Strawberry Festival

The clouds parted and the rain disappeared just in time for Saturday’s Strawberry Festival!  It was a day worthy of song, and sing we did!  The audience was lovely and the music flowed.  Take a listen to Dani singing, “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye”…

Here the group sings a song new to their repertoire, Peter Gabriel’s “Shakin’ the Tree”…

Another new addition is Simon and Garfunkel’s “Sounds of Silence”…

A Notable Christmas…

It was another notable Christmas singing season for the Women, but not in the same way as LAST season. (see previous post!) This year involved ice storms, power outages, bronchitis, dental mishaps, and passionate kisses:-)

While every detail cannot be divulged here in a public forum, suffice it to say that no matter the circumstances, we girls had a lot of fun! Here we are last Saturday night at the York Harbor Inn. (We were given the most beautiful room for our dinner break…)

Click below to hear us singing “Holly Jolly Christmas” in the pub!

done

We were back in action on Sunday afternoon as we performed for the wonderful residents at Atria. The concert was followed by a reception and a photo shoot with Santa!

Santa and the girls:-

Who wouldn't love this smile?

Afterward we headed to Riverridge Health System to sing for the residents and their nurses. They, too, were a lovely audience!

Our final destination for the day AND the season was out favorite Thai restaurant, Mekhong Thai, where we had our annual Christmas dinner/party/Yankee Swap. We had a great time eating, laughing and singing. The most sought-after gift of the night? A basket of coffee and all the accessories.

Who ARE those masked women??

Can you sing grace and eat at the same time?

A tender moment before an even MORE tender moment:-)

And lastly, a song…

done

Happy Holidays!

Women of Note started off the Christmas season on Sunday with a holiday concert at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport.  The concert was sponsored by the Kennebunk Senior Center and it attracted a good sized crowd.  The women sung holiday favorites like “Carol of the Bells” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”.  They also debuted their 3 new pieces (see previous blog!) which went well – the girls are breathing a HUGE sigh of relief about THAT!  

After intermission, the crowd joined in on “Silent Night” and “O Come all Ye Faithful” – the voices and harmonies brought tears to this writer’s eyes…

And so, our holiday season is underway.  Please join us for an upcoming event, if you are able.  To view our schedule click “Upcoming Events” at the top of this page.  In the meantime, take a listen to the first song on our Christmas cd, “In Dulci Jubilo”, by clicking below.

in-dulci

 

Our "Kid of Note", Chloe, selling cds in style!

Spotlight on…Lisa

Yet another charter member of Women of Note…Lisa! What would we ever do without her?

Need a place to get a good pedicure? Lisa will give you a list!

Need a gold sequined scarf and matching pumps? Lisa will pull them out of her closet!

What should you do if your hotel catches on fire? Lisa will hand you a wet towel and your pocketbook.

Need to know how to thwart an attacker? Lisa will teach you the right moves!

Want to raise money for a good cause? Lisa has the caring and connections to get the job done!

What can we say? She is a phenomenon and we are blessed to have her in our lives and as our friend.

Lisa is a married mother of two who volunteers her time and energy to a plethora of causes in and around Southern Maine. She enjoys shopping, helping others, spending time with George and Barbara Bush, off-roading in her Hummer, and dining out. She can throw a party together (and a really GOOD party) at a moment’s notice, and she is able to parallel park in a space that is exactly the length of her car.

Lisa - always smiling!

She not only sings with the Women, but she also accompanies Tim Janis (http://www.timjanis.com/) both in the recording studio AND on tour.

Robin, Fran, Lisa, Dani and Beth

Lisa primarily sings first soprano along with her singing partner, Nancy, but her bluesy voice also lends itself beautifully to alto work. If you’d like to hear Lisa, take a listen to “The Rose” from our One Fine Day cd. You’ll be glad you did! Click here! the-rose

Spotlight on…Sue

Sue - at Wells Harbor Concert Series

Sue has been with the Women of Note since its inception way back in 1992. She has served as business manager, chief organizer and overall anchor to the group. Sue is primarily a second soprano for the group, but her beautiful voice allows her to sing first soprano and alto, as well.

If you’d like to hear Sue, take a listen to “Like A Ship in the Harbor”.

ship-in-the-harbor

The captain of our ship!

Sue never leaves home without her pitch pipe. She has often been our group chauffeur. She loves to meet famous people, and she is the group favorite of one very famous man!

Sue - having a rare "bad hair day"!

Beth and Sue - Singing partners!

Sue is busy with her two children, a newish job for which she travels all over creation, hosting a book club, volunteering for various groups, and, of course… US. She loves to sing, go to the theater and travel, and she has a most amazing gift for rhyming! She has written several personal songs for members of the group and their families.

Yes, she is another AMAZING Woman of Note!

Take a Listen…And So it Goes

Singing for the Wells Harbor Summer Series

“And So it Goes” is a beautiful balled by singer/songwriter Billy Joel. Take a listen!

and-so-it-goes

Listen…One Fine Day

one-fine-day-2

Take a listen to the title track of our cd, One Fine Day!