In the Good Old Summertime - June 20, 2011

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Our summer concert this year was sponsored by the Evanston Recreation Department as one of their Monday evening performances at the Bear Tales Fire Circle.  This was our first time performing there, and it turned out to be quite fun.

The weather had turned very chilly leading up to the day of the concert, and the Bear River was running really high.  But when concert time arrived, the fire circle wasn't flooded, the temperature had risen a few degrees, and with the sun shining on us, it was a lot more comfortable than we had imagined it would be.  Still, when you look at the pictures it doesn't exactly look like a summer concert by the way some people were bundled up.

Amanda, Sara, David, Kirk

This was an all a cappella concert, which featured a variety of music including a barbershop tune, madrigals, a spiritual and a couple of patriotic songs.  Amanda, Sara, David and Kirk also sang several songs in a quartet.  This was the program:

In the Good Old Summertime

• In the Good Old Summertime
• You Are the New Day
• Let Me Fly
• Yesterday (quartet)
• Prayer of the Children (quartet)
• Adieu Sweet Amarillis
• O Eyes of My Beloved
• They Were You (quartet)
• Swingle Song (quartet)
• America the Beautiful
• Wyoming

Refreshments were provided by the Rec. Department.  Thanks to Christine and Loretta for taking pictures and for Shayna for getting us into the newspaper.  Thanks also to Glen for taking the video.

by Sara

The ECC's Summer Concert Happening Next Week

It's already time for the summer concert of the ECC.  It's taking place next Monday, June 20th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bear Tales Fire Circle.  The Evanston Recreation Department is sponsoring the concert, and they will provide refreshments.

This is going to be a fun a cappella concert.  We've got some madrigals, spirituals, barbershop and patriotic songs prepared.  Bring your family and friends - it's free!

The fastest way to get to the fire circle is to park by the Debbie Smith Bridge, across from Hamblin Park on Bear River Drive.  It's just a short walk along the path once you cross the bridge and turn left.  You can also park at the Bear Pavilion by the Ice Ponds and take the walkway.  It's a little longer, but very scenic walk.

by Sara

Memorial Day Observance - May 30, 2011

Again this year the Civic Chorus was invited to participate in the Memorial Day Community Observance.  And just like last year it was held in the Roundhouse.  However, this year the organizers set everything up facing a different direction.  So we weren't on the stairs again, or even in the balcony.  They situated the Chorus to the right of the stage, and I think it worked really well.  We were actually standing in several rows instead of strung out in a long line, and I think it helped the ensemble feel.

We had a great turnout from the Chorus, and we sang well.  They even asked us to sing our prelude songs again after the ceremony was over.  Kirk commented, "It was our best performance to date at the Memorial Day service."  I guess we're getting pretty good at this set of songs.


Prelude

• My Country 'Tis of Thee
• America the Beautiful
  

Program

• The Star-Spangled Banner
• Armed Forces medley
• God Bless America

Becca took some great pictures for us!

by Sara