Chorus Notes Aug 2, 2005 02-Aug-2005 16:09:58

Women who need to borrow a chorus dress: please see wardrobe manager Patsy Wilson (alto 1) tonight, or contact her by e-mail, so that we can get you fitted with a loaner dress before the concert.
patsy@Xmicrowavenetworks.com

Men We will be wearing tux and black tie for this concert. If you are joining us for this concert and want more details, please talk with a section leader or someone in your section.

Want to know what we are singing? Find the Nabucco libretto at: www.impresario.ch/libretto/libvernab_e.htm

Want to know more about what to expect from the trip? Check out the guidebook prepared by David Knoll and friends before our 2003 trip. You can find a copy in the "Chorus News and Information" section of the Chorus Web page (look for the posting from April 18). An updated version will be posted soon.

Nabucco Scores can be borrowed, or purchased for $28 (cash or check made out to Houston Symphony Chorus).

1) If you are flying with the group, please check the lists in the hall for details about flight number, departure and arrival time (also listed below). Times may shift a few minutes in either direction, so please check here for updates.

2) If you are making your own travel arrangements, please sign up on the lists in the hall giving as much information as you know about flights and travel times. Those who have not yet booked their flights may try to coordinate plans so that people can share rides to the hotel. Also, please complete a registration form as soon as possible.

Room-mate sign up begins TONIGHT - SEE LISTS IN THE HALLWAY. No, we don't yet know which hotel we're using this time, or how much guest rooms will cost. We'll pass this along as soon as this is finalized.

If you are traveling with a passport, it doesn't hurt to check to make sure that it is not expired or about to expire. If you are traveling without a passport, you will need a certified copy of your birth certificate, and a valid government issued i.d. (such as a driver's license).

Tuesday/Monday: Depart Houston, Tues. Aug 23 CO424 9:15 am; arrive MC 11:34 a.m.

Tuesday/Sunday: Depart Houston, Tuesday Aug 23 CO 424 9:15 am; arrive MC 11:34 a.m.

Monday/Sunday: Depart Houston, Monday, Aug 22 CO 1624 8:55 pm; arrive MC 11:10 pm

Chorus Line: 713-444-9221

Chorus E-mail: chorus@sbcglobal.net

HSC on the Web: www.choral.org/grou/hsc/

Upcoming Schedule

Nabucco:

Tuesdays, Aug. 9, Aug. 15

CANCELLED Thursday, Aug. 4

Friday, Aug. 12

Monday, Aug. 15 (with Maestro Spierer)

Friday, Aug. 19 (possible, depending on progress)

ALL REHEARSALS 7-10 PM IN CHORAL HALL at MSM.

Brahms:

Rehearsals begin Tuesday, Sept. 13

Fall Season Auditions, Saturday, Sept. 10

Nabucco Concert Dress

Men We will be wearing tux and black tie for this concert. If you are joining us for this concert and want more details, please talk with a section leader or someone in your section.

Want to know what we are singing? Find the Nabucco libretto at: www.impresario.ch/libretto/libvernab_e.htm

Thanks to Anne Campbell for pointing this out!

Want to know more about what to expect from the trip? Check out the guidebook prepared by David Knoll and friends before our 2003 trip. You can find a copy in the “Chorus News and Information” section of the Chorus Web page (look for the posting from April 18). An updated version will be posted soon.

Nabucco Scores can be borrowed, or purchased for $28 (cash or check made out to Houston Symphony Chorus).

Travel News

Flights

Hotel

Room-mate sign up begins TONIGHT – SEE LISTS IN THE HALLWAY. No, we don’t yet know which hotel we’re using this time, or how much guest rooms will cost. We’ll pass this along as soon as this is finalized.

Passport. Etc.

If you are traveling with a passport, it doesn’t hurt to check to make sure that it is not expired or about to expire. If you are traveling without a passport, you will need a certified copy of your birth certificate, and a valid government issued i.d. (such as a driver’s license).

The basic flight information:

Tuesday/Monday: Depart Houston, Tues. Aug 23 CO424 9:15 am; arrive MC 11:34 a.m.

Depart MC Mon. Aug 29 CO 1725 12:15 pm; arrive Houston 2:40 p.m.

Tuesday/Sunday: Depart Houston, Tuesday Aug 23 CO 424 9:15 am; arrive MC 11:34 a.m.

Depart Mexico City, Sunday, Aug 28 CO 2073 6:55 pm; arrive Houston 9:15 pm

Monday/Sunday: Depart Houston, Monday, Aug 22 CO 1624 8:55 pm; arrive MC 11:10 pm

Depart Mexico City, Sunday, Aug 28 CO 2073 6:55 pm; arrive Houston 9:15 pm.

Aug. 2, 2005