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WELCOME BACK! A MESSAGE FROM PEMI CHORAL DIRECTOR WILL GUNN
August 13, 2021
Dear Pemi Choral Singers,
It was an absolute joy to make music with you a few short weeks ago at Riverfront Park in
Plymouth. I am thrilled we collectively had the flexibility to rehearse and perform in a new space
for a beautiful collaboration with the New Hampshire Master Chorale. I believe that riverside
space is one of the most underutilized parts of town, so I’m glad that we were able to engage the
community and to bring it some life.
This fall is going to require us to be flexible again as the pandemic continues. The board
unanimously decided at its August 2nd meeting that to protect our membership and audience, we
will require all of our singers to be fully vaccinated. Many choruses around the country are taking
this step to protect their singers. Based on scientific evidence, vaccination is safe, effective, and
the strongest defense that we have against the virus. It will allow us to rehearse and perform
safely without the fear of spreading COVID to each other and to our loved ones.
It is also possible that we will need to ask singers to wear masks for rehearsals based on the
community spread data. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility, resilience, and willingness to make
adjustments for the safety of all. If you are not comfortable with these requirements, we will
welcome you back for future performances.
All of our rehearsals will be broadcast live on Zoom. We ask that you please stay home if you are
feeling ill. Even though our attendance policy will be back in effect, we hope that singers can
participate from home if they are unwell.
This upcoming season is centered around a beautiful cantata by Sarah Quartel, Snow Angel.
Some of you may remember Sarah as the composer of Wide Open Spaces from our June
concert. The cantata is from the perspective of three angels that explore themes of love, rebirth,
and beauty. The piece is accompanied by solo cello, piano, and percussion. Other selections on
the program include some old (and new) holiday pieces that will help ring in the season. The
concerts will be December 2nd, 3rd, and 5th, 2021.
Next spring, we will be collaborating with the Plymouth State University Chorale and Chamber
Singers to perform Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living with chamber orchestra. It is a
spectacularly beautiful piece. More details on that concert will be coming in the next few weeks as
plans are being finalized.
Our first rehearsal will be Monday August 30th at the Silver Center for the Arts. Registration and
music distribution will start at 6:00 and rehearsal will promptly begin at 7:00. Please bring your
vaccination card and a mask to the first rehearsal.
See you soon!
Will Gunn
Director - Pemi Choral Society
August 13, 2021
Dear Pemi Choral Singers,
It was an absolute joy to make music with you a few short weeks ago at Riverfront Park in
Plymouth. I am thrilled we collectively had the flexibility to rehearse and perform in a new space
for a beautiful collaboration with the New Hampshire Master Chorale. I believe that riverside
space is one of the most underutilized parts of town, so I’m glad that we were able to engage the
community and to bring it some life.
This fall is going to require us to be flexible again as the pandemic continues. The board
unanimously decided at its August 2nd meeting that to protect our membership and audience, we
will require all of our singers to be fully vaccinated. Many choruses around the country are taking
this step to protect their singers. Based on scientific evidence, vaccination is safe, effective, and
the strongest defense that we have against the virus. It will allow us to rehearse and perform
safely without the fear of spreading COVID to each other and to our loved ones.
It is also possible that we will need to ask singers to wear masks for rehearsals based on the
community spread data. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility, resilience, and willingness to make
adjustments for the safety of all. If you are not comfortable with these requirements, we will
welcome you back for future performances.
All of our rehearsals will be broadcast live on Zoom. We ask that you please stay home if you are
feeling ill. Even though our attendance policy will be back in effect, we hope that singers can
participate from home if they are unwell.
This upcoming season is centered around a beautiful cantata by Sarah Quartel, Snow Angel.
Some of you may remember Sarah as the composer of Wide Open Spaces from our June
concert. The cantata is from the perspective of three angels that explore themes of love, rebirth,
and beauty. The piece is accompanied by solo cello, piano, and percussion. Other selections on
the program include some old (and new) holiday pieces that will help ring in the season. The
concerts will be December 2nd, 3rd, and 5th, 2021.
Next spring, we will be collaborating with the Plymouth State University Chorale and Chamber
Singers to perform Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living with chamber orchestra. It is a
spectacularly beautiful piece. More details on that concert will be coming in the next few weeks as
plans are being finalized.
Our first rehearsal will be Monday August 30th at the Silver Center for the Arts. Registration and
music distribution will start at 6:00 and rehearsal will promptly begin at 7:00. Please bring your
vaccination card and a mask to the first rehearsal.
See you soon!
Will Gunn
Director - Pemi Choral Society
Interested in singing great classical and concert music? Join us! You will fit in and have a great time. We are comprised of singers of all ages, from all walks of life, and at all levels of musical experience. We're here because we enjoy singing and because we value the rewards that come from performing great works of art. Music reading skills and/or prior choral experience are a plus, but not a hard and fast requirement – especially if you have a "good ear" for music.
THE PROCESS
REHEARSALS (Please note this schedule refers to pre-pandemic, in-person rehearsals. Hopefully we can get back to this soon!)
Rehearsals are on Monday nights from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Plymouth State University’s Silver Center for the Arts (114 Main Street in Plymouth). There are also optional sectional rehearsals that start at 6:30 pm (these are highly recommended).
Members are expected to attend all rehearsals. MORE THAN THREE ABSENCES result in automatic Leave of Absence for the semester, unless a request for exception has been made in writing and approved by the Board. ATTENDANCE AT DRESS REHEARSAL AND ALL CONCERTS IS MANDATORY, exceptions granted by written/email requests.
Weather related cancellation notices will be sent by email during the day or call 535-3535 for PSU evening closings. When PSU is closed in the evenings due to weather, there will be no rehearsal.
THE PROCESS
- Questions? If our Frequently Asked Questions page doesn't answer them, then contact us.
- Check out the rehearsal information and concert dates below.
- Ideally, at least a week before the first rehearsal, email us with your basic information. This will enable us to have a music folder all ready for you when you arrive. Singers may join after the beginning of the term at the discretion of the conductor.
- Come a few minutes early to your first rehearsal to register, pay the membership fee, and get your music.
- Sing. Enjoy. Repeat.
REHEARSALS (Please note this schedule refers to pre-pandemic, in-person rehearsals. Hopefully we can get back to this soon!)
Rehearsals are on Monday nights from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Plymouth State University’s Silver Center for the Arts (114 Main Street in Plymouth). There are also optional sectional rehearsals that start at 6:30 pm (these are highly recommended).
Members are expected to attend all rehearsals. MORE THAN THREE ABSENCES result in automatic Leave of Absence for the semester, unless a request for exception has been made in writing and approved by the Board. ATTENDANCE AT DRESS REHEARSAL AND ALL CONCERTS IS MANDATORY, exceptions granted by written/email requests.
Weather related cancellation notices will be sent by email during the day or call 535-3535 for PSU evening closings. When PSU is closed in the evenings due to weather, there will be no rehearsal.