Dress Rehearsal 2 Posted on October 7, 2011 From Stage Manager Fred: The following information is from Ul James, Conductor of the WMP (with my comments) Dress rehearsal will begin with Chichester Psalms at 5:00 PM on Sunday. (We will line up, file on stage and warm up before 5:00.) The concert program order on Oct. 16 is…
Dress Rehearsal Posted on October 6, 2011October 6, 2011 From Stage Manager Fred: Be at the Dress Rehearsal at 4:30 PM on Sunday. We may line up and go on stage before 5:00. It appears that the concert begins with Bernstein’s Candide followed by his Chichester Psalms. The Candide Overture runs only 4 minutes so I suspect we will…
Black Folders Posted on October 6, 2011October 6, 2011 From Stage Manager Fred: It is best to have a rigid, black, non slip cover for your music so that it is easy to hold with one hand while you turn pages with the other. Here are some ways to have a cover: 1. Have Kinkos replace the white cover…
Note to Altos Posted on October 6, 2011October 6, 2011 From Section Leader Debbie: Just wanted to make sure everyone is aware that there are only one or two alto music/voice majors in the chorus so there will spots available in the small ensembles in Rachmaninoff. I have copied the information about these auditions from Dr. Whitmire’s note, below. From…
Directions to Bishop Ireton Posted on October 5, 2011October 6, 2011 From Stage Manager Fred: If you have not been to Bishop Ireton (B.I.) before here are my suggestions on how to get there: Go to their web home page: http://www.google.com/search?q=bishop+ireton+high+school&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a Click on the map on the right hand side and expand it until you see enough information. If you go…
Sixth Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 4, 2011October 4, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 6th rehearsal of Fall 2011! Please sign in. Concert Flyers-Take some and post them in high-profile places. Hagan Recital Flyers (.pdf) – Take some and post them in high-profile places. Tickets – See your Section Leader. I hope that each singer will…
Chichester Psalms Soloists Posted on October 2, 2011October 4, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks to all who auditioned for the solos on Tuesday. It is a pleasure (and luxury) to have so many capable soloists. The soloists for Chichester Psalms will be: S- Michelle McHugh A-Shellie Grant T-Jon DeHart B-Brandon Homayouni Yours-DrW
Rachmaninoff Notes for Tenors Posted on October 1, 2011October 4, 2011 From Tenor Section Leader Larry: I have looked (and listened) at the places where the tenor line breaks into 3 parts. Here is what I found in comparing the printed music to the rehearsal tracks: No. 2 page 8, bottom system, continuing into the next page: Tenor 2 sings the…
Alto Tickets Posted on September 28, 2011October 4, 2011 From Section Leader Debbie: My apologies for not getting tickets to everyone Tuesday night. Not enough time to distribute, take checks/money AND keep track of transactions during the short break. Unfortunately, I will not be at rehearsal this Saturday but I will be there next week Tuesday and will arrive…
Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 27, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers PLEASE NOTE THIS SCHEDULE CHANGE AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS Our October 23 concert has been moved to October 30, 3:00 p.m. Church of the Epiphany 1317 G Street NW Washington, DC A flyer (.pdf) is attached. A prettier one will be ready later. The WMPO…
Tenor Notes Posted on September 26, 2011September 27, 2011 From Section Leader Larry: Rachmaninoff #18: The 2nd tenor CD rehearsal track for #18 contains no audible 2nd tenor notes beginning with the first measure of page 118 until the second measure of page 120 (although we hear the quieter notes of all the other parts). I’m guessing that this…
Alto Notes Posted on September 23, 2011September 27, 2011 From Chorister Jane: Which line do the first altos sing on page 85 (you didn’t record most of this one for the altos, so I can’t tell). There is one voice on the soprano line and there are 3 voices singing on the alto line. Do first altos sing the…
Notes for Basses Posted on September 20, 2011 From Section Leader Ray: A couple of small things I’ve meaning to bring up – but have slipped my mind at rehearsal. Rachmaninov: 1) Chorus 11: P.72, Mm. 11-14 are missing from the bass 1 rehearsal disc. 2) Chorus 13, P.85 Assuming we are NOT singing the alternative bass line…
Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 20, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 4th rehearsal of Fall 2011! Please sign in. Please proof the Roster one more time If you are registered as a Senior, please consider making a donation in lieu of tuition. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Attendance Please try not to be absent….
Chorus Benefit Oct 11 Posted on September 17, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Friends- Please plan to attend this event (.pdf). Its a chance to hear two great pianists play wonderful music, including a new piece by Jonathan Kolm. Donations support our chorus. Please spread the word and bring your friends. Yours-DrW
Alto Reminders Posted on September 14, 2011September 17, 2011 From Alto Section Leader Debbie: Good afternoon! Just a few reminders for you and me: This Saturday, Sept 17th, is an optional rehearsal for chorus women — 1 PM at NVCC (I regret I will not be able to join you.) Next alto sectional at Ellie’s is the last Monday…
Music Majors Posted on September 13, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: This message (.pdf) is for music majors.
Music Files Update Posted on September 13, 2011September 13, 2011 From Admin: Many file additions can be found on the Music Files page. Please report any issues via Comments or the Contact page.
Rehearsal Posted on September 12, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- At tomorrow’s rehearsal we will rehearse all of Bernstein. The Rachmaninoff choruses will be selected from Group II. Yours-DrW Group I 1 2 3 4 Group II 6 8 11 12 Group III 14 16 17 19 20
Note for Altos Posted on September 8, 2011 From Alto Section Leader Debbie: Good morning. Ellie responded to a question from Halina and Jane about Tuesday’s rehearsal and I thought we could all profit from her answer: From Ellie: Here’s what I was trying to remember earlier: We are not singing Rach. 7, 9, 10, 15. Rach. 5,6,13,18…
Concert Performance Attire Posted on September 7, 2011 [Reposting] Please review the concert performance attire guidelines as listed in the Performance Guidance (.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 to…
Alto Rehearsals Posted on September 6, 2011 From Section Leader Debbie: Good afternoon and welcome to the NOVA Community Chorus Alto section. Following is information about an additional, but not required, opportunity to learn the notes and rehearse with other NOVA Altos. If you were at the first rehearsal last week, you may have found a note…
Sublime Music Posted on August 31, 2011September 1, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- What an unbelievably great start to the season. You made sublime music on the first night. I was stunned! I have set a challenging goal for us, but your focus and skill last night made me know we can get there. Our rehearsal brought to…
Altos: Optional note learning sessions Posted on August 31, 2011September 6, 2011 Where: Chorister Ellie’s home, about ten blocks from NVCC campus When: 7:40 – 9:00 pm on four Mondays: Sept. 5, 12, 26 and Oct. 3. We’ll focus on Chichester Psalms, at least to start with. Allergy Warning: I have cats. Contact Ellie for more details.
Rehearsal Handouts Posted on August 31, 2011August 31, 2011 Here are the handouts from the August 30, 2011 rehearsal (.pdf files): Schedule, 2 pages Exercises: Chords, Count Singing, Intervals, Note Names, Key Signatures OR All 4 pages Chichester Psalms: I – Rhythm (changing meters), II – Rhythm, III – Pitch (changing key center), III – Rhythm and Harmony OR…