NEWSLETTER #85
by Wendel Werner

           
HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE WENDEL WERNER NEWSLETTER #85

OKAY, OKAY, OKAY....I know. I was telling someone a few days ago that
whenever the newsletter is late, it always seems to be the first thing
people say when they say me. "How are we supposed to know where you are if
we don't have the newsletter?" Absolutely correct. So..here it is with my
apologies. BUT, before I get to the dates, I have much to tell you about.
Hopefully you'll understand why the newsletter is a little behind this time.

Let's start with this: I'm thrilled to announce that Cha Cha's has
said they want me to stay on and play Wednesday nights throughout 2007. A
lot of that has to do with that many of you that have come down to hear me.
Thanks to all of you. You'll know where to find me on Wednesdays.

The River Tree Center for the Arts in Kennebunk, Maine has put
tog ether a video to show off all the arts related things they do. I'm proud
and flattered to announce that "Concord," a composition of mine from the
"One Sitting" album, accompanies the entire promotional video. I was blown
away when they contacted me asking for permission.

Speaking of the "One Sitting" album, thanks to all of those that
came to the release party. It was a huge night. I'm thrilled to inform all
of you that, since the last newsletter, I have received a wonderful review
of the "Loss" album in the Knoxville News-Sentinel, I have received a very
kind review in the Metro Pulse of the "One Sitting" album, and just this
week I was informed that the review of the "One Sitting" album by the Solo
Piano Publications website starts off with the sentence: "I think I've found
my favorite album of 2007." To make things even more exciting, it looks like
that reviw has lead to a performance in the San Francisco area during one of
the solo tours I'll be doing this summer.
That's right....It's beginning to look like there will be TWO legs
of a tour this summer. 2-3 weeks in the latter part of June that will take
me out to California and back. Then there will be a couple of weeks in the
middle of August that take me up to the Northeast. As the dates get figured
out, you'll be informed. But should you have suggestions as to places to
play, please don't hesitate to let me know.

While we are on the subject of letting me know things....I'm
beginning to think that some of you have been trying to order cds or
arrangements online through the website but have been having trouble. If
htis is the case, would you please e-mail me directly at:
wendelwerner@hotmail.com
I'll be glad to fix the problem personally. It will also give me an
idea of how much of a problem I'm dealing with concerning ordering things
online.

I have been floored by the fact that, a s of right now, three high
schools and one church in the U.S. are doing arrangements or compositions of
mine on their fall concerts. I've learned that three colleges and two high
schools in the U.S. are doing things of mine for their Christmas concerts.
For the spring, in addition to a high school that is doing FOUR of my
arrangements, a church in the Knoxville area, Fountain City United
Methodist, will be premiering a cantata of mine for their Good Friday
service called "Words Of Christ." What an exciting time!!

One last thing before we get to the October dates...I'm in the
process of scheduling a monthly concert series. One concert per month in a
local church...each concert will be different music. Some concerts will be
just me, some concerts will be me with the church's choir, some concerts
will be me with the people who sing with the church's contemporary service.
We have concerts scheduled up thorugh May. If you are inter ested in a
concert, please get in touch with me. I'd like these concerts to continue
throughout the entire year.

And now the month of October:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2007
FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL CONCERT
SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
7PM
$3

Mrs. Ginny Herrick, the choral director, is having her men do a
pieces of mine, "Let My Name Live On." I heard a rehearsal recently. They've
done a wonderful job. But, you can decide that for yourself.


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2007
CHA CHA'S in Homberg Place
7PM-10PM

This will be one of those performances that, if you miss and
then hear about it afterwards, you'll be upset you didn't come. That's all
I'm saying. Don't say I didn't warn you.


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2007
CHA CHA'S in Homberg Place
7:30PM-10:30PM

Yes, I know. I'm never here on Thursdays. But this time around
I'll be filling in as the pianist with the Jason Thompson Quartet f eaturing
Kari Thompson on vocals. I've known Kari and JAson for a long time. They are
wonderful musicians. This will be a really fun night.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2007
KNOXVILLE MUSEUM OF ART'S ALIVE AFTER FIVE CONCERT SERIES
WENDEL WERNER AND TERRY SCHMIDT
5:30PM-8PM
$6

Most of you know that these concerts are usually a big deal. But
for those that don't know, believe me when I say YOU WANT TO ARRIVE EARLY IF
YOU WANT A SEAT. I always say this, people seem to be always surprised when
they get there at 5:30pm and can't sit down.
Terry and I have been looking forward to this for a long time. I
think we'll be ready for you.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2007
CHA CHA'S in Homberg Place
7pm-10pm

Please come down. I'll play all your favorite songs...I think.


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2007
WALTERS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FALL CHORAL CONCERT
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF MORRISTOWN
7:30PM
FR EE


This will be my first concert as the director of the Womens
Ensemble. We'll be doing a couple of pieces and then I'll be playing a piece
with the Concert Choir. It would be really nice to see you there.
Then...maybe I could convince you to look into joining the jazz
choir I'll be starting in Morristown starting in January......(like how I
snuck that in???)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2007
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH in Farragut
11AM

It looks as if the church likes to have me at least once a
month. We'll be premiering a new arrangement of mine of "Will the Circle Be
Unbroken." Blow off your church, come by, and hear it.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2007
CHA CHA'S in Homberg Place
7PM-10PM

Okay...do I have to promise to by you a drink to come? (I might.
Depends on how long you stay.)


Alright, that's October. Again, please let me know directly if
you have been having issues with ordering somethi ng through my website.

wendelwerner@hotmail.com


Thanks for the support.
Wendel Werner