Concert Program Posted on November 1, 2014November 4, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Hi Lisa- Attached is our program (.pdf) and roster for our Tuesday, Dec. 9 concert. Yours-MW
NOVA Survey Posted on October 28, 2014November 4, 2014 From Peggy: Dear current chorus members; Here’s something I found in my NVCC email account. Opine away!!!! Sorry to say, I’m told, this link won’t work for others. But I do encourage you to check your NVCC email account, which you can access through MY NOVA. —– Dear Student, As…
Ninth Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 28, 2014November 4, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 9th rehearsal of Fall 2014! Please sign in. I hope you enjoyed the recording of Dixit Dominus that I sent. I will bring complete CDs soon. Mozart is back! We will reprise 1. Dixit and 4. Laudate Pueri at our Tuesday, December 9 Band…
Mozart Recording Posted on October 26, 2014October 28, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a recording (.mp3) of Dixit Dominus from our Mozart concert. I will make CDs of the concert available soon. In the meanwhile, enjoy. Yours-DrW
New Dominion Chorale Posted on October 22, 2014October 28, 2014 From Chorister Annette, Peggy, could you share this concert announcement with the NOVA chorus. Note that tickets are only $5. for students. The concert is in Schlesinger next Sunday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m. Thanks, Concert flyer (link)
Post Rehearsal Posted on October 22, 2014October 28, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Maestra Chris reports that you had a good rehearsal last night. Thanks to all! My day entailed 7 hours of rehearsal (no kidding) followed by a concert. I wish I had been at NOVA! I look forward to seeing the MEN at 11:00 am on…
Eighth Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 20, 2014October 28, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Fall 2014! Please sing in. Once again, thanks for a spectacular concert last Tuesday. It was all I had hoped and more. I am away conducting the All- County girls Choir in southern Virginia. Chris will be in charge. She will…
Mozart Posted on October 18, 2014October 20, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Colleagues- Thanks to all who were able to attend our Mozart concert on Tuesday. We had a great crowd that filled the donation bowls. The Mozart Effect must include generosity! If you missed it, try to come to hear Lisa and the Alexandria Band present their…
Bluegrass Mass Posted on October 18, 2014October 20, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I thought some of you might enjoy this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGXKcPlHgjY Skip over the churchy part and listen to the music.
Hanukkah piece Posted on October 18, 2014October 21, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a Hanukkah piece (incorrect .pdf) will will do with the WMPO Next month. Please print if you are able. Dear singers- Here is Peace to the World, Part I (.pdf). Part II to follow. Please print if you are able. Peace to the…
Berkshire Choral International Posted on October 17, 2014October 20, 2014 From Chorister Grace: For those singers who would love to sing the Mozart Vespers again (!), you can do so with Berkshire Choral International (formerly the Berkshire Choral Festival) in Portland, Oregon. The Portland week next year is from June 21 – 28 and will also include Purcell’s Dido &…
Saturday Posted on October 17, 2014October 20, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- As you may have heard, I am home today getting over a stomach bug. but I will definately be in tomorrow and hope see Women at 11:00 am and Vocal Seminar at 12:30 pm. See you then. Yours-DrW Chorus (Women)- 11:00 am – 12-15 p.m….
Bravo! Posted on October 15, 2014October 20, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for a great concert last night. You were amazing. Clear articulation, beautiful tone, great rhythm and lovely smiling faces. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Soloists- You were all outstanding. And how about Sean Ganous and Chris and David! Brilliant!…
Saturday rehearsal Posted on October 10, 2014October 13, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Tomorrow-I look forward to seeing everyone at 12 noon for our final rehearsal before our Tuesday concert. Try to sing through your music before then. Please turn in ticket money to your Section Leader tomorrow. You can still sell more tickets though! On Tuesday we…
Risers for the Concert Posted on October 7, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Here is a riser plan (.pdf) for our concert
Final Proof Posted on October 7, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Everyone please proof the program (.pdf). Let me know of any errors you may find. See you tonight. -DrW
Mozart Rehearsal Posted on October 5, 2014October 7, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- On Tuesday we are rehearsing 1- piano concerto 2- violin concerto 3- Vespers You may come at 7:30 and listen Or wait and come at 8:00 pm. Saturday was wonderful. Thanks. Tuesday we’ll have the full orchestra and it will be even more exciting. Yours-…
Carmina Burana Posted on October 1, 2014October 3, 2014 From Fred: Carmina Burana will be presented at our Schlesinger Center on Saturday, October 18, at 7:00 PM by Choralis, a semiprofessional chorus, with professional soloists and a full orchestra. They will be joined by their own Youth Choirs to present additional contemporary works by Cecilia McDowall, Francis Pott, and…
Sixth Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 30, 2014October 3, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 6th rehearsal of Fall 2014! Tickets are here. Each singer should have has five tickets to sell (or buy and give to your friends and family).This is going to be a wonderful concert. Spread the word! Cash or checks made to NVCC Foundation. Please…
Schedule Changes Posted on September 26, 2014October 3, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please note these schedule changes: Chorus Saturday 10/25: Men’s rehearsal will be 10:00 am –11:15 am Saturday 12/6: No rehearsal Vocal Seminar Saturday 10/18: No Class (we will have an extended class on 12/6) Saturday 10/25: Class will meet 11:30-1:30 pm Saturday 12/6: Class will…
Technical Notice Posted on September 25, 2014 From Admin: Updates will be temporarily delayed until further notice. Thank you for your patience.
Intercom Newsletter Posted on September 22, 2014September 23, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Click the “more stories” link to see some pr. Also click the “flyers” link. Main Page: http://blogs.nvcc.edu/intercom/2014/09/22/ Mozart Concert in October Flyers section
Posted on September 13, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Ellie Briscoe has done a wonderful job with publicity: She has submitted News of our concert online to *Washington Post Going-Out Guide *WETA events calendar She has emailed to the *WAMU events calendar *Washington Post Weekend section, and the “Extra” sections for Alexandria and Fairfax…
Third Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 9, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 3rd rehearsal of Fall 2014! Be sure that you have all your music and worksheets at every rehearsal. Should you misplace any materials, print PDFs from novachorus.org Attached is the completed “Where to Breath” chart (.pdf). Please mark your music as soon as possible…
Second Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 2, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 2nd rehearsal of Fall 2014! Be sure that you have all your music and worksheets at every rehearsal. Should you misplace any materials, print PDFs from novachorus.org Donations. If you are registered as a senior, please consider making a donation to NVCC Foundation in…