Category: Spring 2017

Two performance videos have recently been posted. These links are also listed on the Performances Page at http://www.novachorus.org Annual Chorus Benefit Concert October 25, 2016: Video: https://youtu.be/_8E7L7XE1ac John Ireland: These things shall be April 9, 2017: Video: https://youtu.be/nIAvViasXkg

From Chorister Ray Lombardi: In response to a couple of requests, I’m sending the gist of what I said at Mark’s farewell, recreating as best I remember, the ad-lib part —– In the Fall of 1986, I had just retired and was looking around for someplace to sing – having…

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Friday night was a wonderful night. Everything I had hoped it would be and more. My deepest thanks to all who played a part in organizing the party, and thanks to all who were able to attend. The speeches were beautiful. The photos were fabulous….

From Chorister Bernie Cohen: Mark, My Words

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, What a perfect night. Thank you. Seminar- We will have a normal class tomorrow. I can’t stay after for potluck, though you guys are welcome to stay. Yours-DrW

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 15th and rehearsal. This Friday 5/5 is our 7:30 pm Concert in Schlesinger. The call is 6:30 pm in the Choir Room (AT130). The concert order is Jazz -Chorus-Intermission-Band What an incredible year this has been! Can you believe how much music we have…

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 14th rehearsal of 2017. Next Tuesday 5/2 is our Dress Rehearsal in Schlesinger Next Friday 5/5 is our 7:30 pm Concert in Schlesinger. The call is 6:30 pm in the Choir Room (AT130). The concert order is Jazz Band-Chorus-Intermission-Band A Flyer is attached. Spread…

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 13th rehearsal of 2017. Please see the Roster for our May 5 Concert. Check the box that corresponds to the number of years you have been in the chorus. After tonight we have only 1 rehearsal before our May 2 Dress Rehearsal. Please don’t…

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Several of you have expressed interest in the trip to Germany with composer/conductor Paul Leavitt. Attached are the trip details (.pdf). Looks really fun! Yours-DrW

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers – The pollen has gotten the best of me. I do not feel well and have laryngitis and will not be in the weekend (Friday or Saturday). May 5 program – I would like to ackowledge those singers who have been with me for 10,…

From Chorister Annette: There is a free concert (no tickets, donations accepted), with chorus and orchestra, Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, at 8 p.m. The program includes Paul Leavitt’s Cantata Emmanuel and Poulenc Gloria. This is at Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capital Street, NE, Washington, DC…

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of 2017. “Transcending All” I am still holding on to the wonderful, sublime musical experience that you created on Sunday at the Masonic Memorial singing These things shall be. I can’t remember being more moved by any music we have sung together….

World Water Day Concert On Tuesday, March 21, the NOVA Community Chorus (Dr. Mark Whitmire, Director) presented A World Water Day Concert in Schlesinger Concert Hall. The event was co-sponsored by The Federal Water Quality Association, Water For People, and The Alice Ferguson Foundation, a local non-profit organization that focuses…

From Dr. Whitmire: To keep the lot open for patrons, please car pool and to park at the west end of the parking lot beyond the fence on the side of the road.

Video from the World Water Day Concert on Tuesday, March 21 has been posted: https://youtu.be/GRRiGj0TR3A

[Compiled information] ACTION Save the date – On Saturday, April 8th, 2017 The Chorus invites and students, faculty and staff from across the campus to join us in the 29th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup with the Alice Ferguson Foundation On Saturday, April 8th, 2017 we will pick up trash…

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Chorus -Words cannot express how awesome you were on Sunday night. In the ZONE! Beautiful tone. Perfect eye contact. Excellent rhythm. I hope that it was a transporting for you as for me. -Lots of you were out sick. I hope that you have recovered…

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, -I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at Church of the Epiphany. Our rehearsal begins at 2:00 pm. The concert begins at 3:00 pm; we are last on the program. -Men had a great rehearsal today. Basses had a great turnout. Kudos to Tom Donlan…

From Dr. Whitmire: Thanks to all who attended our World Water Day Concert. We had a great crowd. PEACE – MW

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Last night Thanks so much for you excellent work at last night’s Dress Rehearsal with orchestra. The second time through you gave me just what we needed. We will work out the weak spots (mostly the unaccompanied spots) tomorrow night. If you missed the Dress…

From Dr. Whitmire: Here is a site to help you learn the Copland Old American Songs. http://parischoralsociety.free.fr/spring12.html

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for making last night such a wonderful event. Sicut Cervus set the stage perfectly for a night full of purpose and meaning. Several people said that the fact that you sang it by memory made all the difference. I really enjoyed getting to sit…

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Let’s use black folders for the concert. We’ll sing Sicut cervus and Wade in the water without music. Thanks for the excellent rehearsal today- DrW

[Admin Reposting] Please review the concert performance attire guidelines as listed in the Performance Advice (.pdf) document, always posted to the right. Men’s Concert Dress A tuxedo, white dress shirt or formal shirt with black bow tie, black shoes and socks. If you don’t own a tux and don’t wish…