Sheridan Community Chorus ...

The chorus will present the patriotic musical: 'Our Flag Was Still There' on Sunday, July 12, 2009 @ 3:00 pm @ The Catttaraugus Christian Camp - 9714 Leon Road (Route 353 & County Road 6) in Cattaraugus, NY.

Report time for the chorus is 2:00 pm

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

We had our last chorus rehearsal last night (7/7/09) in preparation for Sunday's (7/12/09) concert @ the Cattaraugus Christian Camp in Cattaraugus, NY. We had a very good turnout and the singers are ready.
Sunday's (7/12/) report time is 2:00 pm.
Concert start time is 3:00 pm.
Thanks to everyone involved for your help.

Sheridan Community Chorus

The last chorus rehearsal in preparation for our upcoming patriotic concert in Cattaraugus is tonight (7/7/09) at The First Baptist Church - 32 Main Street (Route 20) in Silver Creek @ 7:00 pm.

Next Concert: Sunday, July 12, 2009 @ 3:00 pm at The Cattaraugus Christian Camp - 9714 Leon Road - Route 353 & County Road 6 (one mile south of the village) in Cattaraugus.
Report time: 2:00 pm
Attire: any combination of red/white/blue w/comfortable shoes.
Remember your books and small flag

Bud's weekend ...

My weekend behind my horn at the Silver Creek Central High School band/chorus reunion weekend.
Someone snapped my picture while in rehearsal.
You will note that I am watching the conductor!

*Note my friend and virtuoso artist Diana Bley is just to my left.

My "tuba week"

I had a great week playing tuba. I had the privilege of rehearsing with the Niagara Frontier Brass Quintet for almost 3 hours Thursday night. They have some wonderfully difficult pieces in their folder.
I was asked to play in the Silver Creek High School band reunion to honor the Ron Sutherland era. We had 3 hours of rehearsal Friday (7/3/09) night, 3 hours of rehearsal Saturday (7/4/09) morning and the concert in the afternoon.
The band was great and I was also very impressed by their reunion choir.
Well done Silver Creek!

Happy 4th of July

Fourth of July Barbecue Cookout

More than 66 million Americans will have a barbecue during this 4th of July holiday. Although we don’t have a fixed menu for the celebration of the Fourth, you can almost count on traditional favorites such as hamburgers and hot dogs, chicken, ribs, garden salads, potato salad, chips and watermelon.

Following is a summary of where these foods come from:
There's a 1-in-6 chance the beef on your backyard grill came from Texas. The Lone Star State is the leader in the production of cattle and calves.
The chicken on your barbecue grill probably came from one of the top broiler-producing states: Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, North Carolina and Mississippi.
The lettuce in your salad or on your hamburger probably was grown in California, which accounts for nearly three-quarters of USA lettuce production.
Fresh tomatoes in your salad most likely came from Florida or California, which, combined, produced more than two-thirds of U.S. tomatoes. The ketchup on your hamburger or hot dog probably came from California, which accounted for 95 percent of processed tomato production last year.
As to potato salad or potato chips or fries, Idaho and Washington produces about one-half of the nation's spuds.
For dessert, six states — California, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Arizona and Indiana — combined to produce about 80 percent of watermelons last year.

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

Chorus rehearsal is Tuesday, July 7 @ 7:00 pm at The First Baptist Church - 32 Main Street - Route 20 in Silver Creek.

Chorus concert is Sunday, July 12 @ 3:00 pm at The Cattaraugus Christian Camp - 9714 Leon Road - Route 353 @ County Road 6 in Cattaraugus. The camp is one mile south of the village of Cattaraugus.

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

Bud's confession:

"If ignorance is bliss, then I must be the happiest thingamajig in the whatchamacallit!"

Chorus members...
Rehearsal: Tues. 7/709 @ 7:00 pm @ First Baptist Church (32 Main St. - Route 20 in Silver Creek).
Concert: Sun. 7/12/09 @ 3:00 pm at Cattaraugus Christian Camp - 9714 Leon Road in Cattaraugus (Report time: 2:00 pm)
Bring book/flag
Attire: red/white/Blue comfortable clothes
*Please turn in books after concert*

I would like to have a chorus members/families & friends picnic before the end of summer.
Any suggestions as to time/place?

Bud

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

Our next and final chorus rehearsal will be Tuesday, July 7 @ 7:00 pm at The First Baptist Church - 32 Main Street (Route 20) in Silver Creek.

The Sheridan Community Chorus concert is Sunday, July 12 @ 3:00 pm (2:00 pm report time) at The Cattaraugus Christian Camp - 9714 Leon Road - Routes 353 & County Road 6 in Cattaraugus, NY.

We need you and certainly appreciate you!

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

The chorus did a fantastic job at the Willowfest concert last night. The Willowfest festivities are presented by the Willow Creek Winery in Sheridan, NY and has been a staple in the community for the past 10 years. The chorus presented the patriotic musical: 'Our Flag Was Still There' immediately preceding a brilliant fireworks display.
The weather was perfect and there were many thousands of people there to enjoy the spectacular fireworks display. I was extremely proud of the entire group. Thank you to all who participated.
If anyone has pictures from last night's chorus concert and could forward them to me, I would appreciate it so that I can share them with the group.

Chorus patriotic concert ...

The Sheridan Community Chorus will be performing at 'Willowfest' at The Willow Creek Winery - 2627 Chapin Road in Sheridan beginning at 9:00 pm this evening (6/27).

The bus for the singers will leave the St. John Bosco parking lot at 7:15 pm.
All singers are asked to report to the stage area by 8:00 pm.
Anyone willing and or able to help set up the equipment on stage is asked to arrive at the stage area by 8:00 pm.
Attire: comfortable clothing with red/white/blue and comfortable clothing.
Please bring chorus book w/small American flag.
Singers are encouraged to bring bottled water.

The happy chorus ...

The chorus before Bud pleads for them to smile!

Willowfest Concert ...

I'm in need of a small (the smaller, the better) DVD player w/remote (and fresh batteries) for tomorrow (6/27) night's chorus concert at Willowfest in Sheridan. I need it for an emergency back-up in case something should go wrong with our DVD player.
If you can help us out, please let me know. Thanks for all your help.

SINGERS...
Saturday's (6/27/09) 'Willowfest' concert at the Willow Creek Winery (2627 Chapin Road - Sheridan, NY) ...
Report time: 8:00 pm Performance time: 9:00 pm
Attire: comfortable clothing with any red/white/blue combination and comfortable shoes or sneakers.
Bring: choir book, small flag, bottled water & a smile (please purchase one if necessary!)

Chorus @ Willowfest ...

The choir bus pulls out of The St. John Bosco parking lot by 7:15 pm this Saturday (6/27). If you're driving yourself, it's recommended that you reach Willow Creek Winery by 7:15 pm. Parking is going to be a problem.

We will need help setting up the stage at around 8:15. We only get 30 minutes for the band to get off the stage, and for us to get set-up. And if you can offer some help tearing down after our concert, we would really appreciate it.

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

The Sheridan Community Chorus bus will pull out of the St. John Bosco parking lot (Route 20 in Sheridan) at 7:15 pm on Saturday, June 27, 2009.

Make sure you have your choir book, bottled water, small flashlight (if you have it).
Attire is any combination of red/white & blue.

We need set-up help at the stage beginning around 8:30 pm.

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

Tonight (6/23) is our last choir rehearsal before our big chorus concert at The 'Willowfest' pre-fireworks festivities this Saturday, 6/27. We'll perform sometime around 9:00 pm. "Willowfest" will be held at The Willow Creek Winery (2627 Chapin Road - between routes 5 & 20 - off Center Road) in Sheridan, NY. You can see the best fireworks display in New York state.

Sheridan Community Chorus

Working hard getting all the details taken care of for Saturday's (6/27) chorus concert in Sheridan, NY. The pieces are falling in place.

Sheridan Community Chorus ...

I need some help moving a few pieces of equipment to the concert on Saturday.
I have my conductor's stool, a projector stand, and the video projector stand that I must transport to the concert on Saturday (6/27) at Willowfest.
Can anyone take these from me after Tuesday's (6/23) chorus rehearsal at First Baptist Church and bring them to the concert Saturday (6/27).
Diane and I don't have enough room for them on Saturday.
Can you help me?
Please let me know.

Bud

A 'Woman's Prayer' on Father's Day

Short Books

As a public service ... my recommendation for this summer's quick reads:
The World's Shortest Books:

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT MY COUNTRY
by Jane Fonda & Cindy Sheehan ..
Illustrated by Michael Moore
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MY CHRISTIAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS & HOW I HELPED AFTER KATRINA
by Rev Jesse Jackson & Rev Al Sharpton
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THINGS I LOVE ABOUT BILL
by Hillary Clinton
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Sequel:
THINGS I LOVE ABOUT HILLARY
By Bill Clinton
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MY LITTLE BOOK OF PERSONAL HYGIENE
by Osama Bin Laden
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THINGS I CANNOT AFFORD
by Bill Gates
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THINGS I WOULD NOT DO FOR MONEY
by Dennis Rodman
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AMELIA EARHART'S GUIDE TO THE PACIFIC
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A COLLECTION of MOTIVATIONAL SPEECHES
by Dr. J Kevorkian
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ALL THE MEN I HAVE LOVED BEFORE
by Ellen de Generes & Rosie O'Donnel
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GUIDE TO DATING ETIQUETTE
by Mike Tyson
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THE AMISH PHONE DIRECTORY
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MY PLAN TO FIND THE REAL KILLERS
by O.J.. Simpson
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HOW TO DRINK & DRIVE OVER BRIDGES
by Ted Kennedy
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MY BOOK OF MORALS
by Bill Clinton
with introduction by The Rev . Jesse Jackson

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Complete Knowledge of Military Strategy
By Nancy Pelosi