NEWSLETTER #80
by Wendel Werner

             HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE WENDEL WERNER NEWSLETTER #80

Well, I started off the last newsletter by saying "Happy April!!" May
 is little harder. Happy it's here, but it's going to be a little busy.
 You'll understand later in the newsletter. First, let me make a couple of
 announcements:
 
 THE NEW ALBUM BY ALAN ELEAZER AND WENDEL WERNER, "OLD WINE-NEW
 SKINS," WILL BE RELEASED ON THURSDAY, JUNE 1ST. There will be a release
 party/concert on June 1st at 7:30pm Concord United Methodist Church. The
 concert is free and everyone is invited. We are hoping for a large crowd.
 The album is made of numerous hymns that have all been changed around. None
 of the hymns will sound like you are used to hearing them. Alan and I will
 spend the month performing this music in numerous places and cities out of
 town, so we will be ready for you on June 1st. Please come and check out
 what we've done. We're quite proud.
 
 The next announcement: I will be going into the recording studio at
 the end of the month to record my next solo recording. I still don't have a
 title I'm comfortable with yet. I have some ideas, but I want to wait and
 see how things turn out in the studio. That could affect my decision. Either
 way, the album is to be released in mid-August.
 
 On to the month of May....
 
 
 WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2007
 CHA CHA'S in Homberg Place
 7PM-10PM
 
 I am now playing in Cha Cha's every Wednesday night. It seems to be
 going quite well. Thanks to those that have come to hear me. Thanks to new
 fans I have aquired during my first month there. If you haven't come
 yet...what are you waiting for?
 
 
 THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2007
 BEARDEN HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL CONCERT
 7PM
 Now, make sure you read this correctly...I WON'T BE THERE. I'm
 playing a private function on this night. BUT two arrangements of mine will
 be performed by the choral groups of Bearden High School at this concert.
 SO, if you like, you can go and then tell me how it went.
 
 
 FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2007
 LAWSON-McGHEE LIBRARY
 6PM-8:30PM
 
 On the first Friday of every month, the downtown library opens its
 doors to a free Wendel concert complete with complimentary wine and food.
 AND...they give me carte blanche to do whatever I want. That's
 right...whatever I want. It means I can't be contained. Now, would you
 really want to miss that?
 
 SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2007
 GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL CONCERT
 3PM
 
 I have gotten to know the kids out of Gibbs High School really well
 because I work as the choral department's accompanist. Therefore, it would
 be a little difficult for them to have a concert without me. This concert is
 going to be made up of mostly pop music. The kids are having lots of fun
 with it. I think you will as well.
 
 TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2007
 SHARON MOSBY W/WENDEL WERNER AND TERRY SCHMIDT
 MORRISTOWN, TN.
 6PM
 
 A lot of you know that I teach at Walters State Community College in
 Morristown, Tn. as well as the University of Tennessee. This night is a
 function to celebrate the year that the music department has had. Sharon
 always brings a night of great fun and everyone knows that Terry is the
 man!!!
 
 
 WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2007
 CHA CHA'S in Homberg Place
 7PM-10PM
 
 I am hoping that those that DIDN'T come to hear me the previous week
 will be coming on this night.
 
 THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2007
 OAK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL CONCERT
 7PM
 
 JAREDS on Morrell Rd.
 4:30PM-8:30PM
 
 Yes...you have two choices this night. Again, at the choral
 concert, I won't be there. BUT they ARE premiering an original piece of mine
 at their concert. I will be playing at Jared's, the top shelf jewelry store.
 Every once in while, they have a big function drawing attention to the
 pieces they have in their for you to purchase. They make a big deal out of
 it and I guess that's where I come in. SO, you can come purchase a diamond
 ring OR you can go hear the piece I composed and then tell me how it went.
 
 THE ALAN ELEAZER/WENDEL WERNER TOUR
 MAY 13---depart
 MAY 14---FLUSHING, MI
 MAY 15---CHICAGO, IL
 MAY 16---CHICAGO, IL
 MAY 17---CHICAGO, IL
 MAY 18---LOUISVILLE, KY
 MAY 19---return home
 Once again, Alan and I are hitting the road. We'll be promoting the
 new cd, "Old Wine-New Skins." We'll be perfecting what we do so that when we
 bring it home, we'll actually know what we are doing. Don't worry...we'll
 try to see some baseball games while we are out.
 
 SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2007
 OAK RIDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
 ALTERNATIVE SERVICE
 7PM
 (THE CHOIR REHEARSAL IS AT 4PM!!!)
 
 So, Oak Ridge Presbyterian gets in touch with me. Every four months
 or so, they have an "alternative srvice" that kind of strays away from the
 traditional format and has a heavy emphasis on music. They asked if I'd be
 interested in being in charge of all the music for THIS particular service.
 Okay...here's where you..the reader...comes in:
 I ASKED IF I COULD PUT TOGETHER A CHOIR AND WAS TOLD THAT WOULD BE
 FINE!! Not only was I given the impression that members of the church would
 want to be in this choir, but I was also told that it would be okay if
 ANYONE ELSE I KNEW TO BE IN THE CHOIR AS WELL. That's right...if you are
 reading this and you have the afternoon and evening free, AND WANT TO SING
 STUFF THAT I'VE ARRANGED OR COMPOSED then show up at the church at 4pm. I
 think the service is going to start around 7pm, maybe 7:30pm. I would really
 like to blow the church away with the music. I would really like you to be a
 part of that. E-mail me if you have any questions. Otherwise, I'll see you
 there.
 
 WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2007
 CHA CHA'S in Homberg Place
 7PM-10PM

 That's three times this month. You really don't have a good excuse
 for not coming.
 
 WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2007
 CHA CHA'S in Homberg Place
 7PM-10PM
 
 Sorry....FOUR times this month!!
 
 
 THURSDAY, JUNE 1ST, 2007
 ALAN ELEAZER AND WENDEL WERNER
 RELEASE PARTY AND CONCERT FOR THE NEW CD "OLD WINE-NEW SKINS"
 CONCORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
 7:30PM
 
 This is the first time you'll be able to get a hold of the new cd.
 AND...you'll get a free concert as well. We'd love to see you.
 
 
 
 See? May is a little busy.
 If you don't mind, I'd love for you to keep my website busy as well.
 www.wendelwerner.com
 
 Not only can you purchase cds from the website, but you can also purchase
 choral arrangments and sheet music from the "loss" album. All that is
 waiting for you...as well as the addition of new pictures to the photo
 gallery sometime this month.
 
 As always, thanks for your support.
 
 wendel werner