2005 Getaway Program Information

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Dani
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 02:11 PM

Yeah, but you never know what these crackpot folkies will want to hear... or are done with! Witness the books that show up in the auction. I like this idea, and would bring a pile. I would, however, add a box, and accept donations for each, with a $___ minimum.

Dani

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: MMario
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 02:17 PM

Dani - that's why I suggested the grab bag...*grin* you pays your buck, takes your chances - don't like your choice, toss it back in and go your merry way.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Dani
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 02:35 PM

OH! I get it! I thought you meant just putting all the CD's out for recycling.

Dani

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: karen k
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 07:26 PM

My registration and check are on the way. I can't wait to see everyone and meet some new folks as well.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: KT
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 09:06 PM

CHANCE, No, no, no!!!! We will be arriving at the GETAWAY sometime on Friday. We arrive in DC on WEDNESDAY!! Your gathering is TRADITION (2nd annual) for us and we wouldn't miss it for the world! Can we still come, huh? please? Can we?

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: KT
Date: 26 Aug 05 - 09:07 PM

Great idea, Mario!

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 27 Aug 05 - 11:30 AM

Reservation in the mail and payment going through Camsco. We are bringing our kids, Dani - the military have been alerted! Plane and car booked. I would enjoy gospel and chorus singing but would also welcome a ballad workshop that looked at traditional ballads that have 'crossed the pond' I'd love to learn some new tunes suitable for concertina too (not too fast my fingers don't go at speed :0).

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 28 Aug 05 - 05:19 AM

Having come out of the closet last year as a "harmony slut", I would appreciate this year an opportunity to harmonise - and hear others harmonising. A workshop on some of the harmony styles that are more prevalent in the US (and therefore less well known to me) would be particularly interesting.

I also support the idea mentioned above for sessions on "how a song was written".

I would attend eagerly a session (led by Bobert?) on blues, especially discussing/demonstrating different styles of the blues.

For my part, I can offer songwriting workshops, and just to be different:

The opportunity for up to 4 individuals to learn to sing (and perform on the Sunday concert) a simple Byzantine hymn in 2- or 3-part harmony. It will have few words, and they will be provided in phonetics anyway. Reading music is unnecessary, as no "dots" will be used (they would not be so useful in the case of Byzantine music with its unusual intervals). Two one-hour sessions should be sufficient, I think.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 28 Aug 05 - 08:45 AM

As one who loves harmonies: Balkan, Russian, Georgian (Svan, Kakhetian, and Gurian), Old-Timey, Appalachian, and all sorts of Liturgical harmonies from Jewish to Eastern Orthodox to Sacred Harp (and between), let me second El Greko's harmony workshop idea.

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: KT
Date: 28 Aug 05 - 12:34 PM

And I'll third it. Sounds great!

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: CET
Date: 28 Aug 05 - 12:45 PM

I would jump at the chance to learn a Byzantine hymn from El Greko.

Edmund

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 28 Aug 05 - 02:02 PM

OK CET, you're on, with SussexCarole who PMed me on behalf of herself and Theresa.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Dani
Date: 28 Aug 05 - 03:17 PM

Uh-oh. Am I too late, El Greko? Put me on standby, willya?

Dani

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 28 Aug 05 - 07:31 PM

You're in, Dani!

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Janie
Date: 28 Aug 05 - 09:28 PM

Yipes! If you got all you can use, can I be an understudy?

Pretty please with sugar on it?

Janie

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: KT
Date: 28 Aug 05 - 10:55 PM

I'd love to join the group too, El Greko, but if you have too many, may I just listen and learn the tune? KT

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Big Mick
Date: 28 Aug 05 - 11:09 PM

I just want to learn harmony. I am so used to having others harmonize with me, but I have never learned properly how to harmonize with others. I usually just sing in unison.

I stand ready to be your padawan learner, El Greko.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Aug 05 - 01:09 AM

Oh, what the heck, come along you three, we can double up some.

You can be "pseudo-counterbass" with me, Big Mick (I know we are really baritones, but we can pitch it a little higher, and with Theresa's alto for bass, we'll be fine). KT, it's been a year (too long), but I believe you are alto-ish too. I just hope CET, SussexCarole, Dani and Janie are OK for some soprano stuff so that we are not too bottom-heavy (no jokes about my physical appearance please).

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Ebbie
Date: 29 Aug 05 - 01:47 AM

This is going to be such fun to listen to!

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 29 Aug 05 - 05:43 AM

Here's hoping, Ebbie! The last GUEST was of course me, sans biscuit.
And Charlie Baum is also joining us. We'll have to close for entries now, I'm afraid, as I don't want the group to get too large, for 2 reasons:

a) it will take a lot longer to teach a bigger group; as it is, I may have to think up ways of getting the volunteers to do some of the prep work in advance, to save time

b) Normally Byzantine hymns are sung in church by small groups of 3-6 ; you do also get choirs singing them, but the sound is altered , there is less immediacy and a need for more regimentation.

So, the Byzantine Babes will consist of: SussexCarole (as First Babe, by virtue of being the first to PM me on this), Theresa, Dani, Janie, KT, CET, Big Mick and Charlie Baum.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Dani
Date: 29 Aug 05 - 07:47 AM

Oooohhh. I LOVE the sound of the Byzantine Babes. But, I'm afraid I'll be too low for you. Don't want to speak for Janie, but I don't think she'll help in that department, either. I only sing soprano when someone starts the washer while I'm in the shower.

Dani

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Janie
Date: 29 Aug 05 - 08:09 AM

'Fraid I'm bottom heavy in all senses of the word, George. 2nd tenorish, (and plenty of me to love!) If I was in a women's chorus I would definitely be singing the base line. You won't have trouble recruiting some sopranos, though, and I will listen with tremendous pleasure.

Janie

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 29 Aug 05 - 10:20 AM

Stay, Janie & Dani. My terminology may have misled you. The highest Byzantine music ever goes is 2nd tenor - any alto can reach that.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Jeri
Date: 29 Aug 05 - 02:48 PM

HEY! I want in too! Could be the Byzantine hymn, but I'd like to learn about the music as well.

Charlie Baum sings some Balkan songs, n'est ce pas? I'd love to learn about Balkan harmonies as well, and I'd love to try singing them. I'm becoming fascinated with what I call "weird" minor harmonies and dissonance. The only thing with dissonance is that you have to convince people you did it on purpose and then hope they won't hurt you.

An idea, Al Groko (better then "Greco" eh? No? Oh. Never mind) might be to have a big group break up into appropriately sized groups, with, unlike pirates, all the parts represented, perhaps more than once. People can't find the pitch with a map and a flashlight, people won't sing, or try to sing dissonantly on purpose the night before and, although expected to make a full recovery, haven't yet departed the hospital.

For Balkan music, I'd love to be one of a whole bunch of folks, sorta like the "Quasimodal Chorus."

These are different things that what has gone on when I've been to the Getaway in previous years, and I'm getting a bit excited by that.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: MMario
Date: 29 Aug 05 - 03:05 PM

I wanna listen! I doubt I can learn a harmony part in one weekend - it usually takes me weeks...so I will be the appreciative audience.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Bill D
Date: 29 Aug 05 - 03:21 PM

hey, folks...it's entirely possible for a group to 'do' a workshop that's not on the 'official' schedule. We have a history of such things happening. ( I remember fondly "Songs of Dismemberment", held on a grassy hillside maybe 15 years ago.) They just go find a quiet spot and do it!....This can be in addition to whatever a smaller bunch rehearses for a concert.

I have no idea what Carly, Nancy and Rita will 'officially' schedule, so you'd best discuss it with them so they treat you as gently as possible in the official schedule.....and if you do become an 'un-official' workshop, it's a good idea to wait till the schedule is out, so you can avoid conflicts with yourselves and other things you can't stand missing. (you know...a 3AM meeting...*grin*)

Sounds like fun......

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Ebbie
Date: 29 Aug 05 - 03:25 PM

I'll hide in the corner with you, MMario! There is a quartet in Juneau that does Balkan 'hillside and meadow' songs. Stirring, fascinating, haunting harmonies.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: MMario
Date: 29 Aug 05 - 03:29 PM

I have some friends that do incredible Lithuanian folk songs - but they have a major conflict with Getaway. Bums me out.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Gorgeous Gary
Date: 29 Aug 05 - 07:57 PM

Well let's see...

I can always lead/co-lead Jewish Songs or Parodies again.

Humorous Songs is also a possibility (hey, with all the new folks I **must** trot out "When I Was A Boy again!).

I really enjoyed the "Songs Our Children Sing" last year (or whatever the title was) and wouldn't mind reprising that. (And I promise I'll be on time this year!)

-- Gary

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: CET
Date: 29 Aug 05 - 08:06 PM

Well, nobody has ever accused me of being a soprano. My teacher (a tenor) sometimes says I'm a chickenshit tenor, i.e. a tenor who is still in the baritone closet. If Mick and George are holding down the low parts, I think I can manage it.

Edmund

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: karen k
Date: 29 Aug 05 - 09:40 PM

Just seeing this thread. I'd like to give it a try if it's not too late. What do you say, George?

karen

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 30 Aug 05 - 09:49 AM

I am looking forward to this very much and I will be bringing my new octave fiddle with me. I've also been learning some new songs to sing!!

Not long to go now!

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 30 Aug 05 - 02:31 PM

All getting very exciting. Like Khatt I am trying to learn some new songs for the trip (hopefully not all the same ones:0).

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: skarpi
Date: 30 Aug 05 - 04:22 PM

Halló all, I was trying to print out the regestration form
out but I could not get anything out but the first line ??
I have a proplem.
do you know what is wrong ? it´s on Acrobads.

all the best Skarpi Iceland.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: MMario
Date: 30 Aug 05 - 04:27 PM

It may be a version conflict, Skarpi.

what version of Acrobat reader do you have?

It may work better too, if you download it and then print it from a local copy.



Good Luck! Looking forward to seeing you in October.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: karen k
Date: 30 Aug 05 - 08:31 PM

Hey Mrs. Duck,
Looking forward to meeting you. Looks like we like the same things - gospel, chorus songs and ballads. Anxious to trade some songs with you.

Safe trip over to all you Brits. Boy this is going to be a great year.

karen

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 30 Aug 05 - 08:41 PM

Planning to be there. Never did it before. I love harmony. I will listen to lots of different workshops/programs and sing around. Just wanted to see what it was like. I can wander at will to whichever seems most appealing to me, right?       Tw

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Bill D
Date: 30 Aug 05 - 08:46 PM

yep...you just bop about until you get fascinated...*grin*...(or tired...this camp is sometimes known as "Camp Escher" as it seems it is uphill in all directions at times...well, not quite...going TO meals is almost always downhill, but,......)

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 30 Aug 05 - 08:53 PM

P. S. THE STORM has not made any changes necessary, has it?    Tw

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Fortunato
Date: 30 Aug 05 - 09:43 PM

KT you and Ebbie are most welcome at the PreGetaway/singaround/UpTheMicca at The Shivers. The Miccas and I should be home by six from the airport and I can come pick you up. Are you staying a the same hotel?

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: KT
Date: 31 Aug 05 - 01:33 AM

Thanks Chance!! We're looking forward to it! We don't have a reservation yet, but we'll probably stay in the same place. We'll let you know for sure as soon as we know. Might even be able to rustle up s'more of that great smoked salmon that we brought last year!

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: jacqui.c
Date: 31 Aug 05 - 07:53 AM

Smoked salmon? Keep some for me PLEEEEEASE!

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Ferrara
Date: 31 Aug 05 - 09:09 AM

Skarpi, I sent you a PM on Monday but Mudcat ate it. I am going to talk to Charlie Baum about your problem with the registration form. (I've left him a phone message). PM me with your e-mail. We will be able to get your registered, I promise!

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 31 Aug 05 - 10:46 AM

Tanny--
You can wander around at will to your hearts content.
The closest thing to obligations are the times for meals (if you want to eat with the rest of us). You don;t even have to go to bed, if you don;t want to.

And what storm? No storms here that I know of...

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: beardedbruce
Date: 31 Aug 05 - 11:38 AM

bed? there are BEDS at the Getaway?

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: MMario
Date: 31 Aug 05 - 12:45 PM

bruce - you know, those long horizontal things in the cabins people occasionally trip over and fall into.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 01 Sep 05 - 12:15 PM

Hope there are beds so I can file the kids away and go and enjoy myself.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 01 Sep 05 - 04:52 PM

There are nearly 500 beds at Camp Ramblewood. (Can't resist the last line of the old Yiddish curse: "You should inherit a house with 500 bedrooms, and you should be kept hopping from bed to bed with malaria.") Some people never use a bed, but others of us enjoy their use.

--Charlie Baum

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 01 Sep 05 - 05:31 PM

Then I promise to enjoy at least one.

Subject: RE: 2005 Getaway Program Information
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 01 Sep 05 - 05:36 PM

And I promise to enjoy 100!