In honor of Roger Vogel’s The Nature of the Cat, we present Meridian Cats…
Soprano and Alto Sectionals, March 20th and 21st, 2023
Altos hamming it up after rehearsing Roger Vogel’s The Nature of the CatSopranos getting in on the action, showing just how catty they can be!
Composer Visits: Thursday, February 23, 2023 and Thursday, March 2, 2023
WOW! We were so lucky to have composer visits TWO WEEKS IN A ROW!
On February 23rd composer Sally Coenen came to our rehearsal to talk about the piece she arranged for us, “A Thousand Thanks”. This piece was originally written for solo soprano and piano; this past fall Stacie and Sally talked about how the text would be so perfect for a piece for women’s chorus…and Sally arranged it as a gift to us! A thousand thanks go out to Sally…we’re really looking forward to singing it in our spring concert on April 30th.
Composer Sally Coenen is a bright light in the lives of so many!
On March 2nd we welcomed composer Roger Vogel to our rehearsal. Roger has given us the use of his song cycle The Nature of the Cat for our upcoming spring concert. We were very interested to hear about his process for researching and writing, and also about his experiences playing harmonica as well. In addition, he talked about the changes in technology over the years, and showing us the kinds of calligraphy pens he worked with back in the 70s and 80s. It was a great visit, and we are working hard to do his wonderful, comical piece justice!
Roger was a dynamic speaker and interesting to listen toRoger and his pen
Lunch and a Movie: Thursday, January 12, 2023
We had a great lunch together, watched the movie Florence Foster Jenkins, and picked up music in advance of next week’s rehearsal–what a great afternoon!
Many thanks to Whit Richardson and Taziki’s Cafe for donating Mediterranean Salad and fixings for all of us–YUM!
Julia Shore, Janet Rodekohr, and Wren HowardBarbara ArnoldAngela Helwig and Marge MasseyAmanda Sacchitello and Ellen RitcheyEllen Ritchey and Roberta MerkleCaren Snook and Susan GarrettLinda TillerGabrielle Mason and June MazurJune Mazur and Barbara RodgersEllen Surrency and Jeanne NadenicekJulia Shore
Tapestry 2022: Saturday, December 3rd
The place was packed!It was an SRO concert–the audience spilled into the narthex, and a number of people were standingEveryone worked so hard, and did such a great job!The Athens Recorder EnsembleTrinity Lutheran Handbell Choir during performanceTrinity Lutheran Handbell Choir, before the concert startedAmanda was on fire!Oconee HS A CappellaOconee HS A Cappella before the concert startedMarge Massey made it to the reception ASAP!To express our gratitude to the people of Holy Cross for the use of the space all year, Meridian pledged 20% of our fundraiser as a gift to the church. Pastor Hilkert was so pleased to receive the check from Stacie!
Halloween 2022–What a Ghoulish Rehearsal!
Amanda and Stacie LOVE the poster Bobbie made!A good little witch checks out the seating chart BEFORE rehearsalEllen Surrency is ready to sing!Angela Helwig helped sign up singers for the door prize drawing–the winner took home this lovely basket of mumsEllen Ritchey and Bobbie Epting show their ghoulish spirit!Pauline “Meow Meow” RakichI think Nova Todd has encountered a Halloween trick!Peggye Thornburg and Cindy Lauper sang a duet of “Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun”Wendy Arthur, Woman of MysteryBobbie Epting was BOO-tiful today!Diane Riley gets the Best Smile award!Janet Rodekohr and her groovy catsSpooky Wren HowardRoberta “Ooh la la” MerkleMarge Massey showing off the latest witchy fashionLorraine “The House Always Wins” DownieKathy Carter, you are too cute!Angela Helwig keeps on groovin’ alongCongratulations to Barbara Arnold for winning the door prize!You all really made Director Stacie Court’s day! Thanks, everyone!
