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From Vocal Works - Change in Ordering Originals of Sheet
Music Dear Friends, The purpose of this message is to let the Vocal Works community know about a forthcoming change. Two years ago, I sent a “Fact Sheet” about the current status of Vocal Works and its future, especially the future beyond my personal stewardship. I received several offers to take over one or more of the aspects of this enterprise. The most promising offer came from Daystar Foundation & Library in Oklahoma City, www.daystarfoundation.org. Daystar is an organization with a mission “to preserve and present the history of Christian Science, its Discover and Founder, Mary Baker Eddy, and those individuals who helped her in the founding of the Church of Christ, Scientist.” Daystar sees as consistent with that mission, the preservation and presentation of the sacred solo music that has been the focus of my activity over the past 25 years. Let me clarify first, that I will continue, for as long as I’m able, to add to and enhance the Solo Bank and other key features of the Vocal Works website. Eventually, though, Daystar will get all the sheet music that I have accumulated, as well as the recordings and related materials. They will continue the availability of the sheet music and offer access to the recordings, though not necessarily in the current format of the Solo Bank. As a first step toward this transition, Daystar has agreed to fulfill requests for original printed (permanently out-of-print) copies of copyrighted music as I have done. On May 9, I will ship to Daystar my entire inventory of duplicate sheet music and solo music collections. What does this mean? 1. Until May 9, 2025, I will fulfill orders for originals of copyrighted music (denoted by the red boxes throughout the Solo Bank). After that date, requests should be directed to Daystar Foundation & Library: info@daystarfoundation.org or (405) 848-2238. They will work out the details for providing printed material on an individual basis. They will not charge for the music but ask only to be reimbursed for their shipping cost. 2. For the foreseeable future, I will continue to fulfill orders for PDFs (denoted by the purple diamonds throughout the Solo Bank). In conclusion, you should know that I have great confidence in Daystar Foundation & Library, a substantial nonprofit organization with the ability to carry on the work that I have initiated. I thank them for their generosity, initially in taking over a difficult part of my work and then committing to ensure that the sacred solo music that has been a part of our church services will be available to future generations. Best wishes to all, Dick Frantzreb
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