Music Notes
by Karla Porter
Nativity Music Director

(From September 2000 Nativity Tidings)

Qualifications for Choir Members

The year 2000 marks 250 years after the death of J. S. Bach and it is absolutely extraordinary to think that we still play and sing his music as if it were only recently popularized. In an article by Uwe Siemon-Netto (The Gospel According to J. S. Bach), he relates that when Bach was selected to be the composer-in-residence and organist for the Thomaskirche in Leipzig (his primary workplace), he was SECOND choice. They had actually wanted Georg Philipp Telemann, who had turned them down, so they were "making do" with "the mediocre." And the rest, as we say, is history.

Meanwhile back at Nativity – regular choir rehearsals are now in progress having started the last week in August. Hand chimes also are now meeting. Please consult the weekly bulletin for the day and time and come quickly to sign on if you are not already a member.

NOW RECRUITING CHOIR MEMBERS: (Qualifications list courtesy of Bill Stemple.)

Positions open: unlimited in number: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass
Qualifications: Must be able to carry light musical notes part way across the sanctuary.
Experience: Must have sung in the tub or shower.
Age Limit: Must be under 110 years of age
Wages: satisfaction and joy in God's service
Fringe Benefits: Social Security – we promise you the security of social fellowship with other choir members.
Retirement: No particular age, but is generally determined by prayer, printed notes getting too small, robes too heavy, notes too high, sanctuary too hot or cold, or organist unable to play the notes you sing.

Be part of this growing team!! Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – BE THERE! ALOHA!