Thanks For a Great Year!

 

Thank you , all, for a fantastic year! It was exciting to grow in size and performances this year (whew!). I was greatly encouraged by the hard work of the group and how well everyone sang!

Special thanks to Scott & Bob for leading the small ensembles. It’s a lot of work and the two of them did an excellent job. Thanks for your dedication to your groups and thanks to the small groups for taking on the extra load of performances during an extremely busy time.

Deb, the costumes were wonderful as ever and thanks for all the time spent in mending, making and cataloging them.

Anita, what can I say? If not for your hard work we wouldn’t have a place to sing or even know where to meet!

Sandy, thank you for being with us during your extremely difficult loss. Lyle, will be missed greatly. His presence, humor and dedication to our Lord will always be remembered, and are hallmarks of our caroling family.

It really is a great privilege to serve along side all of you!

Kevin

P.S. I did receive a last minute call from the Seahawks but it was too late. However, we are already confirmed for next year!

CHCC Food Bank

 

Remember Gang, we’ll start tonight at 6:00PM and go to 7:00PM.

Please meet in the church foyer and we’ll go to where they would like us to sing from there.

Thanks!

Kevin

North Shore Rotary Event

Saturday December 1st North Shore Rotary 8:30 am-10 am Bob's Green Small Group

You'll want to show up 15 minutes early.

No candy canes are needed

This event is at Northshore Junior High just off 405 on the 160th street exit: 12101 ne 160th st bothell Wa 98011 

This event is wonderful breakfast, face painting, balloon animals and a toy.  They also get to sit on Santa’s lap and get a picture with Santa.  Also for any child who is in need of a warm coat or Woodinville Rotary Club will be there to provide them with a new coat. 

It is done in 2 shifts and approximately 1500 people attend

they start in the cafeteria where they are served breakfast and we have a Rotarian singing Kareoke with Christmas carols.  Then they wander across the veranda into the gym starting at about 8:30.  The gym is where the first get their pictures with Santa, while waiting in line we hope to have some entertainment to keep them occupied.(this is chccbw carolers)  While waiting for their pictures to be printed, they can go to the other side of the gym to get a new coat, if they need one, then to the Toy section to pick up a new toy, get their face painted and a balloon animal.  They finally stop and pick up their pictures and are met at the exit door with a candy cane.

Thank you for helping us with our annual Santa Breakfast this year, we really do appreciate it.

FROM EVENT HOST:

Anita Weston asked me to forward you the directions to Northshore Junior High School.

• Northshore Junior High School

12101 NE 160^th  St

Bothell, WA  98011

Traveling on 405 take the 160^th St exit heading east up the hill.  Traveling east a few blocks, the school is on your right just as you dip down at the light.

You will be singing in the Gym, which as you come to the front of the school it is the building to your left, down the hallway and then the doors on your right.

We do not have a stage but we will have an area set up for you to sing.  Unfortunately we do not have a microphone either but I don’t think you will need one.

We are so looking forward to seeing you there, just show up, if you are in costume we will know who you are.

November 30–December 2 Performance information from Anita

Friday November 30th 6:30-8:30 Main Street Bothell Caroling

Big Blue Group-Everybody

This should give everyone time to get to Bothell after work.

We will be meeting at the Hillcrest on Main St Bothell 98011 about 15 min before hand.
You may park in the lot across from city hall at the corner of 101st and 185th.

We will be outside most of the time so wear something warm under your costume.

 

Saturday December 1st North Shore Rotary 8:30 am-10 am Bob's Green Small Group

You'll want to show up 15 minutes early.

No candy canes are needed

This event is at Northshore Junior High just off 405 on the 160th street exit: 12101 ne 160th st bothell Wa 98011

This event is wonderful breakfast, face painting, balloon animals and a toy.  They also get to sit on Santa’s lap and get a picture with Santa.  Also for any child who is in need of a warm coat or Woodinville Rotary Club will be there to provide them with a new coat.

It is done in 2 shifts and approximately 1500 people attend

they start in the cafeteria where they are served breakfast and we have a Rotarian singing Karaoke with Christmas carols.  Then they wander across the veranda into the gym starting at about 8:30.  The gym is where the first get their pictures with Santa, while waiting in line we hope to have some entertainment to keep them occupied.(this is Canyon Hills Carolers) While waiting for their pictures to be printed, they can go to the other side of the gym to get a new coat, if they need one, then to the Toy section to pick up a new toy, get their face painted and a balloon animal.  They finally stop and pick up their pictures and are met at the exit door with a candy cane.

 

Saturday December 1st Mill Creek Town Center 3:30-5:30 Scott's Purple Small Group

We’ll need approximately 200-300 candy canes-the bags are marked in the choir room

We do not have a hostess to hand out candy canes-if you have a spouse who would like to-bring them along

We may want to carpool so that it will be easier to find parking at Mill Creek and at Country Village

we can carol exactly like we did last year. Stay away from any area that already has a band or karaoke etc going on, so there is not a competition between us and them. :)

we usually stroll/carol thru the town center, and stop at various locations and carol for 15-20 minutes in each location.

Scott: Your contact person is Linda Knox:lindak@cfundingmortgage.com

 

Saturday December 1st Country Village 6:30-7:30 or thereabouts-Big Blue Group-Everybody

We will want to carpool as this event is very crowded. Show up at least 15 minutes early

We will be singing on the stage in the very center of country village, near the cabooses, the pond and the chickens.

The event will already be going on when you get there, so it will be very obvious where to go.

Usually the Inglemoor High School Choir sings right before us on the same stage

You'll need 400-600 candy canes-I have bags marked in the choir room

We have 1 couple hostessing for this event. Dennis and Janine

If anyone has a spouse who would like to come along and help out hostessing-it would be great!

You wil be caroling on stage by yourselves, then an announcement will be made for Santa's arrival,

Santa will then be at the base of the stage greeting children and handing out tiny candycanes.

You continue to carol while Santa is there. til 7:30 or later depending on your leader.

Country Village informed me of the following:We are in the process of changing the Santa's flight pattern:  he will be descending from the Courtyard Hall Building and landing in front of the Toys That Teach area, away from the pond.  This will open up the viewing area so more people can see his flight.

Scott: our contact at Country Village is Leeann Tesorieri :  leeann@countryvillagebothell.com

 

Sunday December 2nd Molbaks 1-3 Scott's Small Purple Group

You will have 3 hosts/hostesses for this event

A Note From Anita

Good morning Carolers.

Great Practice Last Night.

I was able to stand out in the auditorium and listen to you as you sang "Carol of the Bells" and you sounded good-even without mikes! so just think how great you'll sound on Sunday with microphones :)

Friday is our opening day of caroling.

We will meet at Alderwood Mall in the Food Court by the Fireplace.

Make sure you give yourself enough Driving time and Parking time on Black Friday

We are caroling from 2-4

Then we are off to Snohomish.

Our time was originally 5-5:45, now they would like us there as close to 4:30 as possible.

We might want to carpool from Alderwood Mall-we can form carpool groups as we carol at Alderwood.

We will be singing at the corner of 1st and Avenue B

This is the main road in downtown Snohomish

right next to the river in the very center of town

We'll be singing by BIG Christmas Tree

They'll be lighting the Christmas Tree at 4pm and I believe Santa comes around that time as well.

The tree is very close to the restrooms.

 

The changes we made to the schedule last night were as follows:

Snohomish was originally 5-5:45

They would like us to come at 4:30, or as close to that as possible

Everett Gospel Mission:

was originally 1-2

then 12:30-1:30

now is 12:15 to 1:15

Some schedule change help needed

Bob R. will not be available on Dec 8.
Beth D. is unavailable 11/24 (Providence) & 12/15 (Wight's)

Chris, can you take Bob's place on 12/8?
Angela can you take Beth's place 11/24? 12/15?

Please let me know.

Kevin

2012 Dickens Carolers Song List

 

Christmas Favorites

Here We Come a-Caroling (1, 2 &4)

Caroling, Caroling (all)

Deck the Hall (all)

Jingle Bells (all)

O Christmas Tree (all)

Carol of the Bells

 

Announcement

Joy to the World (1, 2 & 3)

The First Noel (1 & 2)

Ding Dong Merrily on High (all)

Good Christian Men Rejoice (all)

 

The Angels & Shepherds

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (1 & 4)

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (1, 2 & 3)

Angels We Have Heard on High (1, 2 & 3)

Angels from the Realm s of Glory (1 & 2)

 

The Child in Bethlehem

O Little Town of Bethlehem (1, 3 & 4)

Away in a Manger (all)

What Child is this? (all)

Silent Night (all)

O Come, All Ye Faithful (all)

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (1 & 3)

 

Ending/Others as needed

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Here Comes Santa Claus

Santa Claus is coming to Town

Small Ensemble Bookings

Small Ensemble 1 (Bob)
11/24- Wight’s   1-3pm
12/1- Northshore Rotary   830-10am
12/8- Imagine Theater 1130-1pm
12/15- Molbak’s   1-3pm
12/22 - Spotted Cow  TBA
Small Ensemble 2 (Scott)
12/1- Mill Creek Town Ctr 330-530
12/2- Molbak’s   1-3pm
12/8- Wight’s   12-2pm
12/15- Everett Gospel Mission   1215-115pm
12/22 - Providence Hsptl   4-5pm

Small Ensemble Breakdown

 

Ensemble 1

Deb Paulsson
Jane Petter
Sandy Carlson
Beth Dupen
Adrienne McGruder
Mark Campbell
Bob Ryburn – Leader

 

Ensemble 2

Kimberly McNiel
Venessa Davis
Angela Dilger
Lynn Weber
Scott Fiser – Leader
Chris Masek

 Each ensemble will consist of a four member team and rotate voices in as needed at each performance. The starting four member team will be at the leaders discretion based off availability and demands of the venue. If facility allows for more than four the entire ensemble may be used.

New Songs & Candy Canes

 

By now all of you should have received copies (via email) of Ding Dong Merrily & Deck the Hall. If you haven’t please let me know and I’ll correct the contact information I have for you.

The help for the candy cane assembly was pretty slim last choir rehearsal. If you can pick up some boxes and assemble them over the next couple weeks (we’re doing this while watching Christmas movies) this would help us greatly!

We have only three rehearsals left so please be reviewing your music and making sure your costumes are in good order.

We’ll have three ensembles this year:

A large ensemble (includes everyone) led by myself

A small ensemble led by Lyle Carson (6 people, 2 will alternate as hosts)

A small ensemble led by Scott Fiser (6 people, 2 will alternate as hosts)

Bob R. will also be doing some leading as needed.

I’m excited that we are growing and have need of more individuals to lead and direct. Please be in prayer and support them as we share the gospel through song this Christmas.

Excited!

-Kevin

Remaining Rehearsals

Hey gang,

We will have three remaining rehearsals to fine tune things and learn the three new songs:

Tuesday 11/13 7:00PM       Final costume adjustments

Tuesday 11/20 7:00PM       Dress rehearsal w/costumes

Tuesday 11/27 7:00PM       Run through and fixes

We will have no rehearsals in December due to our performance schedule.

Thanks!

Kevin

Confirmed Bookings for 2012

Anita & I met yesterday to go over what we have confirmed to date. The dates are as follows (I’ll determine the small ensembles soon!):

11/23

Alderwood Mall    2-4pm    large ensemble Snohomish downtown    430-515pm    large ensemble

 

11/24

Wight’s    1-3pm    small ensemble

 

11/25

CHCC services    8-12pm    large ensemble

 

11/30

Main Street Bothell    630-830pm    large ensemble

 

12/1

Northshore Rotary    830-10am    small ensemble Mill Creek Town Ctr    330-530pm    small ensemble Country Village    630-730pm    large ensemble

 

12/2

Molbak’s    1-3pm    small ensemble

 

12/8

Imagine Theater    1130-1pm    small ensemble Wight’s     12-2pm    small ensemble Alderwood Mall     3-5pm    large ensemble

 

12/15

Everett Gospel Mission    1-2pm    small ensemble Molbak’s    1-3pm    small ensemble Alderwood Mall    3-5pm    large ensemble

 

12/16

CHCC services    8-12pm    large ensemble We are still working on some tentative bookings. So keep checking the blog! -Kevin

Welcome 2012 Carolers

Hey Gang,

Time to start another year of celebrating Christmas by caroling and sharing with our Eastside community.
A couple of house cleaning items as we get going;

1. Auditions will be this Tuesday night after choir in the choir room. Each participant will be auditioning with a full ensemble this year. If you do not have an audition pack please contact Kelly Dunlap at the office.

2. Rehearsals will be on Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm (non choir rehearsal nights) and 8:30 (choir rehearsal nights). I'll send out a detailed calendar this week.

3. Please continue to submit your blackout dates as we are actively putting together our Fall schedule.

4. We will set up a time for you to get together with Deb to get your costume squared away.

Looking forward to another great season with you all!

Kevin Ball