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(3/28/2010) From Fred: Ul James, our orchestra director, found a set of keys after everyone had left. Let me know if you believe they are yours.

From Fred: Chorus, As you will see from Ul James’ note, below, the orchestra will rehearse from 1:30 to 2:00. We have use of the stage only from 2:00 until 2:30 = only 30 minutes. (We must leave the stage while the audience takes their seats.) Unless Dr. Whitmire directs…

From Fred: Musical Surprise On Wednesday, March 24, 2010, shoppers at Whole Foods Market in Harbor East Baltimore received an unusual surprise. Singers from Washington National Opera’s (WNO) Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program disguised as Whole Foods employees were embedded throughout the store. All of a sudden, the introduction to Giuseppe…

(3/26/2010) Dear Singers – Here is a riser chart (3-page .pdf for easier printing) for Sunday night. It won’t solve all the logistic problems, but it will be a good start. If I have left anyone off, I am sorry. Please don’t take offense- we will fit you in. Please…

From Fred: Singers, I’ve attached a plan (.pdf) which we may use to practice stage movement before the Bishop Ireton concert. Think of it this way: Sopranos always enter and leave via Stage Right wings: – Lowest rows lead off stage and top row leads on. – If there is…

(3/23/2010) Dear Singers – Tonight is 8th rehearsal of Spring 2010! Please proof the program roster. Mark any omissions or errors. I will make a Riser chart before Sunday. Thanks for a great Dress Rehearsal with orchestra on Sunday. If you missed the Dress Rehearsal, please speak to me tonight…

The NOVA Fortnightly is the student run newspaper and news source for Northern Virginia Community College. A piece featuring a number of choristers can be read, here: Before Finale, NOVA Idol Singers Share Inspirations, Aspirations, published March 23, 2010.

(3/22/2010) Dear Singers – I am working on a seating chart. Please let me know if you are a person who need a chair. reply to: mwhitmire [at] nvcc [dot] edu

(3/22/2010) From Fred: Congratulations. We proved our flexibility and willingness to deal with change yesterday. A few improvements and we’ll be perfect…. well, almost. Standing risers are always crowded. Help your friends: – Top row of singers stand back from the edge of your risers. – All other rows stand…

(3/21/2010) From Peggie: We have two current NOVA Chorus members (Terri LaGoe and Sam Howells) in the finals, and also some former chorus members (Stacy Dumas & Erika Anderson). The winner is determined partially by audience vote, so please come and vote for your favorite. The prize is cash! Here…

(3/18/2010) Dear Singers, Our Dress Rehearsal this Sunday at 5:00 pm has been moved to T.C. Williams High School (3330 King Street, Alexandria). There is a parking garage next to the school. The entrance to the garage is the extension of Kenwood Avenue. Park in the garage, walk to Entrance…

(3/17/2010) From Fred: OUR DRESS REHEARSAL THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 21, WILL BE AT T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL, 5:00 PM; NOT AT BISHOP IRETON HIGH SCHOOL !!! (YEA!) See note from Ul James, Director of the symphony, below. Please bring and use the black folder that you will use in the…

(3/15/2010) Dear Singers, Jacques Holden (chorus alum), Jovan Howard (alto) and Jenne Lucas are presenting a program tomorrow at noon in the Bisdorf cafeteria. Its a mix of R&B, gospel and original songs. Please drop by if you are able.

(3/15/2010) Please publish and otherwise promote this music event. NOVA Community Chorus (Dr. Mark Whitmire, Director) and the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic will present

(3/16/2010) Dear Singers, Tomorrow night is our 7th rehearsal of Spring 2010! This Sunday (3/21) is our 5:00 pm Dress Rehearsal with orchestra at B. Ireton The rehearsal is presently scheduled for the cafeteria. If that should change I will let you know. Donations to the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic will…

(3/12/2010) From Fred: SAVE THE DATE! I finally have a date for a picnic at our usual picnic grounds when both Mark and the place are available. Always something new or unusual when OUR chorus does something. Last year we invited the local EMTs over and they drove up in…

Sent from Fred: SINGERS ->> MSG FROM MARK WHITMIRE Tonights rehearsal with the orchestra at Bishop Ireton will start at 7 PM rather than 5 PM. Section leaders: please call around to spread this message. Singers call anyone you know who may not regularly read Email messages.

(3/7/2010) From Fred: I’ve attached a PDF copy of the above words in case you need one. I did not get the handout and had to borrow this one. Reminder: Stay tuned for info on section rehearsals on Tuesday night. I will be testing a computerized, variable speed, enhanced, rehearsal…

(3/7/2010) From Section Leader Debbie: Dear All, Ellie has expressed interest in hosting a rehearsal for the altos on Tuesday evening. Please let her know if you could/would plan to attend. The space is limited and a big interest would mean joining the basses at the larger venue per the…

From Section Leader Debbie: Ray Lombardi and John Mason said we could join the basses at the location below for a Tuesday evening rehearsal. As far as I know, we (the Altos) have no other plans to gather. I will be rehearsing something else, at another venue next week. If…

(3/4/2010) From Section Leader Ray: Nova will be closed on Tuesday, March 9 so there will be no rehearsal at Tyler. Still, I suspect numbers of us could use a refresher on the Opera Choruses at this point. John Mason has found a choir hall with a piano and plenty…

From Section Leader Peggy: We have an offer [see below] for a location for a soprano sectional rehearsal next Tuesday. I plan to be there, and can play our part, if necessary. From Chorister Leslie: I invite the sopranos to my office next Tuesday eve for a sectional rehearsal. I…

(3/3/2010) From Stage Manager Fred: Men – wear black tuxedos, shoes, socks, bow tie, white dress shirt for the performance. Do not wear a tux to the “DRESS REHEARSAL – only the performance. Music must be in a black folder or equivalent. I encourage using smaller folders since we will…

Dear Singers- Tonight is our 6th rehearsal of Spring 2010! We have only one more Tuesday rehearsal (3/16) before our Dress Rehearsal with orchestra (3/21). Please keep working hard. Full Rehearsal (SATB) this Sat. March 6. Please plan to attend. This ha been on your schedule since January: Opera Choruses…

Dear Singers- Tonight is our 5th rehearsal of Spring 2010! We have only two more rehearsals (3/2, 3/16) before our Dress Rehearsal with orchestra (3/21). Please keep working hard. Men’s Rehearsal this Sat, Feb. 27. Opera Choruses Carmina #12, #14 Carmina Burana Rehearsal CDs are available. There is no charge…