Sunday Performance Posted on October 31, 2011November 1, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- First, Bravo! for you excellent performance last night. We have never sounded better! Second, as I announced last Tuesday, our concert date is December 2. It has not changed. (There was a typo is last week’s e-mail.) More to come. Yours-DrW
Civil War Concert: Help Needed Posted on October 31, 2011November 1, 2011 From Fred: This note is from Dr. Wendy Matthews, Assistant Dean of Music, to the staff in our part of this campus. It asks for help running the concert. We singers probably cannot both sing and help with the jobs listed below but we may have spouses and friends that…
Sunday Parking Posted on October 29, 2011October 30, 2011 From Fred: This is from the spokesperson of the WMP, Shenya Nicole Burt, who makes all the announcements for the orchestra. I will arrange to pick up enough stickers at intermission and distribute them to you in the Parish Hall. So, stick around a little while and save $8. —-…
More Stage Instructions Posted on October 29, 2011October 29, 2011 From Fred: Ul James sent this to the orchestra. Advise those around you who did not see this note. – I suspect the little stage is what Ul calls the “far end of the hall” – Be flexible and forgiving. We are guests of this orchestra and owe them a…
Rehearsal Reminders Posted on October 29, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please remember our vow: that each of us would spend three hours preparing Chichester Psalms for tomorrow’s concert. Its a nice rainy day – perfect for completing your preparation. MEN- Please come to our rehearsal today at 1:00 pm. Here is our Rachmaninoff Small Chorus…
More about Epiphany & WMP’ instructions Posted on October 28, 2011 From Ulysses James: 12:30 PM Setup. First Violin Section is designated to assist. Craig Teer will be setting up risers at the same time. The “work crew” will be able to get the stands and chairs on the “stage” but avoid obstructing Craig’s efforts. When he is finished, everything can…
Epiphany Photos Posted on October 28, 2011October 28, 2011 From Fred: Good luck opening the photos. They are from Ul James, taken the first day he was allowed into the reconstruction area. Click images for enlarged PDF files. Click titles for enlarged JPG files: Photo 1 Photo 2, Photo 3
Stage Manager Instructions Posted on October 28, 2011October 28, 2011 From Fred: Stage Manager Instructions for our concert on 10/30/11. Facts: -14th. Street will be closed to traffic until 1:15 because of the Marine Corps Marathon. http://www.marinemarathon.com/MCM_Runner_Info/Course_details.htm click on “maps” in the upper right hand part; click on the center logo; (map next Emai) Runners use the out-bound bridge. In-bound…
Traffic Alert Posted on October 28, 2011October 28, 2011 The Arlington County Police Department will close numerous streets in Arlington on Sunday, October 30, for the 36th Annual Marine Corps Marathon. The race begins at 8 a.m. on Route 110. Extra security measures will also be in place. Residents and motorists can expect delays and should allow extra travel…
The Spirit of the Civil War Posted on October 28, 2011October 28, 2011 From Fred: Here is the web site for the Lincoln at the Crossroads celebration that we will be singing for: http://www.latcra.org/ The following info is from Dr. Wendy Matthews who told about this celebration at our Tuesday night rehearsal. —- The NOVA Alexandria Campus Music, Communication Design, History and Photography…
Sunday Traffic Posted on October 27, 2011October 28, 2011 From Peggy: FYI, the bottom line seems to be that 14th Street will reopen at 1:15pm From Chorister Carol: Peggy, You may want to share the part of this FAQ I found on the Marine Corps Marathon site about the 14th street bridge with the chorus members… Do I need…
Civil War Concert Poster Posted on October 26, 2011October 27, 2011 From Fred: I have attached a copy of the Civil War Concert poster (.pdf) that Dr. Wendy Matthews was distributing during our last rehearsal. We hope that you will print and post high quality copies to help fill the Schlesinger Center on concert night. You can also include it in…
Lincoln at the Crossroads Posted on October 26, 2011October 27, 2011 From Fred: Singers, Here is the web site for the Lincoln at the Crossroads celebration that we will be singing for: http://www.latcra.org/ Our thanks to Larry Carnahan for this info.
Sunday Reminder Posted on October 25, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Reminder: This Sunday is the Marine Corps Marathon, so please plan to car pool as much as possible. Allow plenty of extra time to get there. Carolyn Miller (soprano) has two seats, and can pick up at NOVA parking.
Eighth Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 25, 2011October 28, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Fall 2011! Please sign in. Please return ticket money or unsold tickets to your Section Leader. I hope that each singer will sell five tickets at $10 each (Half price). Cash or checks to WMPA. Auditions for non-majors to…
Berkshire Choral Festival Posted on October 22, 2011October 22, 2011 From Chorister Grace: The Berkshire Choral Festival – www.choralfest.org – has opened registration for summer 2012. Singers who attended a week this year were allowed early registration and I see that the Edinburgh week is only open for tenors at this point. However, any of the other weeks would be…
Civil War Commemoration Rehearsal Track Listing Posted on October 20, 2011October 22, 2011 From Chorister Ellie: If this is any help, please feel free to pass it along, and let me know if there are corrections, please? Track: 1 Hymn to the Fallen – All parts 2 Hymn to the Fallen sop 1 3 Hymn to the Fallen sop 2 4 Hymn to…
Chichester Psalms Recordings Posted on October 17, 2011October 22, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- You did a wonderful job tonight. We all know there were areas that can be cleaned up, but the fact is that you transcended. We made music in the moment, which is exactly what I had hoped for. I was very satisfied and proud. Here…
Reminder Posted on October 15, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Don’t forget our important rehearsal today at 1 pm in the Choral Room. Please return tickets and money to your Section Leaders today. You may keep tickets that you intend to sell. Tomorrow’s call 2:00 pm at Bishop Ireton HS.
Parking at Bishop Ireton Posted on October 13, 2011October 14, 2011 From Fred: At the performance this Sunday: Concert Dress, Black Folders, Park as far from the entrance as you can. Ul James will also instruct his orchestra to park far away. If you still have questions, ask them at Saturday’s rehearsal. Mark has the final word and I’ll be there…
Stage Instructions for Sunday Posted on October 12, 2011October 14, 2011 From Fred: Singers – The percussion section of the WMP will move toward the front of the stage and away from our risers as much as they can – at least a few feet. We will have 5 standing rows and 2 seated rows. Our 4 soloists, and our singers…
Dress Rehearsal Feedback Posted on October 10, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for your excellent work last night. You did a very good job with a very challenging piece. We are right on schedule to have an outstanding performance next Sunday. The key to having an outstanding performance is getting everyone to our very important rehearsal…
Chorus Handouts Posted on October 8, 2011October 22, 2011 [Admin] At the October 4 rehearsal, there were two handouts provided: 1) Civil War and Peace, arrangement by Jonathan Kolm Please note that there have been reports of photocopy errors. Permission has been granted to post a correct version here (37 page .pdf). 2) Hymn to the Fallen, music by…
Chichester Psalms Flyer Posted on October 7, 2011October 22, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Spread the Word! (.pdf)