Good Evening,
So far, I am reading concerns that the sanctuary would be too small for ACWE.
I am going to propose a few solutions. I appreciate the input that I have had
so far. I would like to hear input from more board members about the
direction that they think ACWE should take for this concert.
First solution would be to see if Unity Church of the Hills would reconsider
playing outside. I personally do not endorse this solution. My viewpoint is
that the church accepted our offer to play and is providing a venue. They have
been agreeable with our monetary concerns. If this is a solution that the
board would like to take, then someone other than me will need to contact the
church and have this discussion.
The second solution would be to see if we can appeal to members of the band to
see if some players would be willing to sit out this concert. This would allow
us to get the band to a size that would fit the area. We would need to work
with section leaders to make sure that parts are covered in their section. I
am willing to sit out this concert.
The last solution would be to cancel the concert. I am not terribly
comfortable with this option, however, am willing to contact the church if this
is the direction that the board would like to take. The downside of this
option would be that we may burn a bridge for future venue opportunities.
Is there a way that we can arrange the band that would allow the band to fit?
I really need to hear from board members about how we would like to handle this
venue. What to do....
Ellen
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From: acweboard-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <acweboard-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf
of Jessica Johnson <jessica.a.johnson@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2022 5:18 PM
To: acweboard@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <acweboard@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [acweboard] Re: Unity Church of the Hills July 3 Concert
Looking at the picture in the link Mike sent, I'm thinking the percussion
equipment alone would take up about half that stage. (Unless this is a concert
where we wouldn't have many percussionists.)
I would love to be indoors, too, but at the same time, I don't remember it
being miserable playing outdoors in previous years for Fourth of July. The
audience always seemed fine, too. They still have the large covered patio,
right?
Jessica
On Jun 2, 2022, 4:00 PM -0500, Michael Bell <mikekb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, wrote:
I don't think we will fit on the stage in the Sanctuary unless we get really
creative with the space and maybe take some pews out. Here is a photo:
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And a video:
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We've played there on the patio at least 3 times around July 4th. Are these
newer people speaking up? Or have they become more sensitive to the heat?
I would certainly prefer to play inside, but I just don't see us fitting in the
Sanctuary.
Mike
On Thu, Jun 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM Ellen Knapton
<eknapton@xxxxxxx<mailto:eknapton@xxxxxxx>> wrote:
Let me forward this to the band board to make them aware of the changes. I
will let you know if questions come up.
Ellen
Sent from my iPad
On Jun 2, 2022, at 2:37 PM, Jennifer Chavez
<jennifer.chavez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:jennifer.chavez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Ellen,
We have gotten some pretty firm feedback from our volunteer leadership team
about having the concert outdoors in the heat, so we are considering having
your group perform in the Sanctuary instead. You could park by the back
entrance and enter backstage as the service concludes and set up onstage as the
congregation exits the sanctuary and gets lunch in the foyer and friendship
hall, then begin the concert when you are ready.
The doors between Sanctuary and foyer will be propped open so everyone can
hear, then they can make their way back into the Sanctuary for the remainder of
the concert when they have finished eating. Will this work for you?
Jennifer Chavez
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