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Tags and Swipes, Winter 2018

Heart of the Valley Chorus

After a tumultuous year of tearful goodbyes to departing members and an urgent necessity to relocate
the rehearsal space we have been in for over ten years, HOV is settling into new digs……new
songs…….and most importantly……new SINGERS!

It is easy to forget the eagerness and great anticipation with which a new member looks forward to
getting beyond the audition song and on to a folder full of “rep” just waiting for her to dive into.
Newbies remind us of this excitement…..and of the other things that a new member appreciates when
first stepping into a tight group of singers as an outsider.

One new member, Carey, who is pictured above examining her new treasure trove with our music
librarian, Donna, had this to say about her recent experience as a visitor and then as a new member:
“….the moment I walked in I felt enveloped by a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This was not just
from the people designated to greet new folks, but every member of the chorus. From that day to this it
feels as though every member is genuinely happy to see me. In addition, people have checked in with
me along to way make sure I was comfortable and had all I needed to succeed. That generosity of spirit
has been one of the big reasons I keep coming back, as well as my love of the singing and the fact that
there are built in singing lessons! “

Carey is eager to experience her first Regional Educational weekend in Springfield and we, as a chorus,
are eager for a year that is brimming with promise and hope in 2018

Christine Nolan

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