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"One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." — Bob Marley
Communications and Announcements
Communications and Announcements
09/01/2026 (Beth): Mark your Calendars: November 3 ~ 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Flatbread Co. - Pizza with Purpose Fundraiser!
~ Get out and Vote ☑️, then grab a Pizza 🍕 ~
08/25/26 (John): Sing on! Hard to believe we're only three weeks away from our Fall reunion (aka - first rehearsal). If you haven't been singing regularly (like me), now's the time to start ratcheting up the vocal exercises - sirens, scales, etc. First rehearsal will be at The Church of the New Jerusalem on Oxford St. in Fryeburg from 6:30-8:00 on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
I will be settling on a program in the next few days. Thank you all for your suggestions. SO MANY suggestions in fact that I decided the theme of this semester will be "Member-suggested songs". Of course, with a program of 15-16 songs, not every member will get to suggest a song - and not everyone who suggested a song will have theirs chosen. Those that do should plan to be a 'presenter' this concert, introducing their song at the concert. You may also choose to select someone else to 'present' if you're not comfortable doing so.
One song we will start with is Sing On (did you catch that hint in the subject line?), the song I cut before the concert. Please bring your copy to rehearsal.
If you know someone who would like to join this semester, please pass along their contact info. I will be sending out an area-wide petition to join this weekend.
06/25/26 (John): Much appreciation to all you volunteers who extended the Da Capo season this week to take part in the Fryeburg Semiquincentennial events. Time to start thinking about next season. If you have any suggestions for songs, groups, or oddball ideas you think would be a fit for Da Capo, please pass them along to me before the end of July. Mark your calendars for these important dates;
Tuesday, Sept. 15 - tentative start to the next season of fun, fine music!
Tuesday, Oct. 6 - NO REHEARSAL; Fryeburg Fair week.
February 4-7 - Da Capo Winter Concert Weekend; times and venues TBA
May it be a happy, healthy, relaxing summer for all of you.
Group Expectations
Group Expectations
*Learn the music
*Learn the music
work towards memorization which leads to a better overall performance and allows for more movement
attend all scheduled rehearsals (if you need to miss some, work on the music on your own)
listen to the recordings (when available)
practice on your own at home or by getting together with your section group members
*Be respectful, responsible and safe
*Be respectful, responsible and safe
Be supportive and kind to all members
Fulfill responsibilities for attendance and learning music
Stay home if you are not feeling well, particularly if you have a runny nose, cough, sore throat and/or fever
Check emails and Da Capo website and calendar frequently for updates to rehearsals, concerts, or fundraising events
*Help support Da Capo
*Help support Da Capo
Da Capo is a non-profit 501(c)(3) and needs the support of its members and the community (see Financials and Stuff for breakdown of costs)
Pay dues in a timely manner - Dues are $50 per semester
Pay music costs in a timely manner. You keep your music at the end of the semester, unless you want to donate it back to Da Capo
Participate in fundraisers whenever possible (caroling events, restaurant fundraisers, etc.)
Seek sponsors or advertisers to support Da Capo - see Julie or Beth for more information
Volunteer to bring food, set up or break down equipment for concerts whenever available
All members are encouraged to invite family and friends to caroling, dine to donate events, and of course, concerts
Financials and Stuff
Financials and Stuff
To ensure Da Capo thrives as a singing group, we rely on various funding sources such as:
Member Dues
Donations
Concert Program Advertising and Sponsorships
Concert Ticket Sales
Community Events and Fundraisers
to cover essential expenses such as:
Sheet Music
Director Fees
Rehearsal and Concert Venue Rentals
Concert Program Printing
Concert Program Advertising
Guest Musicians
With semester dues set at $50 per singer, in addition to sheet music costs (you keep the music), we encourage members facing financial hardships to reach out for assistance. Your support and contributions are vital for our success and longevity.
So you sing! What else do you do?
So you sing! What else do you do?
This space is for any of us to share what we are involved with outside the organization. Do you have a project, club, band, business, etc. that you are a part of outside of Da Capo? If so, then share it here so that others can learn about it!
Mount Washington Valley Choral Society
I HEAR AMERICA SINGING Encore performance!
George Wiese, Music Director
Featuring Florence Price’s Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight
Saturday, October 3, 3:00 PM Majestic Theatre, Conway, NH
Mount Washington Valley Choral Society
LIGHT OF PEACE
Deborah Owen, Guest Conductor
Featuring Karen Marrolli’s Light of Peace: Celtic Carols for Christmas
Friday, December 18, 7:00 PM and Saturday, December 19, 3:00 PM
Fryeburg Congregational Church, Fryeburg, ME
Mount Washington Valley Choral Society
CHORAL MASTERWORKS: Song of Destiny and Hymn of Praise
George Wiese, Music Director
Featuring Brahms’ Schiksalslied, and Mendelssohn’s Lobgesang Sung in English, with full orchestral accompaniment
Saturday, May 8, 7:00 PM and Sunday, May 9, 4:00 PM
Majestic Theatre, Conway, NH
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