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TheBilby: /* Who are we? */ Added YouTube video link.

2012-02-24T10:21:25Z

Who are we?: Added YouTube video link.

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	We call ourselves the ''Dewey Square Ad Hoc Chorus'', but we're really just a bunch of folks out to share songs in support of Occupy Boston, and we'd love to have you join us! We've got a lot of fun songs, including classic and new protest songs, union songs, and general rousing chorus songs, and we're on the lookout for more.		We call ourselves the ''Dewey Square Ad Hoc Chorus'', but we're really just a bunch of folks out to share songs in support of Occupy Boston, and we'd love to have you join us! We've got a lot of fun songs, including classic and new protest songs, union songs, and general rousing chorus songs, and we're on the lookout for more.

			Watch & listen to us sing in this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0KMS6gVKCQ YouTube video] from 9-Dec-2011.

	== Upcoming Sings ==		== Upcoming Sings ==

Proper Lady: /* Caroling */

2011-12-17T18:15:40Z

Caroling

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	== Caroling ==		== Caroling ==

			Thanks to all who came out yesterday to carol on Dewey Square. We had a great session. There will be more singing, not weekly, not outdoors for the winter months. Check regularly for updates.

	'''Caroling update:'''		'''Caroling update:'''
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	Occupy New Hampshire has reworked some popular Christmas tunes with occupation-themed lyrics. They have a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLJaZQ6QYTg YouTube video], and you can download their songbook [http://beverlywoods.net/NH-OccupyCarols.pdf here].		Occupy New Hampshire has reworked some popular Christmas tunes with occupation-themed lyrics. They have a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLJaZQ6QYTg YouTube video], and you can download their songbook [http://beverlywoods.net/NH-OccupyCarols.pdf here].


	== Songs ==		== Songs ==

Proper Lady at 23:14, 15 December 2011

2011-12-15T23:14:24Z

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	== Caroling ==		== Caroling ==

	~~You can print yourself a copy of the [[Media:OccupyBostonCarolingLyrics.pdf\|Unofficial Occupy Boston Carol Book]].~~

	Occupy New Hampshire has reworked some popular Christmas tunes with occupation-themed lyrics. They have a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLJaZQ6QYTg YouTube video], and you can download their songbook [http://beverlywoods.net/NH-OccupyCarols.pdf here].

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	See you Friday, December 16 at 11:45 at Dewey Square!!!		See you Friday, December 16 at 11:45 at Dewey Square!!!

			You can print yourself a copy of the [[Media:OccupyBostonCarolingLyrics.pdf\|Unofficial Occupy Boston Carol Book]].

			Occupy New Hampshire has reworked some popular Christmas tunes with occupation-themed lyrics. They have a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLJaZQ6QYTg YouTube video], and you can download their songbook [http://beverlywoods.net/NH-OccupyCarols.pdf here].


	== Songs ==		== Songs ==

Proper Lady at 23:13, 15 December 2011

2011-12-15T23:13:05Z

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	'''Caroling update:'''		'''Caroling update:'''

			Finally, it's here, the "official" caroling songbook for this Friday. Hope this link works! I'll be bringing copies with me as well. It includes familiar, unfamiliar, very singable and easy to join songs. Looking forward to noon tomorrow!

			[[File:Occupy_Carols_Fnl.pdf‎]]

	The "official" caroling book will posted soon; hopefully by Wednesday. Before I finish it, I want to get an idea of who knows what songs; I'm planning on including some lesser known, but truly wonderful, carols, including		The "official" caroling book will posted soon; hopefully by Wednesday. Before I finish it, I want to get an idea of who knows what songs; I'm planning on including some lesser known, but truly wonderful, carols, including

Jeffk at 00:02, 14 December 2011

2011-12-14T00:02:22Z

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	Anabel Graetz often leads informal warm-ups between 11:50 and noon. These are strictly optional, but do take a look at '''[[WarmupTips\|Anabel's Tips for Singing Outdoors]]'''!		Anabel Graetz often leads informal warm-ups between 11:50 and noon. These are strictly optional, but do take a look at '''[[WarmupTips\|Anabel's Tips for Singing Outdoors]]'''!

	~~Our next sings may have smaller attendance~~, ~~but~~ in ~~the face~~ of ~~worsening weather and possible eviction~~, we'~~ve decided to go for regularity~~ and ~~try~~ meeting ~~every Friday at noon,~~ at ~~least for a while~~: ~~12/2, 12/9, and 12/16~~.		This Friday (12/16), in lieu of our usual material, we will have '''caroling led by Anabel Graetz!''' She'll have a neat mix of songs, including some good Occupy material. We'll sing in Dewey Square Plaza and/or South Station, meeting at 11:45am as usual. See below for details of songs.

	~~The [[Calendar\|OccupyBoston calendar]] has the definitive schedule~~.

	'''Weather cancellations:''' If the weather looks bad, I'll cancel the sing, posting to the mailing list and here on the wiki. I'll try to make the call by midnight the night before.		'''Weather cancellations:''' If the weather looks bad, I'll cancel the sing, posting to the mailing list and here on the wiki. I'll try to make the call by midnight the night before.

	== Caroling ==		== Caroling ==

	~~In addition, some of us are talking about doing some caroling sometime in December.~~

	You can print yourself a copy of the [[Media:OccupyBostonCarolingLyrics.pdf\|Unofficial Occupy Boston Carol Book]].		You can print yourself a copy of the [[Media:OccupyBostonCarolingLyrics.pdf\|Unofficial Occupy Boston Carol Book]].
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	Occupy New Hampshire has reworked some popular Christmas tunes with occupation-themed lyrics. They have a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLJaZQ6QYTg YouTube video], and you can download their songbook [http://beverlywoods.net/NH-OccupyCarols.pdf here].		Occupy New Hampshire has reworked some popular Christmas tunes with occupation-themed lyrics. They have a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLJaZQ6QYTg YouTube video], and you can download their songbook [http://beverlywoods.net/NH-OccupyCarols.pdf here].

	~~<span style="font-size:large">~~'''~~<span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">~~Caroling update:~~</span><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif"></span>~~'''~~</span>~~		'''Caroling update:'''

	~~<span style="font-size:larger"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">~~The "official" caroling book will posted soon; hopefully by Wednesday.~~ ~~ Before I finish it, I want to get an idea of who knows what songs; I'm planning on including some lesser known, but truly wonderful, carols, including~~</span></span>~~		The "official" caroling book will posted soon; hopefully by Wednesday. Before I finish it, I want to get an idea of who knows what songs; I'm planning on including some lesser known, but truly wonderful, carols, including

	*~~<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">~~Gloucesteshire Wassail (Wassail, Wassail all over the town...)~~</span></span>~~		* Gloucesteshire Wassail (Wassail, Wassail all over the town...)
	*~~<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">~~Pleased to See the King (Joy, Health, Love and Peace)~~</span></span>~~		* Pleased to See the King (Joy, Health, Love and Peace)
	*~~<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">~~Apple Tree Wassail~~</span></span>~~		* Apple Tree Wassail
	*~~<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">~~The Holly Bears a Berry~~</span></span>~~		* The Holly Bears a Berry
	*~~<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">~~Star in the East~~</span></span>~~		* Star in the East

	~~<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">~~I can't include them all, so I need some feedback.~~ ~~ Let me know which ones you know, can sing and really love.~~ ~~ Also, send suggestions of carols not on the list.~~ ~~ Yes, i have about 18 in the book so far, but I'd like to know four or five that you feel are essential, (Love "Joy to the World" but hate "Silent Night"?)~~ ~~ Let me know.~~</span></span>~~		I can't include them all, so I need some feedback. Let me know which ones you know, can sing and really love. Also, send suggestions of carols not on the list. Yes, i have about 18 in the book so far, but I'd like to know four or five that you feel are essential, (Love "Joy to the World" but hate "Silent Night"?) Let me know.

	~~<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">~~See you Friday, December 16 at 11:45 at Dewey Square!!!~~</span></span>~~		See you Friday, December 16 at 11:45 at Dewey Square!!!

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	* We Shall Not Be Moved		* We Shall Not Be Moved
	* You Gotta Go Down & Join the Sit-in		* You Gotta Go Down & Join the Sit-in

	~~Additionally, the Occupy Boston library has about some copies of an earlier version -- go help yourself!~~

	And [[SongList\|here is an incomplete list]] of songs we've sung or are considering singing.		And [[SongList\|here is an incomplete list]] of songs we've sung or are considering singing.

Proper Lady: /* Caroling */

2011-12-12T18:33:00Z

Caroling

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	In addition, some of us are talking about doing some caroling sometime in December.		In addition, some of us are talking about doing some caroling sometime in December.

	You can print yourself a copy of the [[~~media~~:OccupyBostonCarolingLyrics.pdf\|Unofficial Occupy Boston Carol Book]].		You can print yourself a copy of the [[Media:OccupyBostonCarolingLyrics.pdf\|Unofficial Occupy Boston Carol Book]].

	Occupy New Hampshire has reworked some popular Christmas tunes with occupation-themed lyrics. They have a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLJaZQ6QYTg YouTube video], and you can download their songbook [http://beverlywoods.net/NH-OccupyCarols.pdf here].		Occupy New Hampshire has reworked some popular Christmas tunes with occupation-themed lyrics. They have a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLJaZQ6QYTg YouTube video], and you can download their songbook [http://beverlywoods.net/NH-OccupyCarols.pdf here].

			<span style="font-size:large">'''<span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">Caroling update:</span><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif"></span>'''</span>

			<span style="font-size:larger"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">The "official" caroling book will posted soon; hopefully by Wednesday.  Before I finish it, I want to get an idea of who knows what songs; I'm planning on including some lesser known, but truly wonderful, carols, including</span></span>

			*<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">Gloucesteshire Wassail (Wassail, Wassail all over the town...)</span></span>
			*<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">Pleased to See the King (Joy, Health, Love and Peace)</span></span>
			*<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">Apple Tree Wassail</span></span>
			*<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">The Holly Bears a Berry</span></span>
			*<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">Star in the East</span></span>

			<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">I can't include them all, so I need some feedback.  Let me know which ones you know, can sing and really love.  Also, send suggestions of carols not on the list.  Yes, i have about 18 in the book so far, but I'd like to know four or five that you feel are essential, (Love "Joy to the World" but hate "Silent Night"?)  Let me know.</span></span>

			<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif">See you Friday, December 16 at 11:45 at Dewey Square!!!</span></span>

	== Songs ==		== Songs ==

TheBilby: Added paragraph on Occupy New Hampshire's re-worked carols.

2011-12-09T09:00:21Z

Added paragraph on Occupy New Hampshire's re-worked carols.

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	You can print yourself a copy of the [[media:OccupyBostonCarolingLyrics.pdf\|Unofficial Occupy Boston Carol Book]].		You can print yourself a copy of the [[media:OccupyBostonCarolingLyrics.pdf\|Unofficial Occupy Boston Carol Book]].

			Occupy New Hampshire has reworked some popular Christmas tunes with occupation-themed lyrics. They have a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLJaZQ6QYTg YouTube video], and you can download their songbook [http://beverlywoods.net/NH-OccupyCarols.pdf here].

	== Songs ==		== Songs ==

TheBilby: Added Caroling section & book link. Fixed a typo ("Unles")

2011-12-09T05:49:45Z

Added Caroling section & book link. Fixed a typo ("Unles")

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	== Upcoming Sings ==		== Upcoming Sings ==

	~~Unles~~ otherwise specified, we gather ~11:45am on the Dewey Square Plaza (at the North corner of Summer St. and Atlantic Ave in Boston), kitty-corner from South Station, next to the glass&metal pyramid MBTA entrance, and sing from noon to 1:00pm.		Unless otherwise specified, we gather ~11:45am on the Dewey Square Plaza (at the North corner of Summer St. and Atlantic Ave in Boston), kitty-corner from South Station, next to the glass&metal pyramid MBTA entrance, and sing from noon to 1:00pm.

	Anabel Graetz often leads informal warm-ups between 11:50 and noon. These are strictly optional, but do take a look at '''[[WarmupTips\|Anabel's Tips for Singing Outdoors]]'''!		Anabel Graetz often leads informal warm-ups between 11:50 and noon. These are strictly optional, but do take a look at '''[[WarmupTips\|Anabel's Tips for Singing Outdoors]]'''!

	Our next sings may have smaller attendance, but in the face of worsening weather and possible eviction, we've decided to go for regularity and try meeting every Friday at noon, at least for a while: 12/2, 12/9, and 12/16.		Our next sings may have smaller attendance, but in the face of worsening weather and possible eviction, we've decided to go for regularity and try meeting every Friday at noon, at least for a while: 12/2, 12/9, and 12/16.

	~~In addition, some of us are talking about doing some caroling sometime in December.~~

	The [[Calendar\|OccupyBoston calendar]] has the definitive schedule.		The [[Calendar\|OccupyBoston calendar]] has the definitive schedule.

	'''Weather cancellations:''' If the weather looks bad, I'll cancel the sing, posting to the mailing list and here on the wiki. I'll try to make the call by midnight the night before.		'''Weather cancellations:''' If the weather looks bad, I'll cancel the sing, posting to the mailing list and here on the wiki. I'll try to make the call by midnight the night before.

			== Caroling ==

			In addition, some of us are talking about doing some caroling sometime in December.

			You can print yourself a copy of the [[media:OccupyBostonCarolingLyrics.pdf\|Unofficial Occupy Boston Carol Book]].

	== Songs ==		== Songs ==

Jeffk at 17:43, 30 November 2011

2011-11-30T17:43:42Z

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	Anabel Graetz often leads informal warm-ups between 11:50 and noon. These are strictly optional, but do take a look at '''[[WarmupTips\|Anabel's Tips for Singing Outdoors]]'''!		Anabel Graetz often leads informal warm-ups between 11:50 and noon. These are strictly optional, but do take a look at '''[[WarmupTips\|Anabel's Tips for Singing Outdoors]]'''!

	Our next ~~sing is not yet scheduled~~, but ~~will likely be~~ Friday 12/2 or 12/9.		Our next sings may have smaller attendance, but in the face of worsening weather and possible eviction, we've decided to go for regularity and try meeting every Friday at noon, at least for a while: 12/2, 12/9, and 12/16.

	In addition, some of us are talking about doing some caroling sometime in December.		In addition, some of us are talking about doing some caroling sometime in December.

	The [[Calendar\|OccupyBoston calendar]] has the definitive schedule.		The [[Calendar\|OccupyBoston calendar]] has the definitive schedule.

			'''Weather cancellations:''' If the weather looks bad, I'll cancel the sing, posting to the mailing list and here on the wiki. I'll try to make the call by midnight the night before.

	== Songs ==		== Songs ==

Jeffk: /* Upcoming Sings */

2011-11-27T21:43:53Z

Upcoming Sings

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	== Upcoming Sings ==		== Upcoming Sings ==

	~~Unless~~ otherwise specified, ~~all of these are noon-1pm~~ on the Dewey Square Plaza, kitty-corner from South Station:		Unles otherwise specified, we gather ~11:45am on the Dewey Square Plaza (at the North corner of Summer St. and Atlantic Ave in Boston), kitty-corner from South Station, next to the glass&metal pyramid MBTA entrance, and sing from noon to 1:00pm.

	*Sunday, ~~November 27, 2011 (and some of us will go~~ for ~~dim sum after)~~		Anabel Graetz often leads informal warm-ups between 11:50 and noon. These are strictly optional, but do take a look at '''[[WarmupTips\|Anabel's Tips for Singing Outdoors]]'''!

	~~...~~but ~~the OccupyBoston calendar has the definitive schedule~~.		Our next sing is not yet scheduled, but will likely be Friday 12/2 or 12/9.

	~~We gather ~11:45am at the North corner~~ of ~~Summer St. and Atlantic Ave~~ in ~~Boston, kitty-corner from South Station, next to the glass&metal pyramid MBTA entrance; you can't miss us~~.		In addition, some of us are talking about doing some caroling sometime in December.

	~~Anabel Graetz may lead some informal warm-ups between 11:50 and noon, but those are strictly optional.~~		The [[Calendar\|OccupyBoston calendar]] has the definitive schedule.

	~~But do take a look at '''~~[[~~WarmupTips~~\|~~Anabel's Tips for Singing Outdoors~~]]~~'''!~~

	== Songs ==		== Songs ==