Today's Funny

Just remember...if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off.

This week's rehearsals...

Tuesday, 3/25/08 - 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm (Church Choir)

7:15 pm - 8:30pm (Chorus)

Thursday, 3/27/08 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (Chorus)

All rehearsals at Sheridan United Methodist Church

Sheridan/Cattaraugus Chorus (Patriotic piece)

Our upcoming Patriotic piece: 'Our Flag Was Still There' is from Word Music.
To listen & watch excerpts of the musical, I have included the link to Wordmusic.com
You can listen to excerpts of 6 of the pieces and watch 3 samples of the DVD video.

Our preliminary plans for our Patriotic performances are:

Saturday, June 28 @ 8:00 pm @ The Willowcreek Winery (Sheridan, NY w/5,000 spectators)

Tuesday, July 1 @ 7:00 pm @ St. Columban's On The Lake

Sunday, July 6 @ 7:00 pm @ The Sheridan United Methodist Church (Sheridan, NY)

Sunday, July 13 @ 3:00 pm @ The Cattaraugus Christian Camp (Cattaraugus, NY)

Here's the link for our upcoming Patriotic musical:

'Our Flag was still there'
http://wordmusic.com/products/book.cfm?upc=080689722172

Sheridan/Cattaraugus Community Chorus rehearsal schedule

Happy Easter...

This upcoming week's Sheridan Community Chorus rehearsal schedule ...

Tuesday (3/25) 7:15 - 8:30 pm rehearsal at Sheridan United Methodist Church

Thursday (3/27) 7:00 - 8:30 pm rehearsal at Sheridan United Methodist Church

Today's Funny

A Senator arrives in Heaven...

While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance.

"Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. You see, we seldom see a politician around these parts, so we're not quite sure what to do with you."

"No problem, just let me in," says the man.

"Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we'll do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity."

"Really, I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven," says the senator.

"I'm sorry, but we have our rules."

And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his friends and other politicians who had worked with him. Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people.

They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and champagne. Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who has a good time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a good time that before he realizes it, it is time to go. Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises...

The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens on heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him.

"Now it's time to visit heaven," St. Peter says.

So, 24 hours pass with the senator joining a group of contented souls moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.

"Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity."

The senator reflects for a minute, then he answers, "Well, I would NEVER have believed it before...I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be better off in hell."

So, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to hell.

This time the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from above. The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulder.

"I don't understand," stammers the senator, "yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?"

The devil looks at him, smiles and says, "Yesterday we were campaigning. Today you voted."

Sheridan Community Chorus

REMEMBER:

There is no chorus rehearsal tonight (Thursday, 3/20/08)!

Have a GREAT EASTER!

Our church choir (Sheridan United Methodist Church) will be singing: 'Christ Arose' from the 'I've Seen Jesus' Easter Cantata this Easter Sunday morning service. Warm-up at 10:00 am...service at 10:30 am.

We would love to have you join us. Plus you get to hear Katie Little and I play our horns.

The Sheridan/Cattaraugus Community Chorus concert

The chorus presented the full scope of emotion and musicality last night at the concert in Cattaraugus.

They sang softly with hushed reverence but also presented passages with a powerful message of exultation.

The balance of voices was superb and the articulation was commendable.

I was proud of the group (if pride is allowed!)

Sheridan/Cattaraugus Community Chorus schedule

Cattaraugus United Methodist Church (3/18)

Report time: 6:00 pm - Start time: 7:00 pm

Attire: White/Black

Bring choral books (duh!) & bottled water

Holy Trinity R.C. Church (Dunkirk, NY) (4/6)

Report time: 5:00 pm - Start time: 6:00 pm

Attire: White/Black

Bring choral books (duh!) & bottled water

*turn in choral books/practicetrax following concert*

Sheridan/Cattaraugus Community Chorus

This was the response from Niles Dening after hearing our Sunday (3/16/08) concert at Sheridan United Methodist.

Niles is an old friend of mine. He is a retired music teacher from the West Seneca school system. Niles is an extremely accomplished musician and is one of the busiest instrumental performers in Western New York.

He is a regular performer in the "Living Singing Christmas Tree" performance at "The Chapel at Crosspointe" in Amherst.

"Hey Bud,

Please share w/ your chorus(s) and the rest of your production crew – Very enjoyable concert tonight. I also thought you made an excellent choice of music for the concert – well written, well orchestrated and well performed. .."

Niles

Today's funny

WHEN INSULTS HAD CLASS

"He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."

~ Winston Churchill

"He can compress the most words into the smallest idea of any man I know."

~ Abraham Lincoln

"Thank you for sending me a copy of your book; I'll waste no time reading it."

~ Moses Hadas

"A modest little person, with much to be modest about."

~ Winston Churchill

"I've had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn't it."

~ Groucho Marx

"He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends."

~ Oscar Wilde

"I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new play; bring a friend.... if you have one." George Bernard Shaw to Winston Churchill

"Cannot possibly attend first night, will attend second... if there is one."

~ Winston Churchill, in response

"I feel so miserable without you; it's almost like having you here."

~ Stephen Bishop

"He is a self-made man and worships his creator."

~ John Bright

"He is not only dull himself, he is the cause of dullness in others."

~ Samuel Johnson

Today's Funny

Nobody Job

This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody.

There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did.

Somebody got angry about this, because it was Everybody's job.

Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it.

It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done!

Sheridan Community Chorus

Dress rehearsal tonight (3/11/08) @ 7:00 pm at Cattaraugus United Methodist Church.

Regular chorus rehearsal this Thursday, 3/13 at Sheridan United Methodist Church at 7:00 pm.

Concert: Sunday, 3/16 @ 7:00 pm at Sheridan United Methodist Church

Concert: Tuesday, 3/18 @ 7:00 pm at Cattaraugus United Methodist Church

No rehearsal on Thursday 3/20/08

Rehearsal: Tuesday, 3/25 @ 7:15 pm at Sheridan United Methodist Church

Rehearsal: Thursday, 3/27 @ 7:00 pm at Cattaraugus United Methodist Church

Rehearsal: Tuesday, 4/1 @ 7:15 at Sheridan United Methodist Church

Rehearsal: Thursday, 4/3 at Sheridan United Methodist Church

Concert: Sunday, 4/6 @ 6:00 pm at Holy Trinity R.C. church (Dunkirk, NY)

Thought for the day

Age doesn't always bring wisdom. Sometimes age comes alone.

Snow and cold

The guy who comes to plow out our driveways didn't come early enough for us to make it to church this morning.



Some of you have asked if we've been able to get out of the house yet today...and the answer is YES!

Unfortunately it's always been with the shovel or the snowblower!


The dress rehearsal is still on for tonight. 7:00 pm at Sheridan United Methodist.

I can now see our driveways and sidewalk...unfortunately the Schnauzer is still missing. We're going to send Kacey (the Golden Retriever) out to find the Schnauzer.

Sheridan/Cattaraugus Community Chorus

DRESS REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Sunday, 3/9 @ 7:00 pm @ Sheridan United Methodist Church (report time: 6:45 pm)

Tuesday, 3/11 @ 7:00 pm @ Cattaraugus United Methodist Church (report time: 6:45 pm)

*please remember to bring your choral books (duh!)

If we must cancel chorus plans, please check this blog, or check on WGRZ-TV, WIVB-TV, WKBW-TV or WDOE-AM

Today's Funny

First Time in Church

Mrs. Harrison took her three-year-old daughter, Jenny, to church for the first time. After arriving, the church lights were lowered, and then the choir came down the aisle, carrying lighted candles.

There was silence in the entire sanctuary until Jenny's voice was suddenly heard, loudly singing: "Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you..."

Thought for the day

"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."

~ Berthold Auerbach

Sheridan Community Chorus

We had a great rehearsal last night (3/4) including some members of the Cattaraugus Community Chorus and our narrator (Dick Peters).

The weather was a little "iffy," since there was quite a bit of snow/freezing rain.

Next rehearsal is Thursday (3/6) at Sheridan United Methodist Church @ 7:00 PM.

Today's Funny

Real company signs

At a towing company: "We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want tows."

On a maternity room door: "Push. Push. Push."

At an optometrist's office: "If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place."

On a taxidermist's window: "We really know our stuff."

In a podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels."

On a house's fence: "Salespeople welcome! Dog food is expensive."

At a car dealership: "The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment."

Outside a muffler shop: "No appointment necessary. We hear you coming."

In a veterinarian's waiting room: "Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!"

At the electric company: "We would be de-lighted if you pay your bill. However, if you don't, you will be."

In a restaurant window: "Don't stand there and be hungry. Come on in and get fed up."

In the front yard of a funeral home: "Drive carefully. We'll wait."

At a propane filling station: "Tank heaven for little grills."

~ Mikey's Funnies

Today's Funny

Mericful Mountain Lion

A priest was hiking in the woods when suddenly a mountain lion appeared, ready to devour the man whole.

The priest quickly falls to his knees, looks up to the heavens and prays, "Dear God, please teach this lion mercy and give him religion."

A chorus of angels is heard as a beam of light shines down on the mountain lion.

The lion then drops to his knees, looks up to heavens and prays, "Dear God, bless you for this food I'm about to receive."