Chichester Psalms Posted on August 28, 2011August 28, 2011 Dear Singers- Here is a link to a Youtube performance of Chichester Psalms. Enjoy. -DrW Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir George Pehlivanian, conductor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEnYf_aQUnc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QowBKFzSlM
Campus Closed Posted on August 26, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- As you may know, the college has closed for the weekend, so we will not be able to have our make-up rehearsal. I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday. Yours-DrW —– From: Flagler, William Jr. Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 3:23 PM To: All…
Saturday Posted on August 24, 2011 Dear Singers- I have not yet recovered from my disappointment at the cancellation of our first rehearsal last night. Please plan to attend our make-up rehearsal this Saturday, August 27, 1-3 pm. We have a great deal of work to do before our October 9 Dress Rehearsal with the Washington…
Campus Closed Posted on August 23, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- In their infinite wisdom, the college has closed for the remainder of the day and evening. Anyone know this tune, “who can explain it, who can tell you why?” So, practice with you Cds if you have them. See you next week. Yours-DrW
Emergency Message from NOVA Alert Posted on August 23, 2011August 23, 2011 From: Emergency Alert #1277 <[email protected]> Subject: Important message from NOVA Alert Date: August 23, 2011 3:15:32 PM EDT To: NOVA Alert Users <[email protected]> Tues, 8/23/11–Due to the earthquake, NVCC is closed for the rest of the day and evening. Sent by Steven Sachs to All users…
Judas Maccabaeus Video Posted on August 18, 2011August 19, 2011 These two entries have been added to the Performances Page. Sunday, May 29, 2011 – St. James Church, Richmond, Virginia Recording G. F. Handel, Judas Maccabaeus Performed by St. James’s Parish Choir and members of the NOVA Community Chorus, Alexandria (VA) with members of the Richmond Symphony Dr. Mark Whitmire,…
Vocal Seminar Posted on August 18, 2011August 19, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -Sadly, Vocal Seminar is being cancelled (the guitar players win). But there is still time to join Basic Musicianship or Beginning Class Voice. -Also, tt would be a big favor if several of you could move your chorus registration to MUS 23702a. This is the…
Senior Registration Posted on August 16, 2011August 17, 2011 From Fred: Reminder: Registration as a Senior (over 60 years of age) begins on Monday, Aug. 22. I have found that lines are much shorter after noon on Monday but the assistants who sign us up begin to go home around 3 or 4 PM. Info (somewhat confusing) on this…
Fall Semester Posted on August 16, 2011August 21, 2011 Regular NOVAConnect registration for all 2011 Fall semester sessions is under way. Classes begin on Monday, August 22. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, August 23. Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A, class number 12973). For previous postings regarding Fall 2011, under Archives…
Office Hours Posted on August 15, 2011August 16, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I plan to be in my office tomorrow 2-6 pm. Please drop by and pick you rehearsal CD is you get a change. Yours-DrW
Chichester Psalms I.mp3 Posted on August 4, 2011August 4, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Listen to this! Super exciting! See you soon. Chichester Psalms I.mp3, .mp3 file. For most systems, click to play file, right-click to download
Fall Update Posted on July 28, 2011August 26, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-Just a note to let you know that our music has arrived in the campus bookstore. I have also updated our Schedule as you see below (4-pg .pdf). I will be in my office again on Tuesday, August 16. if you want to drop by to…
Vocal Seminar Posted on July 21, 2011July 28, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- We had an excellent Vocal Seminar this summer, albeit short-only 6 weeks. Several of the students asked if we could continue Vocal Seminar this Fall. I hadn’t intended to teach it but due to an administrative error it is listed in the Fall Schedule. As…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on July 17, 2011July 17, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -I hope you are enjoying a great summer. -I have finished rehearsal CDs for Fall. If a sufficient number of you would like to pick one up, I will be on campus this Thursday, July 21, 2-8 pm. Please let me know. Bernstein is $5….
Fall Sheet Music Posted on July 13, 2011July 13, 2011 According to the NVCC Alexandria Campus Bookstore online, the sheet music for the Fall semester is: CHICHESTER PSALMS # M 051321407. By BERNSTEIN. Publisher: LEONARD H. ISBN: 2818590090664 Link to Sheet Music Plus. Link to Hal Leonard Publishing LITURGY OF JOHN CHRYSOSTOM NO 1.3100. By RACHMANIOFF. Publisher: SCHIRMER M. ISBN:…
List of Performances Posted on July 1, 2011July 13, 2011 Thanks to Chorister Jane, a list of works previously performed by the chorus is now permanently posted on the Performances Page.
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on June 22, 2011June 22, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I hope this message finds you enjoying a wonderful summer. There have been some changes in our schedule (.pdf) for the upcoming season that you will want to know about. -As you will see, I have postponed Songs of Sunset to the Spring. That’s because…
Beethoven Found presents: A Tribute to the Wounded Warriors Posted on June 14, 2011June 15, 2011 (June 14, 2011) Update: From Fred: Here is your chance to have fun singing five well known songs in the Kennedy Center as part of a special, two hour long Tribute to the Wounded Warriors. If you have never sung in the Kennedy Center, consider this to be a golden…
Fall Repertoire Posted on May 8, 2011May 11, 2011 From Fred: Here is the last part of Mark’s reminder on Tuesday, 4/19/11. (4/19/2011) From Dr. Whitmire: This has been the most rewarding year ever for our chorus! We have moved steadily upward into the ranks of the finer choruses in Metropolitan Washington. Next year we will continue to grow,…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on May 6, 2011May 7, 2011 Dear Singers- You knocked my socks off on Tuesday night! Everyone else’s too! It was a glorious concert! Your singing was a perfect balance of beauty and power. Our accompanists Ms. Koo and Ms. Hagan really brought it, didn’t they? And how about our awesome soloists Stania, Dorothea, Francisco and…
Final Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 26, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our Final rehearsal of Spring 2011! We rehearse in Schlesinger, Please sign in. Please take a course evaluation form, fill it out, and return it to this envelope tonight. Flyers are here. The college web and e-mail has been down all day. When it come…
Fourteenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 19, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 14th rehearsal of Spring 2011! Please sign in. You were amazing on Sunday! It was surely the highest rung on our ladder of musical excellence. Your tone was excellent, diction was superb, entrances were secure. It was a stunning performance in every regard. I…