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From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- l look forward to seeing Women this Saturday at 11 am. This will be our last Saturday rehearsal. I want everyone to have plenty of time with family, plus some baking and shopping. Yours-DrW

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of Fall 2015! Please sign in. Tonight-Messiah, all movements. After tonight we have only 2 Tuesday night rehearsals before our Sunday, November 29, Dress Rehearsal with orchestra at Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill (3606 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302) This Saturday at 11:00 am –…

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Enjoy this video of our Bach Concert. Thanks to Kate and Joel! Yours-MW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H22OHSfm2f8

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 9th rehearsal of Fall 2015! Please sign in. Thank you for a wonderful Bach concert last Tuesday. Your singing was truly outstanding. Special thanks to our awesome soloists and the fine small ensembles. I will play the 1st movement recording tonight. Complete CDs will…

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- You were amazing last night. I hope you had as much joy and satisfaction as I did. If you were absent for any reason, please contact me immediately. If you had spoken to me about your absence in advance, please remind me. In celebration of…

From Admin: Updates will be temporarily delayed until further notice. Thank you for your patience.

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for a wonderful rehearsal on Saturday. You sounded so good. There were a few unexpected absences. I need everyone to be present tonight. This is going to be a great concert. Pull out all the stops with regard to selling tickets and bringing your…

[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…

From Alto Section Leader Debbie: Here is a more detail about what the women should wear for concerts. We do not have a specific dress/outfit to purchase but do ask that you get as close as possible to the following: Women: Black, preferably matte finish, not shiny. Options – Floor…

From Fred: 1. Do not wear your performance clothes to this dress rehearsal, but do be on time: – 7:00 or earlier for the orchestra rehearsal – 7:20 Sing the Cantata – Stick around for the 2-piano concerto 2. Performance clothing for the performance itself (on Tuesday, Oct. 27) –…

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for a great rehearsal on Saturday. I am happy to announce that our new president- Dr. Scott Ralls- plans to attend our concert. It is important that we have a good crowd. I need every singer to do their part by bringing their friends…

From Dr. Whitmire to Ul James: Hi Ul-Here is my plan. Please let the orchestra know. Thanks-MW Schedule for tomorrow (10/17) in Tyler Rm 130 10:00 am Concerto for Two Keyboards –strings only 10:45 am Orchestral Suite (M I) –strings and winds 11:15 am –1230 pm – Cantata: Ein fest…

From Fred: ALL NOVA Chorus singers are invited to a substitute choral rehearsal next Tuesday night, October 12, at 7:30 PM. ALL means our Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses are invited. Chris Hagan will lead the singing. We may use a CD player and talent in the chorus to help…

From Chorister Grace: BCI (formerly Berkshire Choral Festival) will be accepted open registration applications for 2016 starting Wednesday, October 14. The 2016 season includes programs in Massachusetts, California, Rhode Island, and Austria. Following is information that explains the enrollment process. 1. Open enrollment lasts until December 31. Everyone who applies…

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 7th rehearsal of Fall 2015! Please sign in. Attendance Please try not to be absent. If you miss more than two rehearsals during preparation for a concert, you will be asked to audition to demonstrate preparedness. Please notify Section Leaders of absences: Soprano-Peggy Harrison,…

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 5th rehearsal of Fall 2015! Please sign in. Attendance Please try not to be absent. If you miss more than two rehearsals during preparation for a concert, you will be asked to audition to demonstrate preparedness. Pleasenotify Section Leaders of absences: Soprano-Peggy Harrison, peggyh…

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 4th rehearsal of Fall 2015! Please sign in. NVCC Foundation -Please keep in mind that we pay all our expenses from donations: riser transport, soloists and orchestra and most importantly our fabulous accompanist Chris Hagan. So, as you begin to think about your end-of…

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 3rd rehearsal of Fall 2015! Please sign in. NVCC Foundation -Please keep in mind that we pay all our expenses from donations: riser transport, soloists and orchestra and most importantly our fabulous accompanist Chris Hagan. So, as you begin to think about your end-of…

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I am afraid I have gotten a bad summer cold which has gotten the best of me. There will be no men’s sectional of Vocal Seminar tomorrow. I hope you all have a nice weekend. I’ll see you on Tuesday.

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Students- Several of you have brought it to my attention that there are “class notes” for MUS 137 that say: “This class will not meet on either Monday, Nov. 7th and/or Tuesday, Nov. 8th. The classes will be made-up during Fall Break, on Monday, October 10…

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From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 2nd rehearsal of Fall 2015! It is going to be a great season. Please sign in. Senior Registrations-As you know the college likes each class to have a least 10 paying students. Concerned about the viability of our Saturday rehearsal class (MUS 237), I…

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 1st rehearsal of Fall 2015! It is going to be a great season. Please sign in. If you are new, give your phone and e-mail. Be sure to write clearly. Senior Registrations-Thanks to all who registered as paying students. If you are registered as…

From Peggy: For seniors who are registering for free classes, here is info as a reminder. If you need assistance in person, go to campus on the Friday before classes start, August 21. The day for senior registration is SUNDAY, August 23, which is the day before the August 24…