[E] Vowel Posted on November 21, 2014November 23, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers – I have spoken many times about how to sing the unstressed [E] vowel. You may remember me saying “not eh and not uh, more like the French vowel in boeuf.” Here is a perfect example: Silent Noon sung by John Shirley Quirk. Listen at…
Vocal Seminar Students Posted on November 21, 2014November 23, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -This message is to all my Vocal Seminar students and those might want to join us. -Miraculously, I am able to offer Vocal Seminar class again in the Spring (MUS 19801a, Sat 12:30-2:30 pm). It is one of my favorite course to teach. All I…
Weekend Rehearsals Posted on November 20, 2014November 23, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please don’t miss our Saturday 11:00 am rehearsal at NOVA or our Sunday 5:30 pm rehearsal at Convergence On Saturday I will have CDs of our October Mozart Concert. $10 cash or check payable to NVCC Foundation. Yours-DrW
Twelfth Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 18, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of Fall 2014! Please sign in. This Saturday November 22 is a full SATB rehearsal at 11:00 am . Please plan to attend. This is our last Saturday rehearsal of the semester. This Sunday November 23 is our 5:30 pm Dress Rehearsal…
Help needed at Convergence this Sunday! Posted on November 17, 2014November 18, 2014 Forwarded from Dr. Whitmire: Dear Musicians and Singers; To make room for our upcoming concerts at Convergence, we need to move the two large pews at Convergence. We will be able to do this on Sunday Nov 23rd. at 3:45pm and we need lots of help to move these large…
Eleventh Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 11, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Fall 2014! Please sign in. Next Tuesday is our last rehearsal before our November 23 Dress Rehearsal with orchestra. Thanks to the fine group of men who came in on Saturday at 11:00 am. This coming Saturday I will see WOMEN….
Facebook Event Postings Posted on November 11, 2014 From Admin (also listed on the Performances section): Sun 12/7 – http://www.facebook.com/events/1562885437281504/ Tue 12/9 – http://www.facebook.com/events/1480067238884794/ Sat 12/13 – http://www.facebook.com/events/1489177968023230/
Learn Guitar Posted on November 9, 2014November 11, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I need your help spreading the word about my upcoming classes, starting with this one. Flyer attached (.pdf). Thanks-DrW
Flyer Posted on November 9, 2014November 11, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Attached is a flyer for our upcoming concerts with the WMPO. Yours-DrW
Late Fall Schedule Posted on November 4, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is our late Fall Schedule. See you tonight. Yours-DrW Sunday, 11/23/14, 5:00 pm Dress Rehearsal 1 with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Convergence (1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria) Sunday, 11/30/14, 5:00 pm Dress Rehearsal 2 with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Convergence (1801 N. Quaker Lane,…
Music Comments From Dr. Whitmire Posted on November 1, 2014November 4, 2014 From Chorister Ellie: Five Mystical Songs: p. 6, no break between first and second notes, first measure last staff between spirit and bear. p.8: Top staff, last note, turn into a dotted quarter instead of a half note, and an eighth rest and breath. No. 5, Antiphon: “Seeeng” not “sihng”….
Concert Program Posted on November 1, 2014November 4, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Hi Lisa- Attached is our program (.pdf) and roster for our Tuesday, Dec. 9 concert. Yours-MW
NOVA Survey Posted on October 28, 2014November 4, 2014 From Peggy: Dear current chorus members; Here’s something I found in my NVCC email account. Opine away!!!! Sorry to say, I’m told, this link won’t work for others. But I do encourage you to check your NVCC email account, which you can access through MY NOVA. —– Dear Student, As…
Ninth Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 28, 2014November 4, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 9th rehearsal of Fall 2014! Please sign in. I hope you enjoyed the recording of Dixit Dominus that I sent. I will bring complete CDs soon. Mozart is back! We will reprise 1. Dixit and 4. Laudate Pueri at our Tuesday, December 9 Band…
Mozart Recording Posted on October 26, 2014October 28, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a recording (.mp3) of Dixit Dominus from our Mozart concert. I will make CDs of the concert available soon. In the meanwhile, enjoy. Yours-DrW
New Dominion Chorale Posted on October 22, 2014October 28, 2014 From Chorister Annette, Peggy, could you share this concert announcement with the NOVA chorus. Note that tickets are only $5. for students. The concert is in Schlesinger next Sunday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m. Thanks, Concert flyer (link)
Post Rehearsal Posted on October 22, 2014October 28, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Maestra Chris reports that you had a good rehearsal last night. Thanks to all! My day entailed 7 hours of rehearsal (no kidding) followed by a concert. I wish I had been at NOVA! I look forward to seeing the MEN at 11:00 am on…
Eighth Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 20, 2014October 28, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Fall 2014! Please sing in. Once again, thanks for a spectacular concert last Tuesday. It was all I had hoped and more. I am away conducting the All- County girls Choir in southern Virginia. Chris will be in charge. She will…
Mozart Posted on October 18, 2014October 20, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Colleagues- Thanks to all who were able to attend our Mozart concert on Tuesday. We had a great crowd that filled the donation bowls. The Mozart Effect must include generosity! If you missed it, try to come to hear Lisa and the Alexandria Band present their…
Bluegrass Mass Posted on October 18, 2014October 20, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I thought some of you might enjoy this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGXKcPlHgjY Skip over the churchy part and listen to the music.
Hanukkah piece Posted on October 18, 2014October 21, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a Hanukkah piece (incorrect .pdf) will will do with the WMPO Next month. Please print if you are able. Dear singers- Here is Peace to the World, Part I (.pdf). Part II to follow. Please print if you are able. Peace to the…
Berkshire Choral International Posted on October 17, 2014October 20, 2014 From Chorister Grace: For those singers who would love to sing the Mozart Vespers again (!), you can do so with Berkshire Choral International (formerly the Berkshire Choral Festival) in Portland, Oregon. The Portland week next year is from June 21 – 28 and will also include Purcell’s Dido &…
Saturday Posted on October 17, 2014October 20, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- As you may have heard, I am home today getting over a stomach bug. but I will definately be in tomorrow and hope see Women at 11:00 am and Vocal Seminar at 12:30 pm. See you then. Yours-DrW Chorus (Women)- 11:00 am – 12-15 p.m….
Bravo! Posted on October 15, 2014October 20, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for a great concert last night. You were amazing. Clear articulation, beautiful tone, great rhythm and lovely smiling faces. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Soloists- You were all outstanding. And how about Sean Ganous and Chris and David! Brilliant!…
Saturday rehearsal Posted on October 10, 2014October 13, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Tomorrow-I look forward to seeing everyone at 12 noon for our final rehearsal before our Tuesday concert. Try to sing through your music before then. Please turn in ticket money to your Section Leader tomorrow. You can still sell more tickets though! On Tuesday we…