baritone ( )bass second choice: If needed, I can also sing: ( )T1 ( )T2 ( )B1 ( )B2 SINGING EXPERIENCE I currently sing with _______________________________________ I have sung with: ( ) NMSC ( ) YMC Other________________________________ PAYMENT REGISTRATION FEE $30 SHARE OF SUPPORT (SOS) op1onal, to defray costs ($20 suggested; we averaged $26.88 last Tour) $____ PRE-CONCERT DINNER op1onal (served at each venue), open to singers and their family and friends. indicate number of dinners at $15/person/day you would like to reserve Aug. 8 (Keene NH) ___ + Aug. 9 (Acworth NH) ___ + Aug. 10 (Chester VT) ___ = total number of meals ____ x $15 = $____ (refund for dinners will be given if cancelled by August 1) PAYMENT SUMMARY Registra1on fee + SOS dona1on + pre-concert dinners = Total $_____ MAIL CHECK PAYMENT TO “NMSC” with this COMPLETED REGISTRATION to: Marty Edelman NMSC 333 East 66th St (14C) NYC, NY 10065-6277 If you’d like to use Venmo, please contact Marty at 917-456-6558 MUSIC DISTRIBUTION I understand that I will receive via email, around July 1st, PDFs of the sheet music and mp3 audio files for my voice part. This is provided so you can do some home study. MORE INFO I would like a contact who can provide transporta1on ( ) I have space in my car for __ extra passenger(s) I would like to share accommoda1ons ( ) I would like a stool for the rehearsals and the concerts ( ) Other needs/comments _________________________________________________________
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