Senior Registration Posted on January 1, 2017July 19, 2023 From Chorister Peggy: Happy New Year, everyone!!! Below is info from NOVA web site, including links and instructions. Note that The class SESSION starts on MONDAY, January 9, (NOT the first day of the class). ASAP make sure your NOVA ID and password are working. If there are problems call…
Spring Semester Posted on January 1, 2017July 19, 2023 Classes begin on Monday, January 9. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, January 10. Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A). For previous postings regarding Spring 2017, under Archives on the right-hand side of the page, click on “Spring 2017” For archived Summer or…
Hope for the New Year Posted on December 23, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers – Here is a poem that has brought me great inspiration, hope and confidence as we march into the New Year. Peace-DrW These Things shall be by John Addington Symonds (1840-93) Say, heart, what will the future bring. To happier men when we are gone?…
Water Nights by Eric Whitacre Posted on December 23, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers – This is an ambitious undertaking (I may have bitten off more than we can chew); but I never underestimate the willingness of our group.. We’ll have auditions in January. Peace-DrW Water Nights by Eric Whitacre 8-14 parts auditioned for performance on March 21 Recording…
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year’s calendar Posted on December 19, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Choristers- I have heard from several eager singers who want details about the next semester, so here they are. I hope all of you are enjoying wonderful holiday – sitting in front of a warm fire and sipping a refreshing beverage. Now you have something good…
Free Concert Posted on December 18, 2016July 19, 2023 From Chorister Annette: After the holidays, there’s more good music ahead in a free concert. Some NOVA chorus members will remember singing both music by Paul Leavitt and Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, which are featured in this concert. The Friday Morning Music Club (FMMC) Chorale is looking forward to entertaining a…
Gourmet Musical Meal Posted on December 15, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- What a wonderful concert on Sunday night! Your Poulenc Gloria was a fabulous end to an amazing season. Once again, you were all “in the zone.” Pure magic! Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Poulenc–our season has been a gourmet musical meal. I can still taste it. Chorus…
Memorial Parking Posted on December 11, 2016July 19, 2023 From Ulysses James to Dr. Whitmire: We need to provide as many parking spaces for patron parking as we can. The lot is fairly small and not well marked for efficient use of space. They should car pool if at all possible, and park at the far end of the…
Singers needed for Dec 24 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington Posted on December 9, 2016July 19, 2023 From Chorister Jane: The Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington could use some extra singers (tenors and basses and probably altos) for Dec 24 as so many of their singers will be out of town. The service is at 6:45PM, and we are to be there at 6:15. Rehearsal Thursday, Dec…
Concert Preview Posted on December 6, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Bravo/a!! Wow! I had very high expectations for our concert on Sunday night. But you far surpassed them. What a sound! You were all “in the zone.” Pure magic. Tickets – Please don’t let your friends and family miss this concert. Now that you know…
Tomorrow 11:00 am Full Rehearsal Posted on December 2, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Last Tuesday (11/29) Thanks to Jon DeHart and Chris for expertly running the show last Tuesday. And thanks to all of you for being so supportive. Tomorrow (12/3) I look forward to seeing everyone at our 11:00 am Full Rehearsal. Sunday (12/4) Be at Church…
Concert Dress Posted on November 30, 2016July 19, 2023 [Admin Reposting] Please review the concert performance attire guidelines as listed in the Performance Advice (.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…
Parking for Church of the Epiphany Posted on November 29, 2016July 19, 2023 From Chorister Melanie: I was checking out the WMPA website and this got my attention: *Discount parking is no longer available at the PMI garage next the to church. WMPA has arranged for discount parking at another nearby garage. Please click on Venue Information link below for details. Then the…
Thirteenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 28, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for a great rehearsal last night. I could have listened to your singing and the beautiful playing by the orchestra all night. And thanks to all who were able to join me for an early birthday celebration at Clyde’s. Great fun! I know you…
Tuesday Rehearsal Posted on November 27, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, As some of you know, this Tuesday is my birthday. I have just learned that my two brothers are coming from Texas and Oklahoma to ‘surprise’ me. So Jon DeHart and Chris will be running Tuesday rehearsal so that I can be with them. Jon…
Rehearsal Reminder Posted on November 26, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: This Sunday, November 27, 2016, 5:00 pm. Dress Rehearsal with WMPO Immanuel Church on the Hill, 3606 Seminary Rd, Alexandria 22304 See you there!
Twelfth Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 22, 2016July 19, 2023 Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of the season. Please sign in. Tonight is our last before our Nov. 27 Dress rehearsal with orchestra. Please don’t miss it. I still have CDs of our October 25 Concert. They are $10 cash or check made to NVCC Foundation. You can get the…
Half Chorus (moitié) Posted on November 15, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Half Chorus (moitié) please note: I have added one singer to each section since I sent the list last week I’d like the Half Chorus to sit together and toward the front as much as possible [Admin: See e-mail for list.]
Eleventh Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 14, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, As you may have heard, I am home sick today (a cold and no voice). We will have rehearsal tomorrow night (conductors shouldn’t talk too much anyway). I will bring 50 CDs of our October 25 Concert. They are $10 cash or check made to…
Philomela concert this Sunday at 3:30 Posted on November 14, 2016July 19, 2023 From Chorister Terri: Philomela, a women’s vocal ensemble whose members include NOVA Chorus members Debbie Peetz, Ruth Herndon, Terri LaGoe, and Christine Hagan, will present “Forty and Fabulous — A Ruby Anniversary Concert” The concert, which takes place on Sunday, November 20, at 3:30pm at Vienna Baptist Church, will feature…
Vocal Workshops Posted on November 11, 2016July 19, 2023 From Chorister Jane: Guest Musician and Director Donald Milton, III will be offering 2 exciting workshops on Saturday, November 19.. 12:30 – 3:00pm in the Sanctuary of the Unitarian Church of Arlington. (corner of Rt 50 and George Mason Dr) ALL are WELCOME! Singing is Easy. As singers we have…
Poulenc Gloria Posted on November 11, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Poulenc Gloria Corrections to the Piano/Vocal Score (larger book that includes piano part) (Please correct your part. It is not necessary to correct the other parts.) Some, but not all, corrections have been made in rehearsal. Half chorus (moitié) Soprano Mary Anne Brundage Kate Pongonis Judith Robb…
Sing Fauré at Church of the Epiphany Posted on November 10, 2016July 19, 2023 From Chorister Jane: Sing Fauré at Church of the Epiphany Have you ever sat at a Cathedral Choral Society concert, curious what it’s like to sing in a choir? Are you a long-time singer, excited to sing Fauré once again? Do you just need a way to escape post-election stress?…
Concert Flyer Posted on November 8, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Concert flyer attached. Spread the word!
Tenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 8, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of the season. I look forward to seeing everyone at tonight’s very important rehearsal. After tonight we have only 2 rehearsals before our Nov. 27 Dress rehearsal with orchestra. Please sign in. Four Carols for the Holiday concert have been emailed to…