Thursday, May 8, 2008
Church Choir on Mother's Day (5/11)
This Sunday is Mother's Day (5/11/08).
During the Mother's Day service at Sheridan United Church, our choir will sing: 'Faith of our Mothers.' We are asking all the singers to bring their children, grandchildren, nephews, nieces or 'young friends' to join the choir in this tribute to all members. The kids don't 
necessarily have to sing along, but we'll take any contributions by the kids (and I know that can be dangerous!).
necessarily have to sing along, but we'll take any contributions by the kids (and I know that can be dangerous!).We would love to have you join us. The song is a very simple 4 part arrangement and you could sight read it with us.
Consider this an invitation to join us as we honor all mothers.
We will rehearse the piece in the Sheridan United Methodist Church sanctuary at 10:00 am.
A Mother's creed...
"I'd like to be the ideal Mother, but I'm too busy raising my kids."
Bud
Mother's Day Funnies
A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does.
The next day in a written test, she included this question: "My full name has six letters. The first one is 'M.' I am strong and attractive. I pick up things. What am I?"
When the test papers were turned in, the teacher was astonished to find that almost 50 percent of the students answered the question with the word "Mother."
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Today's Funny
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES
What do you think your Mom and Dad have in common?
"Both don’t want no more kids." ~Lori, age 8
"Both don’t want no more kids." ~Lori, age 8
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Sheridan Community Chorus video link
We are planning to show a video before each of our patriotic concert performances titled: 'Do You Remember Me?' by Lizzie Palmer. I feel that it is a powerful tribute to our members of the armed forces who have served and are presently serving overseas.
I have included a link so you can see it. It is a U-tube link, so after a period of time, it may not work. If this happens to you when try to use this link, do a "Google search" for "Do You Remember Me?" and the search will send you to a active link.
I think you'll see why we will show this at our concerts.
Sheridan Community Chorus
I was thrilled last Friday (5/2/08) when I was approached by Dr. Kate Levy of the School of Music @ SUNY Fredonia immediately before our band concert at Fredonia High School.
She said that she would like to sing with our Sheridan Community Chorus for our patriotic performances. I was almost speechless! (yes, me!)
I am honored that Dr. Levy will be joining our chorus.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Bud's World (5/4/08)
Following the Scripture...
Bud was experiencing a very tough time in his life. He felt his faith slipping and was desperate. He pulled out his Bible and decided to randomly open it up to get a word from God. So he flipped pages and stopped at Matthew 27:5, which says, “Judas went out and hanged himself.” He thought he'd try it again and Luke 10:37 came up, where Jesus said, “Go and do thou likewise.” So he quickly flipped to another verse and landed on John 13:27, which says, “What you are about to do, do quickly.”
Now you know how Bud became a church musician.
I was just wondering…
If a fly lost its wings, would it then be called a “walk?”
Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations?
When sign makers go on strike is there anything written on their signs?
Bud’s Bass Humor
The symphony orchestra was performing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. In the piece, there's a long passage, about 20 minutes, during which the bass violinists have nothing to do. Rather than sit around that whole time looking stupid, some bassists decided to sneak offstage and go to the tavern next door for a quick one.
After slamming several beers in quick succession, one of them looked at his watch and said, “Hey! We need to get back!” “No need to panic,” said a fellow bassist. “I thought we might need some extra time, so I tied the last few pages of the conductor's score together with string. It'll take him a few minutes to get it untangled.” A few moments later they staggered back to the concert hall and took their places in the orchestra.
About this time, a member of the audience noticed the conductor seemed a bit edgy and mentioned it to her companion. “Well, of course,” said her companion. “Don't you see? It's the bottom of the Ninth, the score is tied, and the bassists are loaded.”
Wit or Wisdom?
“Too many people miss the silver lining because they're expecting gold.”
Bud was experiencing a very tough time in his life. He felt his faith slipping and was desperate. He pulled out his Bible and decided to randomly open it up to get a word from God. So he flipped pages and stopped at Matthew 27:5, which says, “Judas went out and hanged himself.” He thought he'd try it again and Luke 10:37 came up, where Jesus said, “Go and do thou likewise.” So he quickly flipped to another verse and landed on John 13:27, which says, “What you are about to do, do quickly.”
Now you know how Bud became a church musician.
I was just wondering…
If a fly lost its wings, would it then be called a “walk?”
Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations?
When sign makers go on strike is there anything written on their signs?
Bud’s Bass Humor
The symphony orchestra was performing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. In the piece, there's a long passage, about 20 minutes, during which the bass violinists have nothing to do. Rather than sit around that whole time looking stupid, some bassists decided to sneak offstage and go to the tavern next door for a quick one.
After slamming several beers in quick succession, one of them looked at his watch and said, “Hey! We need to get back!” “No need to panic,” said a fellow bassist. “I thought we might need some extra time, so I tied the last few pages of the conductor's score together with string. It'll take him a few minutes to get it untangled.” A few moments later they staggered back to the concert hall and took their places in the orchestra.
About this time, a member of the audience noticed the conductor seemed a bit edgy and mentioned it to her companion. “Well, of course,” said her companion. “Don't you see? It's the bottom of the Ninth, the score is tied, and the bassists are loaded.”
Wit or Wisdom?
“Too many people miss the silver lining because they're expecting gold.”
~ Maurice Setter
“No matter how cynical you become, it's never enough to keep up.”
“No matter how cynical you become, it's never enough to keep up.”
~Lily Tomlin
“In Hollywood a marriage is a success if it outlasts milk.”
“In Hollywood a marriage is a success if it outlasts milk.”
~ Rita Rudner
Today in History
May 4
1970 – 4 were killed in a riot at Kent State University
1942 – Food was rationed for the 1st time in the United States
1923 – New York State revoked prohibition
1626 – Native Americans sold Manhattan Island for $24 in cloth and buttons
Today in History
May 4
1970 – 4 were killed in a riot at Kent State University
1942 – Food was rationed for the 1st time in the United States
1923 – New York State revoked prohibition
1626 – Native Americans sold Manhattan Island for $24 in cloth and buttons
Church office: (716) 672-2048, Bud: (716) 934-7734, email: tubamanbud@gmail.com
For choir / chorus or church music updates:
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
You are cordially invited
You are cordially invited to join The Sheridan Community Chorus. This is one of the most exciting, fastest growing, most talented choruses in Sheridan, NY. Some consider this chorus one of the most potent and vital choral influences in Sheridan today. The chorus will be singing in front of an estimated 6,000 people during its patriotic concerts in June/July of 2008.
The chorus rehearses at The Sheridan United Methodist Church (2679 Route 20) in Sheridan, NY 14135. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings 7:15 - 8:30 pm and Thursday evenings 7:00 - 8:30 pm. No auditions necessary. Members are asked only to make as many rehearsals as possible.
PracticeTrax CD's are supplied to each singer. PracticeTrax™ are a great way to teach individual voice parts to choir members. Each PracticeTrax contains the recording of the entire musical with the specific choir member's part louder than the others, so you can rehearse your part at home.
For more information contact Bud @ (716) 934-7734 (tubamanbud@gmail.com)
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Today's Funny
Moving Testimony
Three buddies die in a car crash, and they go to heaven. There, they are all asked, "When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning, what would you like to hear them say about you?"
The first guy says, "I would like to hear them say that I was a great doctor of my time, and a great family man."
The second guy says, "I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and school teacher who made a huge difference in our children of tomorrow."
The last guy replies, "I would like to hear them say, 'Look! He's moving!'"
Monday, April 28, 2008
The Sheridan Community Chorus project
If each chorus member invites two people to join our chorus, we will reach the magical number of 100 singers.
What will happen when we reach the magical number of 100 singers?
The birds will sing louder, the sun will shine brighter, your children will be more polite, the mpg of your car will increase, your flowers will bloom longer, your boss will appreciate you, and Bud will get a pleasant personality.
We need your help!
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Choir & Chorus rehearsal was great
We had a great choir & chorus rehearsal last night at Sheridan United Methodist church.
Choir: Tues. 6:45 - 7:15 Chorus: Tues. 7:15 - 8:30 & Thurs. 7:00 - 8:30
We had a very strong turn out and more people are joining our ranks. Remember, our goal is to have 100 singers for our patriotic musical in June and July! I
know we can do it together.
know we can do it together.I need everyone to invite two people to join the chorus. Most of them will have a great time. The ones who won't, weren't really your friend anyway. (Just kidding!)
We have now been asked to sing at 8 separate venues. I will have to go back to taking vitamins.
Please listen to your PracticeTrax everyday you can.
I thank all of you for your continued support.
Bud
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Choir / Chorus schedule
The church choir rehearses Tuesday nights from 6:45 - 7:15 pm
The Sheridan Community Chorus rehearses Tuesday nights from 7:15 - 8:30 pm
and rehearses Thursday nights from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
All rehearsals are at Sheridan United Methodist church (2679 Route 20 Sheridan, NY 14135)
Monday, April 21, 2008
Today's Funny
Bud was experiencing a very tough time in his life. He felt his faith slipping and was desperate. He pulled out his Bible and decided to randomly open it up to get a word from God.
So he flipped pages and stopped at Matthew 27:5, which says, "Judas went out and hanged himself."
He thought he'd try it again and Luke 10:37 came up, where Jesus said, "Go and do thou likewise."
So he quickly flipped to another verse and landed on John 13:27, which says, "What you are about to do, do quickly."
Now you know why Bud became a church musician.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Today's funny
In the Driver's Seat...
The Pope lands at an airport just in time to get to an important meeting. His limo driver speedily takes off, but the Pope needs him to go faster in order to get to his meeting on time. The Pope asks the driver to switch places so the Pope can drive.
They speedily take off again, but unfortunately, the speeding car is stopped by a cop.
The police officer takes one look at the situation and radios in to police headquarters. He tells the chief that he's got a pretty important person on his hands.
The police chief asked, "Is he more important than the mayor?"
The cop said, "Yes."
Then the chief asked, "Is he more important than the governor?" The cop said, "Yes."
Then the chief asked, "Is he more important than the President?" The cop said, "Yes."
Finally, the chief asked, "How important can he be?"
The cop said, "I don't know, but he's got the Pope for a driver."
The Pope lands at an airport just in time to get to an important meeting. His limo driver speedily takes off, but the Pope needs him to go faster in order to get to his meeting on time. The Pope asks the driver to switch places so the Pope can drive.
They speedily take off again, but unfortunately, the speeding car is stopped by a cop.
The police officer takes one look at the situation and radios in to police headquarters. He tells the chief that he's got a pretty important person on his hands.
The police chief asked, "Is he more important than the mayor?"
The cop said, "Yes."
Then the chief asked, "Is he more important than the governor?" The cop said, "Yes."
Then the chief asked, "Is he more important than the President?" The cop said, "Yes."
Finally, the chief asked, "How important can he be?"
The cop said, "I don't know, but he's got the Pope for a driver."
Friday, April 18, 2008
Today's Funny
A little girl asked her father, "How did the human race come about?"
The father answered, "God made Adam and Eve and they had children and so all mankind was made."
The father answered, "God made Adam and Eve and they had children and so all mankind was made."
Two days later she asks her mother the same question. The mother answered, "Many years ago there were monkeys, and we developed from them."
The confused girl returns to her father and says: "Dad, how is it possible that you told me that the human race was created by God and Mom says we developed from monkeys?"
The Father answers, "That's simple, honey. I told you about the origin of my side of the family, and your mother told you about her side."
Chorus rehearsals for our upcoming patriotic musical: 'Our Flag Was Still There' have begun. Rehearsals are Tuesdays: 7:15 - 8:30 pm and Thursdays: 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Sheridan United Methodist church (2679 Route 20 in Sheridan). PracticeTrax cd's with your individual part are supplied to make learning your part easy.Our first concert is Saturday, June 28 in front of 5,000 people. The piece ends with a vocal arrangement of Sousa's 'Stars & Stripes' march. We need you.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Today's funny
Cute Kid“s Answers to Grown-up Relationship Questions
How Would You Make a Marriage Work?
"Tell your wife that she looks pretty,
even if she looks like a truck."
- Ricky, age 10 (the boy already understands)
Thought of the day
Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you’d have preferred to talk.
~Doug Larson
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
Sheridan Community Chorus
Our patriotic musical season has begun! Last night, the chorus members had their first look at the video of our upcoming patriotic musical: 'Our Flag Was Still There.' The reaction was overwhelming! The David T. Clydesdale musical is great!
Regular rehearsals begin this Tuesday (7:15 - 8:30) and Thursday (7:00 - 8:30). I hope you will join us. Linda Cloud is calling and mailing information & invitations to every name on our list. We would like each chorus member to invite two new people to join our chorus. (Come on, don't be shy!)
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