Elegant Social at the Boulderado Hotel!

Thanks to generous donors, attendees are being treated to an "Elegant Social" at our Gathering in Boulder.

The Boulderado Hotel, located across the street from our venues, was built in 1909 as the first luxury hotel in Boulder. On Wednesday night we will walk up the cherry wood staircase to our "Elegant Social" located on the Mezzanine, under the beautiful stained glass ceiling, overlooking the exquisite lobby filled with antique furnishing including the original elevator. The delicate music of the harp will add to our ambience. It is a perfect setting for the marvelous people attending the 2010 ALCM Region IV event.

Meet you on the Mezzanine!

Blessings,
Carole

Chautauqa Evening Features Brahms!

We are thrilled to announce our Tuesday, July 13th Chautauqua evening concert will feature two pieces by Brahms: Violin Concerto with Kyoko Takezawa, violin and Symphony #1. Michael Christe will mark his 10th Anniversary as Music Director for the Colorado Music Festival.

The Chautauqua Auditorium was built in 1898 and has the unique characteristic of being able to open it's huge barn-like doors so the music can be heard on the grassy lawn for free! You can reserve an excellent inside seat by including the $40 discount ticket with your registration. If you have already registered and wish the ticket, simply indicate you have registered and include payment for the ticket with another registration form.

We are all looking forward to the evening. Hope to see you there.

Blessings,
Carole

Music Mart will be our Music Store!

We are very pleased to announce that the Gathering in Boulder will have a Music Store!

Music Mart is working with us to supply music for the reading sessions, the Gathering Children's Choir, the Gathering Adult Choir, and carry copies of organ, choral and instrumental music you will in hear in worship, recitals, etc. They will also work with publishers who wish to have music sent to Boulder on consignment. Music Mart will arrive in Boulder with a van full of music and books which will on display for purchase and orering throughout the Gathering.

Many of us already know about The Music Mart located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and consider them one of the nations leading music dealers. We will be enriched by their presence in Boulder.

Blessings,

Carole

Friday, October 30, 2009
The dream of having College Students in our midst at the Gathering in Boulder 2010 is beginning to come into focus! The gracious local Boulder Hosting Committee will offer free “Bed & Breakfast” for 4 nights (July 11-14) to college students WHEN they agree to serve as mentors for the Children’s Choir at the Pre-Gathering! This is a huge saving plus the unique opportunity to learn in the trenches from some great teachers. College students would need to be in Boulder by noon on Sunday, July 11th for Pre-Gathering. Check out the Pre-Gathering button on the website and you’ll notice how many outstanding people are ready to help the students. Pass the word!

Blessings,
Carole

At the ALCM National in Milwaukee the interest for the Gathering was exciting.

This summer we had a “2010 Gathering in Boulder Exhibit” at the National ALCM Conference in Milwaukee. A lot of good conversations took place with people from all 4 regions. Many ALCM members thought it would be worth their while to attend solely based on the three stellar keynoters. We were happy to inform them about the additional 18 presenters who will also be part of the event. On the even-numbered years ALCM members are free to attend any of the summer regional events. With that said, we invite you to join us in the scenic Rocky Mountain Community of Boulder.

Blessings,
Carole

The Gathering is beginning to take shape.

It is exciting to have three stellar Keynoters.   I think it would be worth the trip if you ONLY heard the three of them.  I know I’m looking forward to their individual KEYNOTES and certainly the two FORUMS with some timely topics to be discussed.   The Forum format promotes discussion between the presenters as well as with the attendees.  Should be fun!

 

Blessings,

Carole

Welcome!

Welcome to a place for "Compass Comments"! 

Boulder 2010 will be the site of our ALCM Region IV Gathering under the theme:

FAITH: A Compass for Leaders

Psalm 121: I Lift Up My Eyes...

Check back often to see how things are progressing. 

In the meantime...we hope you will be with us in Boulder July 12-15, 2010!

Blessings, 

Carole