Archived News Posts for September, 2008

Sponsors Needed for NYC’s Annual Concert Program

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Are you a local business-owner? Are you employed in the Northfield area? If so, would you or your employer consider becoming an NYC sponsor? In an effort to broaden our financial base of support, NYC seeks sponsorship for our 08-09 season. In return, we’ll feature our sponsors in our annual concert program. For more information, contact Amy Boxrud @ 664-9335 or at aboxrud@northfieldyouthchoirs.org. Thanks!

Con Brio in “A Child’s Christmas”

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

The NYC has again been invited by the Music Association of Minnetonka to participate in the 15th annual “A Child’s Christmas” at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis on Sat., Dec. 20th. Here are the rehearsal and performance details:

Mon. Dec. 15

Con Brio will have an important rehearsal in the choir room at St. Olaf from 6:15-7:30 pm.


Sat., Dec. 20

  • 12:15 Load bus at Bethel Lutheran Church
  • 1:30 Rehearsal in Central Lutheran
  • 3:30 Concert. A freewill donation will collected at the door. Families are welcome to attend.
  • Following the concert: Singers will ride home with families. Please let us know if your singer will be needing a ride with another family.

Music Bags

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Our music bags are due to arrive in time for Monday’s rehearsal. Look for them to come with your singers (grades 3 and older) this week, and please add two or more sharpened pencils.

Chorale to Perform in “Youthful Pipings”

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Chorale will be performing at a special concert for and with children and youth. “Youthful Pipings” will be held at the Cathedral of Our Merciful Savior in Faribault on Sun., Oct. 19, at 3 pm. Admission is free to the public. Call time at the cathedral will be 1:30pm. Stay tuned for information about carpooling.

Let’s Host the American Boychoir!

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Can your family host a pair of singers (or more!) when 28-voice American Boychoir comes to Northfield this fall? According to Boychoir touring guidelines, host families will need to host a minimum of two boys and two adults need to be present in the host households. While each boy is required to have his own bed, cots and couches are fine.


Host Family Itinerary

  • Thurs., Oct. 30: Pick up singers after the group’s 7 pm concert in St. Olaf’s Boe Chapel.
  • Friday, Oct. 31: Breakfast in host homes. Deliver singers to St. Olaf between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Pick up singers at 7:30 pm. The boys will have eaten.
  • Sat., Nov. 1: Breakfast in host homes. Deliver singers to St. Olaf at 10 am.
  • Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Shimek at volunteer@northfieldyouthchoirs.org if your family can help!