October
2007
303-554-7692 www.boulderchorale.org Newsletter of the
President’s Corner
by Jack Biddle, President
Raise your hand if you love paying dues!
--Hmm, not many hands.
The Boulder Chorale keeps dues to a minimum by being very
stingy. We shop around, cut corners and find ways to minimize costs.
At the same time we, the members, demand quality: quality direction,
quality accompaniment, quality rehearsal venues and quality performance venues.
So how do we get the best and pay the least? By
volunteering. Volunteering to help bring in money e.g. soliciting for the
annual fund or putting up posters to enhance ticket sales. Volunteering
to cut costs e.g. helping with mailings or data entry.
There are lots of ways to volunteer. It doesn't have to be a
big time commitment and it's a fun way to socialize with your fellow Chorale
members. What's your way to volunteer?
Board Meeting Highlights
by JoAn Segal, Secretary/Past-President
The
Chorale’s Board of Directors held its second meeting of the 2007-8 season at
·
The Membership
Database Planning Committee reports that data elements have been clarified and
reports partially identified. (Jack
Biddle / Greg Herring).
·
Our
Publicity/Marketing Director asked for volunteers to staff a booth at the
Boulder Fall Arts Fest, the weekend of October 6-7, either Saturday or Sunday
11-6 (some slots may be filled). (Risa Booze)
·
Board members and
committee chairs were welcomed to use our new Chorale GMail account, including
calendars and document storage features. (Risa Booze)
·
It was decided
that the Jefferson Symphony and the Chorale would each do its own publicity and
distribution for the “Evening at the
Opera” Concert in May. (Julie Hale)
·
We have 180
inches of free Camera ads that must
be used by Dec. 31. Julie Hale handed
out a detailed chart with deadlines for graphics. (Julie Hale)
·
The Arts and the
Candidates meeting will be held at the Dairy Center on Thursday, October 11, from
5:30-8:30 p.m. The Chorale may set up a
small space for flyers and play a CD of a performance. Also, JoAn will perform One Old Broad Looks at Life and Death on 11/16/07, 7-9pm at the
Boulder Public Library Auditorium. (JoAn Segal)
·
Our Treasurer
presented the financial report indicating we are still in the black at this
time, with net income July 1 – Sept. 10 of just under $5,000 and cash of nearly
$20,000 in the bank. (Jeff Hale)
·
Our Librarian
reported mostly-successful fulfillment of almost all music orders except for
the Mahler (which was ordered in July). He estimates music expenses to date at
approximately $2,500 for music and an additional $200 for photocopies. (Sam
Richman)
·
Dede Beardsley
announced that she will begin selling scrip (and subsequently, cards) at the
rehearsal of September 11. (Dede Beardsley)
·
Discussion began
regarding requirements for Board leadership positions. (Jack Biddle / Sue
Hintz-Siegrist)
·
Discussion was
raised about the next tour. Tim foresees
our singing the MacIntosh Mass in the fall of 2008 and would like to record it
the winter of 08-09 and take it on tour that summer. He sees a location in Southern
Africa as the ideal location for this tour.
Julie and Jeff Hale have agreed to begin preliminary research on
possible tour agencies. (Jack Biddle)
·
Wren Fritzlan
reported on a smooth registration process, and noted that Erin has been very
helpful in managing the roster. There
was also discussion of scholarships and payment schedules. (Wren Fritzlan)
·
Our Fundraising
Director reported meetings with Sue Hintz-Siegrist and Darcie Sanders have
yielded good progress. The idea of
holding a large fundraiser was discussed.
Julie Hale volunteered to help with the Annual Fund. A long-range fundraising plan was proposed.
(Phil Ecklund)
·
Our Artistic
Director expressed satisfaction with the Concert and Women’s Chorale first
rehearsals, as well as the Chamber Chorale retreat. He also requested that Grace Lutheran Church,
where that retreat was held at no charge, be listed in our donor lists. (Tim
Snyder)
·
The concert
managers are planning to order stools for singers who cannot stand during
concerts (Miriam Lindahl)
·
The Newsletter
editor (responsible for content) is Jeff Livesay. The publisher
(preparation) is Erin Christensen-Mandel.
·
We will continue
to sell scrip (or cards) from King Soopers. It is possible we will add
Wild Oats. (Dede Beardsley)
All Boulder Chorale members are welcome to attend Board of Directors meetings, or talk with any board member about an issue that we should discuss at the meetings.
Call for Volunteers!!
Treasury Volunteers
by Jeff Hale, Treasurer
Although
most of my volunteering needs have already been met (Kudos to you!), I would
enjoy having someone knowledgeable of finance or accounting volunteer – I'm
never averse to being reviewed, or learning new ideas. In particular, I could probably use a few
lessons from someone with financial software experience. If you would be willing to help, please
contact me at jeffhale58@msn.com.
Thanks!
Website
Volunteers
by Christie
Evenson, Web Mistress
Although
I have not used volunteers in the past, there are a few areas where I could use
a little help:
The
first is entering calendar information into the Chorale website database.
This is primarily at the beginning of each semester, although some small
changes may need to be made through out the season. You will need the ability
to fill out forms on a website, but no HTML experience is necessary.
I
could also use help keeping the email announcements up to date on the
website. This is a once a week task, usually falling on Sunday evening or
Monday each week. Some HTML and FTP skills are required for this task.
Finally,
I could use a volunteer to help keep the Newsletter up to date on the
website. This is a once-a-month task occurring as the newsletter is
published. HTML and FTP skills required.
Grocery Scrip
by Dede Beardsley, Scrip Witch
Do
you buy groceries? Do you want to
support the Chorale? If the answer to
both is yes, then I have a deal for you…
Buying
SCRIP is probably the easiest way to support the Chorale. King Soopers likes us so much that for every
$100 we spend there they’ll give the Chorale $5. All we have to do is spend $5,000 there each
month. That comes to something less than
$36 a month per member.
We
still get money from King Soopers if we buy less than $5,000 in scrip each
month, but at $5,000 we get the max rate of 5%.
If we buy $5,000 per month throughout the season, King Soopers will give
us $2,250. That’s almost as much as we
make on some of our concerts!
It’s
not often that a fundraiser that requires no effort or money from our members,
but SCRIP is just that easy. So bring
your cash or a check made out to “Boulder Chorale.” Any multiple of $25 works - the more the
better!
Publicity and Marketing Volunteers
by Risa Booze, Publicity/Marketing Chair
Although
I mentioned this in last month’s newsletter, I am still looking for members who
would be interested in assisting me in getting the word out by hanging posters
around town. I would like to put together an accurate list of places with
bulletin boards that are visible to our untapped audience.
I
am especially looking for people in
Fundraising Volunteers
by Phil Ecklund, Fundraising Chair
This
year, we are particularly interested in gaining financial support from local
businesses. There is tremendous
potential in the
The
Fundraising Committee is calling on volunteers with previous successful fundraising
experience to join the Fundraising committee. We are constantly looking for fundraising ideas,
and people to help put them into action!
An
area of particular interest (and huge potential) is that of corporate
sponsorships. I am also calling for
volunteers to help identify and contact
Another
extremely important volunteer need we have right now is someone who will input
data about donors as contributions are received, and produce a regular report
that is used to thank the donors. This
will be used to track the budgeted donation categories, and create the donor
lists for the programs and the web site.
If you are interested in
participating in fundraising projects, please contact me during rehearsal or at
pecklund@aol.com.
Archive Volunteers
by JoAn Segal, Secretary/Past-President
We
are preparing to move the archives, but still need to do a little more
organizing. Is there anyone out there
with good organization skills and willingness to help? If so, please call me at 303-541-1065 or email
me at jsegalvv@earthlink.net.
From the Chorale Member Handbook
MISSION
The
Boulder Chorale enhances the community’s quality of life by offering music
education, outreach and quality performances.
VISION
As
musical ambassadors of goodwill, the Boulder Chorale is a community dedicated
to musical excellence and inclusivity, bound by a common love of the chorale
art.
CORE VALUES
1. Business.
We are committed to the success of the Boulder Chorale.
2. Education.
We educate members through repertoire and vocal training.
3. Community.
We engage in artistic collaborations and partnerships with other
organizations.
4. Inclusivity.
We welcome and accept everyone who wants to sing choral music.
5. Solidarity.
Our members respect and take pride in each other, the music and the
Boulder Chorale.
6. Music. We are dedicated to musical excellence.
Our 42nd Season 2007-2008
Saturday, November 3, 7:30
p.m.
First United Methodist
Church, Boulder
Sunday, November 4, 4:00 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Fort
Collins
Concert,
Chamber and Women’s Chorales with Boulder’s Kutandara Marimbas
Saturday, December 15, 7:30
p.m.
Sunday, December 16, 4:00
p.m.
First United Methodist
Church, Boulder
with MahlerFest XXI
Saturday, January 12, 7:30
p.m.
Sunday, January 13, 3:30 p.m.
Macky Auditorium, University
of Colorado, Boulder
Chamber
and Women’s Chorales with Chamber Orchestra
Friday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 13, 4:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church, Boulder
Concert Chorale with the
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra
Friday, May 2, 7:30 p.m.
First United Methodist
Church, Boulder
Sunday, May 4, 4:00 p.m.
Green Center for the
Performing Arts, Golden
Non-Subscription Event: Brighton
Fine Arts @ 4
Chamber Chorale Sunday, February 24, 4:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church,
Brighton
Volunteer Surveys
by Binx Selby, Volunteer Coordinator
Thank
you very much for participating in the volunteer surveys! This will enable us to meet our volunteer
needs for this upcoming year. Here is a
preliminary breakdown of the survey results:
|
Skill |
Volunt’d |
Skill |
Volunt’d |
|
Bookkeeping |
3 |
Copier |
5 |
|
Engineering |
1 |
Filing |
9 |
|
Writing |
6 |
Records |
3 |
|
Accounting |
1 |
Art/Graphics |
1 |
|
Planning/Organizing |
4 |
Fundraising |
3 |
|
Data Entry |
11 |
Publicity |
3 |
|
Word Processing |
12 |
Catering |
2 |
|
Proofreading |
17 |
Other |
3 |
For
those of you who wish to participate in any of the projects of the Chorale, or
who wish to volunteer your time and talent, please shoot me an email at binxselby@gmail.com,
or contact me during rehearsal time.
Thanks!
A Touch of
History
by JoAn
Segal, Secretary/Past-President
As
you all know, the Boulder Chorale was founded in 1966. Some members of the
group, which had served as the chorus of the Civic Opera, decided to form a separate
choral group that would practice and perform alone in addition to playing a
role in the Civic Opera’s productions.
What
you may not know is that we have archives.
When the Chorale started, we decided it would be a good idea to keep a
record of where we had come from. Forty-one
years later, we have a sizeable collection of materials that depict the history
of the organization. We have programs
from many of our concerts, photos of the Chorale and of individuals enjoying
social events with each other. We have
reviews from newspapers, minutes of Board meetings, financial reports, accounts
of fund raising efforts, constitutions and bylaws, and all kinds of memorabilia.
This
year we will be moving all this history to a permanent home at the
Throughout
this year, I will be sharing some of this history with you through articles on
important and interesting tidbits from the Chorale’s past. So, please enjoy!
Das klagende Lied
from
Wikipedia, Open-Source Encyclopedia
Das klagende Lied (Song of Lamentation) is a cantata by Gustav Mahler, composed between 1878
and 1880 and greatly revised over the next two decades. In its original form, Das klagende Lied is one of the earliest
of his works to have survived (the Piano Quartet movement in A minor is
believed to date from 1876).
Compositional
History
Mahler
began to write the text of Das klagende
Lied (presumably basing it on the fairy tale of the same name by Ludwig
Bechstein and/or Der singende Knochen (The
Singing Bones, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm) during the early part of his
final year in the Vienna Conservatory, where he was a student between 1875 and
1878. The draft text for the work is
dated
The
work is laid out on a very large and complex scale, requiring a large orchestra
and taking 60-70 minutes to perform in full.
The
first performance did not take place until 1901, by which time Mahler had
subjected his original score to several major revisions. The first revision of
the work took place in the second half of 1893. This featured a significant reduction
and re-arrangement of the orchestral and vocal forces, with the number of harps
in the first part being reduced from six to two, and the vocal soloists from
eleven to four. The boys’ voices were also removed. The off-stage orchestra,
which had played an important role in the original score, was also completely
removed from the second and third parts. In spite of having lavished such
detailed effort on revising the work's first part, Mahler then decided in Autumn
1893 to omit it completely.
Further
revisions to what was now a work in two parts (after the omission of the
original first part) were made between September and December 1898. At this
point, Mahler’s previous decision to remove the off-stage brass was reversed.
The 1898 revisions were in fact so extensive that Mahler had to write out an
entirely new manuscript score.
Performance
and Recording History
The
first performance of Das klagende Lied
took place on
Synopsis
As
originally composed, Das klagende Lied
was in three parts:
Part
I: Waldmärchen
A
beautiful, yet scornful, queen resolves to hold a contest, the winner of which
will be awarded her hand in marriage. The knight who finds a red flower in the
forest, she announces, will be judged the winner. Two brothers in particular,
one kind and chivalrous, the other wicked and blasphemous, venture into the
thicket to find the elusive flower. The gallant brother quickly finds the
flower, places it in his cap, and dozes off in the field. Upon discovering his
loss, the wayward brother draws his sword and kills the victor in his sleep.
Part
II: Der Spielmann
A
minstrel, wandering through the forest, stumbles across a bleached bone in the
shade of a willow tree and carves it into a flute. The slain brother sings
through the flute, telling the minstrel the details of his unfortunate death.
The minstrel resolves on finding the queen and telling her the news.
Part
III: Hochzeitsstück
On
the same day the minstrel is to arrive at the castle to divulge his discovery,
a celebration in honor of the queen's marriage occurs. The murderer-knight,
quiet and pale, reflects morbidly on his rash course of action. The minstrel
arrives and plays the slain knight's song. The king-to-be confiscates the
flute, and upon playing it himself, is accused by his brother of ending his
life so early for such unjust cause. Pandemonium ensues; the queen faints, the partygoers
flee, and the castle itself collapses.
Newsletter Notables
by Jeff Livesay, Newsletter Editor
We
are adding a new contest this year’s Newsletter – in each month’s edition, a
member’s name will be scrambled up and placed in one or more sections. The first person to find that member’s name,
unscramble it, and email me with the correctly-assembled name will win a
prize. Submissions must be made via
email to be eligible – Jeff.Livesay@gmail.com .
This
year holds exciting promise for the newsletter, with several new columns being
presented. Next month, we will be adding
an Opinion / Editorial section to the newsletter, an “Upcoming Boulder Events”
section, and trying out a Chorale Classifieds section as well. We are also in the process of purchasing a
snazzy new copier, which will help keep our costs down and allow for greater
flexibility. This may also lead to a
change in the newsletter format – time will tell.
I
encourage each of you to submit to the newsletter – this is a community
resource for the Chorale, where everyone has a voice. So, whether you have an opinion on the state
of the world, a few spare snow tires to sell, or just want to enhance the
newsletter with a Sudoku puzzle or two – please let me know what you’ve got.
Contact Your 2007-2008 Board
Jack Biddle Jeff
Livesay
President Vice-President/Pres.
Elect
720-304-2178 720-298-8255
jackbcmt@aol.com jeff.livesay@gmail.com
JoAn Segal Jeff
Hale
Secretary/Past President Treasurer
303-541-1065 303-494-1836
jsegalvv@earthlink.net jeffhale58@msn.com
Dede Beardsley Risa Booze
Member At Large Publicity/Marketing Chair
303-581-0070 303-447-3005
dede@mapletonmontessori.org vitalmotionpilates@yahoo.com
Phil Ecklund Christine
Evenson
Development/Fund Raising Web Mistress
303-748-9598 303-774-9301
pecklund@aol.com
christie_evenson@hotmail.com
Joan Foutz Wren
Fritzlan
Member At Large Membership
303-776-7494 303-651-9318
kftz@earthlink.net wfritzlan@coloradorecovery.com
Karen Haimes Julie Hale
Ticket Manager/Concert Dress Member At Large
303-442-7370 303-494-1836
haimes1@aol.com juliehale1@msn.com
Greg Herring Miriam
Lindahl
Concert
Manager Co-Chair Concert
Manager Co-Chair
303-440-6920 303-530-2077
gherrings@us.ibm.com miriam.lindahl@comcast.net
Sam Richman Binx
Selby
Music Librarian Volunteer
Coordinator
303-494-2253 303-539-9327
samrichman@comcast.net binxselby@gmail.com
A New Meeting Schedule for a New Year
The
new Chorale meeting schedule for 2007-8 will be Tuesday evenings, as follows:
o
6:00 – 7:15
pm: Women’s Chorale
o
6:00 – 7:15
pm: Chamber Chorale
o
7:30 – 9:30 pm: Concert Chorale
The
tentative plan for oral announcements and Marketplace, given this schedule is:
o
Minimize the
number of oral announcements
o
Announcements to
the Women’s Chorale: 7:10 pm
o
Marketplace: 7:15
– 7:30; 9:30 – as needed
o
Announcements to
the Concert Chorale: at a time convenient for Tim, but there will not be a
break.
Welcome Back from the Concert Managers
by Miriam Lindahl, Concert Manager
Greg
Herring and I look forward to the 2007-2008 Season. It will be a challenge and pleasure to place
on the risers over 120 talented, diverse, and culturally impassioned
people. Kelly Zessin will again ‘lead’
the riser crews. So...a different season
and the same terrific nucleus of organized fun-loving coordinators. What’s missing? YOU! Help
by signing up for the riser crew or for supplying ushers, our favorite Chorale
ambassadors. As in the past, we will
keep you informed via e-mail.
Thanks
to all the truly splendid guys and gals who signed up for riser duty over the
past season!!! This is a list of the
recipients of the annual Riser Queen door prizes - their names were drawn at
the Annual Meeting Potluck in May. Gift
certificates / debit cards go to:
Starbucks:
The
Cheesecake Factory: Brian Richter
McGukins:
John Williams
Congratulations all, and
thanks for the wonderful year!