Fall 2008
News
Dec 7, 2008 by Admin
Performance Program, from our December 5 concert
From Dr. Whitmire:
Dear Singers - As you see, the bookstore cannot stock the Durufle Requiem. You will need to order online from Sheetmusicplus.com. Below you will find the exact info. You can also order the music from Foxes or Dale Music. Order now. Do not delay.
Requiem, Op. 9 - Chorus Part - $ 9.95
By Maurice Durufle (1902-1986). Op. 9. Vocal score for SATB choir. Organ part sold separately (50560468). 32 pages. Published by Durand. (HL.50561317)
Link to Sheet Music Plus
Newsletter
Dec 2, 2008 by Admin
Chorus Newsletter, December 2008
News
Dec 2, 2008 by Admin
From Dr. Whitmire:
Dear Singers-
Tomorrow is our 15th and final rehearsal of Fall 2008! We rehearse in Schlesinger at 7:30 pm.
What a great semester this has been! Your dedication and hard work has made it possible. Next semester will be equally exciting. The Duruflé Requiem is one of the most beautiful pieces in the choral repertoire. I need every one of you in January. Register now.
* This Friday, December 5, is our Holiday Concert. The call is 7:00 pm in Schlesinger.
* This Saturday, December 6, at 12:30 pm we will rehearse the carols many of you will sing on Wednesday Dec. 10. Please come if you are able.
* This Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 pm is NOVA Coffeehouse. Don't miss it. It will be a great night. Folks bringing goodies should have them here by 6:30 pm. Ellie will say more.
* Next Wednesday, December 10, 3-5 pm, we will sing carols for the annual NVCC Holiday party.
Please remember the NOVA Community Chorus in your end-of-the-year charitable giving. Tax-deductible contributions can be made to the NVCC Foundation.
Party for Dr. Petrella
Dec 1, 2008 by Admin
From Kimberly Young:
Hello Chorus! Please come honor Dr. Petrella Wednesday Dec 3rd from 6pm to 7:30pm in the music area.
If any one would like to make a donation towards his gift please let me know how much before hand but I can accept it at the party. Remember chorus: Dr. Whitmire said he would match whatever the chorus gives :)
Also please feel free to bring a dish to share or some drinks. It would be a great help.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at kimnicyoung @ verizon . net
From Fred Wulff:
Singers, Dr. Petrella is retiring after 30 years as founder and director of the Alexandria Band. The band is our counterpart in music on the Alexandria Campus and our partner in our next concert.
If you have questions or care to make a contribution, please make it to Kimberly Young rather than me.
Coffeehouse News
Nov 24, 2008 by Admin
From Dr. Whitmire:
Dear Singers-
In addition to our roster of talented NVCC singer-songwriters and poets that will be featured at NOVA Coffeehouse on Saturday, December 6, I have arranged for an appearance by up-and-coming group Jonthan Vassar and the Speckled Bird. Go to jonathanvassar.com and click the link to his myspace page. There are three songs you can listen to. This should be a great show!
Flyer for the NOVA Coffeehouse
Color Flyer for the NOVA Coffeehouse
Concert Flyer
Nov 19, 2008 by Admin
Flyer for our Holiday Concert, December 5
From Dr. Whitmire
Nov 17, 2008 by Admin
Dear Singers-
Dr. Gueverra (Alexandria Campus Provost) has invited me to bring a group of singers to sing carols, etc at the campus Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 10, 3-5 pm. If you are available, I'd love to have you join us. Please don't take off work or any other heroic gesture. I'll count on music majors and others who are around during the day support from other members of the chorus. Please let me know asap if you can do it.
Stage Instructions, Coffeehouse
Nov 12, 2008 by Admin
Reminder: NOVA Coffeehouse, Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 pm. Click the link for info.
Stage Instructions, for December 5 performance, from Fred.
From Dr. Whitmire
Nov 11, 2008 by Admin
Dear Singers-
As I announced last Tuesday, Dr. Tony Stanzo, Division Dean, will would like to meet with all those concerned about Schlesinger usage. The meeting will take place [tonight 11/11] at 7:00 pm in our rehearsal room (AT130). Dr. Stanzo has been a consistent supporter of the chorus who understands chorus needs. I hope that you can come early to visit with him.
Newsletter
Nov 4, 2008 by Admin
Chorus Newsletter, November 2008
Video from the Leipzig Festival
Oct 30, 2008 by Admin
YouTube Video, Provided by Casterbridge Tours
"Beautiful Dreamer." Text by Stephen Foster. Arranged by Parker Shaw.
NOVA Community Chorus, conducted by Dr. Mark Whitmire.
Recorded Monday, July 14, 2008. Grand Opening Concert, Leipzig International Choral Festival; Gewandhaus, Leipzig, Germany.
2008 Leipzig Festival DVD Highlights
Announcements
Oct 29, 2008 by Admin
Reminder for Saturday Rehearsals (11:45 am - 1:00 pm): 11/1 women, 11/8 men, 11/15 women, 11/22 men
Dress Rehearsal, Tuesday, December 2, 7:30 pm, Schlesinger Center
Music Majors' Final Exam: Saturday, November 22 at 10:30 am. Pinkham Canata
Program for December 5 Performance:
In the Bleak Midwinter (omit verse number three)
Christmas Cantata (with brass)
Deck the Hall
Lo, How a Rose e'er Blooming
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Selections by the Alexandria Band
A Christmas Festival (with band)
Messiah Sing-a-long
Oct 28, 2008 by Admin
Messiah Sing-a-long on November 30, 7:30 pm. See flyer.
Information from Fred Wulff:
This is the best Messiah singalong in the Washington, DC area. The church will be filled with experienced singers from major choruses. Bring your own music if you can. (The orchestra and soloists are professionals. They will pass the plate for donations to help cover their cost.)
Be there around 7 PM. Parking is limited and the best seats fill up before the Messiah begins. Look around and you'll find NOVA Chorus singers clustering together.
Announcements
Oct 28, 2008 by Admin
Reminder: Town Hall Meeting Tonight: Tuesday, October 28, 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Bisdorf Building Lecture Room 196.
From Dr. Whitmire:
Tonight's rehearsal will be 7:30 until 8:45 pm
Auditions for Chamber Chorus for the Christmas Cantata II we be next Tuesday, November 4, at 9:00 pm.
There will be no rehearsal on Saturday, November 29. Enjoy the holiday.
Performance Program and More
Oct 27, 2008 by Admin
Updated Performance Program, from October 19 & 26
CD Order Form, from October 19 & 26
Performance Photos Added
Oct 23, 2008 by Admin
New photos added to the October 19 Performance Photo Gallery. Thank you, Debbie Nash.
Town Hall Meeting
Oct 22, 2008 by Admin
Town Hall Meeting, Tuesday, October 28, 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Bisdorf Building Lecture Room 196.
"The SGA will be hosting a Town Hall specifically for you, the Student Body. This is your night to come out and ask questions, share your concerns or complaints, and make suggestions to your college administrators. The panel will include the Executive Vice-President of the College, Provost for the Alexandria Campus, your Dean of Students, Academic Deans, Campus Business Manager, and the Director of the Schlesinger Center. If you have anything on your mind about the college, this is your night. COME OUT! Food and drinks will be provided. Sponsored by the Student Government Association"
Performance Photos
Oct 21, 2008 by Admin
Photo Gallery, from concert on Sunday, October 19
Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday
Oct 21, 2008 by Admin
Message from Fred, regarding traffic and parking for October 26 performance. Be sure to plan ahead.
Street Closings, from Fred
Performance Program
Oct 20, 2008 by Admin
Performance Program, from October 19 & 26
Stage Instructions and More
Oct 13, 2008 by Admin
NOVA Coffeehouse, Saturday, December 6. Click the link for info.
Stage Instructions, for October 19 concert, from Stage Manager Fred.
Performance Cues and More
Oct 10, 2008 by Admin
Mendelssohn Cues, for standing and sitting
Flyer, for the Alexandria Band Concert, October 17
Chorus Newsletter, October 2008
Breathing Notes, New Concert Flyer
Oct 7, 2008 by Admin
Flyer for our Mendelssohn performances, October 19 and 26
Mendelssohn Breathing Notes, included in a message from Fred, dated Oct 6.
Dress Rehearsals and Performances
Oct 1, 2008 by Admin
Need to know concert dress guidelines? What to expect at dress rehearsals? See the Performance Tips. (especially helpful for new chorus members)
Reminder: Performance locations. including maps, are listed on the Performances page.
News
Sep 24, 2008 by Admin
Many new photos added to the Leipzig gallery. Thank you, Debbie Peetz.
Blood Drive, Monday, Sept 29. Future events planned. See the flyer for more information.
Save the Date. Tuesday, Oct 28 (time TBD, 6:00 or 6:30 pm) Town Hall Meeting with the school administration.
Donate directly to the NVCC Music Program: Make personal checks payable to "NVCC Music Club" and give to Dr. Whitmire.
Suntrust Bank "MyCause" charity donation program: Go to Suntrust's website for information. Suntrust's charity list includes "Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation Inc" with an EIN of 51-0249730. Please note that there is some concern whether these donations can be specifically directed to the music program. Submitted by chorus member Bernie Cohen.
New Schedule
Sep 19, 2008 by Admin
Rehearsal and Performance Schedule, Fall 2008 (Revised Sept. 13, 2008)
Schlesinger Center News
Sep 13, 2008 by Admin
The chorus will not be performing with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic at the Schlesinger Center. Read a message from Dr. Whitmire.
New Photos
Sep 8, 2008 by Admin
New photos added to the Leipzig gallery.
New Schedule
Sep 7, 2008 by Admin
Rehearsal and Performance Schedule, Fall 2008 (Revised Sept. 6, 2008)
New Documents and More
Sep 3, 2008 by Admin
Drills exercise sheet, from Dr. Whitmire.
New photos added to the Leipzig gallery.
New page with Performance information.
Tips for New Members, with section leader update
Rehearsal Tracks
Aug 28, 2008 by Admin
Rehearsal Tracks have been added to the Music Files page
Schedule
Aug 26, 2008 by Admin
Rehearsal and Performance Schedule, Fall 2008 (Revised Sept. 6, 2008)
August Newsletter
Aug 21, 2008 by Admin
Chorus Newsletter, August 2008
From Dr. Whitmire
Aug 13, 2008 by Admin
A letter from Dr. Whitmire to the Chorus
From Dr. Whitmire
Jul 9, 2008 by Admin
The first rehearsal for Fall 2008 is Tuesday, August 26.
A letter from Dr. Whitmire to the Chorus
Mendelssohn
Jun 4, 2008 by Admin
Dear Singers-
For those of you who just can’t wait until Mendelssohn’s Lobgesang get in at the bookstore, here it is at the Choral Public Domain Library.
http://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Hymn_of_Praise_(complete)_(Felix_Mendelssohn)
For those of you who want to get a head start learning it, here is a site with the MIDI files.
http://s119247422.websitehome.co.uk/midimusic/Mendelssohn/Hymn-of-Praise/hymnpraise.html
Enjoy!
Yours-DrW
Schedule
Apr 16, 2008 by Admin
Chorus Schedule, for Fall 2008 - Spring 2009, from Dr. Whitmire.