Fun stuff that we are auctioning for our non-profit chorus

1. Viva la Musica Auction (Fun) Review Fun items here Bid at the concert

2. ESL (English as a Second Language) lessons by teacher and Vivan spouse Maryanne Silber

3. 100% Tinta del Pais (Tempranillo Clone). Denomination Ribera del Duero. Brilliant, brick color. Elegant nose. Aromas of oak, dark fruits and anis; complex and perfumed. Big body mouth feel. Balanced with supple tannins. Fruity and spicy. Fined with egg whites. Aged two years in French Oak. Aged one year in the bottle before release. Serve with complex, hard cheeses, roasted meats.

4. A tour and tasting package for 30 people at > beautiful Byington Winery and Vineyard in Los Gatos. Includes tasting of 5 preminum wines and a tour of the chateau, vineyard, production area and cave. Value $300.

5. The voice lessons you've always secretly wanted, offered by Viva's diva, soprano Dierdre Lobo D'Cunha. This is a unique opportunity to learn from Dierdre's lifetime of experience and training.

6. A conducting lesson with Shulamit Hoffmann and an opportunity to conduct Viva la Musica . . . Imagine the thrill when you step onto the podium to conduct a great chorus for the first time, the audience rising to their feet, shouts of Bravo! and Encore! ringing in your ears . . . Oh. It's also a good way to grab a last-minute deduction and help a worthy cause!

7. Learn how to sing the right way. Tim Cooney has worked miracles with the tenors over the past year or so. Here is your chance to learn from an expert - proper breath control, vowels, listening.

8. Go to . . . http://www.instantencore.org/ and enter VivaThankYou in the box near the upper right of the screen As a token of our appreciation please accept our gift of music