Gavert Dedication Posted on April 2, 2013August 18, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire to Bill Gavert: Dear Bill- It is almost time for Ray’s service. I have a class this morning and am sad that I cannot be there. I just want you to know that I am thinking about Ray at this time. I wish peace for your and…
Opera Choruses Posted on April 1, 2013April 2, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I will arrive on campus today at 5:30 pm with the long-awaited Opera Choruses CDs. Update 6:30 pm: Not there yet. In traffic for 4 hours!
Raymond Gavert Posted on March 31, 2013April 2, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- On this day of springtime and renewal I am sorry to bring you sad news. Ray Gavert, a longtime member of the NOVA Community Chorus, died on Monday. He sang with us at Epiphany on March 17. After the concert he worked out. Later in…
YouTube Versions of Choral Works Posted on March 27, 2013April 2, 2013 From Fred: Pilgrim’s Chorus (with some additional choral music) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coLxM2hq_gA Bride’s Chorus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-HwBGgBRFk Anvil Chorus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tssCXwtAYkw operatic version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZN01_pAxro Think we could do a flash mob of that?
Wonderful Concert Posted on March 25, 2013March 26, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -Thanks for a wonderful concert yesterday! The sounds of Cantata Academica are still ringing in my ears. I hope that most of you learned to like (if not love) this music. -I am so thankful for your hard work and commitment. I realize that the…
Sunday’s Chorus Lineup Posted on March 23, 2013March 26, 2013 From Stage Manager Fred: Arrive in the main hall of Bishop Ireton HS auditorium before 2:00 PM on Sunday. We will line up in four (4) rows in the main hall of Bishop Ireton HS at 2:00 PM facing toward the stage. We will arrange ourselves just as we intend…
Black History Month Celebration Posted on March 22, 2013March 26, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Colleagues- I must report that the Black History Month Celebration on February 27 was one of the most compelling events of my 28 year tenure at NOVA. There were many musical, artistic and spiritual reasons that I was moved by the event. It is always gratifying…
Ninth Rehearsal Preview Posted on March 19, 2013March 20, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 9th rehearsal of Spring 2013! Please sign in. Once again, I was so happy with your music-making Sunday night. You really nailed the big picture— beautiful tone, joyful rhythm, wonderful spirit. And, our soloists were fabulous! Thanks to all who arranged and attended special…
Missing Music Folder Posted on March 19, 2013March 20, 2013 From Fred: If you picked up a stray music folder at our concert Sunday afternoon, please notify Amy Hirschauer [e-mail removed] and bring it to tonight’s rehearsal. If you have an extra copy, please bring that tonight.
NOVA Idol Posted on March 19, 2013March 20, 2013 From Former Chorister Annette: Hello. Just wanted to remind all that I will be performing this Friday, 22 March at the Schlesinger Center in the NOVA Idol! The show starts at 7pm, Channell 5 will be there and Tony Perkins will be the MC. Get there early sold out last…
Sunday Performance Posted on March 18, 2013March 20, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I was so happy with your music-making last night. You really nailed the big picture— beautiful tone, joyful rhythm, wonderful spirit. And, our soloists were fabulous! We’ll focus on tidying some some of the details tomorrow night. Bring your Opera Choruses as well. Yours-DrW
Casual Concert Posted on March 14, 2013March 17, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -Greetings from ACDA Convention. 12 choral concerts a day! Yesterday and today interesting presentations by John Rutter. Last night Rutter conducting Faure Requiem and his Mass for the Children. – The WMPO has billed Sunday is as a “Casual Concert” so we will modify our…
Spring Break Rehearsal Posted on March 11, 2013March 12, 2013 From Fred: We will hold a full chorus rehearsal on Tuesday, March 12, at 7:30 PM. Chris Hagan will be our leader and accompanist (thank you Chris). It will be in my church, John Calvin Presbyterian Church, instead of in the Tyler Building since NVCC is closed this week. The…
Rehearsal Setup Posted on March 9, 2013March 12, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I need a few able-bodied folks to set up chairs for the rehearsal. 2 rows of twenty for those who need to sit. Those who are able will stand behind. Thanks-DrW From: Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association Date: Friday, March 8, 2013 10:31 AM Subject: WMP…
Cantata Academica X for men Posted on March 8, 2013March 12, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Tenors and Basses- Here is the music from X. (pdf) that we rehearsed on Saturday. Please listen to your recording and learn how it fits in beneath the soprano solo.
Performance Review Posted on March 6, 2013March 8, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Last night’s rehearsal was very exciting. I am very proud of your work. Cantata Academic is going to be wonderful. I will have tickets on Saturday. Women can get theirs at the 3:00 pm rehearsal. Men can get theirs on Sunday at the Dress Rehearsal….
Eighth Rehearsal Preview Posted on March 5, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Spring 2013! Please sign in. Once again, thanks for a great Black History Month Celebration. It was everything I had hope. Thanks to those who were able to attend Sunday night’s rehearsal with the orchestra. Brava! to our soprano soloist, Lika,…
Important Dates Posted on March 5, 2013March 8, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Important Dates (no changes from your original schedule) Saturday 3/9 – 3:00 pm Women Sunday 3/10 – 5:00 pm Mandatory Dress Rehearsal Bishop Ireton High School (301 Cambridge Rd., Alexandria) Tuesday 3/12 – No Rehearsal, College Closed Saturday 3/16 – No Sectional, College Closed Sunday 3/17 –…
Meaningful Posted on February 28, 2013March 5, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Last night was all that I hoped for, and more. Your singing was superb. I hope that the evening was a meaningful one for each of you. I look forward to seeing Men on Saturday at 3 pm. Matt and Francisco- Let’s work on your…
Classes Posted on February 25, 2013February 26, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please attend tomorrow’s Voice Master Class at 2:00 pm. Please be in Schlesinger by 7:15 pm tomorrow night. We did these five opera choruses several years ago, Fred has recovered the alto CD. It would be a big help if we could find the others….
Dress Rehearsal Posted on February 21, 2013February 26, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Friends- I am looking forward to our Dress Rehearsal this Tuesday, 2/26, at 7:30 pm in Schlesinger. It’s a big show to put together, but I know that everyone will muster all the focus and creativity that is necessary. I have begun to sketch the staging…
Sixth Rehearsal Preview Posted on February 19, 2013February 20, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 6th rehearsal of Spring 2013! Please sign in. Attendance Please try not to be absent. If you miss more than two rehearsals during preparation for a concert, you will be asked to audition to demonstrate preparedness. Please notify Section Leaders of absences: Soprano-Peggy Harrison…
Bookstore Posted on February 18, 2013February 20, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- the bookstore has all the spirituals. If you are using copies, please purchase the actual music now. Yours- DrW
It Don’t Mean a Thing Posted on February 17, 2013February 20, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is the music for It don’t mean a thing. One is large (.pdf). The other is small and formatted in booklet form (.pdf). Please print for yourself if possible. I will have several copies of the small format on Tuesday. Yours-DrW
Black History Month Posted on February 17, 2013February 20, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire to chorus: Please attend these Black History Month events if you are able. If you go, please introduce yourself to my colleague Joe Windham. Tomorrow night and Tuesday at 2. Yours- DrW From Joe Windham to Dr. Whitmire: Hey Mark! This is a wonderful invitation adn I…