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2012 Resolutions
A reminder on the choir policy on practice etiquette and performance, please refrain from talking whilst the MD is instructing or focussing on a particular part. Let us have fun and repartee by all means but focus when the MD calls us to attention. more » |
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Happy New Year to everyone and welcome back for 2012. Practices will resume this Tuesday night 24th January at the Woden Tradies Club, 7.15 pm for 7.30 pm start. more » |
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Next Gigs www.rugbychoir.org.au/calendar.html
Music Directorship Change
The announcement was distributed on Monday that your committee had decided to make a change of Musical Director after an association of more than nine years with Andrea Clifford. As advised, a sub-committee is currently dealing with a recommendation for a new MD and that announcement is expected to be made in the next few weeks.
The sub-committee will also liaise with Andrea about organising a major celebration, recognition and testimonial event early in 2012 in her honour. Numerous accolades have already accumulated about the significant contribution by Andrea to the ARC. Members will be encouraged to participate in the testimonial event when it is finalised so watch this Warble space in 2012 for those details. more » |
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Next Gigs www.rugbychoir.org.au/calendar.html
Patron Award
For those who were unable to attend the Annual Dinner, the winner was Rick Dresser. Congratulations Rick.
Saturday 3rd December SOUTHERN CROSS CARE
Please place your name on the gig sheet for Christmas Carols. This gig is at 7 Boake Place, Garran, 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm, the uniform is Polo shirt. Christmas Carols, booklets provided. more » |
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Next Gigs www.rugbychoir.org.au/calendar.html
Members Update
Superman McInnis has been brought back from the brink once again by the magicians at the Canberra Hospital. I had a long talk with him yesterday and Ken expects to be present at both the Sunday London practice and then the following Tuesday night. As the details of his treatment continue to sound like the stuff of fiction, it will be more efficient that he recount his travails over liquid refreshment after practice. It will be great to see Ken back yet again.
Val Cupitt, I saw Darryl today. He advises that Val did not have a heart attack. Tests are continuing, including an angiogram to determine what is causing her blood pressure to fluctuate so violently. I assured him that our thoughts are with him and Val.
Paul Green is recovering from his varicose vein removal and is recovering with his left leg up at home. more » |
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Next Gigs www.rugbychoir.org.au/calendar.html
Friday 18th November Annual Recognition Dinner
Tomorrow is our annual dinner and an occasion to relax and enjoy each others company. Gather in the Courtyard for pre-dinner drinks around 7pm. more » |
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The Canberra Choral Society has begun rehearsals for our community “Messiah”. Almost 200 singers packed our rehearsal venue for the first sing-through of the work under the direction of our Artistic Director, Tobias Cole.
The choir will be prepared during November by John Gilbert leading up to week-end workshops with Tobias Cole in December and then rehearsals with Brett Weymark before the performance at the Llewellyn Hall on Saturday, December 17th at 7.30pm. more » |
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Next Gigs www.rugbychoir.org.au/calendar.html
Friday 11th November Australian War Memorial Gig
Tomorrow is Remembrance Day and blazers are to be worn on this occasion. Assemble in the Western Courtyard by 0930. The Choir is to be seated by 1000. more » |
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Members Welfare
President Neil has been home for several days and continues to make good progress. He is confident to be back on light duties, at practice next week. Our best wishes also to Warren Whittaker who had complications following recent surgery, we hope to see you soon at practice.
Friday 28th October Australian Army Apprentices Wreathlaying Ceremony
Thanks to all those who were able to make it to the AWM Army Apprentices ceremony last Friday. We ended with a very good roll-up. Appreciative comments were received from the apprentices after the afternoon tea. more » |
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Members Welfare
Good news on the health front, we were delighted to welcome back Ken McInnis and Paul Gallagher to practice on Tuesday night. Also, Neil Fleming, who underwent surgery on Tuesday morning, is a little sore but progressing well. When visited, he was sitting on a chair with spoon in hand about to tackle his lunch.
Friday 4th November Woden Alive
Thanks to the 20+ who turned up last Thursday at the Tradies for the photo shoot. Although the promised article and photo have not yet materialised in the Canberra Times, on the positive side, ARC members are offered a special rate of $30 per head for the dinner on Friday 4 November.
Already, over 20 tickets have been taken up by our members and their guests. Understand that tables are for 10 and we are trying to arrange some set seating so that we can be together.
Dinner is at 7pm (doors open at 6.30). Andrea, who also hopes to get to the dinner, has asked that we be ready to warm-up NO LATER THAN 9pm, for our scheduled 9.20 on-stage performance.
Those not attending dinner are asked to be available by 9pm. Dress for the concert is the usual chambray shirt and tie. A reminder that the no-alcohol prior to performance rule, needs to observed.
Next Gigs www.rugbychoir.org.au/calendar.html more » |
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20 October Addendum
Many thanks to the 20 or so members who turned up at The Tradies on Wednesday for another photo with the Canberra Times to assist The Tradies promote the 4th November gig for the Woden Community Festival. We will have a full set very soon of updated photographs of us in our various combinations of uniform.
Next Gigs www.rugbychoir.org.au/calendar.html more » |
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Our Annual Concert Gig
Well done everyone, on an excellent effort for Saturday. Again a special thank you to those new members who made an extra effort in not only getting the complete uniform but also in memorising their parts to perform.
Next Gigs www.rugbychoir.org.au/calendar.html more » |
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Aged Care Concert Gig
Well done everyone, on an excellent effort by all of you today and a superb run through in preparation for the main concert on Saturday.
Next Gigs www.rugbychoir.org.au/calendar.html more » |
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October Rehearsal Schedule – Just for Fun
Serious time now lads, so the focus is on the concert. The time now is for polishing our repertoire. Please organise your Sibelius time to especially review the new songs.
Extra Practice 9th October
Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden Time in the Orion Room between 1.30 to 3.30 pm is an extra practice. This new time has been arranged so that members can get to wherever to watch the Wallabies v South Africa match kick-off 4.00 pm. more » |
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Spend an entertaining musical afternoon with the Australian Rugby Choir and Friends under the direction of Andrea Clifford
Supported by Sara Carvalho and Ken Goodge, and the fine male quartet Credo
MC: David Kilby more » |
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October Rehearsal Schedule – Just for Fun
Nev Gare has selected: Divine Brahma; Stout Hearted Men; Amazing Grace; Rachie. Please organise your music folders so that you can access those songs next Tuesday night.
Police Memorial Gig
Well done everyone. It was a very stoic effort by approximately 30(?) members early this evening at the Police Memorial Ceremony.
We are very used to this gig being a challenging event over the years in regard to the elements but I do not think that the rain and breeze kicked in quite as exquisitely as they did tonight to affect the temperature. Timing was good in that we got only slightly moistened rather than soaked. more » |
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September Rehearsal Schedule – Just for Fun
Geoff Ford has the honour of selecting numbers for the practice on Tuesday 27 September: Soldiers Chorus (49), Pieu Jesu (75), I Dreamed A Dream (120), Irish Blessing (36).Please organise your music folders so that you can access those songs next Tuesday night.
Retreat
Your committee will once again review the Retreat weekend. However, immediate reactions to me have been positive about last weekend and the progress made with several pieces of repertoire.
The usual full workout was experienced by 46 members in attendance, the best for some years (ever??) and sincere thanks and appreciation go to the four musical staff who led us in part practices, Andrea, Liz, Karen and Sarah. more » |
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NEXT PRACTICE 20 SEPTEMBER CANCELLED
On the advice of the MD, your committee has agreed to dispense with this practice that immediately follows our Retreat weekend. Her OH&S advice is that following such a weekend of intense voice work it would be detrimental to indulge in a further workout so soon after the weekend.
Therefore, next practice will be Tuesday 27th September at the Tradies as usual. Tradies have been informed. more » |
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Many thanks to Peter Tedder for stepping in to look after half-time tea/coffee refreshments replacing Swannie who will be overseas for a period of time.
September Rehearsal Schedule – Just for Fun
Ian Johnson has the honour of selecting next Tuesday night’s songs: [17a] Battle Hymn of the Republic; [31] Speed your Journey; [36] Irish Blessing; [60] Razzle Dazzle, and; [101] Divine Brahma. Please organise your music folders so that you can access those songs next Tuesday night.
Tuesday 13th September
Practice will NOT be at the Tradies for this one night only. Please note in your diaries that practice will be in the Orion Room of the Canberra Southern Cross Club, Corinna Street, Woden at the usual times. more » |
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A very good turn out of members, both old bold, and the new members on Tuesday night. I also much mention the attention to detail by members on switching of their mobile phones. Except for the President, just in case of an emergency call from the Music Director. Thanks lads for restraining yourselves on the compulsory rendition.
September Rehearsal Schedule – Just for Fun
David Lazarus has the next honour of selecting the next songs: Shelter (7); I Still Call Australia Home (5); Diadem; American Trilogy; Rhythm of Life. Please organise your music folders so that you can access those songs next Tuesday night.
Feedback from COTA GIG
Many thanks to approximately 30 members who performed at the COTA gig on Wednesday morning. Notwithstanding a dodgy sounding piano and some confusion as to when Mr Michael Bryce was to be in attendance as Guest of Honour, our three songs were well received.
COTA is providing valuable assistance in disseminating information and promotion for our Aged Care Concert on 13th October. more » |
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August Rehearsal Schedule – Just for Fun
Alan Holland has the honour of selecting the next songs: Shelter (7); I Still Call Australia Home (5); Anthem (104); I Dreamed A Dream (120). Please organise your music folders so that you can access those songs next Tuesday night.
Wednesday 31st August
Numbers for the COTA gig could do with further injection please. Please attend to the gig sheet next Tuesday if you can assist with this event.
Tuesday 13th September
Practice will NOT be at the Tradies for this one night only. Please note in your diaries that practice will be in the Orion Room of the Canberra Southern Cross Club, Corinna Street, Woden at the usual times.
Our Retreat 17-18 September in Goulburn
Please ensure your attendance at our week-end retreat and both October concerts. New members especially will benefit from the weekend Retreat. The thorough musical workout and good fun is the sure way to cement your relationship with the choir.
Thank you, Keith Jones for the email on the Goulburn week-end which has distributed by Geoff Ford. Remember you need to add your name to the attendance sheet and also to give the monies to Keith if you are going to the Saturday night dinner.
Look at your car pooling options and decide if you might share accommodation. Ensure that you contact Goulburn to book your accommodation. Copies of all emails from Geoff Ford are on the website under latest news. more » |
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August Rehearsal Schedule – Just for Fun
Please organise your music folders so that you can access those songs next Tuesday night. John Williams has the honour of selecting next Tuesday songs: Rhythm of Life (8); American Trilogy (80); Myfanwy (81), and; Roman War Song (76 in the archives). more » |
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Annual General Meeting
The AGM was successful and in the words of Our Patron, Col. Ian McLean “this has been the most efficient run” he has attended. He was amazed that as a non-profit organisation we are true to that with a declared profit of $24.
The committee remains the same with Peter “Nails” Naylor replacing David Dixon. Both are very quiet unassuming gentlemen, who strongly support the aims of our Choir. more » |
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From the President
Membership Fees & Annual General Meeting
Annual membership fees of $25 were due and payable on 1st July for the 2011-12 year. Please note that you must be financial to vote at the upcoming AGM on 9th August commencing at 7.00 pm at the Woden Tradies.
If you cannot attend please tender your apology for the minutes. Also consider whether you can stand for election to the committee.
The Annual Report and the summary of the annual financial reports have been distributed to all members and the full financial report will be available at the AGM.
Our Patron, Col. Ian McLean will be attending the AGM as well as the Concert on 15th October and the Annual Recognition Dinner in November. more » |
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