Kern River Chorus

Catch the Music! A Kern River Chorus Newsletter February 2024 Edition

Tue, Feb 13 2024

Whiskey Flat Days

Fri, Feb 16 2024 to Mon, Feb 19 2024

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  • Type of event: Fundraiser
    Venue: Circle Park
    11030 Kernville Rd,
    Kernville, CA 93238
    Description: Whiskey Flat Days
    While you're in Kernville enjoying Whiskey Flat Days, come try our delicious BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich!
    We are the little blue and orange booth right in the front of Circle Park.
    See you there!
    KRC Sings in Support of Whiskey Flat Mayoral Candidate

Chorus Rehearsal

6:30pm, Tue, Feb 20 2024

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  • Type of event: Rehearsal
    Start time: 6:30pm
    End time: 8:30pm
    Venue: Kern River Valley Veteran's Center
    6405 Lake Isabella Blvd
    Lake Isabella, Ca 93240
    Description: Chorus Rehearsal

    Come "Catch the Music" with us! Tuesdays at 6:30!


Jeanette Rogers-Erickson’s 25th Silver Anniversary Heart Walk

9:00am, Sat, Feb 24 2024

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  • Type of event: Performance
    Start time: 9:00am
    End time: 9:20am
    Venue: 3340 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
    Description: Jeanette Rogers-Erickson’s 25th Silver Anniversary Heart Walk
    Join the chorus as we open the annual Jeanette Rogers-Erickson's Heartwalk with the singing of the national anthem.
    This event is sponsored by the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation and benefits the Kern Valley Hospital.

    Kern River Chorus is proud to participate in this yearly community event.
    Visit the Foundation website for further info and to register your team to walk. 
    Watch the video of last year's Heartwalk.



     
    "The mission of the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation is to provide financial support to the Kern Valley Hospital by funding and to support programs that will have a positive impact on patients and our community.

    A nonprofit, 501(c)3 tax-exempt public benefit corporation with a mission of providing Kern Valley Hospital with modern, state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the finest healthcare possible for the residents and visitors of the Kern Valley. The all-volunteer Foundation offers contributors a multifaceted program of gift opportunities and ways to give, from commemorative giving to a carefully designed program of deferred giving. We invite the public to contact us with any questions or further information they may desire at the following number: (760) 379-5257, extension 4."


Kern Valley Sings! Talent Show Meet & Greet Informational Meeting

6:00pm, Sat, Mar 16 2024

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  • Type of event: Promo event
    Start time: 6:00pm
    End time: 8:00pm
    Venue: Kern River Valley Veteran's Center
    6405 Lake Isabella Blvd
    Lake Isabella, Ca 93240
    Description: Kern Valley Sings! Talent Show Meet & Greet Informational Meeting


    Did you love watching The Voice or American Idol?  Are "Pitch Perfect" or the animated movie "Sing" some of your favorite musical films? Have you always wanted to try singing in a competition?  NOW is your chance!!

    Sign up today for your opportunity to compete with others in a singing contest sponsored by the Kern River Chorus.


    Kern Valley Sings! Talent Show

    Win cash prizes up to $500!!

    This Meet & Greet Informational Meeting will give you all the details of the Kern Valley Sings! Talent Show. 
    Semi-finals take place on April 13 where 4 finalists will be chosen to advance to the next level.

    The 4 finalists will sing and strut their stuff for an audience on April 27th at The Kern Valley Sings! Talent Show Finals.  The scores from the semi-finals will then be combined with audience choice scores to place the finalists in the top 1st-4th posititions.

    Even if you can't attend this Meet & Greet, you can still participate just by signing up here on the website by the deadline of March 30th.  We will contact you with the details by email.

    Click on "Buy Tickets" to register as a competitor.


Kern Valley Sings! Talent Show Finals

6:00pm, Sat, Apr 27 2024

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  • Type of event: Performance
    Start time: 6:00pm
    Venue: Kern River Valley Veteran's Center
    6405 Lake Isabella Blvd
    Lake Isabella, Ca 93240
    Description: Kern Valley Sings! Talent Show Finals
    Please join us for the exciting finals of the Kern Valley Sings! Talent Show as we showcase our 4 finalists!  The Kern River Chorus performs some new music for you as well.

    Then, just like in American Idol, 50 randomly chosen audience members will have the chance to vote for their favorite Kern Valley Sings! Talent Show competitor as we get ready to award the lucky competitors up to $500 in cash prizes!!

    Come cheer on your favorite performer as they leave it all on the stage tonight in the final phase of the Kern Valley Sings! Talent Show!  You can make the difference in each competitors score to help them reach 1st place!

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    Start timeActivityMusicMinutesRun byDetails/Notes
    6:00pmWarm-ups 15Francine Stirlingarticulation/rhythm/tongue exercise
    6:15pm CROCODILE ROCK (C)2Francine Stirling 
    6:17pmRehearse songDON'T YOU WORRY 'BOUT A THING (G)5Francine Stirlingsections / keep working interlude
    6:22pmRehearse songARMED FORCES MEDLEY (E♭)15Francine Stirlingwork transitions/tuning
    6:37pmRehearse songAMERICA/MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE (F)8Francine Stirlinghymn 3 verses 1,2,4
    6:45pmPerform song8 DAYS A WEEK (F#)6Francine Stirlingrep review
    6:51pm ELIJAH ROCK! (B♭)1Francine Stirling 
    6:52pmSection rehearsalAFRICA (Gmin)20Francine Stirlingpolish
    7:12pmPerform song10,000 Hours SATB5Francine Stirling 
    7:17pmPerform songI'M STILL STANDING (A♭)5Francine Stirlingwords rep review
    7:22pmRehearse songCan't Take My Eyes Off of You SATB15Francine Stirlingpolish
    Program Duration: 97 minutes; Finish time: 7:37pm