Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec

Subject: Quasimodal Chorus! Concert - Maine, USA
From: maeve
Date: 25 Apr 09 - 07:16 AM

Good Friends" Concert with three community choruses: Quasimodal Chorus!, SHIRA and the Islesboro Community Chorus at the First Congregational Church in Camden on May 8th at 7 p.m

On Friday, May 8, three community choruses are collaborating to put on a "Good Friends" Concert. The concert features the Quasimodal Chorus!, SHIRA and the Islesboro Community Chorus. It will be held at the First Congregational Church in Camden at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.   The suggested donation is $10.00 with proceeds going to support youth music scholarships at the Maine Fiddle Camp in Montville (www.mainefiddle.org).

The Quasimodal Chorus! has been singing around dining room tables since the early 80's. This group of 20 singers works on original compositions and songs from favorite composers. The group has made one CD, "So Bravely Dream," which is a compilation of songs composed by Jan Harmon, who was part of the chorus for many years. "Good Friends" written by Jan Harmon will be featured in the concert.

SHIRA is an a capella group of long-time friends who love singing together and have done so over the past 20 years. Based in the mid-coast area, the women of SHIRA have a repertoire vast and varied, ranging from gospel and spiritual music to international folk and popular tunes. The soulful, playful, joyful pleasure of their performances is infectious!

The Islesboro Community Chorus has been serenading island souls for almost 30 years under the direction of John Oldham with accompanist, Bonnie Hughes. Their repertoire is a smorgasbord of classical, traditional, multicultural and classical selections. They perform twice a year and participate at various civic events.

The Good Friends Concert is an opportunity to bring friends of music together to share, laugh and enjoy songs while raising money to support youth and their musical pursuits.
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Contact me by PM if you have questions or need directions.

maeve

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: Beer
Date: 25 Apr 09 - 07:34 AM

Good luck maeve.
Beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: maeve
Date: 25 Apr 09 - 08:21 AM

Thanks, Adrien. We usually have a full house for these concerts, but I love to see my music friends there, too.

maeve

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Apr 09 - 11:26 AM

I am supposed to be away that weekend . Damn - I would love to make this one.

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: maeve
Date: 26 Apr 09 - 11:19 AM

That's alright, SINS. There will be others, I'm sure.

It will be a joyful gathering of voices.

maeve

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: Charley Noble
Date: 26 Apr 09 - 12:17 PM

This should not be missed if you're within range.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble, on the road in Michigan

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: maeve
Date: 26 Apr 09 - 12:23 PM

Thanks, Charlie. Folks do seem to enjoy this combined chorus series.

Travel in good health,

maeve

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: maeve
Date: 07 May 09 - 06:21 AM

Tomorrow in Camden, Maine.

maeve

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 07 May 09 - 06:33 AM

I would love to hear you folks sometime. I'm sure it would be worth the drive.

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 May 09 - 02:17 PM

How did it go, Maeve? Any recordings or videos?
M

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: maeve
Date: 12 May 09 - 03:43 PM

Both musicians and audience seemed to have an equally good time. Each chorus sang its own mix of lyrically and melodically beautiful songs, ending with a few pieces sung by the three combined choruses.

No recordings or videos to the best of my knowledge. It would be wonderful to see you there in the audience another time, Jerry. Mary, I expect you'll have other opportunities to hear us.

maeve

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: ranger1
Date: 13 May 09 - 08:48 AM

Once again, I try and try to figure how to be in multiple places at the same time, but it still defeats me. Glad there was a good turn out.

Jerry, you make it to Maine, I promise to take you and Ruth out to dinner.

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: maeve
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 11:27 AM

Sun Dec 6, 2009: Camden, Maine, USA
Anne Dodson & Friends 22nd annual Christmas Concert
First Congregational Church, 55 Elm St, 7:30 pm
Advance tickets $12/at the door $14

Along with Anne Dodson, featured musicians will include: The Quasimodal Chorus, Matt Szostak, Will Brown, Kat Logan & Jim Loney, David Dodson, and Shophi Ngidi.

A good time will be had by all!

maeve

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: maeve
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 11:41 AM

The actual concert name is

"Anne Dodson & Friends Holiday Concert"

We hope to see some of you there.

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 12:44 PM

I wish I could be there. I've heard it's always a good time.

Dan

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: maeve
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 01:54 PM

So come along to Maine, Dan. You know more than a few of us.

maeve

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: jacqui.c
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 02:50 PM

Darn it! I'll be a couple of hours into my flight to the UK right then.

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: maeve
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 03:00 PM

We'll have to sing out for you, Jacqui dear. Have a safe trip.

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 03:36 PM

No promises yet Maeve. I have to work the next day. Any Saturday concerts in the schedule?
Mary

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA
From: maeve
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 04:17 PM

Mary- We only do a couple of concerts per year, and right now there are no Saturdays marked. I'd love for you to be there, but I'd say it would be a hard trip home. I'll keep watch for a Saturday possibility for you.

maeve

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 04:21 PM

I'd love to be there, too, BUT I hope to *hear* it via CD or something later?**bg** It will be lovely, I am sure!

kat

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 04:24 PM

Quasimodo??

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 07:50 PM

I too wish I could come!! Someday...

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: ranger1
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 08:19 PM

Hmm...I have beaucoup vacation hours racked up and Monday is really my Friday and the boss works Mondays and I have good friends who live in Lincolnville that I haven't seen in ages that I could potentially find crash space with...

Might be able to do it, Maeve.

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: gnu
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 08:29 PM

Do I hear angels in the offing?

I expect it will be every worth the while.

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: bbc
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 08:39 PM

Wow! This sounds lovely! Unfortunately, my next visit is probably from December 26-30. Gotta stay within school vacation times.

best,

Barbara

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: Nancy King
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 11:43 PM

Wish I could come to this one! Especially since my old friend Lois Lyman is a member of the Quasimodal Chorus! Ah well, one of these days...

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: maeve
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 08:27 AM

You know a few of the performers, Nancy. :)

Yes, McGrath. Others have been befuddled by our name. I think Jan Harmon and Gordon Bok came up with it. We sound pretty good anyway.

maeve

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 08:53 AM

Almost on key and in rhythm, right?

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: maeve
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 08:58 AM

LOL

We were on pitch, in tune, in rhythm and in good spirits this week. Wait till you hear Shophi Ngidi...and Jim & Kat...David Dodson... Matt Stoztak...Will... Heck- you need to be here.

maeve

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 09:01 AM

Sniff........

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: Charley Noble
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 12:29 PM

Pleased to hear that Kat Logan & Jim Loney have connected with the Chorus.

We'll see if we can make it that night from Richmond, Maine.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble and Judy Barrows

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: Nancy King
Date: 21 Nov 09 - 09:46 AM

Maeve, you're right -- I do know quite a few of the performers. But Loie is the one I always think of first, since I've known her for almost 50 years now! I'll be seeing her here in Washington in a couple of days, and no doubt will see a bunch of the others when I come up in February, but I still wish I could come to the concert!

Nancy

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: maeve
Date: 04 Dec 09 - 07:34 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: maeve
Date: 05 Dec 09 - 11:28 AM

Here's the latest press release of our concert. Note that Kat Logan, Will Brown, and Gordon Bok (In the Quasimodal Chorus) also appeared on the "Singing Through the Hard Times" Utah Phillips tribute cd that has been nominated for a Grammy Award. Shophi Ngidi has a beautiful and powerful voice and an infectious sense of humor.
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Anne Dodson and Friends Holiday Program celebrates its 22nd consecutive season on Sunday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of the First Congregational Church in Camden. Once again it is the closing event of "Christmas by the Sea," Camden's annual weekend of holiday festivities, as it brings performers and audience together in a shared community event.

This year a cast of returning participants joins Anne, including The Quasimodal Chorus, Matt Szostak, Will Brown and David Dodson.

New on the docket for this year are Kat Logan and Jim Loney. Jim and Kat have been performing throughout the state over the last 25 years. Jim was previously a member of the The Toasters, The Bluetonics, and Primo Cubano. Kat has performed with numerous bands and both are known for their writing and solo work. They moved to Friendship in April, married in June and now perform together with an eclectic program that includes Americana, folk, blues, Celtic and original tunes.

Also new for this years concert is Shophi Ngidi. Hailing from South Africa, Shophi is well known for her powerful vocals and Zulu dance style from the Umbumbulu region of KwaZulu. Rare in this tradition, Shophi learned traditional drumming from her father, Joesph Ngidi. Thulani Shabalala, a member of Lady Smith Black Mambazo and son of the bands founder Joseph Shabalala, is helping Shophi produce a new recording due out in late 2009. She will be performing solo and with the Quasimodal Chorus.

Doors open at 7:00 PM and advance tickets are available at The Owl and the Turtle in Camden and at Rock City Books and Coffee in Rockland. Tickets may also be reserved in advance, to be held at the door. Adults: $12 advance, $14 suggested donation at the door. Children (6 -12): $6 in advance, $7 suggested donation at the door. Free under 6 years. Refreshments will be served. For more information or reservations call 236 -9576.

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: katlaughing
Date: 05 Dec 09 - 11:37 AM

That's a bargain for all of that talent! Any recordings being made? (Did I already ask that?:-)

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: Charley Noble
Date: 05 Dec 09 - 12:47 PM

Unfortunately there is bad weather expected this evening and we're not going to risk it, living an hour away.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: maeve
Date: 05 Dec 09 - 03:22 PM

Charlie, I live an hour away too, but I have to be there. Most years the roads are fine.

Kat- I keep asking for a recording of these concerts, but I haven't gotten one yet. I'll let you know if I do. There WILL be cds of all performers who have them for sale at the concert.

maeve

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: katlaughing
Date: 05 Dec 09 - 03:44 PM

Thanks, maeve...it's okay, darlin'...just enjoy yourself and we'll be thinking of ya all having a good time.:-)

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: gnu
Date: 05 Dec 09 - 06:26 PM

Break a leg all!

At the concert... not shovelling snow. >;-)

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: maeve
Date: 05 Dec 09 - 07:00 PM

Thanks. I'm planning to enjoy singing and drive safely back home.

maeve

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: maeve
Date: 06 Dec 09 - 08:53 AM

The snow has ended, the sky is blue, the roads will likely be just dandy tonight.

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: jacqui.c
Date: 06 Dec 09 - 09:44 AM

How I wish I could have been there - I'd have come hail or shine if it hadn't conflicted with my UK flight!

Jacqui.c, who lives about 2 hours away!

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: Stringsinger
Date: 06 Dec 09 - 11:51 AM

Quasimodal? Cute. Featuring the lead vocalists, Lon and Dick Cheney.

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: maeve
Date: 06 Dec 09 - 12:53 PM

You've lost me, Stringsinger. There's a joke in there I'm sure.

We are twenty or so professional, amateur, and completely unprofessional musicians in Midcoast Maine.

Thanks, Jacqui. We'd love to see you. Have a wonderful trip and Christmas with family. Get yourself home safely.

maeve

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: maeve
Date: 06 Dec 09 - 11:13 PM

It was a wonderful concert and a fine time was had by all.

maeve

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: Leadfingers
Date: 07 Dec 09 - 04:17 AM

No one got snowed in then ? Glad it went well

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: maeve
Date: 07 Dec 09 - 06:55 AM

Thank you, Terry. The snow stopped early enough for it to be well cleared from the roads before the concert began. You would have enjoyed the banter between songs.

maeve

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Dec 09 - 08:30 AM

Stringsinger was alluding to Lon Cheney's role in the Hunchback Of Notre Dame.
"Why could my heart not be made of stone like yours?"
SIGH
Glad it went well, Maeve.

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus Concert - Maine, USA 6 Dec
From: Charley Noble
Date: 07 Dec 09 - 12:27 PM

Great news!

I did confuse Saturday evening with Sunday evening on my calendar.

Charley Noble