Next Semester Posted on December 23, 2015July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- One more time, let me thank you for a great semester of music-making. Bach and Handel–how good does it get? Chorus Please register for Spring now. If you registered for MUS 237 as a paying student last term, please do so again so that we…
Performances Page Posted on December 13, 2015July 19, 2023 As photo albums, recordings and programs become available, they are posted to the Performances page, listed on the tab above.
Post Concert Posted on December 11, 2015July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, Thanks for an awesome concert last night and for a great semester. I really enjoyed having you in chorus. Very important: Go to http://nveval.com and complete the course evaluation. Please do it now. The last possible day is this Sunday 12-13. If you didn’t get…
More Concert Info Posted on December 10, 2015July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Call tonight is 6:30 pm in Schlesinger. (Not 6:00 pm) I have 25 CDs of our Bach Concert. They are $10 each. I was only able to copy part 1 of the concert. You will get part 2 in January at no additional cost. At 7 pm…
Concert Info Posted on December 8, 2015July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Words cannot describe how proud I was of your performance on Sunday. Awesome in every way! Joel got good video. I am on my way now to pick up the audio files. Speaking of audio – I may be able to have recordings of our…
Final Tuesday Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 30, 2015July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our final Tuesday rehearsal of Fall 2015! Please sign in. Thanks for a great dress rehearsal with the orchestra last night. You sounded wonderful! Tickets- Every singer should have 5 Messiah tickets. If not, see your section leader. Sell them for $10 each (half-price!) or…
Twelfth Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 24, 2015July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of Fall 2015! Please sign in. Tonight-Messiah, all movements This Sunday, Nov. 29 is our 5:30 pm Dress Rehearsal with WMPO. Don’t miss it! Schedule Sunday, November 29 – 5:30 pm Dress Rehearsal with WMPO (note time change) Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, 3606 Seminary…
Leavitt Magnificat Posted on November 17, 2015July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for a great rehearsal tonight. In case you want to sing after all our Messiahs and before Spring semester starts, here is a great opportunity. Many of you will remember the beautiful Requiem by Paul Leavitt that we sang last Spring. Paul is giving…
Messiah Flyer Posted on November 17, 2015July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a flyer for our Messiah concerts. As usual, we will have half-price tickets. Start telling you friends about it. Yours-DrW
Eleventh Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 17, 2015November 17, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Fall 2015! Please sign in. Tonight-Messiah, all movements. After tonight, we have only 1 Tuesday night rehearsal before our Sunday, November 29, Dress Rehearsal Schedule Sunday, November 29 – 5:30 pm Dress Rehearsal with WMPO (note time change) Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, 3606…
Last Saturday Rehearsal Posted on November 12, 2015November 17, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- l look forward to seeing Women this Saturday at 11 am. This will be our last Saturday rehearsal. I want everyone to have plenty of time with family, plus some baking and shopping. Yours-DrW
Tenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 10, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of Fall 2015! Please sign in. Tonight-Messiah, all movements. After tonight we have only 2 Tuesday night rehearsals before our Sunday, November 29, Dress Rehearsal with orchestra at Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill (3606 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302) This Saturday at 11:00 am –…
Video of our Bach Concert Posted on November 9, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Enjoy this video of our Bach Concert. Thanks to Kate and Joel! Yours-MW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H22OHSfm2f8
Ellington, Messiah, Recruitment Posted on November 8, 2015November 9, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- (1) As promised, attached is a Duke Ellington chorus that we will sing at the Black History Month Celebration on February 23. I think it will be a fun break from all our Messiah rehearsing this week. Here is a link to a good performance….
Ninth Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 3, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 9th rehearsal of Fall 2015! Please sign in. Thank you for a wonderful Bach concert last Tuesday. Your singing was truly outstanding. Special thanks to our awesome soloists and the fine small ensembles. I will play the 1st movement recording tonight. Complete CDs will…
Bach Performance Posted on October 28, 2015November 3, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- You were amazing last night. I hope you had as much joy and satisfaction as I did. If you were absent for any reason, please contact me immediately. If you had spoken to me about your absence in advance, please remind me. In celebration of…
Technical Notice Posted on October 21, 2015October 20, 2015 From Admin: Updates will be temporarily delayed until further notice. Thank you for your patience.
Dress Rehearsal Posted on October 20, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for a wonderful rehearsal on Saturday. You sounded so good. There were a few unexpected absences. I need everyone to be present tonight. This is going to be a great concert. Pull out all the stops with regard to selling tickets and bringing your…
Concert Dress Posted on October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 [Admin Reposting] Please review the concert performance attire guidelines as listed in the Performance Advice (.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…
More Dress Rehearsal Information Posted on October 20, 2015 From Alto Section Leader Debbie: Here is a more detail about what the women should wear for concerts. We do not have a specific dress/outfit to purchase but do ask that you get as close as possible to the following: Women: Black, preferably matte finish, not shiny. Options – Floor…
Dress Rehearsal Info Posted on October 19, 2015October 20, 2015 From Fred: 1. Do not wear your performance clothes to this dress rehearsal, but do be on time: – 7:00 or earlier for the orchestra rehearsal – 7:20 Sing the Cantata – Stick around for the 2-piano concerto 2. Performance clothing for the performance itself (on Tuesday, Oct. 27) –…
Invitation Posted on October 19, 2015October 20, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for a great rehearsal on Saturday. I am happy to announce that our new president- Dr. Scott Ralls- plans to attend our concert. It is important that we have a good crowd. I need every singer to do their part by bringing their friends…
Bach Schedule Posted on October 16, 2015October 17, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire to Ul James: Hi Ul-Here is my plan. Please let the orchestra know. Thanks-MW Schedule for tomorrow (10/17) in Tyler Rm 130 10:00 am Concerto for Two Keyboards –strings only 10:45 am Orchestral Suite (M I) –strings and winds 11:15 am –1230 pm – Cantata: Ein fest…
Substitute Choral Rehearsal Posted on October 9, 2015October 17, 2015 From Fred: ALL NOVA Chorus singers are invited to a substitute choral rehearsal next Tuesday night, October 12, at 7:30 PM. ALL means our Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses are invited. Chris Hagan will lead the singing. We may use a CD player and talent in the chorus to help…
BCI Posted on October 8, 2015October 17, 2015 From Chorister Grace: BCI (formerly Berkshire Choral Festival) will be accepted open registration applications for 2016 starting Wednesday, October 14. The 2016 season includes programs in Massachusetts, California, Rhode Island, and Austria. Following is information that explains the enrollment process. 1. Open enrollment lasts until December 31. Everyone who applies…