November 16, 2021

Dear Band,

The Jingle Mingle is upon us!  

The lighting of the chicken has been moved an hour earlier (than two years ago) and therefore, our schedule has changed from the previous email.  The new schedule for the 2021 Jingle Mingle is as follows:

  • 4:30pm Early set-up – The Main Street Market, 118 Main Street SW, Gainesville, GA  30501.  Please come and help, if possible. 
  • 4:45pm – Call time – Everyone should be there, find your seat and decorate, etc. 
  • 5:00pm – Warm-up  
  • 5:15-6:00pm – Play first set of music
  • 6:00-6:45pm – Eat and enjoy performances on the outdoor stage (Food prepared by Sweet Magnolias and provided by the Main Street Market)
  • 6:15-6:35ish pm – The Lighting of the “Big Chicken” Ceremony/Fireworks 
  • 6:45-7:15pm – Play second set
  • 7:15pm – Pack-up, help put the market back together.  

Print and bring the following music for the rehearsal and performance (in numerical order):  

  • 059    The Chicken Dance
  • 311    White Christmas
  • 318    The Sounds of Christmas Joy
  • 319    Listen to the Season
  • 320    On a Winter’s Eve
  • 330    Christmas Overture
  • 331    Silver Bells
  • 332    It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
  • 333     And the Herald Angels Sang
  • 339    Sleigh Ride
  • 340    A Cartoon Christmas
  • 342    The Christmas Song
  • 343    Jingle Bell Rock
  • 344    Frosty’s Caribbean Holiday

      Bring:

    • Instrument 
    • Music Stand
    • Music Stand Light
    • Water
    • Decorations
  • Dress in your most festive Christmas-wear – decorate your instruments and music stands – have fun making music!
  • Parking is available in the parking garages

The Jingle Mingle jingles and mingles, rain or shine!!  I wish I could be there with you but I know you’ll be awesome!  May the Lord bless you and your family this Christmas season! 

David