Senior Registration Posted on August 11, 2016July 19, 2023 From Peggy / John Kocur: Dear musicians, Great news! NOVA has relaxed it policy on senior registration. Instead of just one day to register, seniors can begin registering on Friday August 19th. There are even in-person registration hours on Saturday, August 20th. Registration closes Sunday, August 21st. The semester begins…
Fall Semester Posted on August 1, 2016July 19, 2023 Classes begin on Monday, August 22. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, August 23. Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A). For previous postings regarding Fall 2016, under Archives on the right-hand side of the page, click on “Fall 2016” For archived Spring or…
Register ASAP and Bookstore Posted on July 30, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I have received word that Poulenc Gloria and Miriam’s Song of Triumph are in the bookstore. I have also received word that music classes continue to show low enrollments. So if you’ve ever thought about a course in singing, guitar or world music, now is…
Register Immediately Posted on July 22, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: I just received word that the college is forced to reduce its course offerings. All courses with low enrollments will be eliminated immediately. Please register now. If you are a senior who is able, please consider registering as a paying student. Yours-DrW Admin: See previous post for…
Joyful Celebration Posted on July 7, 2016July 19, 2023 [July 7, 2016] From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers – It has come to my attention that some of you have been petitioning the college regarding my leaving NOVA at the end of the coming academic year. I know that your efforts are motivated by good intentions and a desire to…
Recap of emails and attachments Posted on July 2, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Unless there is something rotten in cyberspace, you should now have sheet music and note-learning files for for Nachtlied and Miriam’s Song of Triumph. I divided part 1 and part 2 of Miriam at page 12 so that the files would not be too large….
Getting ready for the best year ever Posted on June 29, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, I hope you are all continuing to enjoy a wonderful summer. I managed to get to the beach with my girls last week and had a great time. I hope you have had a chance to listen to Miriam’s Song of Triumph and Nachtlied that…
Springtime in Funen Posted on June 16, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers – Here is a video that I just discovered of our performance of Springtime in Funen. My thanks to Bruna for posting. Yours-drW https://youtu.be/LZIL2Vqe9vM
Reilly Notice Posted on June 14, 2016July 19, 2023 A funeral service for the late J. Reilly Lewis is to be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Washington National Cathedral. An organ prelude will begin at 9:45 am. The Cathedral Choral Society and Washington Bach Consort will participate in the service. The details are…
Requiem Aeternam Posted on June 11, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Most of you will have learned by now (.pdf) of the sudden death on Thursday evening of eminent conductor J. Reilly Lewis. Reilly was on of the finest musicians I have had the pleasure to know. He was also a dear colleague and friend. We…
Brie Posted on June 7, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Many of you know my daughter Brie. She was 6 months old when I started at NOVA. Some will remember her sleeping in a basket under the piano during classes. She is now a teacher and baseball coach in South East DC. Here is a…
Courses Posted on June 7, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Hello again Singers- In order to make finding the right courses and sections easier, please consult the following list. (The regime couldn’t manage to get teacher’s names on their courses, or times correct.) Yours-DrW Dr. Whitmire’s courses Fall 2016 Mus 121 Music Appreciation (World Music) 13088 |…
Important Message Posted on June 7, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, I hope you are having a great summer. I certainly am, although I miss seeing you on Tuesday nights. As I have said before, the upcoming season is going to be wonderful – filled with some of my favorite music of all time. The music…
Summer Sings Posted on May 26, 2016July 19, 2023 From Chorister Anne: Dear [New Dominion Chorale] Members, Good news! Summer Sings is back! Two Summer Sings sing-alongs have been scheduled as follows: 1. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, 7:30 PM: Mozart Requiem conducted by Tom Beveridge 2. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 7:30 PM: Brahms Requiem conducted by J. Reilly Lewis…
Thanks for a Fabulous year Posted on May 26, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I hope you are all enjoying the beginning of a wonderful summer. I am sorry that the rainy weather doused our annual chorus picnic. But the sun is out out now and it feels so good. I am beginning to turn my attention to our…
Picnic Posted on May 19, 2016July 19, 2023 [May 19] From Fred: The NOVA Chorus Picnic is cancelled this Saturday. The weather forecast keeps saying that there is a 90% chance of rain. Perhaps we can try in the fall when classes begin. [May 13] From Fred: Our chorus picnic, scheduled for this Saturday, has been rescheduled for…
Concert Preview Posted on May 6, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -I look forward to seeing you at 6:30 pm in the Chorus Room (AT 130). -I loaned out several copies of Chichester. Please return the scores to me or Bernie Cohen after the concert. -Tell your friends and family to applaud following the final “Amen”…
Fifteenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on May 3, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 15th and final rehearsal of the year. And what a year it has been! Bach and Handel in the Fall Ellington, Nielsen and Bernstein in the Spring We have a super- exciting year coming up. See the schedule below. Register now and invite your…
Final Rehearsal Preview Posted on May 2, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Tomorrow night is our final rehearsal, the last before this Friday’s concert. Please don’t miss it. We meet in the Chorus Room (AT130). We’ll finish rehearsal by 9:00 pm tomorrow night. Let’s go to Clyde’s for refreshment. UNDER 30s – If you come and sit…
Flyer Posted on April 26, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Singers- Thanks for a great rehearsal tonight. Once again, here is a flyer for the concert. Yours-DrW
Fourteenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 26, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 14th rehearsal of Spring 2016! Please sign in. Tonight -Tuesday, April 26 – Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger, 7:30 pm Schedule Saturday, April 30 – Full Rehearsal SATB (attendance required) Cancelled Tuesday, May 3 – Last Rehearsal. AT130 Friday, May 6 – NVCC Spring Concert, Schlesinger;…
Tomorrow, Roster, Evaluation, Next Year Posted on April 22, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Singers, Tomorrow at 11 I look forward to seeing everyone at 11:00 am tomorrow when we rehearse Chichester Psalms with two pianos and four percussionists. It is going to be very exciting. Roster Please look over the attached roster and let me know immediately if there…
Thirteenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 19, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 13th rehearsal of Spring 2016! Please sign in. What an excellent concert on Sunday night! Honestly, I can’t remember when we have given such a flawless performance. Your focus, excellent rhythm andbeautiful sound made my job so very easy. And once again, Brava/o! to…
Lyrics Posted on April 14, 2016July 19, 2023 From Chorister Alan: A while ago I typed out our lyrics as a learning exercise and to give to Barbara and friends who come to the concert. Since the words printed in the program aren’t quite what we sing, I’ll print them for my people I spoke with Mark and…
Twelfth Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 12, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of Spring 2016! Please sign in. What a fabulous concert we had on Sunday night! You filled the room with such joy and beauty! Wonderful rhythym, wonderful smiles. We had only a couple of bobbles which will we fix tonight. Brava/o! to…