In-person rehearsals suspended indefinitely but we are still rehearsing "virtually"
Due to the COVID-19 Virus, we have suspended our in-person rehearsals indefinitely. We are encouraging our singers to keep singing every day, to keep their vocal chords strong and flexible. Like choral groups everywhere, we look forward to the day when we can once again make beautiful music together, in person!
Since mid-March, we have been meeting online, Tuesday evenings from 7 to about 8:15. We're learning new skills and musical theory; singing, but "muted" since the sound is all garbled otherwise; and even learning new songs.
We are very grateful that technology is allowing us to see and hear each other, and stay connected!
If you are interested in checking out our chorus and joining us online some Tuesday evening, please email our director, Pam Nichols, so that she can send you an "invitation."
Speaking of Pam, she is not retiring (it would have been effective May 1, 2020) for which we are very grateful. "This is absolutely not the time to leave this wonderful chorus!" she insists. "Helping to keep us going, keeping us together and in touch with each other, using the online tools we have in such different ways... it is all giving me new energy," she added. Nichols has directed Diamond State since 2006 and has been a singing member since 1971.
When will she retire? "I have no idea!" she said. "I just look forward to the day we can be together again." She added that the chorus is examining other ways to safely gather - outside, for example, in small area groups perhaps "...but not just yet."
Due to the COVID-19 Virus, we have suspended our in-person rehearsals indefinitely. We are encouraging our singers to keep singing every day, to keep their vocal chords strong and flexible. Like choral groups everywhere, we look forward to the day when we can once again make beautiful music together, in person!
Since mid-March, we have been meeting online, Tuesday evenings from 7 to about 8:15. We're learning new skills and musical theory; singing, but "muted" since the sound is all garbled otherwise; and even learning new songs.
We are very grateful that technology is allowing us to see and hear each other, and stay connected!
If you are interested in checking out our chorus and joining us online some Tuesday evening, please email our director, Pam Nichols, so that she can send you an "invitation."
Speaking of Pam, she is not retiring (it would have been effective May 1, 2020) for which we are very grateful. "This is absolutely not the time to leave this wonderful chorus!" she insists. "Helping to keep us going, keeping us together and in touch with each other, using the online tools we have in such different ways... it is all giving me new energy," she added. Nichols has directed Diamond State since 2006 and has been a singing member since 1971.
When will she retire? "I have no idea!" she said. "I just look forward to the day we can be together again." She added that the chorus is examining other ways to safely gather - outside, for example, in small area groups perhaps "...but not just yet."
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Like to talk to someone about performing for your group or event? Click Hire Us. But not just yet!
Diamond State Chorus - amazing a cappella!
