First Rehearsal Review Posted on August 27, 2014August 31, 2014 Handouts (.pdf): Worksheets Schedule DrW’s Choral Singing Tips Music Fundamentals Translation of Mozart Vespers As rehearsal tracks, recordings and sheet music files become available, they are posted to the music files page, listed on the tab above. Frequently Used Documents are always linked on the right side of the page:…
First Rehearsal Preview Posted on August 26, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 1st rehearsal of Fall 2014! It is going to be a great season. Please sign in. If you are new, give your phone and e-mail. Be sure to write clearly. Donations. If you are registered as a senior, please consider making a donation to…
Mozart Flyer Posted on August 23, 2014August 25, 2014 [Update August 23, 2014]: From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a revised flyer for our October concert. it will be a ticketed event. Our orchestra expense is $5000.0O. Yours-DrW [August 16, 2014] From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Its never to soon to start start spreading the word. Attached…
Fall Semester Posted on August 22, 2014August 25, 2014 Classes begin on Wednesday, August 22. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, August 26. Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A). For previous postings regarding Fall 2014, under Archives on the right-hand side of the page, click on “Fall 2014” For archived Spring or…
Registration Posted on August 22, 2014August 25, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Singers- I look forward to our rehearsal on Tuesday (8/26) at 7:30 pm. The following Saturday (8/30) we will begin Saturday chorus rehearsals (Alternating women-men) from 12 noon until 1:15. Saturday rehearsals are encouraged but not required. Yours-DrW
Registration Posted on August 21, 2014August 25, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Looking at my rolls, it appears that many have successfully run the registration gauntlet. I am thankful to all who have been so generous in proving helpful tips to one another. I am particularly thanks to Peggy Harrison for her leadership in the area on…
Free Parking Posted on August 21, 2014August 25, 2014 From Peggy: FYI, confirmation about free evening and weekend parking and other info. http://www.nvcc.edu/news/pr/2014/parking2014.html
Senior Registration Posted on August 19, 2014August 25, 2014 [Update August 19, 2014]: Mary to Peggy: “Hi Peggy, Thanks for your email and the good information that you have been providing. With respect to the Senior Tuition waiver form, it takes 48 hours to process and show up in the online payment program. So we will show charges for…
Senior Registration Posted on August 19, 2014August 25, 2014 [Aug 19, 2014] From Peggy: I believe I have successfully senior registered for chorus. I get to send for my parking permit online in 48 hours. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I’ll be checking all day.
2014-15 Performance Schedule Posted on August 16, 2014August 31, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Art and John- Please update all online calendars with the following information. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks-MW NOVA Community Chorus Schedule Fall 2014- Spring 2015 (.pdf) Tuesday, 10/14/14, 7:30 pm Annual Chorus Benefit Concert An all-Mozart program including Concerto No. 10 for…
Senior Registration Posted on August 12, 2014August 31, 2014 [Update August 12, 2014] From Peggie: Seniors, It’s not a bad idea to practice by trying a regular enrollment but just don’t complete it. From Bernie: The NOVA website is VERY user unfriendly. I tried to find my user name, but the instructions given from the link below do not…
Fall Semester Posted on August 11, 2014August 15, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- As you know, Fall 2014 classes begin on August 20- only nine days away. You must be registered (MUS 13701a) before then, as there is no longer any late registration. Many of you are not yet registered. Please do so right away. In addition to…
Fall Semester Posted on July 31, 2014August 15, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Can you believe August is here? As you know, Fall 2014 classes begin on August 20. You must be registered before then, as there is no longer any late registration. Many of you are not yet registered. Please do so right away. The way to…
Senior Registration Posted on July 25, 2014August 31, 2014 [Update August 12, 2014] From Peggy: To clarify: Seniors must and may only register for free senior classes ON August 19 for the 16 week SESSION that starts August 20. (Even though the first CLASS isn’t held until Tuesday August 26.) [July 25, 2014] Update: From Peggy: Note that the…
Tracks Posted on July 12, 2014July 22, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a link to rehearsal tracks for the Mozart Vespers. http://www.learnchoralmusic.co.uk/Mozart/Vesperae/vesperae.html Here is a link to rehearsal tracks for the Five Mystical Songs. http://www.learnchoralmusic.co.uk/Vaughan-Williams/5-Mystical-Songs/mystical.html The version of Five Mystical Songs that I previously sent is choral only (no piano). Here is a link to…
Fall Schedule Posted on July 12, 2014July 22, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -Here is our current Fall 2014 Schedule. The Schlesinger dates are confirmed and solid. The 12/7 concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic is unconfirmed and subject to change. -Here are links to a wonderful performance of Five Mystical Songs. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZiMSGq_fOk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNMnGNL0-uw Yours-DrW Fall 2014…
Mozart Videos Posted on July 11, 2014July 22, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- here are Youtube links to a fairly good performance of the Mozart. Enjoy. Yours-DrW Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Solemn Vespers of the Confessor, K. 339 I. Dixit Dominus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej-8mG6dTio II. Confitebor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A3Bofn3wb8 III. Beatus vir http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58jUu2XLoIk IV. Laudate pueri http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljmQbRX1THE V. Laudate Dominum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9fWuVKwXXI VI. Magnificat…
Vespers Solos Posted on July 11, 2014August 26, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I have decided to have the solos in the Mozart Vespers sung by members of the chorus. We will have auditions on September 16 (our 4th rehearsal). The audition selection for the SATB solo quartet will be III. Beatus vir. I have attached an mp3…
Fall Season Posted on July 10, 2014July 22, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -I hope you are having a wonderful summer. I have enjoyed some restful days, but am now turning my attention to our Fall season. -Please register for chorus now (MUS137 01a). If you know skilled singers who are looking for a great group, please recruit…
NEW Academic Building Posted on June 26, 2014 From Peggy (Dr. Whitmire): “NEW” ACADEMIC BUILDING – GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY | Thursday, 26 June 2014 Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria Campus will conduct a groundbreaking ceremony for the “NEW” Academic Building. Date: Thursday, 26 June 2014 Time: 2:00 p.m. Location: AL Campus | Parking Lot B-6 In case of inclement…
Parking Posted on June 20, 2014June 26, 2014 From Peggy: Dr Whitmire asked me to pass on this info. From the Director of Business Services, NOVA’s parking policy is: Effective August 1, 2014, valid NOVA Parking Permits are no longer required on vehicles parked in Student (“B”) Parking Lots after 4 pm and on weekends.
On-time Registration Posted on June 12, 2014June 26, 2014 From Peggy: FYI, here is info from NVCC email about next semester’s new “On-time registration” policy. If you can’t read the email, here’s a link to the same info on the NVCC web site: http://www.nvcc.edu/registration.pdf (.pdf) Note that there is no info in here about senior registration. When I get…
Fall 2014 Sheet Music Posted on May 27, 2014May 28, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I hope you are all enjoying the beginning of a great summer. But I am sure there are eager beavers out there who would like to get started on our Fall music. Here are the editions we’ll be using. Muisc will be in the bookstore,…
Senior Registration Posted on May 22, 2014May 28, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Ellie Briscoe picked up this information about senior registration at the Student Services Center today: Policy changes for senior citizen tuition waiver: In compliance with NOVA’s new on-time registration policy, registration must occur the day before the session start date. Your senior citizen registration form…
Important Info Posted on April 26, 2014April 29, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please pay close attention to the following information. Course Evaluations I have enjoyed having you in chorus this semester. It is very important that you complete an on-line course evaluation. Go to http://nveval.com. Do it right away as the evaluation period ends soon. Go to…