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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-01-30, Page 31Wednesday, January 30, 2008 TIMES–ADVOCATE 31 CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIEL CLASSIFIED "Noted!" CD brings women together By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF GODERICH — A wide variety of ages, back- grounds, experience and singing styles have been blended together by the Huron United way which has combined the voices of 17 women to make the "Noted!" CD. On the CD are local singers Marlene Mathers from Exeter, Megan Finkbeiner from Crediton and Christa Ducharme, Monica Joy and Elizabeth Levesque from Zurich. Other singers on the recording are: Ashley Anderson, Suzanne Daniels, Jenelle Gaynor, Leisa Hartman, Melina Hussey, Sarah Koopmans, Sara McGregor, Raylene Rebryna, Kim Souch, Sara Souch, Judy Sparks and Jena Ujiye. "We were very pleased with both the number and calibre of the sub- missions," said Kimberley Payne, chairperson of the "Noted!" steering committee. "Originally we were looking at filling 10 spots for the CD but when the committee lis- tened to the recordings and read the stories of the women hop- ing to take part it was impossible to choose only 10. Eventually we were successful in nar- rowing it down to the lucky 17 and we couldn't be more pleased with the quality, age range and diverse musical styles found in the chosen par- ticipants," Payne explained. "We are going to end up with a phenomenal CD that does all of Huron County proud," she added. The latest step for the women was a recent educational weekend retreat at Brentwood on the Beach. Workshops covering all the aspects of working as a profes- sional musician and recording a CD were cov- ered during the week- end. The recording ses- sions will take place over a two-week period in February with the release of the completed CD scheduled for early May. The "Noted!" project is grateful for the financial support of the Mildred Grimes Trust and Huron Economic Development Matters. Project organiz- ers still need additional community sponsors to help cover the costs involved. If interested in con- tributing, contact Payne at 524-7900. Marlene Mathers "Most of my life" is how long Mathers said she has been singing. A few years ago, after being encouraged by friends in the music busi- ness, she made a recording of her music which she said made her more open about her singing. The recording for the "Noted" CD is being done in Arkona at the `Music Room' with each woman singing individually and for a group song. Mathers wrote a song for the project called "Legacy of Love" that all of the women will be singing. Mathers says it was a great experience work- ing with professional musicians, including a pianist. "Normally, I play piano for myself. It was exciting to have a profes- sional pianist play for me and I could just focus on singing." Mathers said she saw an advertisement for the Marlen Mathe e rs album and was encour- aged to take part by her friends. Taking advantage of the talented women in Huron County was the vision of Payne four years ago, said Mathers, since it has been felt, especially by graduating high school students, that they had to leave the county to pursue their singing careers. "She wants to prove otherwise and do something about it," said Mathers. Monica Joy "It was an experience I never ever thought would happen," says Joy who added she has been singing for many years. "But you're still able to learn some things." Joy said she read about the CD in Focus magazine and was talked into it by her future daughter-in-law and nephew. Joy did her live taping in Arkona recently and says, although she has made her own cassettes before, it was her first time in a professional setting. "It's a wonderful thing," says Joy who describes her style as "pretty much country" and the song she sang on the CD was a gospel song called "Bless This House." "It's a spe- cial song to me because I've been singing it for a lot of years. "It's a wonderful group of women...we all joined together as one, and it's a real special thing for Huron County." Megan Finkbeiner From Patsy Cline to Terri Clark, Finkbeiner has a wide variety of country singers who have influenced her and says she has been singing since public school and singing seri- ously since age 13. Finkbeiner says she got involved in making the CD when Exeter Librarian Jane Hundey, where Finkbeiner used to work, told her mother about the pro- ject. Finkbeiner, who was also in the studio laying down her track on Tuesday, sang the song "Magpie," which she selected from a list of possible songs because she felt it suited her voice. "I sing a vari- ety of stuff," says Finkbeiner. "I sing like Pasty Cline and Terri Clark. It all depends on the song and the range." Finkbeiner, who is a social science student at the University of Western Ontario, is also taking part in the West Idol competition at the uni- versity. Taking part in the making of the CD and seeing the women who could play other instru- ments has also encour- aged Finkbeiner to think about learning to play guitar as well as song writing. "We all got along real- ly well," said Finkbeiner of the Brentwood week- end. "At the end of the day, we'd do a jam ses- sion and everybody would sit around and sing...I think it's a great experience for every- one." Christa Ducharme A pianist since the age of nine, Ducharme says it was an excellent experi- ence taking part in the recording and she will be playing piano on the CD Mega Finkb n einer Mo nica Joy as well as singing in the group composition. "It was a really posi- tive experience to just meet other women in our area...being around them the whole weekend, singing and just getting to know their back- grounds." Ducharme recorded her track at the Trivitt Church in Exeter and says the experience has given her some ideas after talking with the other women in the group. "I think I'd like to pursue it Elizabeth some point. I just Levesque want to make sure I choose the right project." Although she hasn't heard anything about another recording being done, Ducharme says she would love to do another one. "All of the feedback I've got...it's all been a great deal of interest." "I'm looking forward to the recording when we all get togeth- er in the studio." Ducharme also thanks the committee for putting together the project. "It was a once in a lifetime opportunity." Elizabeth Levesque Although she has never sung professional- ly, Levesque says she was picked mostly for her experience in song - writing, which she has been doing for 20 years. Levesque said she sub- mitted 13 minutes of song segments she had composed and was helped a lot with her singing by producer Louise Fagan. "She helped me make the most of them. The whole program and the week- end retreat we had really helped to make the most of the talents I have." Levesque says she has a variety of singing and NOTICE TO CREDITORS songwriting influences and is singing an "old fashioned yet modern" waltz called `Boulder" which she says is a play on words. Levesque said the experience has been excellent and that Fagan has been a great inspira- tion. "I can't say enough about how wonderful she's been. The CD itself is amazing. It will certainly be my favourite CD and I think a lot of people's favourite CD." Christa Duchar POLICE BRIEF Hensall LCBO robbed HENSALL — On Jan. 24 at approximately 5:30 a.m., unknown suspects broke into the Hensall LCBO. The front window was smashed. An unknown quantity of alcohol was taken. A vehicle was involved. Land ambulance funding WINGHAM — The McGuinty government is pro- viding $514,136 to Huron County and $440,735 to Bruce County to strengthen land ambulance ser- vices, providing crucial care to patients in the rid- ing, announced Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell recently. The announcement was made at the Wingham station of the Huron County Emergency Medical Services. The funding will assist municipalities and desig- nated delivery agents responsible for providing land ambulance services. 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