These Alone - song preview

Song preview from vocal practice: These Alone

The ranks were thinning

By the time we got around to taking the group picture, we had already lost some musicians to other commitments!

Vocal Music Practice - take 2

We had a good turnout of singers for practice. It sounded so good (and yes, I'm probably biased)! Can't wait for the recording. Thanks to Russtanna for helping :)

We survived!

The wonderful musicians who shared their gifts that day! Laura, Rachel, Jennifer, Brooke, Dianne, Russtanna, Elizabeth, Kent & Marta :)

Instrument Recording

Wow - Hard to believe that the instruments are almost all completed! We started setting up Friday night. The chapel underwent a temporary transformation :) Tone-Tree brought in their equipment, and ran cords everywhere! Then Saturday we began the fun. Chocolate covered donuts (yum!), and some missing music that had to be retrieved, but we got everything going. Sound checks were fun - we quickly learned to be cautious with the headphones on.

Thanks to the Martins for preparing our lunch - yummy tacos and brownies!

Final Instrumental Practice

Here is a taste from our last instrumental rehearsal before we recorded the next day!

Final Instrumental Practice

Instrument Practice

We had a practice of our core instruments (those who could make it). We've learned that scheduling is our biggest challenge! Can't believe it's almost time to record!

Schedule

Okay - I know you've been patiently waiting, so here are the details I have:

Friday March 11 - 5:30-6:30 PM Instruments only (Laura S, Elizabeth E, Russtanna, Kent, Brooke, Jennifer R, Rachel, Dianne [Marta, I know you can't make it - sorry])

Saturday March 12 - 9AM - mid-afternoon - record instruments only - lunch will be provided

Monday March 14 - 7-9 PM - Vocal music only - WE NEED MALE VOICES!

Monday March 28 - 7-9 PM - Rehearsal with everyone for the concert

Thursday March 31 - 6-8 PM - Vocal music only - prepare for recording

Saturday April 2 - 1PM-early evening? - record vocals - supper will be provided

Sunday April 3 - 2:30PM gather, 3PM Concert, meal following (possible recording of 2 bonus tracks - I Rejoiced & What Have We Done)

TBD - final recording, any touch-ups, electric guitar overlay, etc.

NOTE to all vocalists - if you are interested in participating, and you haven't made it to a practice yet, I need you to make 2 of the next 3 vocal practices (3/14, 3/28, or 3/31).  If you have conflicts, please talk to me.  I want everyone to have the opportunity to participate in this exciting project!  I especially encourage the guys to consider participating as we have very few male voices right now.  I will also post this to the Music Facebook page, and feel free to share with anyone I might have missed.

Thank you for your prayers and support!

Dianne :)

Psalm 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield;
   my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
   and with my song I praise him.

Sample from our vocal music practice

Our vocal music practice went very well!

Our first practice

Our first big group practice (with everyone who could be there) - trying to fit everyone's schedule is a challenge! We had to do some music sorting before we could start, but it was a lot of fun and we sounded good!

Our Steering Committee

Here are some pictures from 2/10/11. This is the group that is heading up the project: Dianne on piano (that's me!), Kent on drums, Marta on guitar, and Russtanna on vocals. And our honorary choir member is Miss Leonella - she can play a mean shaker and she has a killer smile!

Newman Center CD - Part 2!!!!!

Hello to my wonderful friends. I can hardly believe it, but we at the Newman Center are about to embark on another adventure (besides the one we call life)! It seems as though the time has come for another CD.

First, this would not be possible without many, many prayers. It was after much prayer and discernment that we decided to start the process. We are preparing for the purchase of a new piano when our current piano breaks down. One way we would like to do this is through a Newman Choir CD. As we discussed the possibilities, we learned that:
1 - There is interest in making a CD
2 - One of our community members has a recording business and is willing to work with us to make the project happen.
3 - Several musicians will graduate in May, and this semester seemed like a good time to try to make this happen with the group we have.
4 - Along with the CD, we plan to hold a concert as well.

We will keep you posted with the progress of this exciting project. If you wish to contribute time or money to this venture, or are interested in more information, please contact the Newman Center at 308-234-1539.

Thanks,
Dianne :)

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. Psalm 28:7

Shall We Try This Again?

Well, I think I'm going to take over the blog to share some news once again. I won't promise that this will stay updated after that, but who knows? You can also visit our website http://newmancenter.unk.edu to contact us or find us on Facebook at either "Music Group at the Catholic Newman Center at UNK" OR "UNK Newman Center".

New Director for Newman Center!

Sr. Rosemarie Maly OSB has been named the new director for the Newman Center. She begins her ministry in Kearney July 1st. She brings with her 14 years of campus ministry experience and a love and appreciation for the Diocese of Grand Island.

Table of Plenty CD Release Party

After mass on April 2, the much anticipated "Come to the Feast" CD release party was held at the Newman Center. The Newman Center Music Ministry team provided the music as students, parents and family, and community members gathered to buy their CD, share in a community meal, and share in appreciation of the efforts of the project.

Click here to hear comments from the event.

If you are interested in purchasing the "Table of Plenty" CD, you can pick one up at the Newman Center after any of the weekend masses, pick one up at the Newman Center offices, call (308) 234-1539 or write the Newman Center at UNK, c/o Dianne Keiter 3611 Central Ave. Kearney NE 68847, or call Mary Radliff at (308) 234-6223.

If you are able to pick up the CD, the cost is $10. The cost for mailing the CD is $15.

Come To The Feast CD Is Here

The "Come To The Feast" CD has just arrived and we are going big time by kicking off its distribution by having a release party on Sunday, April 2 from 1 - 4 pm.

If you are able to attend the release party, we will have a special introductory price of $9 per CD. Many of the Newman Center Music Ministry teams will also be in attendance to visit with you about the recording experience. We will also provide lunch or an afternoon treat. All of this for $9 - what a bargain.

Click to hear an audio file in which Mary Radliff shares about the making of the cd.

The Newman Center at the University of Nebraska - Kearney is a student oriented, Catholic faith community. We are committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ which calls us to support, challenge, and accept one another. We celebrate life with joy, energy, and vitality!

How to Reach Us:

The Newman Center is located at the corner

of 27th Street and 9th Avenue,

across from the Student Union.

Parking is across the street in the student lot.

http://www.unk.edu/related/newman/home.html
821 West 27th St.
Kearney, NE 68845
308-234-1539
308-233-5718
cathnewman@unk.edu

Weekly Schedule:

Mass

Sunday:

11:45 am
7:00 pm

Wednesday:

10:00 pm

NO MASSES SCHEDULED DURING SUMMER MONTHS!!

Who we are:

Visit our campus websiteNewman Center Website to learn more about our staff.

Sr. Rosemarie Maly OSB: Director

Fr. Mike McDonald: Chaplain

Mary Radliff: Director of Liturgical Music Ministry

Pam Cimfel: Administrative Assistant

Taffnee Faimon: Program Coordinator