Sydney Pop Choir

Here's some important information about the forthcoming rehearsal and performances at the Sydney Opera House supporting the Choir of Hard Knocks.

Rehearsal
Monday 2nd July at the usual rehearsal venue at 7.30pm sharp - please arrive by 7.15pm. We will be joined by members from Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir and Door in the Wall (and possibly the Randwick Proms) - so please be punctual.

Please bring your music for:
- Flame Trees
- Happy Together
- Shout

Concerts
Sunday 15th July at 2pm and 6pm in the Opera Theatre at the Sydney Opera House - tickets are still available but are selling fast!
Tuesday 17th July at 8.30pm in the Concert Hall at the Sydney Opera House - SOLD OUT!

Call times to be advised.

Costumes
Still to be confirmed, but this much is certain:
Women - black pants, shoes, sox/stockings, 3/4 or long sleeved black round-neck t-shirt (Bonds style). Regular stage makeup - including RED lippy.
Men - black pants, shoes, sox, long sleeved collared black shirt. Makeup - optional....

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As we have Idle Pops coming up and our last performance with Jonathon, we will revise the following this coming Monday:

* Fields of Gold
* Bohemian Rhapsody
* Caffeine Overload Polka

Don't forget to bring your music!

We'll have the pleasure of Matt conducting, with Mauro as accompanist. We'll also be having a discussion about Sally and James for the Music Director job.

Thanks all from your energy and commitment to the group!!

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Special Meeting

Don't forget the meeting with Jonathon this Saturday 14th April at Petersham RSL at 6pm. A meeting agenda has been forwarded to members via email.


Term 2

Term 2 starts on Monday 16th April and runs for 10 weeks up to and including Monday 25th June - there's no rehearsal on Monday 11th June which is the Queen's Birthday long weekend.

Please remember fees are payable in full in cash upfront.

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Here's the latest information about the Homotones show on Wednesday 21st February at the Metro Theatre in the city.

Second Rehearsal: Tuesday 20th February at 7.30pm at Summer Hill School. We need to confirm numbers on Monday night - we'll only do the second rehearsal if there's enough members available to attend.

Soundcheck: 6pm for both APC and SGLC. Be there are 5.45pm so that we can do the soundcheck first and then have time to change etc. Leave valuables at home if you can - there is a warm-up/change room that we will be sharing with other performers so be aware.

Doors: Open at 7pm and the show starts at 7.30pm

Tickets: Will be available at the door or from Moshtix - $27/$18

Running order:
Jamaican Rumba
Ascentium
Sway - with J Bear
Let's Get Loud - with Darlene
Caffeine Overload Polka - APC (only)
Happy Together - with APC
Phantom
Sound of Music - with Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence & Rainbow Babies

Interval

Big Fun in the Sun
Village People - with J Bear
I Will Survive - with Darlene
Beatles
Teddy Bears Picnic - with SGLC
Zoot Suit Riot - with J Bear
ABBA - everyone
Time Warp - everyone

When APC aren't on stage we can watch the show from the VIP area. Homotones are checking with the venue to see if they'll keep the bar open for a while after the show for drinkies.

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As discussed at last week's rehearsal, from this coming Monday (12th February) we'll be kicking off at 7pm and finishing around 10pm.

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Term 1 commences this Monday, 5th February.

We're no longer able to access the MCC via the old Pop Choir office. Instead, you'll need to come to the main entrance on the corner of Crystal and Brighton Streets.

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The dates for Terms 1 and 2 of 2007 for APC are as follows:

Term 1: 5th February - 2nd April (9 weeks)
Term2: 16th April - 25th June (10 weeks - no rehearsal 11th June)

This means 3 rehearsals before the show with the Homotones on Wednesday 21st February.

For information about the Homotones show, click on the following link:
http://www.mardigras.org.au/calendar_detail.cfm?id=39&nav=Mardi%20Gras%2007&sub=calendar

More information in relation to the repertoire for the Homotones show to follow.

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