Alto Rehearsal Notes Posted on January 17, 2011January 19, 2011 From Section Leader Debbie: Note from Ellie who has also asked to post on the NOVA Chorus web site. See you tomorrow night. From Chorister Ellie: This is where I think each of the Verdi alto rehearsal tracks begin: Track 1: page 2, top system 2: page 19, top 3:…
Rehearsal Reminder Posted on January 14, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Reminder- There is a rehearsal for tenors and basses tomorrow (01/15) from 1:00-2:15 pm (not required, but strongly encouraged). Have a great weekend!
First Rehearsal Recap Posted on January 12, 2011January 23, 2011 Handouts from last night’s rehearsal: First Rehearsal Welcome, (.pdf) Schedule, Spring 2011, 2 pages (.pdf) Verdi text and translation, 3 pages, previously posted on December 30, (.pdf) Beethoven text and translation, 2 pages, (.pdf) Also noted: Verdi Latin diction, previously posted on December 30, (.mp3) Gramophone article: Composer Eric Whitacre…
Philip Cave Workshop Posted on January 10, 2011 From Chorister Peggy: For those of you who are interested in working on some choral music that we don’t ordinarily sing in NOVA Community Chorus, below is information on a workshop with Philip Cave in Richmond next weekend. I’ve been to similar workshops he’s given in the past, and have…
Judas Recording Posted on January 10, 2011January 10, 2011 From Chorister Al: Yes, the CD sounds great. The march No. 57 and Sing Unto God No. 58 weren’t on the disc. I guess these recordings didn’t come out correctly? Too bad, as Sing Unto God was one of the best ones, I think. Admin note: Sing Unto God is…
Verdi Text and Diction Posted on December 30, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, Attached is the Verdi Requiem Text and Translation (.pdf) plus an mp3 of the Latin diction. Knowing that many of you cannot open attachments, I’ve sent this message to Kate who will have it up at www.novachorus.org very soon. I have CDs of our December…
Verdi Schedule Posted on December 29, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I trust that this message finds you enjoying a wonderful holiday season. Knowing how busy you are, I thought it best to send you our upcoming schedule (.pdf) as early as possible. Be sure sure to mark your calendars. (Note that the Verdi Requiem comes…
Spring Semester Posted on December 21, 2010January 23, 2011 Regular NOVAConnect registration for all 2011 Spring semester sessions is under way. Classes begin on January 10. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, January 11. Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A, class number 14724). For previous postings regarding Spring 2011, under Archives on…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on December 16, 2010December 16, 2010 Dear Singers- Words cannot express the joy and satisfaction that you have brought to me this season. Your singing of Judas Maccabeaus far surpassed my very high expectations. My veteran singers did their usual excellent job of preparation. Further, I have never had such an outstanding group of new choristers….
Verdi Music Files Posted on December 6, 2010December 6, 2010 Music files for the Verdi Requiem have been added to the Music Files page. Please address any technical questions through the “Contact” link above.
12th Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 23, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of Fall 2010! Please sign in. Brava/o! I could not have been more pleased and proud of you at Sunday night’s dress rehearsal. You were attentive, patient, and sang with a beautiful full tone in every section. Our soloists did…
Notes on Dress Rehearsal Posted on November 22, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Happy Saint Cecelia Day (Patron Saint of Musicians)! Brava/o! I could not have been more pleased and proud of you at last night’s dress rehearsal. You were attentive, patient, and sang with a beautiful full tone in every section. Our soloists did a fabulous job….
Reminders Posted on November 19, 2010November 20, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Reminders: Tomorrow (Sat 11/20) – Rehearsal at NVCC; 1-2:15 pm Sunday (11/21) – Rehearsal at Bishop Ireton, 6-8:30 pm [I’ll need several able bodies to help Steve set up risers. If you can help, show up at 5:30 pm) Tomorrow I will have more Verdi…
Alto Rehearsal Update Posted on November 12, 2010November 12, 2010 (11/10/2010) From Chorister Debbie: Here’s the schedule of extra Alto rehearsals at Ellie Briscoe’s home: Dec 21, Dec 28, January 4 (Ellie also plans to create a flyer with this information.) From Ellie: Altos: optional Verdi learning sessions Where: Ellie Briscoe’s home, about ten blocks from NVCC campus When:7:30 –…
10th Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 9, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of Fall 2010! Please sign in. At this table, take a copy of On with the Snow Inside pick up Verdi Requiem Rehearsal CDs. The 2-CD set is $10. Make checks to NVCC Foundation. Absentee Auditions Tonight If you have…
Optional Alto Rehearsals Posted on November 9, 2010 From Section Leader Debbie: Ellie has suggested and offered to host VERDI rehearsals… See below. Please let me know your interest in participating by reply to: deborah_peetz [at] rand [dot] org From Ellie: Since we know most people don’t have standing commitments on Tuesdays, how’s about in December after chorus…
Fifth Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 21, 2010September 23, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 5th rehearsal of Fall 2010! Please sign in. Tonight’s Rehearsal – Judas 26, 30, 34, 43 Next Week – 49, 50, 56, 58, 66 The Planets– The Planets rehearsals have been moved to Tuesday at the end of rehearsal. If you think…
Revised Fall Schedule Posted on September 18, 2010 Chorus Schedule, Fall 2010, revised September 14, 2010 (.pdf)
ASO Flyer Correction Posted on August 31, 2010 (8/26/2010) From Chorister Ray: We’ve just received Alex. Symphony’s latest glossy flyer for the 2010-2011 season – and while it lists the Verdi Requiem on March 12 & 13, it fails to list the NOVA Community Chorus. Alexandria Choral Society, Metropolitan Chorus and Heritage are there but not us. From…
Fall Schedule and More Posted on August 20, 2010 (08/19/2010) Dear Singers- – hope you are making the most of the last few days of summer. We have had some beautiful days, haven’t we? Sadly, my Vocal Seminar was cancelled today due to under-enrollment. MUS101 Basic Musicianship is hanging on by a thread. This is a great course, that…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on May 14, 2010August 1, 2010 (5/6/2010) Dear Singers- Carmina was a blast! I enjoyed every moment. That’s why we work so hardÑso that the concert can be a big payoff. You sounded fabulous! And what outstanding performances from Rex Gori and our very own Terri LaGoe and Estee Herndon. What a great year this has…