The one with the Dance routine!
I didn't come to choir last week, me and the fuzzy-kittens were off jet-setting, but I did go to Ed's house a few days later hoping to catch the latest choir gossip. I also wondered if Ed would get his Organ out and try to impress me, but instead he gave us a puppet show and a cup of tea so I didn't complain. My epic solo was also confirmed - there will not be a dry seat in the house!
But this week here we was (doing that on purpose to annoy the teacher part of Ed), all warmed up and ready to sing, and sing we did as we rattled through many of our songs, not all of them embolded here. It seems that 'life on Mars' is still with us even though nobody really likes it, but that all bodes well for a good opening night next week when it will sound awesome, for some odd reason! I am not sure of some of the notes, so I will be on you tube after bedtime most nights this week, ingraining my poor brain.
Well folks, it the big night next week, seems an age since we trod the boards at All Saints again, watching jenny handing out beer and crisps, and trying to peer round the Christmas tree until some one aligned all the words on the right hand side! Don't forget your polo shirt, and to warm up on the bus on the way over! It's going to be a riot!
12 january 2012
With-or-withow-CHOOOOOO!
Happy new year and get read yo to rock and roll with our first concert on the 2nd February! EEEP! It's at All Saints school, where we don't seem to have performed for an age, being as we are so popular and always get asked back to other local events ...
I brought my kittens last night, and happily they did not climb the curtains or cat-call Ed like so many of us grown ups do, like Ron putting in his order for full philharmonic backing, with extra strings! I was actually tempted to wear pyjamas since I got such lovely ones for Christmas, but I might as well leave that to Ruth.
A bit scarey learning new songs last when when all our old ones have gained litle post-mince-pie errors that have crept in, even 'breaking up is hard to do' which had the most beautiful singing and dancing just for Mr Husband at last years music festival, had got a few wobblies in it!
WEll its time for your homework now which is
1 - watching you tube to get the songs all learned in your head
2 - singing while doing everything
3 - warm p first, dot forget, do a few EEEEE-OOOOOOORs while on the bus/queue as ASDA
(I am allowed to mention ASDA now since; a - our Dave works there, and; b - they did eventually put some money in our charity pot!)
Love you lots, be good ... and try not to miss me next week when I am not here!
Happy new year and get read yo to rock and roll with our first concert on the 2nd February! EEEP! It's at All Saints school, where we don't seem to have performed for an age, being as we are so popular and always get asked back to other local events ...
I brought my kittens last night, and happily they did not climb the curtains or cat-call Ed like so many of us grown ups do, like Ron putting in his order for full philharmonic backing, with extra strings! I was actually tempted to wear pyjamas since I got such lovely ones for Christmas, but I might as well leave that to Ruth.
A bit scarey learning new songs last when when all our old ones have gained litle post-mince-pie errors that have crept in, even 'breaking up is hard to do' which had the most beautiful singing and dancing just for Mr Husband at last years music festival, had got a few wobblies in it!
WEll its time for your homework now which is
1 - watching you tube to get the songs all learned in your head
2 - singing while doing everything
3 - warm p first, dot forget, do a few EEEEE-OOOOOOORs while on the bus/queue as ASDA
(I am allowed to mention ASDA now since; a - our Dave works there, and; b - they did eventually put some money in our charity pot!)
Love you lots, be good ... and try not to miss me next week when I am not here!
8 December 2011
The One Where Linda Mary Marshall posted on your Wall.
"Hi Cat, Update on our `Sparkle` We did ! But the rain and wind tried to stop our wonderful voices! It didn`t ! Just before we went on stage the heavens opened.... and some more! Our mighty leader Ed escorted us ( in our masses) onto a stage fit for only a hand full of healthly built humans. We busied ourselves into an order of... `can you fit this microphone into the space next to your face`? After a bit of jiggling about we all managed to move into a space one can only describe as `personal`
As we got going with the repertoire, Ed was conducting us with the great professional enthusiasm as he always gives, but getting a little bit wet under the nasty Weymouth rain! He`s a trouper ! (We were dry, Oh Yes !) As I was stood next to the side awnning of the `stage`tent the wind kept trying to hit me off kilter, thus making my concentration a little `off key` I don`t think anyone noticed!
I think the onlookers enjoyed our concert, and everyone I spoke to (choir too ) had a good time despite of the awful weather conditions. To end our evening we all gathered in the pub for a `swift `alf`! We thanked Ed and made some new friends too, which is what it`s all about, isn`t it ? As Big Ron shouted out `ITS CHRISTMASSSS`Happy Christmas Everyone. "
"Hi Cat, Update on our `Sparkle` We did ! But the rain and wind tried to stop our wonderful voices! It didn`t ! Just before we went on stage the heavens opened.... and some more! Our mighty leader Ed escorted us ( in our masses) onto a stage fit for only a hand full of healthly built humans. We busied ourselves into an order of... `can you fit this microphone into the space next to your face`? After a bit of jiggling about we all managed to move into a space one can only describe as `personal`
As we got going with the repertoire, Ed was conducting us with the great professional enthusiasm as he always gives, but getting a little bit wet under the nasty Weymouth rain! He`s a trouper ! (We were dry, Oh Yes !) As I was stood next to the side awnning of the `stage`tent the wind kept trying to hit me off kilter, thus making my concentration a little `off key` I don`t think anyone noticed!
I think the onlookers enjoyed our concert, and everyone I spoke to (choir too ) had a good time despite of the awful weather conditions. To end our evening we all gathered in the pub for a `swift `alf`! We thanked Ed and made some new friends too, which is what it`s all about, isn`t it ? As Big Ron shouted out `ITS CHRISTMASSSS`Happy Christmas Everyone. "
24 November 2011
The one where we went back to our old room!
WELL I didn't have to bring my fuzzy-kids tonight as an amazing friend sent a text, asking if she could babysit, and I bit her hand off! This was especially helpful as Daisy was on the Calpol, and retired early, leaving me to jump into Jigsaw-Jenny's car and try and find out practice room for the night.
Ed had another go at making out tummies sore, with a bit of 'UGH UGH UGH', and other lovely sounds, and we worked on a couple of niggly-bits of songs and then a full run through, including the extra special and wonderfully Christmassy Slade number, which is Big-Rons favourite, and as a treat he gets to shout 'IT'S CHRIIIIIIIIST-MAAAAAAAASSSS!' at the end!
Mrs Big-Ron handed out some handmade puddings, and everyone had to sit a little closer than usual which is good news of you are a cold virus looking to make friends, but bad news for lovers of personal space! And we also enjoyed computers that wouldn't talk to screens, no internets for listening to 'walking on sunshine' via you-tube, and memory sticks that would not divulge their files!
And so we next meet again on the streets just before 7.30pm and I have my baby sitter booked already so that will be nice. Dress code - thermal underwear in-case it snows, but not worn onthe outside please! Now dont forget everything we did tonight and remember i love you, no matter how grumpy you are! Cat XXXX
WELL I didn't have to bring my fuzzy-kids tonight as an amazing friend sent a text, asking if she could babysit, and I bit her hand off! This was especially helpful as Daisy was on the Calpol, and retired early, leaving me to jump into Jigsaw-Jenny's car and try and find out practice room for the night.
Ed had another go at making out tummies sore, with a bit of 'UGH UGH UGH', and other lovely sounds, and we worked on a couple of niggly-bits of songs and then a full run through, including the extra special and wonderfully Christmassy Slade number, which is Big-Rons favourite, and as a treat he gets to shout 'IT'S CHRIIIIIIIIST-MAAAAAAAASSSS!' at the end!
Mrs Big-Ron handed out some handmade puddings, and everyone had to sit a little closer than usual which is good news of you are a cold virus looking to make friends, but bad news for lovers of personal space! And we also enjoyed computers that wouldn't talk to screens, no internets for listening to 'walking on sunshine' via you-tube, and memory sticks that would not divulge their files!
And so we next meet again on the streets just before 7.30pm and I have my baby sitter booked already so that will be nice. Dress code - thermal underwear in-case it snows, but not worn onthe outside please! Now dont forget everything we did tonight and remember i love you, no matter how grumpy you are! Cat XXXX
17 November 2011
The one where Catherine turned 30 - Happy Birthday!
And we learned that 'happy birthday' can sort out the real singers at any audition, so why don't they do that one on X-Factor? That would get the thing over and done with! And i dont know about you but my belly hurt after all that jolly laughter, who knew that Ed would find fresh material to amuse us all! Bless him!
Our tone was praised tonight as we tackled 3 songs in great depth, and then were frightened by the fact that we have only one more rehearsal until out street concert on the 8th, so next week is a practice performance, and I might bring my little Fuzzies to watch so make sure you smile :-)And even if out tone was superb, some of out rhythms were shamballick, and it looks like the spell checker can't cope with that one so maybe Ed would like to chose another word?
So happy that we wont be doing carols this year, well maybe a Shakin' Stevens' Christmas number, so I just hope the punters don't throw hot chestnuts at us! Just remember if they do - i love you lots! keep singing, Cat XXXXXXXXXXXX
And we learned that 'happy birthday' can sort out the real singers at any audition, so why don't they do that one on X-Factor? That would get the thing over and done with! And i dont know about you but my belly hurt after all that jolly laughter, who knew that Ed would find fresh material to amuse us all! Bless him!
Our tone was praised tonight as we tackled 3 songs in great depth, and then were frightened by the fact that we have only one more rehearsal until out street concert on the 8th, so next week is a practice performance, and I might bring my little Fuzzies to watch so make sure you smile :-)And even if out tone was superb, some of out rhythms were shamballick, and it looks like the spell checker can't cope with that one so maybe Ed would like to chose another word?
So happy that we wont be doing carols this year, well maybe a Shakin' Stevens' Christmas number, so I just hope the punters don't throw hot chestnuts at us! Just remember if they do - i love you lots! keep singing, Cat XXXXXXXXXXXX
10 November 2011
The one were Ruth stayed in her pyjamas all day ...
The good news was, our concert may be held in the Pavvy this year, in January. The Bad news is there is no concert on the 1st December after all, nor is there any practice that night as Ed has to be at Parents Evening again.
In Other News, no one picked up Ed's keys, which could be either good or bad, depending on where you stand on that sort of thing! And as unlikely as it sounds while hanging out in the common room with soggy acoustics, some lovely singing got done, my favourite being the erasure song which was rather well done by our own Ed at my 40th :-) It makes us all sound very young and bouncy!
There were some lovely auditions at the end, for the Solo parts in Seasons of love (known in my house as 500 minutes) but I don't know who won yet, as Ed wont text me back, but I'll post it later after pony riding!
Advice from Ed again included, 'if you are not tired, you are doing it wrong', and, 'If it hurts Jenny, you are doing it wrong' - so don't forget that all important deep-down support, and remember to bring it with you. Keep singing, songsters, and see you back in the hall next week. Maybe. Cat XXXX
The good news was, our concert may be held in the Pavvy this year, in January. The Bad news is there is no concert on the 1st December after all, nor is there any practice that night as Ed has to be at Parents Evening again.
In Other News, no one picked up Ed's keys, which could be either good or bad, depending on where you stand on that sort of thing! And as unlikely as it sounds while hanging out in the common room with soggy acoustics, some lovely singing got done, my favourite being the erasure song which was rather well done by our own Ed at my 40th :-) It makes us all sound very young and bouncy!
There were some lovely auditions at the end, for the Solo parts in Seasons of love (known in my house as 500 minutes) but I don't know who won yet, as Ed wont text me back, but I'll post it later after pony riding!
Advice from Ed again included, 'if you are not tired, you are doing it wrong', and, 'If it hurts Jenny, you are doing it wrong' - so don't forget that all important deep-down support, and remember to bring it with you. Keep singing, songsters, and see you back in the hall next week. Maybe. Cat XXXX
3 November 2011
Gap (Gap) Year ...
And so, Gathering momentum for our maybe Christmas-concert-come-Christmas-market, its time to pin down the songs we will be singing and tackle them in a big way, just like we did tonight with 'seasons of love'. Soon the full list of those will be on the web site so come back later to find out what's in your DFS stocking!
The timings in Seasons of Love is all very crucial, so do work on those so that Ed will not be cross next time. I do it by playing the song on you-tube a few times while ironing my big pants, but you might have other, preferred ways of learning!
Sorry for being on the 'winning' side again last night, can't be helped I am afraid, being so amazing, and talented as we are. Oh dear, I appear to be turning into Ed. Good advice again from the big man, on looking after one's throat, because we only have one of those each. If it hurts, stop (and I had to last night), and the same goes for singing too of course...
Next week, back in the common room again, unless there is a sign in the car park places to be knocked over and advising otherwise! LOVE you all, keep singing and don't forget to read this blog! xxx
And so, Gathering momentum for our maybe Christmas-concert-come-Christmas-market, its time to pin down the songs we will be singing and tackle them in a big way, just like we did tonight with 'seasons of love'. Soon the full list of those will be on the web site so come back later to find out what's in your DFS stocking!
The timings in Seasons of Love is all very crucial, so do work on those so that Ed will not be cross next time. I do it by playing the song on you-tube a few times while ironing my big pants, but you might have other, preferred ways of learning!
Sorry for being on the 'winning' side again last night, can't be helped I am afraid, being so amazing, and talented as we are. Oh dear, I appear to be turning into Ed. Good advice again from the big man, on looking after one's throat, because we only have one of those each. If it hurts, stop (and I had to last night), and the same goes for singing too of course...
Next week, back in the common room again, unless there is a sign in the car park places to be knocked over and advising otherwise! LOVE you all, keep singing and don't forget to read this blog! xxx
20 October 2011
SOFT KARAOKE
Lovely, swanky new surroundings for tonight's practice, Purple carpet wall-to-wall (so no re-verb to be had)shiny aqua coloured wall beams and chairs that can't be slouched in. Must buy a handbag just so I can 'plant' my feet firmly! But not till 2 weeks time anyway, as of course next week is half term! Don't turn up then, but the week after, back in the common room again.
We have fun today with the karaoke machine that is Ed's Tyros 3, and some awesome songs, all picked from our requests and some well known songs for a good sing-a-long. When we arrived at choir, Jack played that old carpenters number, 'sing a song', and I warned him, saying I would tell his Dad! Imagine my surprised when Jack told me it was on our play list! It has only taken me three and a bit years to wear Ed down then!
A date has been set for our end-of-term-concert, singing carols in the cold streets, and having a drink together after, just for fun! Shall I dig out that mangy old rat again? He does know all the words of course! Have a lovely half term folks, and don't forget to sing 'dum-dum-diddley' in a mysterious way, while pushing your trolleys around ASDA XXX
Lovely, swanky new surroundings for tonight's practice, Purple carpet wall-to-wall (so no re-verb to be had)shiny aqua coloured wall beams and chairs that can't be slouched in. Must buy a handbag just so I can 'plant' my feet firmly! But not till 2 weeks time anyway, as of course next week is half term! Don't turn up then, but the week after, back in the common room again.
We have fun today with the karaoke machine that is Ed's Tyros 3, and some awesome songs, all picked from our requests and some well known songs for a good sing-a-long. When we arrived at choir, Jack played that old carpenters number, 'sing a song', and I warned him, saying I would tell his Dad! Imagine my surprised when Jack told me it was on our play list! It has only taken me three and a bit years to wear Ed down then!
A date has been set for our end-of-term-concert, singing carols in the cold streets, and having a drink together after, just for fun! Shall I dig out that mangy old rat again? He does know all the words of course! Have a lovely half term folks, and don't forget to sing 'dum-dum-diddley' in a mysterious way, while pushing your trolleys around ASDA XXX
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