Christmas Concert at the State Hospital - December 22, 2009

Just several days before Christmas, the Civic Chorus had a unique experience when we sang our Christmas set at the Wyoming State Hospital.  It was a little creepy when they locked the doors behind us as we entered, but the staff was very grateful and helpful, and the patients were a very appreciative audience.  This was our program:

• Do You Hear What I Hear?
• Kyrie
• An Irving Berlin Christmas
• Born on a New Day
• It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
• Joy to the World

by Sara

Evanston Community Christmas Gala - December 10, 2009

Last Thursday the Evanston Civic Chorus hosted the 2nd biennial Evanston Community Christmas Gala at Davis Middle School.  The concert was an even bigger success than the Gala two years ago, which is what we were hoping for.  The only really unfortunate thing about the event was that the auditorium was super cold.  Someone had left the outside door open earlier in the day, and there was not enough time for it to heat up.  I had a hard time playing the piano, my fingers were so cold.   

We heard great performances from the Catholic Church choir, the Evanston Civic Chorus and the Evanston Civic Orchestra as well as a vocal duet, vocal quintet, instrumental trio and piano soloist.  To end the concert, the combined choirs and orchestra performed "Joy to the World" and then led the audience in a sing-a-long.
 
by Sara

Christmas Concert at Library - 2009

The evening of December 3rd was very busy for the Civic Chorus. We started with our

Christmas Concert at the Uinta County Library at 5:30. This was our first time singing there. And it was my first time playing on a white piano. I played a little prelude music before the concert so I could get used to the keyboard. I played my favorites and even got a couple of requests from the gathering audience. This was our program:

• Do You Hear What I Hear?
• Kyrie
• An Irving Berlin Christmas
• Born on a New Day
• The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
• Joy to the World

The first two songs were favorites with the Chorus, as well as "Born on a New Day." Many in the audience particularly enjoyed "Joy to the World." Really, though, the whole concert was fun because we were singing Christmas music. And on top of that, it was fun to be loud in the library without anyone telling us to be quiet. View More Photos

After the concert, we rushed out to mingle with the crowd and sing carols at the Downtown Merchants Open House and Parade of Lights. We are becoming a familiar group at this annual event. I particularly liked singing inside of different businesses where we could look at our music and sing parts instead of singing in the dark outside and winging it.

Next we had a dress rehearsal with the Evanston Civic Orchestra and combined choir to put together "Joy to the World." It was super fun singing with the orchestra and this will definitely be a highlight of the Community Christmas Gala on the 10th. View More Photos

ECC Sings at St. Mary's 125th Anniversary Celebration - July 26, 2009

The ECC was honored to be a part of the Cultural Concert sponsored by St. Mary Magdalen's Catholic Church as part of their 125th Anniversary Celebration in July.  There were only a few of the chorus members in attendance, but it turned out to be a great experience.  The acoustics of the church made our little group sound really full.  The audience clapped really loudly, and there was a good energy during the event.  We sang just a few songs, including "God Bless America" and "In the Good Old Summertime."

by Sara

Fresh Air, Freedom and Fun - July 2009

Once again the Civic Chorus sang at the Fresh Air, Freedom and Fun festival on July 4th.  This year our program was most of our barbershop lineup from our May concert.

• Star-Spangled Banner
• In the Good Old Summertime
• Beautiful Dreamer
• Let Me Call You Sweetheart
• I Love You Truly
• You're a Grand Old Flag
• God Bless America

Like last year, we sang up on the stage to stay out of the hot sun.


by Sara

Barbershop Music in the Gazebo - May 2009

Last Wednesday we had a fun performance in the Gazebo downtown.  It was a bit chilly, but the summer flowers were just starting to look beautiful, and it really was a charming setting for a late spring concert.  Our family and friends brought their lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy our program of barbershop and patriotic songs.

• You're As Welcome As the Flowers in May
• In the Good Old Summertime
• Beautiful Dreamer
• M-O-T-H-E-R
• Let Me Call You Sweetheart
• I Love You Truly
• You're a Grand Old Flag

With the highway and train tracks close by we had a lot of noise with loud motorcycles and trains passing by.  Luckily it seemed that they always came and went between songs.

by Sara

Memorial Day Community Observance - May 25, 2009

The Uinta County Veterans Board must have liked our contribution to last year's Memorial Day Observance, because they asked us back this year.  Unfortunately I was out of town with my family, so I can't really comment on the event.  Here's a photo of the program.

by Sara