Second Rehearsal Preview Posted on January 20, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 2nd rehearsal of Spring 2015! Please sign in. If you are new, give your phone and e-mail. Be sure to write clearly. Donations. If you are registered as a senior, please consider making a donation to NVCC Foundation in lieu of tuition. Donations of…
Rehearsal 2 and Salzburg Posted on January 19, 2015January 20, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks to the fine group of women who came in on Saturday. Special thanks to Christine who directed the rehearsal in my absence. I look forward to seeing everyone for Rehearsal 2 tomorrow night. We will rehearse all the spiritual and movement 1 and 2…
Requiem, Saturday Rehearsal, Salzburg Posted on January 15, 2015January 19, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -For Saturday (women) and Tuesday (all ) we will rehearse movements 1 and 2 of the Requiem. Thereafter, we will move along 2 at a time – 3 and 4, 5 and 6, etc. -I have attached movements 1 and 2 of the Requiem for…
Sheet Music Posted on January 15, 2015January 19, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- If you didn’t get music, here are two spirituals. Two more to follow. I will also post them on Blackboard. Print them out and go to work. Yours-DrW As rehearsal tracks, recordings and sheet music files become available, they are posted to the music files…
First Rehearsal Preview Posted on January 13, 2015January 13, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 1st rehearsal of Spring 2015! It is going to be a great season. Please sign in. If you are new, give your phone and e-mail. Be sure to write clearly. Donations. If you are registered as a senior, please consider making a donation to…
Under enrolled classes Posted on January 9, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Today is the day when under enrolled classes get the axe, and many music classes are on the block. If you were ever thinking of taking a music class, now is the perfect time. MUS 137 and 237 Chorus are OK. I appreciate those singers…
Registration Posted on January 7, 2015January 8, 2015 From Peggy: I have been asked to send the class number, etc, needed to register for chorus. Sections available for MUS 137 Course: 13801 Section: 001A Days: T Time: 7:30PM – 10:20PM Room: AT-0130 Campus: Alexandria
Senior Registration Posted on January 5, 2015January 8, 2015 From Peggy: I’ve been asked to share info from last semester. First, here’s the official NOVA page of instructions and links: Senior citizen info: http://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/admissions/senior-citizens/ Step-by-Step registration procedures: http://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/admissions/senior-citizens/registration.htmls Second: As soon as possible, whether online or in-person, make sure you know your 7-digit student id. Mine looks like 066xxx89,…
Senior Registration Posted on January 5, 2015January 8, 2015 From Peggy: To follow up on Dr Whitmire’s email. I was just at Student services and [got] the same answer he [did], and the staff member hit the info from the registrar’s office: if you are unable to senior register online Sunday you can come up student services on Monday…
Happy New Year Posted on January 5, 2015January 8, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -Happy New Year! I am looking forward to seeing you at our first rehearsal on Tuesday, January 13. If you know good singers looking for a place to sing, please have them join us. -Senior online registration will be Sunday, January 11. For those unable…
Spring Semester Posted on January 1, 2015January 8, 2015 Classes begin on Monday, January 12. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, January 13. Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A). For previous postings regarding Spring 2015, under Archives on the right-hand side of the page, click on “Spring 2015” For archived Summer or…
Motherless Child Posted on December 23, 2014January 8, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is my gift to you. Motherless Child sheetmusic and Soprano rehearsal track. A/T/B to follow. Have a wonderful holiday. As rehearsal tracks, recordings and sheet music files become available, they are posted to the music files page, listed on the tab above.
Performance Opportunity for NOVA Community Chorus Singers – Concert on December 21 Posted on December 17, 2014January 8, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Check this out. Happy Holidays. – DrW On Dec 17, 2014, at 11:16 AM, Debra Smyers <[email protected]> wrote: Dear Mark, There is an opportunity available for some singers from NOVA Community Chorus to perform in a concert this Sunday, December 21, 4:00 pm at the…
Brava/o Posted on December 14, 2014January 8, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Brava/o!!! for w wonderful concert last night. I perfect conclusion to an amazing season. I will be at NOVA tomorrow from 5 to 9 pm for those who want to pick up the Leavitt Requiem. Your- DrW [Update Dec 15]: Sorry folks, I didn’t bring…
Dr. Joseph Windham Posted on December 12, 2014December 13, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is the link to last evening Fox-5DC WTTG TV segment: http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/27608642/i-am-joseph-windham
Final Performance Posted on December 12, 2014December 13, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Concert I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at Church of the Epiphany. Come before 3:00 pm and take your seats as audience members. Should the hall be overflowing, relinquish your seat and go to the Parish Hall. We will all assemble in the Parish…
Thanks and Sad News Posted on December 8, 2014December 13, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -First – Thanks for your most outstanding performance last night. It was truly amazing. This has been one of the most musically satisfying semester ever! -Second- Sad news! Our dear friend Joe Windham died yesterday morning. Joe was a dear friend and one of the…
Christmas Day on 12/9 Posted on December 2, 2014December 13, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- As I mentioned earlier, there a a few differences in the version of Christmas Day that we are singing with the Band on Tuesday 12/9. -There are 7 measure of intro at the beginning -There are 2 bars of bells before men enter at B…
Course Evaluation Posted on December 1, 2014December 2, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please do the course evaluation asap. This is very important. Thanks-MW Please visit the course evaluation website (http://nveval.com) and to contact us at [email protected] should they have any trouble accessing this site. Completing the online evaluation will only take a minimal amount of your time…
Vocal Seminar Students Posted on December 1, 2014December 2, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Vocal Seminar Students- I had said before that we would not meet this Saturday except for the recital. However, I will offer an optional class from 1:30 to 2:30 pm that will service as a dress rehearsal with Chris. If you think it makes too long a…
Spring Schedule Posted on December 1, 2014December 2, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I have another exciting season lined up. First, I need everyone back in January, see register asap. Second, I need you to recruit new, skilled singers. Spread the word using the Mozart Concert link that I sent. Ellie is helping to get the word out…
Change to Call Time Posted on December 1, 2014December 2, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- To All -Thanks for last night. What a wonderful gift you were. -Reminder: Our 7:30 pm rehearsal tomorrow night will be in Schlesinger. -I want you to be fresh on Sunday. To that end, the call on Sunday 12/7 will be 3:30 pm. The concert…
Sunday Rehearsal Posted on November 28, 2014November 30, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Ul would lie to start our portion of this Sunday’s rehearsal at 6:30 pm. See you then. Yours-DrW
Thirteenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 25, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 13th rehearsal of Fall 2014! Please sign in. Thanks for a great rehearsal on Sunday Night. You were thoroughly professional and I was very proud of yourwork. This Sunday November 30 is our second 5:30 pm Dress Rehearsal with orchestra at Convergence (1801 N….
Senior Registration Posted on November 24, 2014December 2, 2014 From Peggy: Debbie asked me about senior registration. I did research and contacted NOVA’s help desk and below is info on “the day” for next semester. In short, the first day of the session is Monday, January 12. Our day when we can get as stance is the preceding Friday,…