WOS News
November 2, 2009

The gala last night was a smashing success on many levels!  Thanks to all who participated, gave or attended.  All of your efforts made it one of the most delightful events of the season. 

For those who couldn't attend, don't worry, it was thoroughly archived in video format and will appear on the WOS website soon as well as public access television.

Anthony Newman was wonderful, both his music and personality, and I can't wait for our collaboration later this month.  Again, thanks to all for a great fundraiser!

Rehearsal Schedule Week of Nov 15-22

Here is the rehearsal schedule for the week leading up to our Fall concert:

Ringer Rehearsal #1 w/ Anthony Newman (OPTIONAL)
Sun, Nov 15, 2009
6-9PM
Ripley-Grier Studios Columbus Circle
939 Eighth Avenue (Bet. 55th & 56th Streets)
Suite 307
For a map, click here. 

Final Regular Rehearsal
Tue, Nov 17
7.30-10.00PM
Katonah

Ringer Rehearsal #2 (OPTIONAL)
Wed, Nov 18
6-9PM
Ripley-Grier Studios Penn Station
520 Eighth Avenue 16th Floor  (Bet. 36th & 37th Streets)
Suite 307
For a map, click here.

Dress Rehearsal
Fri, Nov 20
6-10PM
Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco
For a map, click here.  

Concert
Sun, Nov 22
2PM Call
4PM Concert (Done by 6PM)
Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco
For a map, click here.

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CDs of Shakespeare in the Spring are now available!

The double CDs of the spring concert (Shakespeare) will be available at tomorrow's rehearsal (November 3rd) for $22.50 (checks or exact cash are encouraged).

We made the decision to include the Tavener Song for Athene and increase the overall recording to double CD rather than lose that lovely performance. 

A few members have yet to pick up their CDs of the fall concert (Faure) and we'd like to close out those orders and the Shakespeare orders so that we'll be ready for the up-coming concert recordings. 

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Tuxedos and Shoes at Katonah Thrift Shop

Tenors and Basses in WOS have the opportunity to purchase tuxedos and shoes...

The Katonah Thrift  Shop has a lot of nice tuxedo jackets for sale for $10 - they came  from After Six. There are also a number of pairs  of patent shoes from After Six for $5 - mostly size 10 1/2 - 11 or so.  They are open M,T,W & F from 10-4 and Sat from 10-1. For a map, click here.

The shop shares a driveway with the Fire Dept, just down the road from  our rehearsal church toward Bedford Hills. Entrance is on side of  white house. Its number is 914-232-3010

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WOS to continue ambitious new video project

WOS will be filming in November at each rehearsal.  These clips, lasting only a few seconds each, will be included in a 3-minute video that will show on the main page of the website.

Intended to be an inclusive, inviting display for prospective members, the video will showcase the personalities that make up our fine ensemble.  Also included will be audio and video clips of the last few seasons.

And don't be shy!  Everybody looks great!


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Tickets for the concert are now available on the WOS website.

Tickets in any quantity may now be purchased on our website via PayPal, the most secure payment system on the internet (it is owned by eBay).

You can purchase tickets for friends and family and have them held under their name at will-call.  Also, a friend may purchase tickets on their own and specify your name so that you'll receive credit toward your regular ticket obligation.  Our records are updated in real time.  Most credit cards are accepted.  Click here for more info.

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Michael Cole:

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE AGE OF IRON,
starring WOS Shakespeare specialist Steven Skybell!

William Shakespeare's masterful Troilus & Cressida is joined with Thomas Heywood's rarely-seen Iron Age, to create an epic retelling of the Trojan War. Together, these two Elizabethan plays take us from the rape of Helen to the sack of Troy, bringing Homer's long-lost world vividly to life.

Click here for details.

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Ben Niemczyk:

BDN Design is now officially into web design, so if you have a project that requires exposure online, BDN Design can meet basic needs with proficiency in HTML, ASP.net, Flash, Photoshop and photography.  Reasonable rates and quick turnarounds are standard practice.  See www.bdnphoto.com or email benjamin_niemczyk@hotmail.com.

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Our website is up, running, and full of information for you and any person interested in seeing what WOS is all about.
A few features:

   -The full audio recording of Dixit Dominus
   -A 10-minute video showcasing the last two seasons
   -MIDI Learning files
   -Complete history of WOS
   -Photos of WOS from the last 13 seasons

Do visit www.westchesteroratorio.org



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See you on Tuesday!

Ben
347.223.9303
benjamin_niemczyk@hotmail.com