Inviting Lincoln to share in the good vibes. ~Jai featuring African songs of joy and celebration
Dear Mystic Chorale Members and Friends, Join us on Tuesday for the Mystic Outside the Box sing-along: "Wassa, Wassa! African Songs of Joy and Celebration," led by Linda Shoemaker and Louise Grasmere on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 7:30-9 p.m. at First Parish Unitarian Universalist at 630 Massachusetts Ave. in Arlington. Our Mystic Shop is being repaired, so for the Oct. 28 sing-along, you will be able to purchase your ticket at the door for $15. Other Mystic Chorale News We'd love to see you at the Mystic Outside the Box Potluck on Thursday, Nov. 13. Details are below. Get a sneak peek at the Gospel season below so you can save the dates. As soon as registration opens, we will let you know. View the line-up for the remainder of the series <https://f8nx5fdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017qdi1D6jDuDCObChQy3dg2lk_UXz1MF0GOPttIArO4DpabAS8bt3z4mFg0LcUdMTn89Znr5HthcdHA8O73oPBcBIP76CsQ84-Bh9heyMuxMP9EgFBmWBjIZyzMSoDbkrjufmetn8HMwtGwtl5m39Afxtmhf2gFIAskiXDv1Jbzz7BAimg7YylBq1_mIAkmMx&c=QJqvO6n1XlhcY7o5r4BDdBmXASthbf3DOfRFlOpILIeP2jP81-RajQ==&ch=CaI00KqpbT4jPEvoa59-UXVUBj47tpnPvrdFmrBG5Qz3NYTsxcjXMg==> . Oct. 28: Linda Shoemaker and Louise Grasmere Wassa, Wassa! African Songs of Joy and Celebration Linda and Louise have a long history with Mystic Chorale, enriching many concerts with their voices, their amazing percussion, and their hearts and souls. We’re so happy to have them leading tonight’s Sing! “Wassa” is the Malinke word for JOY, the goal of this sing-along! Join us for an uplifting evening of songs from Africa, accompanied by live drumming. We’ll sing exciting, rhythmic call and response songs, including "Kuku," a song of celebration sung throughout Western Africa, and "Sila," a song from Guinea that promises you can always find your way back home. The chorus will also sing two African energizing choral pieces: "Ipharadisi" from South Africa and "Kakilambe" from Senegal. You’ll be singing and dancing in your seats – or in the aisles! Nov. 4 – Quinn Eastburn and Arlea Forbes-Prater: From Classics to Hidden Gems: A Folk Sing-along Both Quinn and Arlea were raised in musical families and started performing publicly at a very young age. They both play multiple instruments and perform as singers as well. This incredibly talented pair of Berklee School of Music students will lead us in a sing-along featuring a wonderful mix of folk songs. We’ll enjoy timeless classics like "The Circle Game" <https://f8nx5fdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017qdi1D6jDuDCObChQy3dg2lk_UXz1MF0GOPttIArO4DpabAS8bt3z4mFg0LcUdMTQaEPoI_PVXp30yMJRL2_ZCfa7e0dbJtOy-LT7GMX9tBpWLfDz4FLd4BUodj1LQL36icELrFGg4qQ2xAA3CxYAjt-T_2PAzwsPIhVKiRLKQKOov-8ikGXcQ==&c=QJqvO6n1XlhcY7o5r4BDdBmXASthbf3DOfRFlOpILIeP2jP81-RajQ==&ch=CaI00KqpbT4jPEvoa59-UXVUBj47tpnPvrdFmrBG5Qz3NYTsxcjXMg==>by Joni Mitchell, contemporary favorites such as "In the Morrow" <https://f8nx5fdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017qdi1D6jDuDCObChQy3dg2lk_UXz1MF0GOPttIArO4DpabAS8bt3z4mFg0LcUdMTJQXZKDCCZ3OTfk-71zRxLq7Z7fQ3lp-fzBFiF3sgQp4LEXlgq5C3xMvShqF2xvxfeK4q7twctfIffpiTdgFtMAJZHnfTTroBy8mz7NcPC7C1U2p8HDKzfA==&c=QJqvO6n1XlhcY7o5r4BDdBmXASthbf3DOfRFlOpILIeP2jP81-RajQ==&ch=CaI00KqpbT4jPEvoa59-UXVUBj47tpnPvrdFmrBG5Qz3NYTsxcjXMg==>by Brandi Carlile, and hidden gems like "Down in the Valley" <https://f8nx5fdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017qdi1D6jDuDCObChQy3dg2lk_UXz1MF0GOPttIArO4DpabAS8bt3z4mFg0LcUdMTsZZU-ce7cE_W3xHcYkF5c6kMAa5iE0IWyuJX_bHvk7V4v2YuWATjzi_Hl2DYnUMkwgprjl2e_g0roDwYvf8VM6zKyWJWrRvgZXDKBAvxmg5ke9jfGXMcuA==&c=QJqvO6n1XlhcY7o5r4BDdBmXASthbf3DOfRFlOpILIeP2jP81-RajQ==&ch=CaI00KqpbT4jPEvoa59-UXVUBj47tpnPvrdFmrBG5Qz3NYTsxcjXMg==>by May Erlewine. Together, we’ll learn simple harmony arrangements for the refrains and possibly some light backup parts for the verses. There may even be opportunities to step forward for a solo for those who are feeling adventurous! Quinn Eastburn is a multi instrumentalist, bluegrass musician and teacher from the Boston area. He started playing at age 4 and was soon fronting a band, performing at festivals and on many stages including Club Passim, the Stadium Theatre and the Boston Esplanade (92.9 Earthfest). He is currently a student at the Berklee College of Music majoring in music production and engineering. Learn more about Quinn here <https://f8nx5fdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017qdi1D6jDuDCObChQy3dg2lk_UXz1MF0GOPttIArO4DpabAS8bt3zyl5SgcUEcRpu_Di1uOyRxlPzMIbZ9mHTOBwdMjwgx4c6E62-v8GCuGLnIeGuMZ47mqufcqsMnYiJzzy343V1CC6QAP4gOXjR6srFvOQarqYzcwDQF6J4SOTu3YFE3RSQDSYPifCVR40&c=QJqvO6n1XlhcY7o5r4BDdBmXASthbf3DOfRFlOpILIeP2jP81-RajQ==&ch=CaI00KqpbT4jPEvoa59-UXVUBj47tpnPvrdFmrBG5Qz3NYTsxcjXMg==> . Arlea Forbes-Prater is a violinist and Americana folk guitarist/singer from Seattle, Washington. She began playing classical violin at a young age, but quickly adopted other genres of music into her repertoire, such as Bluegrass, Celtic, and swing. She is currently attending Berklee College of Music for a degree in Performance. Learn more about Arlea here <https://f8nx5fdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017qdi1D6jDuDCObChQy3dg2lk_UXz1MF0GOPttIArO4DpabAS8bt3zyl5SgcUEcRp97dLLsrW9CjdqcjtjWkqopeaA6XSPelWWrv5kYbDbCYSqKJaJBoL8PPlcjeNxcIgHBSZPHq5dFqq_D3wq_5Wf8C0UEc4L6GWREKvSeD368U0-4addA9I3yj8oY1esWUv&c=QJqvO6n1XlhcY7o5r4BDdBmXASthbf3DOfRFlOpILIeP2jP81-RajQ==&ch=CaI00KqpbT4jPEvoa59-UXVUBj47tpnPvrdFmrBG5Qz3NYTsxcjXMg==> . Enjoy Oct. 21's Sing-along! Enjoy the photos, along with a video from the Oct. 21 sing-along led by Mike Pfitzer, followed by a reception in the Vestry. And if you were there, we'd love to have you answer the 5-question survey included below and tell us what you thought! <https://f8nx5fdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017qdi1D6jDuDCObChQy3dg2lk_UXz1MF0GOPttIArO4DpabAS8bt3zyl5SgcUEcRpYPQu85GeWpAMU_bCenlEKB27teDPNl71Poe0z4BV0q9p5JQYZJXndOi-kQkDzwNa_56Wh1oFxIdN6FzI2dOgdEC239YqUmFF&c=QJqvO6n1XlhcY7o5r4BDdBmXASthbf3DOfRFlOpILIeP2jP81-RajQ==&ch=CaI00KqpbT4jPEvoa59-UXVUBj47tpnPvrdFmrBG5Qz3NYTsxcjXMg==> Tell us what you think! <https://f8nx5fdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017qdi1D6jDuDCObChQy3dg2lk_UXz1MF0GOPttIArO4DpabAS8bt3zyl5SgcUEcRptpBOd1OglGr66pxP6U2T6aAdf8IXJLqfzW_qVLYhKR1Umdhi5N8NuLlJgndL2BPfE8YsPgP4ybkKbgmK9fxn8jOH6SPAuK_Gldh8N9QkEqs=&c=QJqvO6n1XlhcY7o5r4BDdBmXASthbf3DOfRFlOpILIeP2jP81-RajQ==&ch=CaI00KqpbT4jPEvoa59-UXVUBj47tpnPvrdFmrBG5Qz3NYTsxcjXMg==> Attend the Oct. 28 Sing-along! - Purchase your ticket at the door for $15. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. How the Sing-alongs work - The Sing-alongs are in-person events and will not be livestreamed or recorded. - All sing-alongs will take place at First Parish Unitarian Universalist at 630 Massachusetts Ave. in Arlington. - Singers will need to enter through the Mass. Ave entrance or the entrance near the library. The rear door in the Sanctuary will be locked. - Online ticketholders, please check in at the welcome table in the lobby when you arrive. - Day-of-event tickets will also be sold in the lobby. - Scholarships are not available for the series or individual Sing-alongs. - Singers may sit wherever they'd like in the Sanctuary; they will not be divided in to sections. - We ask any singer not feeling well to stay home, for their own safety and for the safety of the community. - Wearing masks is optional. Rows in the back of the sanctuary will be set aside for masked singers. Singers not wearing masks will be asked to sit at the front so that they are not singing over masked singers. - Singers are welcome to bring water with them; otherwise the Sanctuary is a food- and beverage-free space. - If you are a Mystic, please remember to wear your name button! - Join fellow singers for dinner before the sing-alongs. We call these Mystic Eat, Meet & Greets! View the schedule here <https://f8nx5fdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017qdi1D6jDuDCObChQy3dg2lk_UXz1MF0GOPttIArO4DpabAS8bt3z1yQBNaTzulvhqOOCUEF_wZ8kErMpkqauhxmoQr0ZeNXHI_b4oDglVSGN_y55nzhH7gblOrjCrxhid93_a6tuUtdE5I0oYkQF-MwVUOyXSaTUEB70cehDk8oKAv3G1Hv8nwvKjZZsr1Hq7kMljj3QoiG2D1BAoAbeJ-DMjJGNjeSGGMghLfRkCDcAu-uADQmRUHaKJtZsQl34ohR5NPhug4=&c=QJqvO6n1XlhcY7o5r4BDdBmXASthbf3DOfRFlOpILIeP2jP81-RajQ==&ch=CaI00KqpbT4jPEvoa59-UXVUBj47tpnPvrdFmrBG5Qz3NYTsxcjXMg==> ! Eat, Meet & Greet Before the Sing-along Join your fellow singers to chat and eat delicious food at Arlington Center eateries! Before every Sing-along, beginning at 6 p.m., open to all! A great way to meet other singers in a fun, delicious and smaller setting. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m. Pasha <https://f8nx5fdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017qdi1D6jDuDCObChQy3dg2lk_UXz1MF0GOPttIArO4DpabAS8bt3z61hJOICo7y6nZz-G4AsaUuaCccEeGq70Z1_GHp8Q5Eg2B_137iXt5TQ50VhxCDEvmdkKmYl4cbJssk7NBDHAR99ibK41D89d9goi0-m-AywTLB8i9j_5F4=&c=QJqvO6n1XlhcY7o5r4BDdBmXASthbf3DOfRFlOpILIeP2jP81-RajQ==&ch=CaI00KqpbT4jPEvoa59-UXVUBj47tpnPvrdFmrBG5Qz3NYTsxcjXMg==> 669A Massachusetts Ave. 781-648-5888 Pasha <https://f8nx5fdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017qdi1D6jDuDCObChQy3dg2lk_UXz1MF0GOPttIArO4DpabAS8bt3z61hJOICo7y6nZz-G4AsaUuaCccEeGq70Z1_GHp8Q5Eg2B_137iXt5TQ50VhxCDEvmdkKmYl4cbJssk7NBDHAR99ibK41D89d-M4beU6S0rpTjYfKKaqs8U=&c=QJqvO6n1XlhcY7o5r4BDdBmXASthbf3DOfRFlOpILIeP2jP81-RajQ==&ch=CaI00KqpbT4jPEvoa59-UXVUBj47tpnPvrdFmrBG5Qz3NYTsxcjXMg==> offers recipes from Turkey and the Mediterranean. If you'd like to attend, send an email to Eat, Meet & Greet Organizer Karen Grossman ([email protected]), so she can give the restaurant an idea of how many to expect. If you're running late, you can review Pasha's menu <https://f8nx5fdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017qdi1D6jDuDCObChQy3dg2lk_UXz1MF0GOPttIArO4DpabAS8bt3z6VWXrn_z9thtuzYTPIM_he9e6j9n-XnJwmM-iIy_Pu71Wet9AXIJ09m-MkdSPDd3P15_UAnwlJCcSRnkZHSc1vuaHmu9rvCFUBeqS4a4WneIkz3vk83TbeiAGdhxseYj9agEpJGkZ-E&c=QJqvO6n1XlhcY7o5r4BDdBmXASthbf3DOfRFlOpILIeP2jP81-RajQ==&ch=CaI00KqpbT4jPEvoa59-UXVUBj47tpnPvrdFmrBG5Qz3NYTsxcjXMg==> and call in your order so your food will be ready when you arrive. Hope to see you around the table! View the schedule here <https://f8nx5fdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017qdi1D6jDuDCObChQy3dg2lk_UXz1MF0GOPttIArO4DpabAS8bt3z1yQBNaTzulvhqOOCUEF_wZ8kErMpkqauhxmoQr0ZeNXHI_b4oDglVSGN_y55nzhH7gblOrjCrxhid93_a6tuUtdE5I0oYkQF-MwVUOyXSaTUEB70cehDk8oKAv3G1Hv8nwvKjZZsr1Hq7kMljj3QoiG2D1BAoAbeJ-DMjJGNjeSGGMghLfRkCDcAu-uADQmRUHaKJtZsQl3v4EgbboQYtM=&c=QJqvO6n1XlhcY7o5r4BDdBmXASthbf3DOfRFlOpILIeP2jP81-RajQ==&ch=CaI00KqpbT4jPEvoa59-UXVUBj47tpnPvrdFmrBG5Qz3NYTsxcjXMg==> ! Potluck: Thursday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Join <[email protected]> us on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m., in the First Parish vestry to eat and drink, sing and share our thoughts about Mystic Outside the Box at our zero waste potluck, combined with camaraderie and fun! Jai Kaipur and Olivia Tappan are coordinating the potluck and seek volunteers to help set up and break down. See below for their contact information. The Zero Waste Part... BRING - a cloth bag - put a plate, knife, fork, spoon, cup and cloth napkin from your kitchen cupboard in the bag - put the bag in your car - come to the potluck, eat the shared food TAKE HOME - put everything you brought back in the bag and take it home: your dinnerware, your containers, your leftovers LEAVE BEHIND - NOTHING! The Camaraderie and Fun Part... BRING - Bring your parodies, your poems, your songs, your words of wisdom: Send an email to [email protected] to let them know you'll want the spotlight so Ann and Jai can organize the fun part! TAKE HOME - Good feelings for having shared a meal, songs and laughter with fellow Mystic Outside the Box sing-along folks! The Seeking Volunteers Part... PITCH IN - If you'd like to help set up or break down, please send an email to Olivia and Jai at [email protected]. Sneak Peek: Gospel 2026! Experience the power of singing gospel music with the Mystic Chorale, led by award-winning Music Director Jonathan Singleton. Join 150 others as we prepare and sing a spirit-filled concert featuring an eclectic mix of music rooted in the African American gospel tradition. In a world of uncertainty, music has the power to heal. "Resilience" will be an uplifting season of eclectic gospel music designed to bring peace and hope in troubling times. Featuring songs by some of Jonathan Singleton’s favorite artists — including Israel Houghton, Doris Akers, Mavis Staples, and even Kenny Loggins — this season celebrates the joy, resilience, and deep spirit of gospel music. As Mahalia Jackson once said, “When you sing gospel, you have a feeling there is a cure for what’s wrong.” Come share in that feeling and let the music be your medicine. Rehearsals: 8 Tuesdays, 7:30- 9:30 p.m., at First Parish, 630 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, starting Jan. 6. Concert: February 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Cary Hall in Lexington Registration opens Monday, Dec. 1. The Mystic Chorale | Website <https://f8nx5fdab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017qdi1D6jDuDCObChQy3dg2lk_UXz1MF0GOPttIArO4DpabAS8bt3z1AuCfBIo_AMSMSFdid3K33pG5rgr5eJOLZPslgbYFdSDTHxoZEUz1msWuHkYGxqCXcTW2jxt_C0bsHZU7PYEql7ivoamXP1mBi8ihLcBYqz&c=QJqvO6n1XlhcY7o5r4BDdBmXASthbf3DOfRFlOpILIeP2jP81-RajQ==&ch=CaI00KqpbT4jPEvoa59-UXVUBj47tpnPvrdFmrBG5Qz3NYTsxcjXMg==> Questions? 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