From Dr. Whitmire Posted on February 17, 2009August 1, 2010 Dear Singers – * Tonight is our 5th rehearsal of Spring 2009! * We have only 3 Tuesday rehearsals before our March 22 Dress Rehearsal with the orchestra: 2/24, 3/3, 3/17 * Please note these changes in our Saturday schedule (posted 02/10): 3/7-women; 3/14-everyone (SATB) * Choer d’enfants – As…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on February 13, 2009August 1, 2010 Tuesday, March 24, 9:15 pm Absentee audition – for all who have missed more than two rehearsals – be prepared to sing any selection from the Durufle Requiem Tuesday, March 24, 9:30 pm Music Majors Chorus Exam – be prepared to sing any selection from the Durufle Requiem
Performance Guidelines and Schedule Changes Posted on February 11, 2009August 1, 2010 Schedule Changes (2/9/09) Saturday, March 7. 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm women only (was everyone) Saturday, March 14. 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm full rehearsal (new addition) Need to know concert dress guidelines? What to expect at dress rehearsals? See the Performance Tips. It is recommended that all members review…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on February 10, 2009August 1, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire (2/9/09) – Dear Singers: Today I learned that a member of our chorus and his family were evicted from their home. Of course, I cannot share the name. I am going to give the family some money, just because it feels right. If you would would like…
Links to iTunes Posted on February 6, 2009August 1, 2010 UPDATED: Thank you to chorister Ellie for the suggestion: iTunes allows users to preview songs for free by offering 30 second samples of each track. Users can also purchase individual songs and albums. Please note: When a user clicks on an iTunes link, the web browser will try to detect…
Rehearsal Track Added Posted on February 4, 2009August 1, 2010 A Durufle rehearsal track for No. 4 Sanctus for Soprano 2 has been added to the Music Files page.
Rehearsal Track Added Posted on February 2, 2009August 1, 2010 A Durufle rehearsal track for No. 7 Lux Aeterna for Basses has been added to the Music Files page.
Rehearsal Policy Posted on February 2, 2009August 1, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire (1/31/09) – Dear Singers: The forecast for Tuesday shows the possibility of snow showers. Since we can not afford any more missed rehearsals, I would like to institute the following policy: If the college is closed on any Tuesday due to weather, we will have a full…
Alto Sectional Rehearsals Posted on January 29, 2009August 1, 2010 From Section Leader Debbie: Dear NOVA Chorus Altos – Ellie, Alto extraordinaire, has offered to host alto sectionals at her home on the following Monday evenings, 7:30 – 9:00 pm : February 2, 9 and 16 We will sing along with the practice CD and the Durufle recording, plus there…
Snow Closing Posted on January 26, 2009August 1, 2010 From NVCC: ALERT — SNOW Update Tuesday January 27, 2009, Northern Virginia Community College will be canceling afternoon and evening classes at 2:00 p.m. The college will close at 3:00 p.m. for faculty and staff. All evening activities are cancelled. From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers – The college has closed….
Music Files and More… Posted on January 16, 2009August 1, 2010 Durufle rehearsal tracks, along with an updated CD track listing printout, for Alto have been added to the Music Files page. From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers – Thanks for a great rehearsal on Tuesday! It was truly amazing. And what a wonderful group of new singers we have. This is…
Music Files Posted on January 14, 2009August 1, 2010 Rehearsal Tracks for the Durufle and the Shearing have been added to the Music Files page. Please note that the Durufle alto tracks will be posted once available. Corrected Shearing CD track listings have been posted for Alto and Bass.
Info from first rehearsal Posted on January 14, 2009August 26, 2015 Rehearsal Schedule, handout from Dr. Whitmire, 1/13/09 Durufle Worksheets, handout from Dr. Whitmire, 1/13/09 Need to acquire the Durufle sheet music? Buy online from SheetMusicPlus.com: Direct link to Durufle Requiem or call ahead to local shops, including: Foxes Music; 416 S. Washington St; Falls Church, VA 22046; (703) 533-7393; foxesmusic.com…
Mendelssohn Posted on June 4, 2008August 1, 2010 Dear Singers- For those of you who just can’t wait until Mendelssohn’s Lobgesang get in at the bookstore, here it is at the Choral Public Domain Library. http://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Hymn_of_Praise_(complete)_(Felix_Mendelssohn) For those of you who want to get a head start learning it, here is a site with the MIDI files. http://s119247422.websitehome.co.uk/midimusic/Mendelssohn/Hymn-of-Praise/hymnpraise.html…
West Side Story Rehearsal Tracks Posted on April 30, 2008August 1, 2010 West Side Story Rehearsal Tracks, created by Dr. Whitmire, added to the music page
West Side Story and CD Order Form Posted on April 23, 2008August 1, 2010 West Side Story Files, Added to the Music Page CD Order Form, April 2008 Concert Link to the website of the NVCC Student Government Association, Alexandria Campus
Chorus Schedule Posted on April 16, 2008August 1, 2010 Chorus Schedule, for Fall 2008, from Dr. Whitmire.
Schedule Posted on April 16, 2008August 1, 2010 Chorus Schedule, for Fall 2008 – Spring 2009, from Dr. Whitmire.
Schedule Posted on April 16, 2008August 1, 2010 Chorus Schedule, for Fall 2008 – Spring 2009, from Dr. Whitmire.
Rehearsal Schedule Posted on March 17, 2008August 1, 2010 Rehearsal Schedule Change from Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please note this very important change: Our rehearsal on Sunday, March 30 will be in our normal room in Tyler, from 6 to 8 pm. (not at Bishop Ireton as stated on your schedule). Unfortunately the orchestra has a scheduling snafu and…