Spring Semester Posted on January 1, 2015January 8, 2015 Classes begin on Monday, January 12. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, January 13. Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A). For previous postings regarding Spring 2015, under Archives on the right-hand side of the page, click on “Spring 2015” For archived Summer or…
Performance Opportunity for NOVA Community Chorus Singers – Concert on December 21 Posted on December 17, 2014January 8, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Check this out. Happy Holidays. – DrW On Dec 17, 2014, at 11:16 AM, Debra Smyers <[email protected]> wrote: Dear Mark, There is an opportunity available for some singers from NOVA Community Chorus to perform in a concert this Sunday, December 21, 4:00 pm at the…
Brava/o Posted on December 14, 2014January 8, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Brava/o!!! for w wonderful concert last night. I perfect conclusion to an amazing season. I will be at NOVA tomorrow from 5 to 9 pm for those who want to pick up the Leavitt Requiem. Your- DrW [Update Dec 15]: Sorry folks, I didn’t bring…
Dr. Joseph Windham Posted on December 12, 2014December 13, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is the link to last evening Fox-5DC WTTG TV segment: http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/27608642/i-am-joseph-windham
Final Performance Posted on December 12, 2014December 13, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Concert I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at Church of the Epiphany. Come before 3:00 pm and take your seats as audience members. Should the hall be overflowing, relinquish your seat and go to the Parish Hall. We will all assemble in the Parish…
Thanks and Sad News Posted on December 8, 2014December 13, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -First – Thanks for your most outstanding performance last night. It was truly amazing. This has been one of the most musically satisfying semester ever! -Second- Sad news! Our dear friend Joe Windham died yesterday morning. Joe was a dear friend and one of the…
Christmas Day on 12/9 Posted on December 2, 2014December 13, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- As I mentioned earlier, there a a few differences in the version of Christmas Day that we are singing with the Band on Tuesday 12/9. -There are 7 measure of intro at the beginning -There are 2 bars of bells before men enter at B…
Course Evaluation Posted on December 1, 2014December 2, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please do the course evaluation asap. This is very important. Thanks-MW Please visit the course evaluation website (http://nveval.com) and to contact us at [email protected] should they have any trouble accessing this site. Completing the online evaluation will only take a minimal amount of your time…
Vocal Seminar Students Posted on December 1, 2014December 2, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Vocal Seminar Students- I had said before that we would not meet this Saturday except for the recital. However, I will offer an optional class from 1:30 to 2:30 pm that will service as a dress rehearsal with Chris. If you think it makes too long a…
Spring Schedule Posted on December 1, 2014December 2, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I have another exciting season lined up. First, I need everyone back in January, see register asap. Second, I need you to recruit new, skilled singers. Spread the word using the Mozart Concert link that I sent. Ellie is helping to get the word out…
Change to Call Time Posted on December 1, 2014December 2, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- To All -Thanks for last night. What a wonderful gift you were. -Reminder: Our 7:30 pm rehearsal tomorrow night will be in Schlesinger. -I want you to be fresh on Sunday. To that end, the call on Sunday 12/7 will be 3:30 pm. The concert…
Sunday Rehearsal Posted on November 28, 2014November 30, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Ul would lie to start our portion of this Sunday’s rehearsal at 6:30 pm. See you then. Yours-DrW
Thirteenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 25, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 13th rehearsal of Fall 2014! Please sign in. Thanks for a great rehearsal on Sunday Night. You were thoroughly professional and I was very proud of yourwork. This Sunday November 30 is our second 5:30 pm Dress Rehearsal with orchestra at Convergence (1801 N….
Senior Registration Posted on November 24, 2014December 2, 2014 From Peggy: Debbie asked me about senior registration. I did research and contacted NOVA’s help desk and below is info on “the day” for next semester. In short, the first day of the session is Monday, January 12. Our day when we can get as stance is the preceding Friday,…
[E] Vowel Posted on November 21, 2014November 23, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers – I have spoken many times about how to sing the unstressed [E] vowel. You may remember me saying “not eh and not uh, more like the French vowel in boeuf.” Here is a perfect example: Silent Noon sung by John Shirley Quirk. Listen at…
Vocal Seminar Students Posted on November 21, 2014November 23, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -This message is to all my Vocal Seminar students and those might want to join us. -Miraculously, I am able to offer Vocal Seminar class again in the Spring (MUS 19801a, Sat 12:30-2:30 pm). It is one of my favorite course to teach. All I…
Weekend Rehearsals Posted on November 20, 2014November 23, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please don’t miss our Saturday 11:00 am rehearsal at NOVA or our Sunday 5:30 pm rehearsal at Convergence On Saturday I will have CDs of our October Mozart Concert. $10 cash or check payable to NVCC Foundation. Yours-DrW
Twelfth Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 18, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of Fall 2014! Please sign in. This Saturday November 22 is a full SATB rehearsal at 11:00 am . Please plan to attend. This is our last Saturday rehearsal of the semester. This Sunday November 23 is our 5:30 pm Dress Rehearsal…
Help needed at Convergence this Sunday! Posted on November 17, 2014November 18, 2014 Forwarded from Dr. Whitmire: Dear Musicians and Singers; To make room for our upcoming concerts at Convergence, we need to move the two large pews at Convergence. We will be able to do this on Sunday Nov 23rd. at 3:45pm and we need lots of help to move these large…
Eleventh Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 11, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Fall 2014! Please sign in. Next Tuesday is our last rehearsal before our November 23 Dress Rehearsal with orchestra. Thanks to the fine group of men who came in on Saturday at 11:00 am. This coming Saturday I will see WOMEN….
Facebook Event Postings Posted on November 11, 2014 From Admin (also listed on the Performances section): Sun 12/7 – http://www.facebook.com/events/1562885437281504/ Tue 12/9 – http://www.facebook.com/events/1480067238884794/ Sat 12/13 – http://www.facebook.com/events/1489177968023230/
Learn Guitar Posted on November 9, 2014November 11, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I need your help spreading the word about my upcoming classes, starting with this one. Flyer attached (.pdf). Thanks-DrW
Flyer Posted on November 9, 2014November 11, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Attached is a flyer for our upcoming concerts with the WMPO. Yours-DrW
Late Fall Schedule Posted on November 4, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is our late Fall Schedule. See you tonight. Yours-DrW Sunday, 11/23/14, 5:00 pm Dress Rehearsal 1 with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Convergence (1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria) Sunday, 11/30/14, 5:00 pm Dress Rehearsal 2 with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Convergence (1801 N. Quaker Lane,…
Music Comments From Dr. Whitmire Posted on November 1, 2014November 4, 2014 From Chorister Ellie: Five Mystical Songs: p. 6, no break between first and second notes, first measure last staff between spirit and bear. p.8: Top staff, last note, turn into a dotted quarter instead of a half note, and an eighth rest and breath. No. 5, Antiphon: “Seeeng” not “sihng”….