[Choir] news

[didi at didibrush.com]

Dear Dick 
although I’ve been absent this past year, you gave the church and all of us a remarkable gift of music and I am so sorry to hear that this is not going to be possible any longer for you. But I completely understand. These times have made it difficult on so many levels for so many people. Thank you for all you gave

Didi Brush


> On May 24, 2020, at 4:30 PM, Heather Moz via Choir <choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org> wrote:
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> What an incredible loss this is to the choir, and to the church.  If only...times were different, but they're not and we must shoulder on knowing you have made the best decision possible for everyone concerned.  I hope to someday see you back as the beloved choir director at UCM.
> Love,
> Heather
> 
>> On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 2:17 PM Frances Krushenick via Choir <choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org> wrote:
>> We will all miss you and the wonderful work you did with us in the choir.
>> Fran
>> 
>>> On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 1:47 PM Charlotte Root via Choir <choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org> wrote:
>>> With much love and gratitude for You, Dick and your contributions ��
>>> 
>>> C
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>>>> On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 1:15 PM Phil Morse via Choir <choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org> wrote:
>>>> Thank you Dick, you will be greatly missed!
>>>> 
>>>> Phil Morse
>>>> 229-1310
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>> On May 24, 2020, at 12:39 PM, Richard Riley via Choir <choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> Dear Choir,
>>>>> 
>>>>> As I enjoy the energy that has come from you as we Zoom in on Music Sunday next week, I have some difficult news to share. The work required by a music director at UCM at this unusual time is no longer a good fit for my passion for in-person music making. The church needs someone with the energy, motivation, and flexible skill set to address the challenging times we are now in. Now is the right time for me to end my tenure as your music director.
>>>>> 
>>>>> My greatest value to the church has been the opportunity to work with you: to engage you as members of the congregation to sing in the choir, and to ensure that the choir’s level of performance is high enough to always be a positive element in UCM services. It has also been wonderful to work with Eliza, and to bring in guest musicians.  
>>>>> 
>>>>> I will miss doing all that, and I am sure that I can’t totally know what it will feel like to not be involved in the way I have been but, hey, time marches on - however strange time is these days.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'm writing to you now because Joan has just announced my decision at the Annual Meeting. I'm writing with tears in my eyes, but with the hope that Music Sunday will help me express my appreciation for my time with you.
>>>>> 
>>>>> With love,
>>>>> Dick
>>>>> Unitarian Church of Montpelier
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