Looking Back on the April 23 , 2024 Alexandria Hybrid Chapter Meeting
(Thanks to Bob Blair for taking notes this week.)
The Alexandria A Cappella Collective (AACC) ensembles met back at AlexRenew this week. The rehearsal started on time, 7pm, with Joe Cerutti introducing Kim Newcomb who was with us as our guest coach for Metro Voices.
She has many awards and accomplishments in the barbershop world, a few of which were announced: Learning Track Producer, Master of Harmony for the Sweet Adelines, and Rising Star Award. Kim spent 20 minutes warming up both choruses.
Joe took over and led both choruses (Harmonizers and Metro Voices) singing "Defying Gravity" with Kim coaching. Many highlights were pointed out and incorporated into our music production.
The business meeting was conducted before both choruses split into separate rooms for coaching and section leader work.
Guests were introduced: Brendon White (first time guest); Jim Friel (returning guest); Maureen Baillie (first time guest); and David Eckersell (returning guest).
Joe reminded us that "I'm Still Standing" will be worked on at the April 30th rehearsal and we should be ready to sing in preparation for the Wolf Trap show on June 1st.
Terry Reynolds announced that roommates for the NED trip (Friday May 3 to Sunday May 5) were posted on the wall and members should check it out before leaving.
Chapter secretary, Heidi Krukowski, announced renewing members: Carl Kauffmann - 51years, Jim Kirkland -14 years.
Joe and Randall Eliason reminded us all that thespring2ACTion non-profit giving Tuesday is on April 24th with the power hour from 3-4 pm to include a Cabaret gathering at the Bike Club. There seemed to be a contest brewing between Joe and Randall as to who could raise the most money for this important drive!
The Harmonizers went into Sectionals to work on "But the World Goes Round" and then back with full chorus singing both contest songs with extra work on choreography for "Lullaby of Broadway." Joe emphasized the need for extra homework on both songs. Cleveland BHS International is not that far away (July 1-7). If we don't put in the work we won't be able to display the Harmonizer magic that is expected by our International audience when we take the stage in Cleveland.
Metro Voices worked until about 10 pm with their coach.
This week’s 50/50 was won by Frank Shipp
Brad Jones is coordinator for the Ireland trip and can answer any questions members have about it. The deadline to make a deposit was extended recently.
Joe invited the guests and members to come to the Harmo House for an afterglow.
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)
The Chapter Mission Statement Enriching lives through vocal harmony in the greater DC area.
