Recital Posted on May 12, 2014May 28, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -I enjoyed seeing so many of you at the picnic of Saturday. Thanks to Fred and Judy for their wonderful hospitality. -Voice Major and former chorister Michelle McHugh, soprano, tonight at 8 pm in the choir room. She has prepared a lovely program. I hope…
Recording Posted on May 10, 2014May 28, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- here is a recording of our Tuesday concert. Enjoy. https://soundcloud.com/kiru9867/sets/may-6-2014-concert-nvcc I hope to see you at the picnic today at 2 pm.
Picnic Starts on Time Posted on May 10, 2014 From Fred and Judy: This morning’s weather report on Ch. 4 stated that our weather should have increasing cloud cover during the afternoon with a chance of thunderstorms later on. We will keep the start time at 2 pm.
Chorus Picnic this Saturday Posted on May 7, 2014May 10, 2014 From Fred and Judy: The annual chorus picnic will be in our large backyard this Saturday, May 10 from 2 to 6 PM. See attached diagram. We are located at: – 6551 Columbia Pike, near Annandale, VA (down Fitzhugh Drive which is our driveway) — Halfway between Sleepy Hollow Road…
Stage Instructions Posted on May 5, 2014May 6, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I am really looking forward to tomorrow night. Please be on time at 6:30 pm. Allow time for traffic and parking problems. Sopranos, Tenor and Basses altos take your places on the seated risers at the back of the stage. Remember that all clappers should…
Encore Chorale Posted on May 4, 2014May 6, 2014 From Vicki: Hello everyone. I sing in the Encore Chorale at the Smithsonian and wanted to inform you about our upcoming concert. There are 130 singers in the group and Encore is an organization that promotes choral singing opportunities for people who are age 55 and older. The concert will…
Summer Sings Posted on April 30, 2014May 6, 2014 From Fred: The 32nd Season of Washington Summer Sings will be on Tuesdays at 7:30 during the month of June, as usual. We usually have about 200 good singers from the best choruses in the DC area who have performed these works several times. You sit with them: Sopranos and…
Parking Posted on April 26, 2014April 29, 2014 From Bass Section Leader Ray: I’ve just learned that the memorial service for James Schlesinger will be held at Schlesinger Center at approx. the same time as our rehearsal. Parking may be a problem. Might be a good idea to come early.
Important Info Posted on April 26, 2014April 29, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please pay close attention to the following information. Course Evaluations I have enjoyed having you in chorus this semester. It is very important that you complete an on-line course evaluation. Go to http://nveval.com. Do it right away as the evaluation period ends soon. Go to…
Twelfth Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 22, 2014April 22, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of Spring 2014! Please sign in. Next semester preview Five Mystical Songs (Vaughan Williams) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5JvpL6nyTc Vespers of the Confessor (Mozart) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljLWf6IQe5Q Schedule -This Thurs., April 24 – 7:45 pm rehearsal w/ Band (Stomp Your Foot) -This Saturday 4/26 – 3:00 pm Full…
Stomp your foot Posted on April 18, 2014April 22, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Reminder- There is no rehearsal tomorrow. New important info: The Band will rehearse Stomp your foot this Thursday 4/24 in Schlesinger at 7:45 pm. It would be a big help if as many of you as possible could attend. We will sing Stomp your foot…
Hand Clapping notes for “Stomp Your Foot” Posted on April 15, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: We added some clapping to Stomp Your Foot. It will save us time if you can check out Debbie’s notes and mark your music in advance. Thanks —- From Debbie: I hope I have everything recorded correctly and listed so it is easy to understand. Information is…
Chorus Picnic Posted on April 15, 2014April 15, 2014 From Fred and Judy Wulff: Our annual picnic will be at our home on Saturday, 5/10/14, from 2 – 6 pm. We supply a 4 – acre yard, picnic tables, hot dogs, hamburgers, gas grill, paper plates, plastic utensils. We will supply a few lawn games (croquet for example) but…
Reminder and New Info Posted on April 14, 2014April 15, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -Tomorrow 4/15 I will dismiss men at 8:45 pm and rehearse women only until 9:30 pm. -Here is a schedule change: There will be no Saturday rehearsal on 5/3 -Here is a schedule addition: The Annual Chorus Picnic will be Sat. 5/10, 2-6 pm, at…
Appreciation Posted on April 12, 2014April 15, 2014 From Lawrence Ries: Dear Mark and members of the NOVA Community Chorus, I’m just beginning to come down from the high I have been on from the performances of Sea Surface Full of Clouds. First, Mark, words are totally inadequate to express my thanks for all you did personally to…
Chorus Posted on April 7, 2014April 8, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -Wow! Who could have imagined how wonderful you would sound last night? It was a truly beautiful performance.Thanks for your commitment, focus and hard work. -If you missed the concert for any reason, please contact me immediately. If you have previously informed me of your…
Concert Instructions Posted on April 5, 2014April 6, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -Tomorrow’s rehearsal begins at 2 pm. Please arrive by 1:45 pm so that you are ready to take the stage. -All who are able please position yourselves on the risers as last Sunday. (Sopranos stage right; men in center with tenors forward; altos stage left.)…
Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 1, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Check out these videos of Sunday night.. I only had time to watch movement 1, but it sounded pretty good! See you tonight. Please don’t be absent. —– From Larry Ries: Hi everyone, Thought you might like to see videos of last Sunday’s performance of…
Bravo Posted on March 31, 2014April 1, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for last night. Your performance was everything I had hoped it could be: you sang with commitment and beauty. We’ll iron out movement 5 tomorrow night and our performance next Sunday at Epiphany will be stunning I am sure. Several of you have asked…
Call Posted on March 29, 2014April 1, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Ul want to start rehearsal tomorrow a little earlier. Please be in the TC Williams HS auditorium by 1:45 pm tomorrow. Be very attentive to Francisco and Matt as they help you get into place. Reminder- No rehearsal today.
Sea Surface Sheet Music Posted on March 25, 2014 From Fred: Our thanks to Carol Pelenberg for scanning the piano and vocal soloists in addition to our parts. You can actually see what is going on during the first 17 measures for example, rather than just count measures. PDFs: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Eighth Rehearsal Preview Posted on March 25, 2014March 25, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Spring 2014! Please sign in. Thanks for your focus and hard work at Sunday’s Dress Rehearsal. If you missed the Dress Rehearsal for any reason, please contact me immediately. If you have previously informed me of your absence, please contact me…
Saturday Rehearsal Posted on March 22, 2014March 23, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Singers- -I look forward to seeing you today at 3:00 pm. -I have tickets for our upcoming concerts. Please see Section Leaders today to pick them up. (I will need an alto to fill in for Debbie). -Even if Sea Surface is not your favorite piece…
Seventh Rehearsal Preview Posted on March 18, 2014 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 7th rehearsal of Spring 2014! Please sign in. Thanks to all who got together in groups last Tuesday rehearse Sea Surface. It will make a big difference. Tonight we will rehearse Sea surface full of clouds with Ul James; Frostiana Be sure to have…
NOVA Idol Posted on March 18, 2014March 23, 2014 Soprano Jessie is singing opera at NOVA Idol finals this Friday! Here is info about NOVa Idol on Friday March 21 at 7pm in the Schlesinger center. http://www.nvcc.edu/novaidol/ Peggy can you prety please let the choir know that this Friday (if all goes well) i will be performing at the…