News and Notes from CHC

Flyer for December's concert

2007-11-21T16:09:00Z

A PDF of the concert flyer for next week's concert is available to download at

www.capitolhillchorale.org/concerts/season/december/Flyer_December_concert.pdf

Get it. Print it. Post it.

Online Ticket Sales! CHC moves into the 21st Century

2007-11-17T00:28:00Z

Yes, fellow CHC members, it's true. Thanks to the magic of the InterWebs (and the good people at Brown Paper Tickets) we now have an online box office. Tickets for the December concert can be purchased through our website (which, if you don't know it, is www.capitolhillchorale.org) using a major credit card. There is a relatively low service fee, which is paid by the ticket buyer, of $1.49 for general seating and $1.61 for preferred seating. Buyers get an email confirmation and tickets mailed to them. Will call is also available up to 12 hours before the concert.

Season tickets are also available through our website. They can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/24433. There is a fee of $2.49 for the season tickets. That's still a savings of $13.51 over the regular ticket price.

Tell your friends!!!

Volunteers needed Saturday Morning (just an hour or two)

2007-11-09T00:56:00Z

From Jim Travis:
I wanted to remind all Capitol Hill Choralers about an opportunity to volunteer several hours of time this Saturday morning to help out in a very important outreach activity with our supporters in the community - getting our annual mailing out the door.
Every year, we mail several thousand of our friends and supporters a brochure describing the coming performance season as well as a formal request asking our supporters to continue giving generously to fund our operations. This mailing helps us generate much needed financial resources and the help we get every year stuffing envelopes from CHC volunteers like you critical to our success.
My goal is to have at least 15 CHC'ers help out this weekend.
Here are the details:
WHEN:         Saturday, November 10th 10:00am-1:00pm
WHERE: Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church -- 201 4th Street, SE (Corner of 4th & Independence Avenue, SE)
                Enter at Southside of the church closest to Pennsylvania Avenue - downstairs to basement entrance.
WHAT:           Be prepared to participate in an assembly line envelope stuffing process that would make Henry Ford proud.
PERKS: Music will be provided (I have about 90 gigs on the i-pod, you name it, you'll hear it) as well as breakfast pastries
                and lunch (I will be taking orders from Chinese and Mexican restaurants around the corner).
RSVP:           Please contact Jim Travis at: james.k.travis@monsanto.com if you will be able to help out this Saturday

ONE MORE THING:
Some CHC'ers will be arriving early around 9:00am to move our risers, which have been stored at the Presbyterian Church, back to Reformation. We could use as many able bodies and SUV's/Trucks as possible. Please contact Chris McGahey via e-mail at: cmcgdc@yahoo.com if you are able to help out.

CHC Singers and Board Members Boogie at the CHAW Arts Ball.

2007-11-06T05:30:00Z

A number of current and former CHC Singers and Board Members, their spouses, and partners danced the night away to the sounds of The Mustangs, DC's Best Soul Band at the Arts Ball, Friday, November 2. The Ball is the major community fundraiser for the Arts Workshop and featured an open bar, excellent hors oeuvres, a silent and live auctions. See the photos below taken by our own Ginny Gano!

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=10etw0rj.aolhxstz&x=0&y=wtxv60

Ushers needed!!!

2007-10-29T23:30:00Z

Ginny says:

USHERS

I am looking for ushers and ticket sellers for our December concerts.

Saturday, Dec. 1, arrive at 6 p.m. for a 7 p.m. concert

Sunday, Dec. 2, arrive at 3 p.m. for a 4 p.m. concert.

There will be cookie and punch receptions following the concerts and a pre-concert
meet and greet "chat" with our composer, Kevin Siegfried.

I would like ushers (and singers) to stay to help with the reception and greet friends.

Post-Concert Receptions

As in the past, I would like to ask people to bring 'treats" for the after concert receptions. I will be getting all the juices and paper products, but need a LITTLE help with set up and a lot of help during the reception and cleaning up.

Running for the Governing Committee

2007-10-23T03:41:00Z

Editors note: Elections have been concluded. Erin Williams is our new At Large Member.

Reminder: We will be holding an election to fill an at-large seat on the Governing Committee for one year. Please give your nominations to a member of the Nominating Committee (Holly Degn, Jess Chaiken, John Wodatch, or Bob Mantel).

Erin Williams has added her name to the nominations with this statement (since she'll miss the next rehearsal):

Having sung with the Chorale for the past 2 seasons and participated in fund raisers like Oktoberfest and the Spaghetti dinner, I believe the group offers musical and community opportunities for not only the singers, but the Capitol Hill and DC community. I have served on the board of other non profit organizations and would look to leverage those experiences and lessons learned with the Chorale.

Thanks for the vote of confidence in asking me to run and I look forward to the year ahead.

CHAW announces new lecture series

2007-10-09T03:44:00Z

The Board of the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) will debut the first in a series of lectures on the arts, Music and the Historical Imagination, presented by composer Robert Convery on Saturday, October 27^th, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM at CHAW, 545 7^th Street SE. Admission is $10 and reservations can be made by calling 202-547-6839. Space is limited.

Convery’s presentation is part of a musical celebration of CHAW’s 35^th Anniversary Year which also includes “Where Every Voice Is Heard,” a community, concert on Sunday, October 28^th, 6 PM, at the Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church (CHPC), 4^th and Independence Avenue SE. Both CHAW and CHPC are within easy walking distance of the Eastern Market Metro. CHAW will wrap up the celebration of its 35^th Anniversary Year with an Arts Ball, Friday, November 2, 2007, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.

For more information, visit www.chaw.org/board%20lecture%20series.php3

And don't forget the 35th Anniversary concert:

As part of its 35^th Anniversary celebration, CHAW will present “Where Every Voice Is Heard,” at Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 4^th Street and Independence Avenue, SE, Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 6:00 PM. The program features a performance of Where Every Voice Is Heard, under the direction of Dr. Jeffery Watson, the composer. Dr. Watson’s four-part suite, which premiered during CHAW’s 30^th Anniversary Year, combines adult and children voices in a powerful and charming affirmation of building community through the arts. Chorus members hail from the Capitol Hill and the greater DC community. Capitol Hill Youth Chorus, part of the CHAW Youth Arts Program, will offer the voices of the children.

For more information, visit www.chaw.org.

Send a deserving kid to China, add 3" to your hips, it's all good

2007-10-01T22:51:00Z

From Susan Leidich

The ERHS Wind Ensemble is fundraising for the June trip to China. The October fundraiser is CHEESECAKES!

Please let me know if you are interested in purchasing a cheesecake (or many cheesecakes). They come in six great flavors - see below - and are frozen on arrival. Cheesecakes are 8 inches in diameter (or 2 pounds). They will arrive 11/15 - just in time for your Thanksgiving gatherings. Price is $15 each. Matt will earn $6 per cheesecake sold. Checks are to be made out to ERHS Bands. I need any emailed orders and checks by October 10th.

Matt has met the halfway point with payment for his trip; only $2,000 more to go!!!

Cheesecake flavors:

Creamy Cheesecake (plain)
Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake
Amaretto Almond Cheesecake
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Black Forest Cheesecake
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

Thanks for your support!

Susan Leidich

7518 Old Chapel Drive

Bowie, MD 20715

301-805-4672

301-351-8267

Like Ray Davies said: Come Dancin'

2007-09-22T02:03:00Z

From Michelle Cohen, CHAW Development Director

Good morning! Our two drop-in dance sessions, taught by Charles Jones, will be held Friday, October 12th and Friday, October 19th. Both events will take place at CHAW in the dance studio, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, and will feature dance lessons, wine, snacks and lots of fun. The October 12th event will be co-hosted by KK, Erin and Amy, while the October 19th event will be co-hosted by Scott, Sharon and Colleen. Suggested donations are $10 and proceeds will benefit Arts Ball, which ultimately supports our tuition assistance and education programs. We hope to see all of you there with your dancing shoes on!

From your friendly neighborhood Notes Blogger: Charles is a great teacher and a fabulous dancer! I highly recommend dropping in to this, even if you don't plan to hit the CHAW Ball! $10, wine and snacks, Sharon and Scott, and dancing! What a great evening! ---Jess

CHAW 35th Anniversary Concert Oct 28th, 6pm

2007-09-22T01:57:00Z

From CHAW's Exec Director:

As part of its 35th Anniversary celebration, CHAW is presenting a community concert on Sunday, October 28th, 6 PM, Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 4th and Independence Avenue SE. We would love to have you and your friends, colleagues, partners, and families join us in singing "Where Every Voice Is Heard," composed by former CHAW ED Jeffery Watson. Jeffery's composition is a lovely and joyful affirmation of CHAW's mission statement: building community through the arts. As a special treat, he combined adult and children's voices. Our very own Capitol Hill Youth Chorus will be taking up the children's parts. There are no auditions, just your interest in participating. Speaking as a singer, Jeffery has written a musical and accessible composition which is very satisfying to sing. The rehearsals are listed below. They are designed to fit flexible schedules -- you need not commit to every one. As learning assists, we will be offering a recording of the piece for $2.

Monday rehearsals at CHAW with Jeffery Watson, at 7:30 PM-8:45 PM, as follows:

 September 24,  
 October 1,  
 October 8, 
 October 15, 
 October 22,

Tuesday Rehearsals at St. James' Episcopal Church, 222 8th Street NE (between Constitution and C Streets NE) in the Parish Hall, 7:30-8:15, with Paul Heins, Lesbian & Gay Chorus of Washington, D.C., and Jeffery Watson

 September 25
 October 2
 October 16
 October 23

The dress rehearsal is on Friday, October 26th, 7 PM at Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, and participants can anticipate an afternoon call before the concert on October 28th.

Finally, we are interested in musical offerings from faculty, staff, and students to the concert. Be aware that there will be no amplification available.

 
 Please contact me if you want to sing or participate.
 
 Jill

CHAWbaret

2007-09-18T03:40:00Z

The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) and the GLBT Arts Consortium are presenting "CHAWbaret 2: This Isn't Over!," an evening of cabaret and libations on Friday, September 21, 2007 and Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 7:30 PM at CHAW, 545 7th Street SE. Tickets are $15 if purchased at www.chaw.org and $20 at the door.

even more midis (if you can stand it)

2007-09-07T02:04:00Z

Fred sent along re-dos for the Sweelinck Gaudete parts that needed editing (thank you, Todd!). New MP3s for S1, S2, T, and B are now available. Please revisit the members site to download. Thanks!

Midis midis, tons of MIDIs

2007-09-05T02:29:00Z

Ok, so when I said all the MP3 files were up there, I wasn't lying. They're there. They're all there. There was just no page to tell you how to find them.

heh heh

If you'll be so kind as to log in to the members area, you'll find a link on the left side that says MIDI/MP3.

Members area login members.capitolhillchorale.org
New register www.capitolhillchorale.org/locked/register.cgi
Forgot your password www.capitolhillchorale.org/locked/manage.cgi?a=lost

Go forth and click.

A note from the President

2007-08-26T00:07:00Z

A welcome from Rachel Gwaltney, our new President, has been posted to the Members Section of the Chorale Website. Go to members.capitolhillchorale.org to log in.

Forgot your password?

www.capitolhillchorale.org/locked/manage.cgi?a=lost

Never registered?

http://www.capitolhillchorale.org/locked/register.cgi

Capitial City Symphony Auditions

2007-08-08T13:16:00Z

Auditions for the Capital City Symphony

The Capital City Symphony (CCS), the orchestra in residence at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St, NE, is holding auditions on Thursday, August 23. Positions open include, trumpet, tuba, principal viola, principal cello, section strings, and sub list positions. Works to be performed this season include Brahms Symphony #2,
Prokofiev Alexander Nevsky, and de Falla El Amor Brujo. The CCS is a volunteer community orchestra. For more information, call 202-399-7993 x120 or go to www.capitalcitysymp hony.org

Volunteers Needed: Music at Eastern Market

2007-07-20T00:47:00Z

From Parker Jayne:
Well, one thing leads to another. What started as handing out postcards at Eastern Market for the Choraleâ€™s June concerts has become â€œEastern Market Musicâ€, a concert series of live music outside Port City Java from 10:30 to 3:30 every Sunday through the end of September with some of Washingtonâ€™s best blues, bluegrass, jazz, and contemporary musicians performing in support of the effort to save Eastern Market, sponsored by the Capitol Hill Community Foundation. For the complete schedule, go to www.capitolhillcommunityfoundation.org

Weâ€™re going to need volunteers each Sunday and I was wondering if anyone was available this Sunday, our kick-off performances. I'll need 3-4 folks from 9am to 4pm to set up, break down, etc etc. We'll need folks each Sunday, but I'm working on this first Sunday - after that we'll have a better idea how many.

Come be part of the kick-off of "Eastern Market Music".

Parker
email parker at parkerj100@aol.com for more information

Jill Strachan chosen as CHAW's new Exec Director

2007-07-20T00:44:00Z

From Eric Tobias:

I am very pleased to announce that the Search Committee for the Executive Director of the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop has selected Jill Strachan as the new Executive Director of the Workshop. And I'm even more pleased to announce that Jill has accepted the position. As many of you know, Jill has been a long time supporter of the Workshop, first serving as interim Executive Director more than four years ago, then as a board member, co-development director, grant writer, consultant, and facilitator. Jill stepped into the breach again almost two months ago when she volunteered to once again become interim Executive Director after the Workshop's three most senior people left the organization all within a short period. Her steady-hand during the past six weeks has yielded unbelievable results: (a) despite the shortage of hands, the doors of the Workshop opened every day and we have an incredibly
successful summer camp; (b) the Workshop received a $15,000 grant from the Cafritz Foundation; (c) she hired two wonderful new staff members, both of whom will supply the Workshop with a fabulous new energy; and (d) she has built bridges to the faculty and mentored the staff. I want to be clear. The search committee did not select Jill because she was easy choice. The Committee selected her because she is the right choice. The committee conducted an exhaustive examination for an Executive Director. The Search Committee reviewed 18 applications and conducted 17 initial phone and in-person interviews. The applicant pool was particularly deep. The Committee brought in for final interviews four candidates whose experiences covered the whole range of arts
education and nonprofit management and education including an individual who founded a nonprofit that has been serving the DC area for more than 15 years and a person who was part of the management team that grew at local theatre by an order of magnitude during her ten years stay. The committee was very impressed by the high caliber of applications we received, which speaks well of the Arts Workshop and its mission. But in the end, the Committee without hesitation selected Jill because she has the right mix of management, fundraising and mentoring experience, a wonderful vision for the Workshop and an unrivaled passion for the arts and
mission for the Workshop. Jill will make an excellent leader and I look forward to working with her.
Jill is a graduate of the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. in the History of Religion from Syracuse University. Since 1998 she has owned her own consulting company, Training-by-Design. Her clients include the American Pilots Association, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, Episcopal Diocese of Washington, Fulbright Scholar Program, and the Gay and Lesbian Association of (GALA) Choruses.
I'd also like to thank the members of the Search Committee: Amy Dine, Colleen Jolly, Ellen Cornett, Ingrid Roper Catron, KK Ottesen, and Scott Thompson for their hard work, time and thought. Brian Huseman, who chaired the committee, deserves a particularly loud round of applause as he kept the committee focused and on a breathtaking schedule to hire a new Executive Director before the new academic year. In addition I heap praise on all members of the CHAW community for providing the committee with your thoughts and praise throughout the search process. Welcome Jill -- and congratulations to all as we embark on a new era.
Best,
--eric

More info on the Washington Early Music Festival including workshops

2007-06-29T20:33:00Z

Flyer for the Festival. Includes information about performances and workshops (vocal and instrumental).

Washington Early Music Festival Concert and Reception at Christ Church (includes Carmina)

2007-06-29T20:30:00Z

Washington Early Music Festival Weekend

July 7 & 8, 2007

www.earlymusicdc.org

“Seven & Seven”

7 Premiere Early Music Groups Play 7 Centuries of Music

A BENEFIT CONCERT AND RECEPTION

Saturday July 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Christ Church on Capitol Hill

620 G St. SE (near Eastern Market Metro)

This is indeed a rare opportunity. The 7 professional early music ensembles listed below join together for individual performances in a single concert session, performing favorite music from previous festival themes – England, Spain & and New World, and Italy. A reception follows, an opportunity to meet and talk with the artists.

This benefit concert will help fund the Washington Early Music Festival’s June 2008 Festival featuring ‘Music of Early Germany’. Please join us for a delightful evening and help support early music performance in our community.

Tickets are $30/$20 student and will be available at the door.

Advance reservations can be made by calling 202-318-9180.

Performances by:

Armonia Nova Carmina Ensemble Gaudior

The Suspicious Cheese Lords Modern Musick Hesperus

Organist Keith Reas

For additional Washington Early Music Festival Weekend events for July 7 & 8, visit our website at www.earlymusicdc.org

3 Open Positions at CHAW

2007-06-28T22:36:00Z

Director of Education and Programs Position Description

The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW), a Washington-D.C.-based nonprofit community arts center is seeking a motivated, dynamic Director of Education and Programs to spearhead and manage early childhood, youth arts, and adult education and programming. This position is critical to the mission of the organization, “Building Community Through the Arts” and to continuing the tradition of excellence in arts education CHAW has fostered in the last 35 years.

Responsibilities include:

Leads and oversees education and program development and schedule for early childhood, youth arts, private music, and adult classes, in conjunction with the Executive Director;
Hires instructors for all classes, including early childhood, youth arts and adult education;
Conducts ongoing analysis of quality of instruction and class and program content to improve course offerings and programs;
Works with management team and board of directors to carry out strategic goals related to education and programs;
Supervises the management of outreach programs and partnerships, ensuring they support CHAW’s mission and are sustainable, in conjunction with the Executive Director and Outreach Coordinator on fee-for-service partnerships and outreach programs;
Evaluates and keeps records and reports on class enrollment;
Serves as main contact for parents, faculty, and students, and manages disciplinary policies in conjunction with the Director of Operations;
Works with the Executive Director and Director of Operations to ensure the tuition assistance program furthers the mission and vision of CHAW;
Manages the educational content for the newsletter, web site, and email marketing campaigns;
Supervises the outsourcing of advertising creative and design efforts for marketing classes and programming;
Works closely with the Director of Operations and Development Director and administrators to ensure all events are staffed and further the mission of CHAW; and,
Works with the Executive Director and board on presentations for board meetings on education and programming.

Salary: TBD, 3 weeks of vacation (plus the week between Christmas and New Years), sick leave and 2 personal days. Training opportunities and tuition discounts on CHAW classes. Full health care coverage under current plan, access to 403b.

Executive Director Position Description

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit community arts center, is seeking a motivated, dynamic executive director to carry forward the excellent record of education in all artistic disciplines earned by the organization over the last 35 years, and to serve as its public face.

Responsibilities include:

? Serve as the public face of the organization and as chief liaison for major funders, other community organizations, key constituent groups, affiliates, and board of directors

? Oversee the development and implementation of high quality arts education curriculum for children, teens and adults

? Oversee all aspects of the fundraising strategy including working closely with the Development Director and board in devising and implementing overall fundraising plan

? In association with the President of the Board, lead strategic and long-range planning and board development

? Draft, with the president of the board, board meeting agendas, preparing a Director's report and board support materials as needed

? Serve as an ex-officio member of the board and attending bi-monthly board meetings

? Administer the student financial assistance program, in conjunction with Director of Education and Programming

? Oversee grant funded projects, managed by the Director of Operations

? Oversee management of the day-to-day operations of the organization’s programs, services and activities to ensure that long-term quality and growth goals are met

? Manage a staff of four full-time and three part-time employees, as well as 65 part-time faculty members

? Oversee office and personnel policies

? Conduct searches and hiring of staff and faculty as needed

? Prepare annual budget for approval by board

? Administer annual budget in excess of $750,000

? Coordinate marketing efforts with staff, affiliates and partners

Full medical and 403 (b). 2 weeks vacation (plus the week between Christmas and New Years), sick leave, 2 personal days. Training opportunities and tuition discounts on CHAW classes.

Additional Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and characteristics:

? Five-plus years in successful nonprofit leadership as an executive director, manager, and/or in other significant volunteer or paid positions

? Dedication to serving the organization’s mission, “Building community through the arts,” and advancing the organization’s vision, “A place where the arts connect and transform people.”

? Working knowledge of nonprofit fiscal management

? Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

? Skill in relationship-building and diplomacy with the organization’s numerous constituencies: students (both children and adults), faculty, parents, affiliate arts program participants, volunteers, board members, foundations and the greater community

? Skills in program design, implementation, and evaluation

? Proven ability in nonprofit fundraising from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government

? Experience in organizational planning

? Experience managing vendor relationships

? Maturity, a high level of energy and adaptability, an unflappable demeanor and a sense of humor

? Experience with facility supervision and space expansion and renovation

? Proven experience in team-building and staff development

? Computer proficiency (Mac experience a plus)

Director of Operations Position Description

The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit community arts center, is seeking a motivated Director of Operations to manage its day-to-day personnel, financial, physical plant, and administrative functions. This role is critical to carry forward the excellent record of education in all artistic disciplines earned by the organization over the last 35 years.

Responsibilities include:

Manage the day-to-day administration of CHAW, including supervision and coordination of the delivery of financial, budgetary and administrative functions and services;
Ensure the administrative policies and processes of the Workshop support CHAW’s mission and services appropriately;
Provide support and guidance on all CHAW administrative issues;
Oversee and manage the hiring and supervision of all administrative staff, youth arts program coordination staff, and the van drivers;
Oversee the physical plant, supervising all critical issues relating to the maintenance and upgrades of CHAW property, and equipment, and prepare high-level situation and progress assessments as directed by the Executive Director.
Manage the administrative components of the Workshop, including cost-effectiveness, optimal staff scheduling to match demand, staff utilization, building and systems functionality, information systems sustainability/reliability.
Implement and coordinate grant-funded projects, as directed by the Executive Director;
Work closely with the Executive Director and management team to develop the annual budget;
Manage and monitor the execution of CHAW financial and budgetary targets and performance indicators to be achieved;
Work closely with the bookkeeper to ensure effective administration of payroll, and accurate financial records and payment of vendors;
In conjunction with the Executive Director, the Treasurer of the Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors Executive and Financial Committees, develop and monitor key financial performance indicators for the organization.
Develop and implement strategic business plans and ensure appropriate budgets are allocated;
Facilitate the recruitment of suitably qualified faculty, in conjunction with the Director of Education and Programs and Executive Director;
Liaise with vendors and other service providers to ensure reliable, cost-effective continuity of critical services;
Coordinate the development of human resource plans to meet CHAW’s needs, in consultation with key stakeholders;
Support the successful execution of CHAW’s staff’s work
Ensure implementation of policies and procedures to maintain workplace health and safety standards.

Selection Criteria:

Essential:

Passion for arts education

Dedication to mission and vision of organization

Proven financial and resource management skills

Human resource management skills

Interpersonal, communication and leadership skills

Computer literacy

Desirable:

Relevant qualification certificates

Experience in facilities management

Business operations experience

Salary tbd. Full time; 40 hour week, some flexibility in hours worked is required. 4 weeks vacation (plus the week between Christmas and New Years), sick leave, 2 personal days. Training opportunities and tuition discounts on CHAW classes. Full health care coverage under current plan, access to 403b.

Reports to:

Executive Director, CHAW. A Performance Review by Executive Director will be undertaken after the first three months of service, then no less frequently than annually or as required.

Send letter of interest and resume for any of these positions to: Search Committee, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7^th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003; or email to CHAWSearch@chaw.org. Visit www.chaw.org for more information about the organization.