One Joyful Choir

One Joyful Choir Concert Pictures

Linda Deeter — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:13:00 GMT

Here are some pictures from our concert on November 17. We could not be more happy and grateful to all of those who helped make this event perfect!

Thank You!

Linda Deeter — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:07:00 GMT

Dear Friends,

I hope you are still feeling energized by our One Joyful Choir experience. Saturday, November 17, was, indeed, an exhilarating day! Thank you so much for believing in this project, your faithful participation, and seeing it through to its wonderful execution.

This would not have been possible if it were not for the nearly 600 volunteers involved in the concert. It is mind-blowing to believe that we had 450 singers from 61 churches! The Kimmel Center was the perfect venue for our concert, and the choir could not have sounded more perfect. We were the largest choir to ever perform there, which is an incredible feat. When it is all done, this will likely be the largest fundraiser for the Presbytery of Philadelphia!

The response to our OJC CDs, DVDs, and other merchandise has been so positive that we've decided to continue to have these things available for you. Future proceeds will continue to go to our presbytery's mission work. Ordering information in on our Web site, and you are also welcom to call us at 215.348.3890, any time with questions or suggestions.

We have also been in talks with Jeff Fowler and Celebration Committee, and we have concluded that there's more we can do. We hope to get everyone together again for a concert in November 2010. We will need singers, of course, and lots of other volunteers to help out with the various committees that got this event off the ground and running.

You made One Joyful Choir possible, and we sincerely apprectiate you, your talents, and the way you stepped right in, worked together, and helped make the experience one we all long remember. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you.

Linda Deeter
Executive Producer

Fourth Rehearsal

Linda Deeter — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:22:00 GMT

WOW! Saturday, September 22, more than 400 singers joined in song at Church on the Mall for their fourth "mass" rehearsal for One Joyful Choir -- a benefit concert that will be held at the Kimmel Center on Saturday, November 17, at 3 p.m. What an amazing sound!

The photos below show a bit of the commitment and enthusiasm ...

Tell everyone to get tickets, for this is an event not to be missed! Tickets are available through the Kimmel Center box office -- www.kimmelcenter.org Tickets for groups of 8 or more can be purchased through ticketphiladelphia.com

Since this is a benefit, and all proceeds are going to five missions of the Presbytery of Philadelphia, if you are able to buy an ad for the program book, be a sponsor, or purchase a VIP ticket that includes lunch at the top of the Kimmel Center in their Terrace Garden, please contact 215-348-3890.

The mission projects are: The John Gloucester House, Chester Eastside Ministry, the Habitat for Humanity Pt. Breeze project, Camp Kirkwood in the Poconos, and urban ministry grants.

One Joyful Choir is also a great representation of the presbytery's new "missional" focus. We're getting to know one another, working together on a common project, and having a wonderful time getting to know one another better.

There are more than 20 directors of music participating in OJC, along with six ministers.

AND, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. there will be an EXPO/festival across the street from the Kimmel at Broad Street Ministry. There will be seminars, exhibits, and demonstrations. Check out the Web site for more information.

Thanks to all of you for your fabulous volunteer efforts!

Linda Deeter

The music is incredible!

Third Rehearsal

Linda Deeter — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:03:00 GMT

The third rehearsal for One Joyful Choir took place on Thursday, August 23, 2007, at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. We've nearly reached the halfway point in regards to rehearsals -- with three sessions completed there are just four more practices until our joyful choir takes the stage at the Kimmel Center.

Pictured above is Tim Evers, Associate Director of Music, of Wayne Presbyterian Church.

Second rehearsal

Linda Deeter — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:42:00 GMT

More than 325 singers attended the July 19th One Joyful Choir rehearsal held at Abington Presbyterian Church. The energy was high, the voices outstanding, and the excitement building! The Saturday, November 17, concert of 500 voices promises to be amazing!

Waiting for the singers.

Abington PC's Director of Music, John Sall, led July's rehearsal.

Singers were welcomed and signed in.

First Rehearsal

Linda Deeter — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:52:00 GMT

One Joyful Choir had its first rehearsal at Wayne Presbyterian Church last evening. It was a lot of fun and the sound was amazing. Here are some pictures!

Welcome to One Joyful Choir!

Linda Deeter — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:40:00 GMT

Watch this space for updates on rehearsals and activities!