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Cherry Creek Chorale March 12 and 13, 2010

An ensemble of 10 harpists directed by Connie will perform with the Cherry Creek Chorale at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., 80113, March 12 and 13, 2010.  Ticket information is available at 303-789-5920 or  http://www.cherrycreekchorale.com/

 
Rehearsals are as follows:
Sunday, Jan. 24, 2 PM St. Andrews
Sunday, Feb. 7, 2 PM St. Andrews
Sunday, Feb. 21, 2 PM St. Andrews
Saturday, March 6, 7 PM Bethany
Thursday, March 11, 7 PM Bethany
Performances: March 12 and 13, 7:30 PM Bethany

St. Andrews Methodist Church
3350 White Bay Drive
Highlands Ranch 80126

Bethany Lutheran
4500 East Hampden Avenue
Denver 80222

Accompanying the chorale:
1. The Minstrel Boy
2. The Croppy Boy
3. Mull of Kintyre

Alone:
1. The Aran Boat Song
2. Butterfly
3. Medley


"Just a quick note to let you know I'm excited about the piece I'm
arranging for CCHS. It's a medley of two pieces - Bonaparte's Retreat
and Dry and Dusty, both american- Bon's is well known as Copeland's
hoedown in Rodeo, I heard dry and dusty last year at a concert and
fell in love with the song. They go well together." Margo

What Should You Expect at a Harp Circle?

A. Welcome, Introductions  and announcements

B. Warm-ups (possibilities):  

Sight Reading  

A new piece or a new arrangement of an old piece may be introduced

Demostration  and practice of a new technique; finger exercises

C. Focus Topic – may be a special speaker, special topic, or special music, or a “How to…” such as a demonstration of a skill or technique

D. Open mike - Show and Tell. Each person is invited to play a piece he or she has been working on. The emphasis is on sharing and encouragement, not on performance. Members are encouraged to discuss the ups and downs of playing.

 

E. Ensemble work.  We will review past music and learn new music in 2 or more parts

Leader may spend some time talking about ensemble playing or a particular technique/method that can help people learn to play better in an ensemble

HIGHLANDS RANCH HARPESTRY

Highlands Ranch Harpestry, directed by Lisa Clark, gave its first ever recital last Saturday, December 5, 2009. It was held in one of the beautiful club houses at the Palamino Park Resort. Delectable refreshments were served after performances by individuals and the group. You may see a slideshow of the event by clicking on the Highlands Ranch Harpestry Link on the left.

HOLIDAY MUSIC!!

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A joyous time was had by all who came to hear us at the Highlands Ranch Library, and those who stayed for the annual CCHS Christmas party!

Door prizes were won by Maureen, Kathleen and Joan.  The prizes were a mug and a bumper sticker with the new CCHS logo, and a newly published book by Laurie Riley which was donated by Dee.

The following week we had two performances, one at St. Anthony Central: December 19, 12:30 - 2:30 PM, 4231 W. 16th Ave., Denver, followed by a performance at Wide Horizons a nursing facility, 3:30-4:30 PM, 8900 W. 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge.









Joanna and Carolyn thank all the participants from the bottom of their hearts.  Thank you also for the great food you brought -- a feast for the gods!!

Lisa, Carolyn and Joanna Play for Glory Luncheon

On Saturday, April 25, 2009, Lisa, Carolyn and Joanna played at the Third Annual Glory Luncheon. Susan St. James who has been a volunteer for the Special Olympics since 1972, gave a moving speech emphasizing the need for support to benefit intellectually challenged adults.

Members practice for gig at Church of the Hills in Evergreen