Monday, SEPT 18, 2023
7 PM – 8:30 PM

Hello everyone! 

I hope you all have had a good summer. I am looking forward to our Fall 2023 Season which will begin on Monday, September 18 from 7-8:30PM in the Carlisle Public School Community Room (in the Robbins Building). This year, masks are optional but not required. We are mask friendly, so if you still feel more comfortable singing masked, you are welcome to do so! 

We are still actively looking for a new accompanist. If you have any connection for local facebook groups or newspapers, any help putting the word out would be greatly appreciated! https://www.hireculture.org/jobdetails.aspx?job_id=40005 

Our calendar as it stands is below (and attached):  

Carlisle Community Chorus –  2023-24  CALENDAR

Our new season officially starts September 18. We rehearse in the CPS Community Room from 7-8:30 PM on Monday nights unless otherwise noted. There are 2 social/recruitment events in August. We hope to see many of you there! 

Monday, August 28 – Sip & Sing at Amanda’s Home (183 Virginia Farme Lane, Carlisle, MA) 5-8PM.  Everyone is welcome to come over for an informal get together before our new season starts! Bring a beverage of choice and a snack or dessert to share. We will provide a fire, hotdogs and marshmallows! 

Carlisle Community Chorus – 2023-24 CALENDAR
Our new season officially starts September 18. We rehearse in the CPS Community Room
from 7-8:30 PM on Monday nights unless otherwise noted. There is one social/recruitment
event in August. We hope to see many of you there!

Fall 2023 Season:
September 18 Open Rehearsal
September 25 Open Rehearsal
October 2 Annual Meeting – We will rehearse 7-7:45PM then transition to meeting 7:45-8:45 PM
October 9 NO REHEARSAL – Indigenous Peoples Day
October 16
October 23
October 30
November 6
November 13
November 20
November 27
December 4
December 11
December 18 Possible Community Caroling TBD
January 1 – Rehearsal at FRS 7-9? OR Tuesday, January 2 at CPS – 7-9PM
We will let you know when building use has been sorted out!
Monday, January 8 Concert Dress rehearsal in Corey 6-9PM
Tuesday, January 9 Performance in Corey, Cafeteria use for reception 6-9PM

2024 Spring Season:
January 29 Open Rehearsal
February 5 Open Rehearsal
February 12
February 19 FRS if available or no rehearsal (TBD)
February 26
March 4
March 11
March 18 Cancel or find a sub (Amanda has a conflict – 7GP) (TBD)
March 25
April 1
April 8
April 15 FRS if available or no rehearsal (TBD)
April 22
April 29
May 6
Monday, May 13 Concert Dress rehearsal in Corey 6-9PM
Tuesday, May 14 Performance in Corey, Cafeteria use for reception 6-9PM

Other possible performance opportunities:

• Old Home Day/Carlisle Music Festival – usually last weekend of June
• Carlisle COA Luncheon – April/May
• Chelmsford Senior’s Center Lunch – April/May
• Chelmsford Community Band Holiday Concert – early December

For links to our website, facebook group and recent concert videos please go to our linktree found here. 

Please spread the word and bring friends and family to the Sip &Sing and our open rehearsals – you are our best publicity! I am still finalizing our music but I promise it will be a lot of fun and eclectic as usual. My general theme is around bird songs and nature…from the Beatles (Blackbird) to Mendelssohn (Die Nachtigall), Harry Belafonte (Turn the World Around) a few folk songs including an old favorite that may or may not include a reference to chicken pie and more…it’s going to be a great season!

If you have any questions or just want to say hello, please email me directly at amanda.m.hammond@gmail.com. Looking forward to seeing you soon! 

Amanda Kern

CCC Music Director