Happy LOVE month!

Wednesday Feb 16, 2022

Fresno Music Academy & Arts!

Hi Everyone and

Happy Valentines Day to you!

I am always a little hesitant to write “Happy Valentines Day” or even “Merry Christmas” because I know that these holidays are NOT “happy” for everyone. My heart goes out to several people in my life right now that I know this applies to. At the same time, I feel grateful to have John in my life and so many cherished friendships and family members.

Speaking of family, those of you that saw my post from last week…my family member made it. They are home and recovering. Honestly, it was VERY scary. I am grateful that they are still with us. I am sorry about my “vagueness”. I am just not at a liberty to say anymore than that. Anyway, THANK YOU for your thoughts and prayers.

Whats the lesson, the point?

Tell the people in your life that you love them…as often as you can!

xoxoxoxox

PS- I really hope to see all of you at the next Cardiac Cafe…Next week!

It’s time for a CARDIAC CAFE!!!!

February 23rd

7:00 PM

Just show up and sing ANYTHING!! Maybe a

love song since it’s

Valentine’s Day??

The zoom instructions are at the bottom of this email (-:

Here we go!

Fresno Music Academy & Arts is opening a second location!!!

Today we begin the “build out”. This means paint, carpet, lighting etc. I am VERY excited!! The signs on the street should be up this week. The new location is at Cedar and Nees!

I’m needing things…

Pianos-Small ones.

Artwork-Music Themed.

If you think you might have some of these things “laying around” let me know and I will see if I can use them.

Here is a “mock up” of the proposed signage.This is NOT the final but it does give you an idea (-:

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE NEW LOCATION

John did a 3D a walk through of the space now…empty and before I get my hands on it! You can really get a good idea of what the school will look like.

It’s very scary and exciting!

I I still remain extremely hopeful that this year will bring some new life into our lives, OUR CHOIR and also Fresno Music Academy & Arts!

I am anxious for us to get back to singing and I have HOPE that this will happen in the Spring as well.

AGAIN, We all just need to hold tight.

Happy Valentines Month!

Remember to be grateful and kind!

Here is to HOPE in the New Year!

Love,

Deb

PS-if you would like to be put onto the FMAA newsletter list, let me know. There will be more info there about whats happening at the school. Many of you are already on the list. Make sure you read the monthly newsletter.

xoxox

Upcoming Gigs…

“The Nesmith Factor”

This has been postponed!!

The new date is May 15, 2022

SAVE THE DATE!!

Again, I want to give a shout out to Michael Birdsong!

THANK YOU THANK YOU MICHAEL!

If you were not able to come to the Christmas party, the whole SHOW…yes all 18 videos are uploaded to Youtube!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW

I hope you can find the time to sit down and watch!!

I LOVE this picture, so I’m leaving it in here!!

Please KEEP listening to:

California Dreamin’

Happy

Loves me like a Rock

Here comes the Sun

Keep working on…newer songs

Love Shack

Helplessly Hoping

Faith (the newer version)

The Chain

Everyday People

We have basically already learned:

Love Train

I’m a Believer

Oh Darling

Because

Free Falling

Billie Jean

September

One Voice

Faith

We discussed these singing masks again at last weeks rehearsal. Because of this new variant, there is concern about our singing together.

I…we…feel confident that we can safely sing together IF we are ALL vaccinated! If you are not sure, you can look into one of these “singing” masks. There are many types and styles available. There is a site called jwpepper that you can go to as well.

We want to keep everyone safe and feeling confident that we are safe!

Next Cardiac Cafe TBA!

Cardiac Cafe!

Instructions are:

Go to zoom.com

Click on “join a meeting”

Type in the #

934-504-9599

Hope to see you there!

Hearts on Fire song list!

Because *

Oh Darling *

Here comes the Sun *

Billie Jean *

Im a Believer *

California Dreaming *

One Voice *

Love Shack *

Free Falling *

The Chain *

Happy *

September *

Faith *

Helplessly Hoping *

Loves me like a Rock *

Love Train *

Everyday People *

Songs with a * are up on the website!

Songs in red are things we still need to learn!

Thank you all for your love and support! We are gonna have a GREAT show in November!!

Hearts on Fire

“Greatest Hits”

BIG RED CHURCH

Friday Night

November 19th, 2021

Details TBA

Download Instructions

1. Go to the FMAA website
2. Find the HOF tab
3. Click “MEMBERS ONLY”
4. Type in the password “loves2sing”
5. Find the song you are looking for and download what you need. I suggest you get YOUR part and ALL and a copt of the lyrics.

Listen and have FUN!!!

Love you all!