Risers for the Concert Posted on October 7, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Here is a riser plan (.pdf) for our concert
Final Proof Posted on October 7, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Everyone please proof the program (.pdf). Let me know of any errors you may find. See you tonight. -DrW
Mozart Rehearsal Posted on October 5, 2014October 7, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- On Tuesday we are rehearsing 1- piano concerto 2- violin concerto 3- Vespers You may come at 7:30 and listen Or wait and come at 8:00 pm. Saturday was wonderful. Thanks. Tuesday we’ll have the full orchestra and it will be even more exciting. Yours-…
Carmina Burana Posted on October 1, 2014October 3, 2014 From Fred: Carmina Burana will be presented at our Schlesinger Center on Saturday, October 18, at 7:00 PM by Choralis, a semiprofessional chorus, with professional soloists and a full orchestra. They will be joined by their own Youth Choirs to present additional contemporary works by Cecilia McDowall, Francis Pott, and…
Sixth Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 30, 2014October 3, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 6th rehearsal of Fall 2014! Tickets are here. Each singer should have has five tickets to sell (or buy and give to your friends and family).This is going to be a wonderful concert. Spread the word! Cash or checks made to NVCC Foundation. Please…
Schedule Changes Posted on September 26, 2014October 3, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please note these schedule changes: Chorus Saturday 10/25: Men’s rehearsal will be 10:00 am –11:15 am Saturday 12/6: No rehearsal Vocal Seminar Saturday 10/18: No Class (we will have an extended class on 12/6) Saturday 10/25: Class will meet 11:30-1:30 pm Saturday 12/6: Class will…
Technical Notice Posted on September 25, 2014 From Admin: Updates will be temporarily delayed until further notice. Thank you for your patience.
Fifth Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 23, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 5th rehearsal of Fall 2014! Tickets are here. Each singer should have has five tickets to sell (or buy and give to your friends and family).This is going to be a wonderful concert. Spread the word! Cash or checks made to NVCC Foundation. Spread…
Intercom Newsletter Posted on September 22, 2014September 23, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Click the “more stories” link to see some pr. Also click the “flyers” link. Main Page: http://blogs.nvcc.edu/intercom/2014/09/22/ Mozart Concert in October Flyers section
Posted on September 13, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Ellie Briscoe has done a wonderful job with publicity: She has submitted News of our concert online to *Washington Post Going-Out Guide *WETA events calendar She has emailed to the *WAMU events calendar *Washington Post Weekend section, and the “Extra” sections for Alexandria and Fairfax…
Third Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 9, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 3rd rehearsal of Fall 2014! Be sure that you have all your music and worksheets at every rehearsal. Should you misplace any materials, print PDFs from novachorus.org Attached is the completed “Where to Breath” chart (.pdf). Please mark your music as soon as possible…
Second Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 2, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 2nd rehearsal of Fall 2014! Be sure that you have all your music and worksheets at every rehearsal. Should you misplace any materials, print PDFs from novachorus.org Donations. If you are registered as a senior, please consider making a donation to NVCC Foundation in…
First Rehearsal Review Posted on August 27, 2014August 31, 2014 Handouts (.pdf): Worksheets Schedule DrW’s Choral Singing Tips Music Fundamentals Translation of Mozart Vespers As rehearsal tracks, recordings and sheet music files become available, they are posted to the music files page, listed on the tab above. Frequently Used Documents are always linked on the right side of the page:…
First Rehearsal Preview Posted on August 26, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 1st rehearsal of Fall 2014! 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…
Mozart Flyer Posted on August 23, 2014August 25, 2014 [Update August 23, 2014]: From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a revised flyer for our October concert. it will be a ticketed event. Our orchestra expense is $5000.0O. Yours-DrW [August 16, 2014] From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Its never to soon to start start spreading the word. Attached…
Fall Semester Posted on August 22, 2014August 25, 2014 Classes begin on Wednesday, August 22. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, August 26. Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A). For previous postings regarding Fall 2014, under Archives on the right-hand side of the page, click on “Fall 2014” For archived Spring or…
Registration Posted on August 22, 2014August 25, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Singers- I look forward to our rehearsal on Tuesday (8/26) at 7:30 pm. The following Saturday (8/30) we will begin Saturday chorus rehearsals (Alternating women-men) from 12 noon until 1:15. Saturday rehearsals are encouraged but not required. Yours-DrW
Registration Posted on August 21, 2014August 25, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Looking at my rolls, it appears that many have successfully run the registration gauntlet. I am thankful to all who have been so generous in proving helpful tips to one another. I am particularly thanks to Peggy Harrison for her leadership in the area on…
Free Parking Posted on August 21, 2014August 25, 2014 From Peggy: FYI, confirmation about free evening and weekend parking and other info. http://www.nvcc.edu/news/pr/2014/parking2014.html
Senior Registration Posted on August 19, 2014August 25, 2014 [Update August 19, 2014]: Mary to Peggy: “Hi Peggy, Thanks for your email and the good information that you have been providing. With respect to the Senior Tuition waiver form, it takes 48 hours to process and show up in the online payment program. So we will show charges for…
Senior Registration Posted on August 19, 2014August 25, 2014 [Aug 19, 2014] From Peggy: I believe I have successfully senior registered for chorus. I get to send for my parking permit online in 48 hours. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I’ll be checking all day.
2014-15 Performance Schedule Posted on August 16, 2014August 31, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Art and John- Please update all online calendars with the following information. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks-MW NOVA Community Chorus Schedule Fall 2014- Spring 2015 (.pdf) Tuesday, 10/14/14, 7:30 pm Annual Chorus Benefit Concert An all-Mozart program including Concerto No. 10 for…
Senior Registration Posted on August 12, 2014August 31, 2014 [Update August 12, 2014] From Peggie: Seniors, It’s not a bad idea to practice by trying a regular enrollment but just don’t complete it. From Bernie: The NOVA website is VERY user unfriendly. I tried to find my user name, but the instructions given from the link below do not…
Fall Semester Posted on August 11, 2014August 15, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- As you know, Fall 2014 classes begin on August 20- only nine days away. You must be registered (MUS 13701a) before then, as there is no longer any late registration. Many of you are not yet registered. Please do so right away. In addition to…
Fall Semester Posted on July 31, 2014August 15, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Can you believe August is here? As you know, Fall 2014 classes begin on August 20. You must be registered before then, as there is no longer any late registration. Many of you are not yet registered. Please do so right away. The way to…