First Rehearsal Recap Posted on January 12, 2011January 23, 2011 Handouts from last night’s rehearsal: First Rehearsal Welcome, (.pdf) Schedule, Spring 2011, 2 pages (.pdf) Verdi text and translation, 3 pages, previously posted on December 30, (.pdf) Beethoven text and translation, 2 pages, (.pdf) Also noted: Verdi Latin diction, previously posted on December 30, (.mp3) Gramophone article: Composer Eric Whitacre…
Judas Recording Posted on January 10, 2011January 10, 2011 From Chorister Al: Yes, the CD sounds great. The march No. 57 and Sing Unto God No. 58 weren’t on the disc. I guess these recordings didn’t come out correctly? Too bad, as Sing Unto God was one of the best ones, I think. Admin note: Sing Unto God is…
Verdi Text and Diction Posted on December 30, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, Attached is the Verdi Requiem Text and Translation (.pdf) plus an mp3 of the Latin diction. Knowing that many of you cannot open attachments, I’ve sent this message to Kate who will have it up at www.novachorus.org very soon. I have CDs of our December…
Spring Semester Posted on December 21, 2010January 23, 2011 Regular NOVAConnect registration for all 2011 Spring semester sessions is under way. Classes begin on January 10. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, January 11. Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A, class number 14724). For previous postings regarding Spring 2011, under Archives on…
Come ever smiling liberty Posted on December 21, 2010December 21, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Voila! Audio file (.mp3), Come ever smiling liberty. Also posted on the Performances page.
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on December 16, 2010December 16, 2010 Dear Singers- Words cannot express the joy and satisfaction that you have brought to me this season. Your singing of Judas Maccabeaus far surpassed my very high expectations. My veteran singers did their usual excellent job of preparation. Further, I have never had such an outstanding group of new choristers….
Encore Chorale Posted on December 9, 2010 From Chorister Peggy: Vicki of our alto section thought you might be interested in these upcoming holiday season concerts: From Chorister Vicki: I also sing in another choir called Encore Chorale whereby members are age 55 and older. There are three concerts which might be of interest to you. – …
NOVA Fortnightly Posted on December 9, 2010December 9, 2010 The NOVA Fortnightly is the new college-wide, student-run newspaper of the Northern Virginia Community College. NOVA Fortnightly front page Article: The NOVA Community Chorus Performs Judas Maccabeus
Survival Tips for New Singers Posted on December 7, 2010August 26, 2015 From Stage Manager Fred: CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY: (Sunday) www.epiphanydc.org Metro: This church is ½ block from Metro Center. By Car: If you come over the 14th. Street bridge, continue into town until you get to G street. Turn right and you’ll see this church in the middle of the…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on December 7, 2010 Dear Singers- What a wonderful job you did last night! You have never sounded better. What a treat it is that we get to singing this music two more times. If, for any reason, you did not attend last night’s concert, please send me an explanation. If you told me…
Verdi Music Files Posted on December 6, 2010December 6, 2010 Music files for the Verdi Requiem have been added to the Music Files page. Please address any technical questions through the “Contact” link above.
Judas Performance Program Posted on December 6, 2010 The program for performances (large .pdf file) on December 5 and 12 has been added to the Performances page.
Stage Instructions Posted on December 3, 2010December 3, 2010 From Stage Manager Fred: I have attached my instructions (.pdf) for the Bishop Ireton performance and Mark’s original riser diagram (.pdf). Although it seems complicated, we have fewer complications about leaving the stage and re entering from the other side for different opera choruses like the last time. I believe…
13th Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 30, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 13th rehearsal of Fall 2010! Please sign in. Tonight- In addition to Judas, we’ll sing through Verdi Dies Irae first section and On with the snow. Thursday night 12/2, 8-8:30 pm. Rehearsal with the band in Schlesinger Sunday night 12/2 – Concert…
On with the Snow Recap Posted on November 30, 2010November 30, 2010 (Update 11/30/2010) From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a correction (.jpg) to the last 2 bars of On with the snow. See you tonight. Yours-DrW (Original 11/24/2010) On with the snow sheet music (.pdf) Text corrections: M 15: Let’s look at the SHOW M 34 – 37: No man,…
Judas Flyer Posted on November 23, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Here is a flyer (.pdf) produced by the college art students. Spread the word!
12th Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 23, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of Fall 2010! Please sign in. Brava/o! I could not have been more pleased and proud of you at Sunday night’s dress rehearsal. You were attentive, patient, and sang with a beautiful full tone in every section. Our soloists did…
Notes on Dress Rehearsal Posted on November 22, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Happy Saint Cecelia Day (Patron Saint of Musicians)! Brava/o! I could not have been more pleased and proud of you at last night’s dress rehearsal. You were attentive, patient, and sang with a beautiful full tone in every section. Our soloists did a fabulous job….
Reminders Posted on November 19, 2010November 20, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Reminders: Tomorrow (Sat 11/20) – Rehearsal at NVCC; 1-2:15 pm Sunday (11/21) – Rehearsal at Bishop Ireton, 6-8:30 pm [I’ll need several able bodies to help Steve set up risers. If you can help, show up at 5:30 pm) Tomorrow I will have more Verdi…
Performance Tips Posted on November 18, 2010November 18, 2010 From Stage Manager Fred: Wow, I forgot how useful the document “Performance Tips” found on our chorus web site is. There are key requirements and suggestions in these simple “Tips.” which we have refined over the years. Admin: Here is a reminder that Frequently Used Documents are always posted on…
Riser Chart Arrangements Posted on November 17, 2010 From Stage Manager Fred: Chorus: We will stand for the entire performance, which will last over one hour. The dress rehearsal will last over 2 hours but you will be able to sit in place when soloists sing or the orchestra plays alone. There is space on the floor in…
11th Rehearsal Notes Posted on November 17, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Fall 2010! Please sign in. At this table, take note of word correction to On with the Snow. If you were absent last week, pick up Verdi Requiem Rehearsal CDs. The 2-CD set is $10. Make checks to NVCC Foundation….
Judas Program Notes Posted on November 16, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Hopefully this info (.pdf) will help you more fully understand what we are singing. It will go in the program, so let me know if there are any glaring typos. See you tomorrow. Yours-DrW
Riser Chart Posted on November 15, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Attached is a seating chart (.pdf). If you can’t open, don’t worry, I’ll print it for tomorrow. If you are omitted or in the wrong section, please let me know. Yours-DrW
Orchestra Rehearsal Posted on November 13, 2010 From Stage Manager Fred: Chorus: Mark will direct “our” orchestra for the first time this Sunday at 5:30 PM in the Bishop Ireton HS Cafeteria. It is their rehearsal but it provides an opportunity for us to get to know them, too. If you are new to the chorus, it…