Category: Spring 2010

(4/3/2010) From Fred – Plan to arrive extra early for our next performance on April 11. Traffic has always been a headache at this venue because of cherry blossom celebrations. This time there will be even more traffic headaches because of a Nuclear Security Summit on April 12 & 13….

Performance Program (.pdf) for the Italian Choruses performances, March 28 and April 11

(4/1/2010) From Chorister Mary: Dear NOVA people, Our next performance will be next week Sunday at the Church of the Epiphany, which is located on G between 13th and 14th. In case you and your guests would like to have dinner after the concert, here is a coupon for Chef…

(3/30/2010) Dear Singers- Several of you made checks directly to WMPO. I would be most appreciative if you could write a new check to NVCC Foundation, as I have already sent a $1000 donation to WNPO on behalf of NOVA Community Chorus. I can return your previous check tonight.

(3/30/2010) Dear Singers- A Late Spring 2010 Schedule will be available tonight. Here is a digital copy (.pdf). See you tonight.

Dear Singers – You were fabulous beyond my wildest expecations last night. Such a wonderful tone, and so responsive to the tempos. The orchestra was very on as well. The Priests and Soldiers were in fine form, and our Francisco brought the house down. Of course the big hitch was…

(3/28/2010) From Fred: A great performance with great stage movements. I knew I could count on you to get where we need to go and make it look professional. I’ll let you know when Whole Foods Markets want us to make a surprise performance like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-STnVJlWf_o which I sent out…

(3/28/2010) From Fred: Ul James, our orchestra director, found a set of keys after everyone had left. Let me know if you believe they are yours.

From Fred: Chorus, As you will see from Ul James’ note, below, the orchestra will rehearse from 1:30 to 2:00. We have use of the stage only from 2:00 until 2:30 = only 30 minutes. (We must leave the stage while the audience takes their seats.) Unless Dr. Whitmire directs…

From Fred: Musical Surprise On Wednesday, March 24, 2010, shoppers at Whole Foods Market in Harbor East Baltimore received an unusual surprise. Singers from Washington National Opera’s (WNO) Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program disguised as Whole Foods employees were embedded throughout the store. All of a sudden, the introduction to Giuseppe…

(3/26/2010) Dear Singers – Here is a riser chart (3-page .pdf for easier printing) for Sunday night. It won’t solve all the logistic problems, but it will be a good start. If I have left anyone off, I am sorry. Please don’t take offense- we will fit you in. Please…

From Fred: Singers, I’ve attached a plan (.pdf) which we may use to practice stage movement before the Bishop Ireton concert. Think of it this way: Sopranos always enter and leave via Stage Right wings: – Lowest rows lead off stage and top row leads on. – If there is…

(3/23/2010) Dear Singers – Tonight is 8th rehearsal of Spring 2010! Please proof the program roster. Mark any omissions or errors. I will make a Riser chart before Sunday. Thanks for a great Dress Rehearsal with orchestra on Sunday. If you missed the Dress Rehearsal, please speak to me tonight…

The NOVA Fortnightly is the student run newspaper and news source for Northern Virginia Community College. A piece featuring a number of choristers can be read, here: Before Finale, NOVA Idol Singers Share Inspirations, Aspirations, published March 23, 2010.

(3/22/2010) Dear Singers – I am working on a seating chart. Please let me know if you are a person who need a chair. reply to: mwhitmire [at] nvcc [dot] edu

(3/22/2010) From Fred: Congratulations. We proved our flexibility and willingness to deal with change yesterday. A few improvements and we’ll be perfect…. well, almost. Standing risers are always crowded. Help your friends: – Top row of singers stand back from the edge of your risers. – All other rows stand…

(3/21/2010) From Peggie: We have two current NOVA Chorus members (Terri LaGoe and Sam Howells) in the finals, and also some former chorus members (Stacy Dumas & Erika Anderson). The winner is determined partially by audience vote, so please come and vote for your favorite. The prize is cash! Here…

(3/18/2010) Dear Singers, Our Dress Rehearsal this Sunday at 5:00 pm has been moved to T.C. Williams High School (3330 King Street, Alexandria). There is a parking garage next to the school. The entrance to the garage is the extension of Kenwood Avenue. Park in the garage, walk to Entrance…

(3/17/2010) From Fred: OUR DRESS REHEARSAL THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 21, WILL BE AT T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL, 5:00 PM; NOT AT BISHOP IRETON HIGH SCHOOL !!! (YEA!) See note from Ul James, Director of the symphony, below. Please bring and use the black folder that you will use in the…

(3/15/2010) Dear Singers, Jacques Holden (chorus alum), Jovan Howard (alto) and Jenne Lucas are presenting a program tomorrow at noon in the Bisdorf cafeteria. Its a mix of R&B, gospel and original songs. Please drop by if you are able.

(3/15/2010) Please publish and otherwise promote this music event. NOVA Community Chorus (Dr. Mark Whitmire, Director) and the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic will present

(3/16/2010) Dear Singers, Tomorrow night is our 7th rehearsal of Spring 2010! This Sunday (3/21) is our 5:00 pm Dress Rehearsal with orchestra at B. Ireton The rehearsal is presently scheduled for the cafeteria. If that should change I will let you know. Donations to the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic will…

(3/12/2010) From Fred: SAVE THE DATE! I finally have a date for a picnic at our usual picnic grounds when both Mark and the place are available. Always something new or unusual when OUR chorus does something. Last year we invited the local EMTs over and they drove up in…

Sent from Fred: SINGERS ->> MSG FROM MARK WHITMIRE Tonights rehearsal with the orchestra at Bishop Ireton will start at 7 PM rather than 5 PM. Section leaders: please call around to spread this message. Singers call anyone you know who may not regularly read Email messages.

(3/7/2010) From Fred: I’ve attached a PDF copy of the above words in case you need one. I did not get the handout and had to borrow this one. Reminder: Stay tuned for info on section rehearsals on Tuesday night. I will be testing a computerized, variable speed, enhanced, rehearsal…