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Forwarded from Fred: We are looking for a few non-carmina performers to help as ushers and donation takers at the concert. Ushers (can be family members, teenagers, etc) will need to be there at 6:30 and done at 7:30. We need two adult donation takers to count money. They will…

(4/28/10) Forwarded from Fred: Hi Fred: Can you pass on to the chorus my appreciation for their work tonight? The chorus worked very hard and sang beautifully. I appreciate everyone’s generosity, talent, and professional attitude. The concert is going to be wonderful. -Wendy

From Dr. Whitmire: Details (2-page .pdf) regarding Carmina Burana standing directions, Coro Piccolo #3, #7, #8, #20 “nazaza”; Ragazzi #15, #22; Men’s Chorus #19.

From Fred: All members and families of NOVA Chorus, present and past; its director, band director, orchestra director, soloists and teachers are invited to the annual Chorus Picnic. It is “Pot Luck.” Bring food and drinks to share. We will provide: picnic tables, hot dogs, gas grill, paper plates, utensils,…

(4/26/10) Dear Singers- -Our Carmina Burana Dress Rehearsal is tomorrow at 7:30 pm in Schlesinger. Be in your seat on the risers at 7:25 pm for a warm-up. We will rehearse the band movements first. At 8:45 you will take a five minute break and the band will be dismissed….

From Fred: Some of us are having trouble finding the John Adams School with Mapquest and yahoo maps. Google maps nailed it first try, placing the building complex in dead center but placing the words “John Adams Elementary School” way off among the apartment complex. Go to: maps.google.com. Where it…

From Fred: We will rehearse (sing) with the band tonight at John Adams Elementary School at 7:30. The good news is that Wendy has arranged for ALL of us to use the school’s large cafeteria instead of crowding into the small rehearsal room. (This elementary school’s chorus performed Mozart’s Magic…

Dear Singers- Thanks for all the auditions. Here is what (.pdf) I have worked out. Have a great rhearsal tonight. I know you will make me proud.

(4/20/2010) Dear Singers – As the rock song says,

Dear Singers- Tonight is our 12th rehearsal of Spring 2010! Tonight- Carmina Burana! The whole banana! Thanks to all who attended rehearsal on Sat at noon with Wendy Matthews. I heard good comments. This Thursday, April 22 Rehearsal with Band John Adams Elementary School 5651 Rayburn Ave, Alexandria This Saturday,…

Dear Singers – Attached is our Carmina Burana poster. If you can

(4/19/2010) From Fred: John Mason sends us his wonderful “Cheat Sheet” (3 page .pdf) for In Taberna. Try it out before Tuesday night. We might actually end up with all the si la bells in the right order. Thanks, John.

(4/13/2010 Delayed posting) Dear Singers- Tonight to our 11th rehearsal of Spring 2010! Brava!/o! for your even-more-wonderful opera choruses concert. You were awesome! Tonight- Carmina Burana! This Sat at noon – Women

(4/12/2010 Delayed posting) From Fred: It was a Great performance. We came on and off the stage professionally, sang well and even took down some of the risers in a limited time and space. Several singers asked if it was like herding cats but not hand ever seen that great,…

From Peggie: Here is info (.pdf) that my agency has forwarded about the nuclear summit that starts on Monday, and closures starting on Sunday, EVENING. Closures don

From Fred: Our chorus picnic will be on Saturday, May 8 beginning around 3 pm. It is a great opportunity to complete our class/concert year by spending a few hours outdoors getting to know and enjoy the wonderful people you’ve been singing with. Bring your family or friend. It is…

Dear Singers- Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of Spring 2010! I hope that you enjoyed a wonderful Holiday weekend! Tonight we will sing through our opera choruses, then focus on Carmina Burana Tonight second half (12-25) Next Rehearsal

(4/3/2010) From Fred – Plan to arrive extra early for our next performance on April 11. Traffic has always been a headache at this venue because of cherry blossom celebrations. This time there will be even more traffic headaches because of a Nuclear Security Summit on April 12 & 13….

Performance Program (.pdf) for the Italian Choruses performances, March 28 and April 11

(4/1/2010) From Chorister Mary: Dear NOVA people, Our next performance will be next week Sunday at the Church of the Epiphany, which is located on G between 13th and 14th. In case you and your guests would like to have dinner after the concert, here is a coupon for Chef…

(3/30/2010) Dear Singers- Several of you made checks directly to WMPO. I would be most appreciative if you could write a new check to NVCC Foundation, as I have already sent a $1000 donation to WNPO on behalf of NOVA Community Chorus. I can return your previous check tonight.

(3/30/2010) Dear Singers- A Late Spring 2010 Schedule will be available tonight. Here is a digital copy (.pdf). See you tonight.

Dear Singers – You were fabulous beyond my wildest expecations last night. Such a wonderful tone, and so responsive to the tempos. The orchestra was very on as well. The Priests and Soldiers were in fine form, and our Francisco brought the house down. Of course the big hitch was…

(3/28/2010) From Fred: A great performance with great stage movements. I knew I could count on you to get where we need to go and make it look professional. I’ll let you know when Whole Foods Markets want us to make a surprise performance like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-STnVJlWf_o which I sent out…