Welcome to Q City Singers!
March 20, 2020
A message from QCS Board and Conductor:
Decisions Due to Covid-19
From the Board …
Continuation of spring session: Due to the unique situation that Covid-19 is creating and the anticipation that we will be dealing with restrictions around social isolation and social distancing for weeks to come, the Board has agreed to suspend the current season indefinitely and re-evaluate in the summer.
Prorated refunds for spring session fees: A prorated refund for the spring session of $30 will be available to members. Anyone who would like a refund is asked to email Q City Singers at qcitysingers@gmail.com .
AGM: We will continue with the same Board until circumstances allow us to have an AGM (likely in September) and hold elections for new Board members.
Music Return: Members who plan to return in the fall can hang onto the music until fall registration night. Anyone who is not planning to return in the fall, or wants to return their music now, can email Q City Singers to make arrangements. Their music deposit will be returned if music is erased and in good condition.
BCCF Raffle: At this time BCCF has not indicated if there will be any changes to the raffle draw due to Covid-19 impact. Members are asked to continue selling tickets and to contact Val or Q City Singers to drop off money from sales, ticket stubs, or any unsold tickets.
From the Conductor ...
Upcoming Season(s) & Concert Options: The Circles concert will happen at some point in the future! The music and vision are coming along so nicely right now that it would be a shame to let this one go.
The next two seasons might look something like this:
Late October: Circles Concert
Late February: Winter Concert
Mid May: Spring Concert
These would be shorter concerts (possibly with special guests again) but this model is a nice departure from the way we have been doing it for the last few years. Keeps it fresh. Plus, for Christmas this year I was thinking of going more snow/winter/weather rather than solstice or Christmas carols - so, a late winter concert would work for that theme.
Or maybe this:
December: Christmas/Winter Concert
May: Circles Concert
I will be contemplating this all for the next few weeks and confirm our plans for next season when we know more. If the pandemic slows down by May and we are allowed to gather again, for sure we will have a get-together to sing just for fun. My backyard would be perfect for this!
We miss you all. Keep singing with the practice tracks. Hold onto your music unless you know that you won't be rejoining the choir in September. We'll be together again soon.
We both wish you all the best in this unprecedented time.
Mary Herauf, QCS President
Corry Climenhage, QCS Conductor
A message from QCS Board and Conductor:
Decisions Due to Covid-19
From the Board …
Continuation of spring session: Due to the unique situation that Covid-19 is creating and the anticipation that we will be dealing with restrictions around social isolation and social distancing for weeks to come, the Board has agreed to suspend the current season indefinitely and re-evaluate in the summer.
Prorated refunds for spring session fees: A prorated refund for the spring session of $30 will be available to members. Anyone who would like a refund is asked to email Q City Singers at qcitysingers@gmail.com .
AGM: We will continue with the same Board until circumstances allow us to have an AGM (likely in September) and hold elections for new Board members.
Music Return: Members who plan to return in the fall can hang onto the music until fall registration night. Anyone who is not planning to return in the fall, or wants to return their music now, can email Q City Singers to make arrangements. Their music deposit will be returned if music is erased and in good condition.
BCCF Raffle: At this time BCCF has not indicated if there will be any changes to the raffle draw due to Covid-19 impact. Members are asked to continue selling tickets and to contact Val or Q City Singers to drop off money from sales, ticket stubs, or any unsold tickets.
From the Conductor ...
Upcoming Season(s) & Concert Options: The Circles concert will happen at some point in the future! The music and vision are coming along so nicely right now that it would be a shame to let this one go.
The next two seasons might look something like this:
Late October: Circles Concert
Late February: Winter Concert
Mid May: Spring Concert
These would be shorter concerts (possibly with special guests again) but this model is a nice departure from the way we have been doing it for the last few years. Keeps it fresh. Plus, for Christmas this year I was thinking of going more snow/winter/weather rather than solstice or Christmas carols - so, a late winter concert would work for that theme.
Or maybe this:
December: Christmas/Winter Concert
May: Circles Concert
I will be contemplating this all for the next few weeks and confirm our plans for next season when we know more. If the pandemic slows down by May and we are allowed to gather again, for sure we will have a get-together to sing just for fun. My backyard would be perfect for this!
We miss you all. Keep singing with the practice tracks. Hold onto your music unless you know that you won't be rejoining the choir in September. We'll be together again soon.
We both wish you all the best in this unprecedented time.
Mary Herauf, QCS President
Corry Climenhage, QCS Conductor
