June 14 Concert - Open Band Rehearsal and Song Lyrics

Hi, all,Apologies for any confusion at rehearsal yesterday, Pat came early and brought the whole choir, which was unexpected, so we went ahead and started rather than have them sit in the lobby for an hour. I realize that means many of you were late instead of early, and not quite sure what was going on. It's ok, our goal here is not to pretend to learn gospel singing in one easy lesson, but to express our solidarity with the choir at the concert. It will look and sound great!Note you are ALL welcome to attend the Open Full Band Rehearsal Friday night 6 to 9 pm at the Valley Center Stage, 119 1/2 North Bend Way, North Bend. The full band will be running through all the material, should be quite exciting, and food will be available. Hope to see you there! For more info on the location see http://www.valleycenterstage.org/Here's the lyrics to Oh Happy Day and a YouTube version of the song. Let me know if there's any questions. The way we learned the tune yesterday is likely how we'll be taught other gospel songs - sing with others, listen for your part, stay heads-up and figure it out as we go. May seem hard at first but you'll find it makes you really attentive and ready to learn a new tune at a moment's notice!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2azX548ppo (there's tons of versions out there, check 'em out!)Oh Happy DayOh happy day (oh happy day)Oh happy day (oh happy day)When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed)He washed my sins away (oh happy day)Oh happy day (oh happy day!)He taught me how to watchFight and prayFight and pray!And live rejoicingE---very da---yEvery day!Repeat to top OR to out-chorus below:Oh happy day (oh happy day)Oh happy day (oh happy day)Oh happy day (oh happy day)Oh happy day (oh happy day)