Orchestra Notes Posted on November 13, 2010 Dr. Whitmire’s notes to the orchestra for Judas: Orchestra Notes (.pdf)
On with the snow Posted on November 12, 2010November 12, 2010 Handout from November 9 rehearsal: On with the snow sheet music (.pdf) Please note that the text beginning in measure 34 is incorrect.
Voice Recital Posted on November 12, 2010 From Chorister Peggy: Sam Howell is a NOVA music major, and chorus baritone who is not singing with us this semester. See the information below about his recital next Wednesday at 7:30 in the room we rehearse in, with Chris Hagan on the piano. From Accompanist Chris: Could you send…
Alto Rehearsal Update Posted on November 12, 2010November 12, 2010 (11/10/2010) From Chorister Debbie: Here’s the schedule of extra Alto rehearsals at Ellie Briscoe’s home: Dec 21, Dec 28, January 4 (Ellie also plans to create a flyer with this information.) From Ellie: Altos: optional Verdi learning sessions Where: Ellie Briscoe’s home, about ten blocks from NVCC campus When:7:30 –…
10th Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 9, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of Fall 2010! Please sign in. At this table, take a copy of On with the Snow Inside pick up Verdi Requiem Rehearsal CDs. The 2-CD set is $10. Make checks to NVCC Foundation. Absentee Auditions Tonight If you have…
Optional Alto Rehearsals Posted on November 9, 2010 From Section Leader Debbie: Ellie has suggested and offered to host VERDI rehearsals… See below. Please let me know your interest in participating by reply to: deborah_peetz [at] rand [dot] org From Ellie: Since we know most people don’t have standing commitments on Tuesdays, how’s about in December after chorus…
J. Reilly Lewis Messiah Posted on November 9, 2010 (11/6/2010) From Chorister Fred: Singers, This is THE Messiah singalong you want to participate in. J. Reilly Lewis, conductor of several major choral groups (Cathedral Choral Society, Washington Bach Consort, etc.) has presented this work in his own church* for the last 38 years. Professional orchestra and soloists, too!! You’ll…
Reminders Posted on November 6, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -Thanks to all the men who came to today’s rehearsal. We got some excellent work done. -Reminder: Absentee Auditions are this Tuesday at the end of rehearsal -Bring your Verdi Requiem this Tuesday. We will rehearse Movement I: Requiem and Kyrie I will have rehearsal…
Judas Women Auditions Posted on November 6, 2010 (11/4/2010) From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks to all the women who auditioned for solos in Judas Maccabaeus. We heard 30 sets of auditions- mostly duets. Thanks to Chris for all the notes. It was great to hear everyone; for some it was their first audition ever. For me it…
9th Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 2, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, Welcome to our 9th rehearsal of Fall 2010! Please sign in. Thanks again to all the Men who auditioned last Tuesday. Duet # 48 Robles, Francisco; Brown, Bill Men’s Chorus #50 Connors, John; DeHart, Jon; Gerbracht, Bob; Goldschmidt, Larry; Reilly, Bill; Robles, Francisco; Scott, Andrew;…
Cathedral Sings Posted on November 2, 2010 (10/31/2010) From Chorister Fred: Cathedral Sings: the Faure Requiem conducted by Reilly Lewis Sunday, November 7, 2010, at 7:30 pm Washington National Cathedral www.nationalcathedral.org/events/CCS20101107.shtml At the above address the price is $10 but it is $11 when you click on the link to purchase a ticket on line. You can…
Soprano Rehearsal Posted on November 1, 2010November 2, 2010 (10/30/2010) From Chorister Sara: Hi all, Since this afternoon during the women’s rehearsal Mark suggested that he would like the sopranos to get together and rehearse before Tuesday evening, I am inviting all sopranos to meet at our house (Bob G. and Sara D. B.) on Monday evening at 7:30…
Judas Flyer Posted on October 27, 2010 From Chorister Carolyn: . . . I will bring some next Tuesday mounted on colorful paper, and will ask for volunteers to place them in specific “high impact” locations. I’ll try to do some of that before 7:30, but may need some time before the break as well. . ….
Men’s Auditions Posted on October 27, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I was so very pleased to have such a fine group of men audition tonight. We have some wonderful voices. Here are the results [Please see e-mail for listing]: I look forward to hearing women next week
8th Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 26, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Fall 2010! Please sign in. Brava! for the 12 women who gave 2 fine performances of The Planets. Special thanks to Chris who subbed in on soprano I on the second performance. Thanks again to Chris and David Hagan…
Berkshire Choral Festival Posted on October 26, 2010 From Chorister Grace: The Berkshire Choral Festival has opened its online applications for the 2011 summer season. The web site is www.choralfest.org. The 2011 season includes one week in Vancouver, June 15-23, performing Voices of Light with the Anonymous 4 and conductor Tom Hall; 4 consecutive one-week sessions in Sheffield,…
SingerNetwork Posted on October 26, 2010 From Chorister Bill: www.singernetwork.org is a website for choral singers. In the two years that I have been using the site, I have found several interesting, helpful articles. Some of the articles are “open access”, others require that you be a subscriber ($19.95/yr) in order to open them. SingerNetwork is…
Judas Maccabaeus Auditions Posted on October 22, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, As you know, the following solos in Judas are open to members of the chorus, who will be selected by audition. 44 | 18 | Duet (S-A)* | Come, ever-smiling Liberty 80 | 30 | Duet (S-S)* | Sion now her head 127 | 48…
Saturday Performance Posted on October 22, 2010October 22, 2010 From Chorister Peggie: Here’s information about a Saturday performance featuring Grace Gori, former NOVA faculty member and wife of current NOVA faculty member and our Judas Maccabeus baritone soloist, Aurelius Gori. [More information can be found at http://www.inseries.org.] Dear Friends, I wanted to let you know about a fun evening…
Recital Follow Up Posted on October 21, 2010October 21, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-What a wonderful recital on Tuesday night. Thanks to Chris and David for a unbelievable program! And what a wonderful group of people you are to show up with your friends and to support the Vocal Scholarship so generously. My goal was to raise $2000.00 and…
Band Concert This Thursday Posted on October 20, 2010 I know everyone enjoyed the fine concert by Chris and her brother last night. It would be wonderful to extend the musical week and come to the band concert this Thursday night. The band is being joined by the Prince William concert band and two fine soloist from the Military…
Alto Rehearsal Posted on October 18, 2010 From Chorister Ellie: The time for next Sunday has not changed, only the location, so my original proposal stands: Rehearsal at my house for Judas from 2 – 4 pm. Note about “See the Conquering Hero”: I have written Soprano on the top line and Alto on the second line…
Revised Schedule Posted on October 16, 2010 Dear Singers- Good morning! Below [linked] is a revised schedule (.pdf). Please take particular note of changes marked in red. See you later today. Yours-DrW
Rehearsal Reminder Posted on October 14, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Everyone -Please do not miss our Judas Maccabeaus rehearsal this Saturday 1:00-2:30 pm. -Don’t forget, our Scholarship Fundraiser, a recital by Chris and David Hagan, is this Tuesday, October 19 at 7:30 pm. I’d like each of you to bring at least 2 guests. They…
Free Tickets for Cathedral Choral Society Posted on October 13, 2010 From Chorister Jane: French Connections – Sunday, October 17 at 4 p.m. – Washington National Cathedral This coming Sunday spend the late afternoon with us and our Maestro Reilly Lewis at Washington National Cathedral – the sixth largest cathedral in the world – enjoying the sound of the magnificent Great…