Church Choir

In honor of the upcoming 'Patriot Day' (in honor of the 9/11 tragedy...
tomorrow (9/14) the church choir will be singing 'Sweet Freedom's Song' from The Spirit of America musical, which includes DVD.
Warm-up time at Sheridan United Methodist church is 10:00 am
Please join us if you can.
I'd love to see you...

Bud

Wisdom of the day

"The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger, the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of danger--but recognize the opportunity."

~ John Kennedy

Sheridan Community Chorus

I have been deluged with responses to the news that the Sheridan United Methodist Church has decided to pull their sponsorship of the Sheridan Community Chorus 2008 Christmas musical season.

As of now, here are our upcoming plans...

Silver Creek Grape Festival Saturday, 9/20/08 @ 2:00 PM @ The Village of Silver Creek Gazebo (in front of the big white church First United Church)

Start time: 2:00 PM
Report time: 1:30 PM
Attire: red/white/blue combination (stars and stripes patterns encouraged) Otherwise, white over black is fine
Bring 'Our Flag Was Still There' choral book & 'Salute to the armed services' music

I sincerely thank you...
Bud

Today's funny

The Lord Will Save Me!

It rained for days and days and there was a terrific flood. The water rose so high that one man was forced to climb on top of his roof and sat in the rain. As the waters came up higher a man in a rowboat came up to the house and told him to get in. "No thank you, the Lord will save me!" he said, and the man in the rowboat rowed away.

The waters rose to the edge of the roof and still the man sat on the roof until another rowboat came by and another man told him to get in. "No thank you, the Lord will save me!" he said again, and the man rowed away.The waters covered the house and the man was forced to sit on his chimney as the rain poured down and a helicopter came by and another man urged him to get in or he'll drown. "No thank you," the man said again, "The Lord will save me!"

After much begging and pleading the man in the helicopter gave up and flew away. The waters rose above the chimney and the man drowned and went to heaven where he met God.

"Lord, I don't understand," he told Him, frustrated, "The waters rose higher and higher and I waited hours for you to save me but you didn't! Why?"

The Lord just shook his head and said, "What are you talking about? I sent two boats and a helicopter?!"

Today's funny

After a nice dinner the two elderly couples got up from the table. The ladies went into the kitchen and the men went into the living room.

One of the gents said to the other,
- I think it is so wonderful how you call your wife, "honey pie" and "sweet pea", and "sugar" all the time.

The other gent said:
- Well to tell you the truth, four years ago, I forget her name.

Sheridan Community Chorus 2008 Christmas Schedule

Dear friends and members of The Sheridan Community Chorus…
Last Friday (8/29) I felt like I got a visit from the "Turk." In sports, a visit from the "Turk" is slang for being fired from a team. This traumatic event most often happens in the preseason, when teams must cut players to conform to a maximum roster size.
A representative of the Sheridan United Methodist Church administration board called and asked to come over and speak to me. I was informed that the church board had voted the night before to pull its financial support from the Sheridan Community Chorus 2008 Christmas cantata. Yes folks, it was a shock!
I was informed that the church is organizing a children's choir to present a missionary/Christmas program at the church in early November. The board and pastor feel that the church cannot present both concerts and that the Sheridan Community Chorus concerts have not led to a growth in church attendance.
The Sheridan United Methodist Church has been gracious enough to sponsor the chorus concerts for almost 3 years and I am extremely grateful. The church has fronted the funds for our music, have supplied a place for us to rehearse, allowed us to use its video projector plus many of our Sheridan Community Chorus members are friends or members of the church.
The singers of the Sheridan Community Chorus have also been extremely loyal to our ensemble. You have donated your time and have even purchased your own music and CD's. With your efforts we have been able to pay the church back for the past 4 performances. The last two concerts have brought more money back to the church than the initial cost of the music. For all this, I thank you.
Without the "up front" investment of our church, as well as the late notification, I can't see any way to present a Christmas concert this year. I am not only personally and professionally disappointed, but I will miss the opportunity to perform and minister to the people in our community; and to the residents in the nursing homes and hospitals of our area.
Thanks for all your prayers and support.

Disappointed, but still...

In His service,
Bud
Bud Lowery
Choir director

Wisdom of the day

You probably wouldn't worry about what people think of you if you could know how seldom they do.

~ Olin Miller

Happy Labor Day

ABC'S of singing

L = Low notes are often sung with too much airflow. Try decreasing your airflow to achieve a more natural, more relaxed tone.

By Vocal coach Yvonne DeBandi

Wisdom of the day

I was always taught, "You become what you eat."
So I only eat rich foods.
I'm still waiting...

~Mikey's funnies

Bud's Best Side

I am taking a poll.

In Sunday's 'Observer' newspaper (8/24/08), I am included in two pictures. (No, I am not on the "Wanted in Chautauqua County" list of criminals.)

On page A3, I'm facing forward in the "Dave Golando Big Band" picture (best looking trombonist 2nd from left).
On page A4, there's a picture of the Sheridan Community Chorus at the Laona Community Park with me conducting. Obviously with my back to the camera.

So...since I've already received some snide comments...
Which is my best side?
Front or back?
Come on, take your best shot!

Wisdom of the day

"Life is like a ten-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use."
~ Charles M. Schulz

Hymns for all professions...

Dentist's Hymn: Crown Him with Many Crowns
Weatherman's Hymn: There Shall Be Showers of Blessings
Contractor's Hymn: The Church's One Foundation
Tailor's Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy
Golfer's Hymn: There's a Green Hill Far Away
Politician's Hymn: Standing on the Promises
Optometrist's Hymn: Open My Eyes That I Might See
IRS Agent's Hymn: I Surrender All
Gossip's Hymn: Pass It On
Electrician's Hymn: Send The Light
Shopper's Hymn: Sweet By and By
Realtor's Hymn: I've Got a Mansion, Just Over the Hilltop
Massage Therapist's Hymn: He Touched Me
Doctor's Hymn: The Great Physician

ABC'S of singing

K = Know your limits. Don't sing too high or too low. Don't sing to the point of vocal fatigue. Never strain or push your voice. Doing so will not result in a higher or lower singing range, or a stronger voice, only a voice that has suffered undue stress.

~ Vocal coach Yvonne DeBandi

Today's funny

"If God had wanted man to play soccer, he wouldn't have given us arms."

Mike Ditka

Wisdom of the day

There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity.

~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Bud's World

3 Little Piggies go to dinner

The three little piggies went out to dinner one night. The waiter comes to take their drink order. "I would like a Sprite," said the first little piggy. "I would like a Coke," said the second little piggy. "I want water, lots and lots of water," said the third little piggy. The drinks are brought out and the waiter takes their orders for dinner. "I want a nice big steak," said the first piggy. "I would like the salad plate," said the second piggy. "I want water, lots and lots of water," said the third little piggy.
The meals were brought out and a while later the waiter approached the table and asked if the piggies would like any dessert. "I want a banana split," said the first piggy. "I want a root beer float," said the second piggy. "I want water, lots and lots of water," exclaimed the third little piggy.
"Pardon me for asking," said the waiter to the third little piggy, "but why have you only ordered water all evening?"
The third piggy says, "Well, somebody has to go wee, wee, wee, all the way home!"

I was just wondering…
Can dead batteries be given out free of charge?

From the Choir Loft
The choir has the privilege of praising the Lord in song every Sunday. Our goal is to support and enhance the efforts of Pastor Molly as she teaches and encourages the congregation here at Sheridan United Methodist Church. We would be honored if you would join us. We rehearse immediately following each Sunday morning service. You’ll be home in time for lunch.

Wit or Wisdom?
“We are continually faced with a series of great opportunities
brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.”
~ John W. Gardner
“A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing,
the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.”
~ James Dent
“The really happy man is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.”~Anonymous

Today in History August 17
1998 – President Bill Clinton was the 1st President to appear before a grand jury (re: Monica Lewinsky)
1962 – The Beatles replaced Pete Best with Ringo Starr
1961 – Construction of the Berlin Wall began
1959 – U.S.S.R. & Iraq signed a contract to build a nuclear reactor in Iraq
1957 – Alice Roth was hit twice by foul baseballs (1st in stands broke her nose, 2nd while on stretcher)
1933 – Lou Gehrig broke the record by playing in his 1,308th consecutive game
1891 - 1st public bathhouse with showers was opened in NYC

Church office: (716) 672-2048, Bud: (716) 934-7734, email: tubamanbud@gmail.com
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ABC'S of singing

J = Jumping Jacks. If you are having trouble getting your body completely involved with singing, try doing some cardiovascular activities, like jumping jacks, for a few minutes before getting started again. Sometimes your instrument simply needs an airflow wake-up call.

Vocal coach Yvonne DeBandi

Today's funny

What's the difference between an in-law and an outlaw?

Outlaws are wanted.

ABC'S of singing

I = Increase your breathing capacity and control by doing breathing exercises every day. Be sure to avoid patterned breathing. Singers must negotiate phrase lengths of all different sizes, so it is important to be versatile.

By Vocal coach Yvonne DeBandi