No rest for the weary – this upcoming week is another performance week with rehearsal on Monday, dress rehearsal on Wednesday (both at TMH), and performance at Caramoor the following Sunday, July 2.

Personnel

Thank you to the 30+ members who have already completed the 2023-2024 Commitment Form. We’re asking everyone to reply by Wednesday, June 28 (the day of the dress rehearsal), so we can account for everyone and plan for the 36th season.

Caramoor details

The rehearsal plans for Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday are posted. Please note that Monday’s rehearsal is all about spot checks and no run-throughs, and Wednesday’s rehearsal is all about rehearsing with the soloists and running everything else.

Ticket sales for July 2 appear to have picked up, but we encourage you to spread the word with friends and family. Top tier tickets are less expensive than last year ($87), but the least expensive tickets (using our discount code) are only $23.20. And lawn seats (amplified sound only/ no view/bring your own seating) are only $20.00.

Debbie and Rich Dashnaw’s house

38 Valley Pond Road

Katonah, NY 10536

1. Please bring an alcoholic beverage of your choice AND an appetizer or dessert.
2. Main food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided!
3. We have a pool if you want to swim or chill.
4. Park in driveway, along right side of driveway as you pull in, or on the side of the road on our side of the street out front.

RSVP by Tuesday June 27 to groovin1@optonline.net and let us know how many people are coming in your party.

Here’s to great day of making music!

Debbie and Rich

Sneakers left at Carnegie

We were informed that a pair of sneakers were left behind on June 13. If you are missing sneakers, contact the Carnegie Hall Security Desk for Lost & Found.

Curt’s Top Ten List: Why Taking Your Band to Carnegie Hall for the First Time is Like Your First Kiss

In case you missed it, here it is:

1. You’ve thought about it for a long time and thought it would never happen.
2. You’ve spent a lot of time practicing for it (mostly by yourself).
3. When it finally happens, it’s truly magical, but you can’t believe it was actually happening.
4. It happened with someone you really care about. Well, more than one.
5. You wonder if anyone took a picture. And if they posted it.
6. When it was over, you immediately thought, “Will this ever happen again?”
7. You recognize that you are so glad you didn’t have to pay for it.
8. Because it was your first time, you needed someone to show you around.
9. As it was happening, you had an immeasurable sense of joy.
   And the #1 reason why taking your band to Carnegie Hall is like your first kiss:
10. Once it started, you never wanted it to stop.