Category: Fall 2008

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers – As you see, the bookstore cannot stock the Durufle Requiem. You will need to order online from Sheetmusicplus.com. Below you will find the exact info. You can also order the music from Foxes or Dale Music. Order now. Do not delay. Requiem, Op. 9…

Performance Program, from our December 5 concert From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers – As you see, the bookstore cannot stock the Durufle Requiem. You will need to order online from Sheetmusicplus.com. Below you will find the exact info. You can also order the music from Foxes or Dale Music. Order…

Chorus Newsletter, December 2008

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Tomorrow is our 15th and final rehearsal of Fall 2008! We rehearse in Schlesinger at 7:30 pm. What a great semester this has been! Your dedication and hard work has made it possible. Next semester will be equally exciting. The Durufl

From Kimberly Young: Hello Chorus! Please come honor Dr. Petrella Wednesday Dec 3rd from 6pm to 7:30pm in the music area. If any one would like to make a donation towards his gift please let me know how much before hand but I can accept it at the party. Remember…

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- In addition to our roster of talented NVCC singer-songwriters and poets that will be featured at NOVA Coffeehouse on Saturday, December 6, I have arranged for an appearance by up-and-coming group Jonthan Vassar and the Speckled Bird. Go to jonathanvassar.com and click the link to…

Flyer for our Holiday Concert, December 5

Dear Singers- Dr. Gueverra (Alexandria Campus Provost) has invited me to bring a group of singers to sing carols, etc at the campus Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 10, 3-5 pm. If you are available, I’d love to have you join us. Please don’t take off work or any other…

Reminder: NOVA Coffeehouse, Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 pm. Click the link for info. Stage Instructions, for December 5 performance, from Fred.

Dear Singers- As I announced last Tuesday, Dr. Tony Stanzo, Division Dean, will would like to meet with all those concerned about Schlesinger usage. The meeting will take place [tonight 11/11] at 7:00 pm in our rehearsal room (AT130). Dr. Stanzo has been a consistent supporter of the chorus who…

Chorus Newsletter, November 2008

YouTube Video, Provided by Casterbridge Tours “Beautiful Dreamer.” Text by Stephen Foster. Arranged by Parker Shaw. NOVA Community Chorus, conducted by Dr. Mark Whitmire. Recorded Monday, July 14, 2008. Grand Opening Concert, Leipzig International Choral Festival; Gewandhaus, Leipzig, Germany. 2008 Leipzig Festival DVD Highlights

Reminder for Saturday Rehearsals (11:45 am – 1:00 pm): 11/1 women, 11/8 men, 11/15 women, 11/22 men Dress Rehearsal, Tuesday, December 2, 7:30 pm, Schlesinger Center Music Majors’ Final Exam: Saturday, November 22 at 10:30 am. Pinkham Canata Program for December 5 Performance: In the Bleak Midwinter (omit verse number…

Messiah Sing-a-long on November 30, 7:30 pm. See flyer. Information from Fred Wulff: This is the best Messiah singalong in the Washington, DC area. The church will be filled with experienced singers from major choruses. Bring your own music if you can. (The orchestra and soloists are professionals. They will…

Reminder: Town Hall Meeting Tonight: Tuesday, October 28, 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Bisdorf Building Lecture Room 196. From Dr. Whitmire: Tonight’s rehearsal will be 7:30 until 8:45 pm Auditions for Chamber Chorus for the Christmas Cantata II we be next Tuesday, November 4, at 9:00 pm. There will be no…

Updated Performance Program, from October 19 & 26 CD Order Form, from October 19 & 26

New photos added to the October 19 Performance Photo Gallery. Thank you, Debbie Nash.

Town Hall Meeting, Tuesday, October 28, 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Bisdorf Building Lecture Room 196. “The SGA will be hosting a Town Hall specifically for you, the Student Body. This is your night to come out and ask questions, share your concerns or complaints, and make suggestions to your college…

Photo Gallery, from concert on Sunday, October 19

Message from Fred, regarding traffic and parking for October 26 performance. Be sure to plan ahead. Street Closings, from Fred

Performance Program, from October 19 & 26

NOVA Coffeehouse, Saturday, December 6. Click the link for info. Stage Instructions, for October 19 concert, from Stage Manager Fred.

Mendelssohn Cues, for standing and sitting Flyer, for the Alexandria Band Concert, October 17 Chorus Newsletter, October 2008

Flyer for our Mendelssohn performances, October 19 and 26 Mendelssohn Breathing Notes, included in a message from Fred, dated Oct 6.

Need to know concert dress guidelines? What to expect at dress rehearsals? See the Performance Tips. (especially helpful for new chorus members) Reminder: Performance locations. including maps, are listed on the Performances page.