Looking Back on the Jan. 9, 2024 Alexandria Hybrid Chapter Meeting
It was a really cold and very rainy night, but a contingent of Harmonizers made it to the rehearsal at AlexRenew. The plan was to work on their songs for the Jan. 11 appearance at the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) MidWinter convention in NYC.
The Metro Voices singers decided to all attend via Zoom with Samantha Tramack leading their rehearsal – also for their appearance at the MidWinter.
Harmonizer associate director, Tony Colosimo, conducted the rehearsal after a warm up session. Some Harmonizers did also attend via Zoom.
Assistant director, Terry Reynolds, managed all the links and connections and messages to those on Zoom and those at the meeting place.
During a brief business session, president Noah Van Gilder, announced the recent passing of Noreen, Jim Kirkland’swife.
Tony encouraged the members to lend support as possible to David Breen, whose father died recently.
There were some reminders about the NYC trip: a reminder to get uniform clearance to be on stage; call time is 6 pm; arrive to the stage dressed for the show; have fun on the travels up (via train, bus or plane).
Next week’s important Kickoff for 2024 will be at The Bike Club, 99 Canal Center Plaza #110, Alexandria, VA 22314. Usual 7 pm start time. Cake and goodies planned. Parking is $5 in the lot or street is free. Suggestion: bring your 2024 calendar and something to take notes on when artistic director, Joe Cerutti, the music team, and the board announce plans for the months ahead.
As a reminder, the celebration of life for Geri Geis will be on Jan. 26 at Arlington Cemetery. Members will sing “I’ll Be Seeing You” and “I’ll Walk with God.” Current and former members are welcome to join and attend. Watch for more details as to reporting time and location. Geri was a major force in the gold medal years of the Harmonizers.
The meeting ended at 9:30 after the 50/50 drawing and “Keep the Whole World Singing.” There was no afterglow this week.
Until next time – editorjack!
(This message is prepared for your review if you were there, for your information if you had to miss, and as a historical record for the great things going on each week during the 75th year of the Alexandria Chapter. - YeEd)
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