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Tags and Swipes, Spring 2020

Merrimack Valley A Cappella Chorus

Heart’s Home
Merrimack Valley A Cappella Chorus must leave our home base! In February we were informed that
our rental agreement with the Town of Wilmington will come to an end in late April. After rehearsing
for more than thirty-five years in the same building, this was difficult news to hear.

During a Saturday rehearsal a membership meeting was called to order and from that, a task force was
formed, which we call “Heart’s Home.” The committee issued a detailed list of our minimum
requirements and our wish list for future space – and mobilized the membership to identify possible sites
and to make calls and visits to find a space that suits our needs.

Over 90 possible sites were considered and three possible locations were brought to our Management
Team for consideration… shortly before Social Distancing started. This is one more aspect of our
chorus life which had to be put on hold for the duration of this health crisis.

We sorely miss being together and making music. When we do meet again as a chorus, MVA will be in
a different space – and starting anew. We wish that this time of “absence” will serve to make all our
Region One hearts “fonder” of this wonderful hobby, and bond, which we share. Meanwhile, take good
care of yours.

Marian Minnich

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