http://www.northfieldyouthchoirs.org Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:33:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Mark your calendars! It's Logan Olivero's golden birthday this Sun., Oct. 12th. Logan is currently in the hospital undergoing a bone marrow transplant and can't have visitors. However, you can still help to make this a very special day for Logan by joining his "virtual" birthday party on Sunday! Here are ... http://www.northfieldyouthchoirs.org/join-logan-oliveros-virtual-birthday-party/ Treble Choir singers, the choir festival in Rochester is only a few weeks away! Please spend time this weekend memorizing your music. This Monday we'll try singing "Spirits" and "Winter" without music and finish learning "Kokoleoko" and "A Cuckoo Flew Out of the Woods." Please review your rehearsal CD of ... http://www.northfieldyouthchoirs.org/a-message-for-treble-choir-members/ This year's waffle dinner/bring-a-friend night is scheduled for Mon., Nov. 3, 4:30 - 8 p.m., at St. John's Lutheran Church. This is one of two annual fundraising events that benefit NYC scholarships and general operating funds, so your participation is greatly appreciated! Please note that all rehearsals (including Chorale) will ... http://www.northfieldyouthchoirs.org/waffle-dinnerbring-a-friend-night-is-nov-3/ 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 ... http://www.northfieldyouthchoirs.org/sponsors-needed-for-nycs-annual-concert-program/ 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 ... http://www.northfieldyouthchoirs.org/con-brio-in-a-childs-christmas/ 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. http://www.northfieldyouthchoirs.org/music-bags/ 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 ... http://www.northfieldyouthchoirs.org/chorale-to-perform-in-youthful-pipings/ 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 ... http://www.northfieldyouthchoirs.org/lets-host-the-american-boychoir/ Three cheers for the NYC Board of Directors! These folks play a huge behind-the-scenes role in our organization. When you see one of the board members listed below, be sure to say "thanks for all you do!" Outgoing The staff and board of the NYC would like to thank Paul Thiboutot, Jennifer ... http://www.northfieldyouthchoirs.org/nyc-thanks-outgoing-board-members-welcomes-new/ All singers grades 3 and older will have a fall retreat to get a jump-start on our fall repertoire, get to know each other better, and have some fun. Here are the details... Jr. Singers: Sept. 20, 9 am - 2 pm, Christiansen Hall of Music @ St. Olaf College Treble Choir: ... http://www.northfieldyouthchoirs.org/fall-retreats/