Basics in Music Theory and Vocal Production Members and friends of Emerson UU Church will have the opportunity to take this wonderful course soon to be offered by Bonnie Wellington, the alto section leader with the Emerson church choir. There will be four classes beginning on Wednesday, May 28th, and continuing every Wednesday for four weeks from 7:30-9:00pm. Course fee is $60.

Talk with Bonnie after worship for more details or reach her by calling the Emerson Office or emailing Bonnie.

Cruise the Caribbean and support the Music Department. The music department at Emerson will be sponsoring a Carnival Cruise to the Western Caribbean, November 2-9, 2008. The ship will depart Sunday afternoon from Galveston and return Sunday morning. Cruise destinations will be Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

Carnival has extended the group registration deadline so that
people can still sign up at the original rates!

As with last year’s cruise, the ship provides superior dining, dancing to the wee hours, entertainment and a variety of shore excursions. Unlike last year’s cruise, this cruise ship is larger, better equipped and elite (deluxe, top-notch, top-drawer, top of the line, premium, …). Room rates are $600 (inside cabin), $720 (ocean view cabin) or $870 (balcony cabin) per person, double occupancy. A portion of the room cost will be returned to the music department to fund the recent upgrade of the church organ.

We have some links to photos although they do not do this ship justice. It is very pretty! Several of us have toured the ship and here are our photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/nwjohn/Conquest.
Also, here is a link to virtual tours of the various parts of the ship and other miscellaneous information: http://www.cruising.org/CruiseLines/displayship.cfm?recordID=69#.

For complete information, speak to John Branch or any member of the choir. The vast majority of the choir will be attending. If you wish to relax, unwind and enjoy the many pleasures of a Caribbean cruise, come join us!

Learn to Play the Piano or Organ For children or adults! Anita Butt, our excellent keyboard artist, has a few openings for lessons on Emerson’s fine instruments. Her current students rave about her teaching method. You could be playing well soon—maybe even at an Emerson event some time! Talk with Anita after worship for more details or reach her by calling the Emerson Office.