Quick Summary
- DATE: Sunday, December 17, 2017
- TIME: 4 PM- 6PM (approx)
- MEETING PLACE: Jackson Square, To Be Confirmed in Dec. 2017
- WEATHER: if weather is TERRIBLE, Extreme, we will sing on the train and at various stops up and down the Orange Line. If it's Good or Marginal, we will go door to door because it's a lot more fun.
- DRESS: for the weather! Generally about one more layer than you'd think, we'll be standing and singing which is colder than walking.
- MUSIC: both sheet music books and lyrics-only books will be provided, please return when done! See Scores/Practice page for practice materials, which I'm posting as I have time.
What to BringWarm Clothing- wear one more layer than usual! Hats, gloves, long underwear, boots, etc. It gets chillier standing and singing than many more active outdoor activities,
Light To see the caroling book
Merriment Goes without saying, really
A little cash Not necessary, but we will be accepting donations for photocopy expenses (books cost about $5/each to copy). Also, dinner groups may form and go out afterwards.
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WHAT IS THE CAROLING MOB?
The Caroling Mob is...Organized by Joel Sindelar in Jamaica Plain, the Boston Caroling Mob is an open invitation to singers from all over Boston, to gather together in Jamaica Plain and sing carols door-to-door, choro-a-mano. Free and open to merry singers of all ages, abilities, races, orientations, denominations, etc.
The Caroling Mob usually numbers more than 100 singers and lasts about 2 hours, starting at 4pm on the Sunday before Christmas Eve. We meet at a stop on the MBTA's Orange Line; if it rains, we sing on the T; if it's clear or snowing, we walk through the neighborhood ringing doorbells. |
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WHAT WILL WE SING?
Carols & Classes
We use a caroling book put together by Joel over the years; usually 1 or 2 new songs might appear each season. While the whole book is not available online, some recordings and scores are available on the Scores/Practice page.
LEARNING THE CAROLS
Joel will run caroling classes to teach the harmony parts, on Tuesdays, December 6 & 13, from 7pm-8:30pm at Spontaneous Celebrations Community Center (45 Danforth Street, JP, near Stony Brook Stop on the Orange line). Cost is $15/class. If you are interested, send him a note using the contact form.
LEARNING THE CAROLS
Joel will run caroling classes to teach the harmony parts, on Tuesdays, December 6 & 13, from 7pm-8:30pm at Spontaneous Celebrations Community Center (45 Danforth Street, JP, near Stony Brook Stop on the Orange line). Cost is $15/class. If you are interested, send him a note using the contact form.
About JoelJoel Sindelar is director of two community choruses in the Greater Boston area: on Sundays in Jamaica Plain, SingPositive, which is a family-inclusive choir of 36 adults and 25 kids; and on Wednesdays in Natick, Voices of MetroWest, an adult choir of 35-40 members. Both choirs are non-auditioned and both sing contemporary music, from the Beatles to Shakira. SingPositive usually has a World Music element in its concerts, as well.
Our next singing seasons start in January or February- come check us out! |
Photo by www.mdavidsonschapiro.com
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