Category: Spring 2010

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(5/13/2010) Dear Singers- We have been invited by the Alexandria Symphony to join in their performances of Carmina Burana. Due to space limitations, we can only have about 30 singers. Our first rehearsal was last night and not all our spaces were filled. We presently have space for: 1 soprano,…

Dear Singers- We meet tonight in Schlesinger at 6:30 pm. When you arrive, quietly take your places in the audience seats. We will take photos of the band first, then we’ll take the stage for photos and a brief warm-up. Congratulations to Shellie Grant is graduating in Music this month!…

Dear Singers- Here is a seating chart (3-page .pdf) for Carmina.

Dear Singers- Here are sit-stand instructions (3-page .pdf) for Carmina. Please mark your scores. At the bottom you will find standing charts for Piccolo, Ragazzi and Men’s Sextet. Yours-DrW

Forwarded from Fred: We are looking for a few non-carmina performers to help as ushers and donation takers at the concert. Ushers (can be family members, teenagers, etc) will need to be there at 6:30 and done at 7:30. We need two adult donation takers to count money. They will…

(4/28/10) Forwarded from Fred: Hi Fred: Can you pass on to the chorus my appreciation for their work tonight? The chorus worked very hard and sang beautifully. I appreciate everyone’s generosity, talent, and professional attitude. The concert is going to be wonderful. -Wendy

From Dr. Whitmire: Details (2-page .pdf) regarding Carmina Burana standing directions, Coro Piccolo #3, #7, #8, #20 “nazaza”; Ragazzi #15, #22; Men’s Chorus #19.

From Fred: All members and families of NOVA Chorus, present and past; its director, band director, orchestra director, soloists and teachers are invited to the annual Chorus Picnic. It is “Pot Luck.” Bring food and drinks to share. We will provide: picnic tables, hot dogs, gas grill, paper plates, utensils,…

(4/26/10) Dear Singers- -Our Carmina Burana Dress Rehearsal is tomorrow at 7:30 pm in Schlesinger. Be in your seat on the risers at 7:25 pm for a warm-up. We will rehearse the band movements first. At 8:45 you will take a five minute break and the band will be dismissed….

From Fred: Some of us are having trouble finding the John Adams School with Mapquest and yahoo maps. Google maps nailed it first try, placing the building complex in dead center but placing the words “John Adams Elementary School” way off among the apartment complex. Go to: maps.google.com. Where it…

From Fred: We will rehearse (sing) with the band tonight at John Adams Elementary School at 7:30. The good news is that Wendy has arranged for ALL of us to use the school’s large cafeteria instead of crowding into the small rehearsal room. (This elementary school’s chorus performed Mozart’s Magic…

Dear Singers- Thanks for all the auditions. Here is what (.pdf) I have worked out. Have a great rhearsal tonight. I know you will make me proud.

(4/20/2010) Dear Singers – As the rock song says,

Dear Singers- Tonight is our 12th rehearsal of Spring 2010! Tonight- Carmina Burana! The whole banana! Thanks to all who attended rehearsal on Sat at noon with Wendy Matthews. I heard good comments. This Thursday, April 22 Rehearsal with Band John Adams Elementary School 5651 Rayburn Ave, Alexandria This Saturday,…

Dear Singers – Attached is our Carmina Burana poster. If you can

(4/19/2010) From Fred: John Mason sends us his wonderful “Cheat Sheet” (3 page .pdf) for In Taberna. Try it out before Tuesday night. We might actually end up with all the si la bells in the right order. Thanks, John.

(4/13/2010 Delayed posting) Dear Singers- Tonight to our 11th rehearsal of Spring 2010! Brava!/o! for your even-more-wonderful opera choruses concert. You were awesome! Tonight- Carmina Burana! This Sat at noon – Women

(4/12/2010 Delayed posting) From Fred: It was a Great performance. We came on and off the stage professionally, sang well and even took down some of the risers in a limited time and space. Several singers asked if it was like herding cats but not hand ever seen that great,…

From Peggie: Here is info (.pdf) that my agency has forwarded about the nuclear summit that starts on Monday, and closures starting on Sunday, EVENING. Closures don

From Fred: Our chorus picnic will be on Saturday, May 8 beginning around 3 pm. It is a great opportunity to complete our class/concert year by spending a few hours outdoors getting to know and enjoy the wonderful people you’ve been singing with. Bring your family or friend. It is…

Dear Singers- Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of Spring 2010! I hope that you enjoyed a wonderful Holiday weekend! Tonight we will sing through our opera choruses, then focus on Carmina Burana Tonight second half (12-25) Next Rehearsal