First Pop-Up Performance

On Tuesday, October 22, the MANNA Singers had their first performance on the steps of the cathedral. We met at the usual time, for a quick PB&J and warm-up before the performance. Overall the group was nervous and excited about what was to come. Will people want to listen? Is anyone going to be there? […]

Pop-Up Coming Up!

At this week’s rehearsal, we were happy to welcome a newly donated Yamaha keyboard and stand into the choir that came from a nice couple in Medford. Rehearsal began with body and vocal warmups, partner songs, and then learning a new song: Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind.” The lyrics spoke to our hearts in […]

Weeks Four and Five

We had a bit of a scattered rehearsal in a different space on October 3 because of the church’s clergy day. We still managed to sing a partner song – ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ and ‘Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In’ at the same time. Singing partner songs together is one step further towards […]