Reception Posted on April 10, 2012April 11, 2012 From Chorister Mary: Dear NOVA Chorus members, Dr. Mark Whitmire has invited guest artists to perform at NOVA on Friday, April 27. Dr. Karen Murphy of Mississippi State University will be conducting a master class whose participants include members of our chorus. The master class is scheduled for 4:00 pm,…
Photos Posted on April 10, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Photos – As you may have noticed, we had a professional photographer at the concert. His photos are available for viewing and purchase at http://stevebarryphoto.smugmug.com/ They are beautiful.
Twelfth Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 10, 2012April 10, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of Spring 2012!. Please sign in. Too many absences – This has been a great year. Let’s end strong. Don’t miss rehearsal. Youtube – Our first performance of Songs of Sunset is on Youtube. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDvI5rB1E_8 Photos –…
Songs of Sunset Posted on April 9, 2012April 9, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDvI5rB1E_8 Yours-DrW —– [April 7, 2012] An amateur recording of the March 31 performance is posted on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDvI5rB1E_8
Women’s Rehearsal Posted on April 7, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Reminder: women’s rehearsal today at 1 pm
Performance Recording Posted on April 5, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Here is a the finale of Songs of Sunset (.mp3) from Sunday afternoon. We will have CDs available. Yours-DrW
Eleventh Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 3, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Spring 2012! Please sign in. Thanks for your magnificent singing on Saturday and Sunday. You really captured the warmth and longing of the music. Moreover, thanks for keeping faith while we brought to life a piece of music that is not…
Donate Music Posted on April 2, 2012 From. Dr. Whitmire: Dear singers- If you would be willing to donate of loan a copy of Chichester Psalms or the Rutter Gloria, please bring the music tomorrow night. Thanks. -DrW
After Concert Posted on April 2, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for your magnificent singing yesterday. You really captured the warmth and longing of the music. Moreover, thanks for keeping faith while we brought to life a piece of music that is not easily accessible. It could not have been more rewarding for me—I hope…
Practice Posted on March 30, 2012April 2, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please find a couple of hours between now and 2:00 pm tomorrow to practice Songs of Sunset. It will make all the difference. Tomorrow I will give Kate the rehearsal tracks for our 04-26-12 concert and she will post them at novachorus.org/music-files. I will bring…
Summer Class Posted on March 27, 2012March 27, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: SINGERS PLEASE NOTE THIS SUMMER CLASS If you are a singer who would like to improve your performing skills, register for my Vocal Repertoire. MUS 198 | Seminar And Project Vocal Repertoire | 1.00 cr | Six Week – First 11299 | 040A | T 7:30PM –…
Tenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on March 27, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of Spring 2012! Please sign in. Thanks for a great Dress Rehearsal on Sunday night. I hope you enjoyed the opportunity to hear our excellent soloists, Grace and Rex Gori. If you missed the Dress Rehearsal for any reason, please contact me…
Performance Attire Posted on March 25, 2012March 25, 2012 [Reposting] Please review the concert performance attire guidelines as listed in the Performance Guidance (.pdf) document, always posted to the right. Men’s Concert Dress A tuxedo, white dress shirt or formal shirt with black bow tie, black shoes and socks. If you don’t own a tux and don’t wish to…
Dress Rehearsal Posted on March 20, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: PLEASE NOTE This Sunday, March 25, our Dress Rehearsal will be 7-9:00 pm. THIS IS A TIME CHANGE
More Info Posted on March 20, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: More info Tickets for Songs of Sunset are here. See your Section Leader. I hope that each singer will sell five tickets. You might consider buying them and giving them to friends. Our tickets are half the price at the door. I will bring copies of our…
Ninth Rehearsal Preview Posted on March 20, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 9th rehearsal of Spring 2012! Please sign in. Once again, thanks for your outstanding performance of Jazz Mass last Tuesday. It was a great night. I have seen the video that looks great. I haven’t heard the recording, but hope to very soon. Also,…
Performance Promotion Posted on March 19, 2012March 20, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Please publicize this concert by the NOVA Community Chorus (AL). A flyer (.pdf) is attached. (This is the corrected flyer.) SONGS OF SUNSET By Frederick Delius NOVA Community Chorus Dr. Mark Whitmire, Director with The Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic FEATURING Grace Gori, Mezzo-Soprano & Aurelius Gori, Baritone Saturday,…
Performance Feedback Posted on March 15, 2012March 16, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Tuesday What an unbelievably exciting performance of Jazz Mass. It was so much fun. Thanks for all your smiles. Today Now please turn your attention to Songs of Sunset. Jazz Mass is a good piece of music. This is a great piece. Let’s do it…
Performance Promotion Posted on March 13, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: We got promoted here. Spread the word! Vocalise for March 13, by Singer Source This Week in Alexandria, by Musical Alexandria
Performance Guidance Posted on March 13, 2012March 13, 2012 Getting ready for tonight’s performance? Be sure to review the document: Performance Guidance (PDF always linked on the right side of the page >>> ) Details include (but not limited to): * Please refrain from wearing scented products, including perfumes, some hair sprays, etc. Also be mindful of oral hygiene….
Performance Call Posted on March 10, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- The call on Tuesday is 6:30 pm on stage in Schlesinger. I look forward to seeing you then.
Orchestra Rehearsal Posted on March 9, 2012March 10, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I will be rehearsing Songs of Sunset with the orchestra this Sunday (3/11) at 6:00 pm at Bishop Ireton High School cafeteria. If you want to get a preview of what it sounds like, please drop by.
Messiah Singalong Posted on March 9, 2012 From Fred: The rarely performed Easter parts of “The Messiah” will be performed on Easter Sunday night as a singalong at the Clarendon United Methodist Church. This is a great chance to sing it once again or to try and sing it for the first time or… just go listen…
Dress Rehearsal Audio Posted on February 29, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Here is This is the day (.mp3 file) from last night’s rehearsal. Enjoy.
Frequently Used Documents Posted on February 29, 2012 Reminder: Frequently Used Documents are always linked on the right side of the page: Info for New Members (Great refresher for current members, too) Dr. W’s Choral Singing Tips Performance Guidance (includes concert dress guidelines) Join the Chorus