A post?!? yeah, right!

OK, first of all, the fact that the last post on this blog was Nov. 29, 2006 is SAD. VERY SAD. My apologies to those who depend on this blog for meaning in their life (which would make THEM sad, too!).

The big news is that Choir School 2007 application forms are printed! But even better than that - this year we have ONLINE REGISTRATION!!!! You can register for Choir School online beginning later this week! Got o the wesbite, www.choirschoolsite.com, to find out more. It has just been updated, too.

As some of you know, there have been special Evensong services taking place around the Diocese. So far, we've been to St. Stephen, Fredericton, and Rothesay. Later this month (March 18th), we'll be in Moncton. After that, Bathurst, Woodstock (yay!), and Saint John. The picture right here is of some of the choir at St. Paul's Rothesay, on Feb. 4th (there were 38 in the choir!). If you're around when Evensong comes to town, come sing in the choir!

Evensong Services Off and Running!

It's been a while (AGAIN!!) but some new things to share with you. Choir School has held 2 of its 7 planned 50th Anniversary CHoral Evensong Services. The firs took place at Christ Church (Parish) in Fredericton on Oct. 15th; 50+ people turned out for a wonderufl eveing, and about 20 in the Choir (that's the first picture). The next service was held Nov. 19th at Christ Church, St. Stephen, with about 80 people in the congregation (the second picture), and 20 in the choir, including the rector, Peter Mills, and his two children!

The next Evensong service comes on Feb. 4th, at St. Paul's in Rothesay. Check out the website (www.choirschoolsite.com) for more details!

How is everyone doing? Any plans for Christmas?

Yes... there's actually a new post!

Yes, I'm actually writing something here. Between vacation in August, and everything was waiting for me when I got back, not much time is left. Also, there's lot of music to listen to as well... for those of you who listen to Christian music, Building 429 has new a disc out called "Rise"; great if you're into crunchy guitar!

Choir School 50 is still months away, but the celebrations begin in October! The first of seven Choral Evensong services will be held at Christ Church (Parish) in Fredericton, on Oct. 15th at 7:00pm. Any former choristers who attended before medallions were available will get to recevie one at that service! Any current choristers in the area are of course welcomed to attend, and also sing in the choir, too (nudge, nudge; wink, wink). Another service will be held at Christ Church, St. Stephen, on Nov. 19th.

How is everyone's fall going? Post something to let us all know what's up!

It's about... uhh... chocolate?

I was with a group of kids recently who were listening to some music. I recognized one of the songs they were listening to, and asked them what they thought it was about. Silence. No one said anything. They had all just told me how much they LOVED this song, yet none of them seemed to have any clue about what it was saying. I tried a few more times, telling them that everyone's opinion counted, that a song can mean different things to different people... nothing.

I really missed Choir School right at that moment. I missed our 11:00am Christian Culture classes, where so many of you said so much about what you were thinking and feeling. I don't believe you said so much just because you were stuck in a basement with nothing better to do (although there were some mighty FINE couches there!). I believe that many of you take your music very seriously, and listen to the songs you do BECAUSE they have meaning for you, as much as a good beat. I love hearing some of this from you. I loved seeing how much a song like "Concrete Angel" meant to you by how quickly you reacted to hearing it, and by how much you talked about it afterwards. That meant a lot to me.

I miss Choir School. Only 347 days to go.

New stuff on the site!

After a long recovery that involved much sleep, much coffee, and even a bit of rest and quiet, I am once again alive after Choir School 2006. In fact, thhe website has just been updated, with all kinds of stuff from this year's edition of Choir School. Check it out: www.choirschoolsite.com. Maybe you'll see a pict of yourself (if you went, that is).

I'm anxious to hear what kind of time everyone else had. Respond to this post, to let me and everyone else know!

41 HOURS TO GO!!!!!!

I can't believe how clsoe it is to the start of Choir School on Sunday! There is so much to, and so little time; I made a list, but forgot to include a little thing called "packing." I guess I'd better change ths list, but that takes time, and I don't have time, and there is so much to do, and I don't want to forget anything, so I'd better make a list, and a note not to forget the list, and.... see you on Sunday!!! Pray for me and my list!

20 Days and Counting...

This past weekend, the Board held its final meeting before Choir School begins. Want to know what music you're singing? Wait 20 days. T-Shirt colour? Wait 20 days. What John will say when he arrives? 20 days. IT'S SO CLOSE! Some of the Board are smiling for the camera (I actually warned them I was taking the picture, for once). Remember to bring your stuff for the theme days, and also your finest outfits for the formal dinner. Check back here before you leave for Choir School; there may be some last minute thing to know!!

Get it in the mail!

I've been looking over the applications forms that have een received so far, and am thrilled to see all of the people who are coming, as well as looking forward to those whoa re coming for the first time (including my daughter, Laura! She's already told me I'm not allow to come into her room...). However, there are some people whoa re a bit slower, it seems, at finding their local mailbox. COUNSELLING STAFF... where are your forms?!?!? Just a reminder to you that staff as well have to submit a form, just so that we have your contact and medical information on file. And for all those who have yet to send in your app., do it now! The sooner you get it in, the sooner you can be assured of getting the roommate you may have requested. To the mailbox!