Concert Flyer Posted on February 7, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a letter-size flyer (.pdf) that will be easiest for you to use. I am having 400 copies printed of the large poster (.pdf) for you to post throughout the community. Start now! Spread the word!
Fourth Rehearsal Preview Posted on February 5, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 4th rehearsal of Spring 2013! Please sign in. Attendance Please try not to be absent. If you miss more than two rehearsals during preparation for a concert, you will be asked to audition to demonstrate preparedness. Please notify Section Leaders of absences: Soprano-Peggy Harrison…
Women’s Rehearsal Posted on February 1, 2013February 5, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers (women)- We will also work of #7 tomorrow using this track. Try it out please.
Audition Posted on February 1, 2013February 1, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Small Chorus Audition I wrote previously that the audition for the Small Chorus in Cantata Academica would be Tuesday, February 5. I have moved the audition to Saturday 2/9, following the Women’s Rehearsal. The audition selection will be #12 mm 1-35 plus #5 for women. …
Rehearsal Review Posted on January 30, 2013February 5, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -Thanks for a good rehearsal last night. It was great to add some musical moments to our pieces. -Our February 27 concert has only 5 pieces. You should know them securely by now. If not, please learn them this week. -Here is a link to…
Third Rehearsal Preview Posted on January 29, 2013January 29, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Tonight is our 3rd rehearsal of Spring 2013! Attendance Please try not to be absent. If you miss more than two rehearsals during preparation for a concert, you will be asked to audition to demonstrate preparedness. Please notify Section Leaders of absences: Soprano-Peggy Harrison Alto-Debbie Peetz Tenor-Larry…
Replacement Files Posted on January 24, 2013January 24, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Attached a replacement files for Cantata Academica #7 soprano Cantata Academica #7 tenor Yours-DrW Admin: All files are posted to the Music Files page.
Britten Posted on January 23, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: There were are few who didn’t get the Britten. Please print. Yours-DrW Admin: All files are posted to the Music Files page.
Second Rehearsal Review Posted on January 23, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for a good rehearsal last night. We covered the following: Concert I I’m gonna sing till the Spirit moves Soon-ah will be done Ain’t a that good news We shall walk through the valley Concert 2 Movement 1 Movement 8 Movement 11 (worksheet 1)…
Second Rehearsal Preview Posted on January 22, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Here is a preview of tonight’s sign Welcome to our 2nd rehearsal of Spring 2013! Please sign in. If you are new, give your phone and e-mail. Be sure to write clearly. Attendance Please try not to be absent. If you miss more than two rehearsals during…
The Savannah Disputation Posted on January 22, 2013January 25, 2013 From Chorister Bernie: The Savannah Disputation. A review of the show, and a flyer (.pdf).
Cantata Academica Posted on January 21, 2013January 21, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Tenors- Your Cantata Academica rehearsal CD is missing #7. Here it is. Admin: All files are posted to the Music Files page.
I’m gonna sing ‘till the spirit moves Posted on January 21, 2013 From. Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Your Black History Month rehearsal CD does not have I’m gonna sing ‘till the spirit moves. (Instead, it has Every time I feel the spirit, which we are not singing.) Her come the tracks. Admin: All files are posted to the Music Files page.
Spirituals Posted on January 21, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I have ordered 20 more set of spirituals. I have attached PDFs of the music to use only until your copies arrive. Please print out the attachments for tomorrow’s rehearsal. Kate- Please put these on the website temporarily. Stand by-More to come. Editor: All files…
First Rehearsal Handouts Posted on January 16, 2013January 21, 2013 Welcome and Schedule Handout (.pdf) Worksheets (.pdf)
First Rehearsal Posted on January 16, 2013January 21, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -What a glorious first rehearsal we had last night! There was a wonderful, joyous feeling in the room, and you sounded fantastic. -We had a great group of new members. If any of you felt lost or overwhelmed at all, I encourage you to give…
Our Spirituals on YouTube Posted on January 8, 2013January 9, 2013 From Fred: Here are links to presentations of the music we will perform in our first concert. Remember, these are not Dr. Whitmire’s official interpretation, but they give you a good start on what they can sound like. Notice the singers great eye contact and that they had memorized the…
Music in Bookstore Posted on January 8, 2013January 9, 2013 From Fred: Music for our first concert IS in the bookstore, but not on the shelves. Ask one of the clerks to check with his or her boss to get the UPS Express Envelope with 5 pieces of music in it for MUS 137. The clerk that served me was…
Next Tuesday Posted on January 7, 2013January 9, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: I am really looking forward to next Tuesday, January 15–our 1st rehearsal of Spring 2013. It is going to be a great season. If you are not registered, please register now for Chorus (MUS 137 or 237). Please pick up the following music in the Bookstore before…
Berkshire Choral Festival Posted on December 27, 2012January 9, 2013 From Chorister Grace: Please share with the NOVA chorus members – the video about BCF runs about 8 minutes. The 2013 summer programs include a week at Sonoma University in California and a week in Edinburgh, Scotland in June, as well as a choice of four one week programs in…
2013 Spring Semester Posted on December 22, 2012December 22, 2012 Regular NOVAConnect registration for all 2013 Spring semester sessions is under way. Classes begin on Monday, January 14. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, January 15. Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A). For previous postings regarding Spring 2013, under Archives on the right-hand…
Cantata Academica Posted on December 22, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-Just a note to thank you once again for a wonderful Fall…the best ever! Just to whet your appetite, I have attached the opening movement (.mp3) of Cantata Academica. If you like Carmina Burana, you’ll love this. I wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday. Yours-DrW
Vocal Competition Posted on December 19, 2012December 22, 2012 From Heather Bingham, Paul Robeson Competition Director: Voice Teachers and Colleagues: I am honored to be directing the 2013 annual Paul Robeson Vocal Competition sponsored by the Urban Philharmonic Society of Washington, DC. This year’s competition will be held in Washington, DC in January of 2013, with the preliminary round…
Spring Music Posted on December 17, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I hope this message finds you enjoying a wonderful holiday. Let’s all try to sustain the wonderful, transcendent sense of peace and joy that you created when we sang Sicut cervus on November 6. Music for Spring Semester -music for our 2/27 concert is in…
Rehearsal and Performance Posted on December 8, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I look forward to seeing everyone today at 12:30 pm. I need some able-bodied folks to to come at 12:10 to help me move the digital pianos back from Schlesinger. Let me know if you can help. Please turn in you ticket money today. If…