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…
“Planets” Rehearsals on Saturdays Posted on August 12, 2010August 13, 2010 From Chorister Ellie: The information [previously sent] says Vocal Rep is 1 pm to 2:50 on Saturdays, but previous email said the women’s rehearsals for The Planets would be from 2-3 pm on Saturdays. What is the new schedule for those rehearsals? From Dr. Whitmire: If both classes go, then…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on August 12, 2010 Dear Singers- If you have not registered for chorus please do so now. We are doing big pieces and I need every voice. If you know good singers who would enjoy singing Handel’s Judas Maccabeaus, Holst’s The Planets, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, and the Verdi Requiem, have them join us. Would…
From Dr. Whitmire, France Posted on August 12, 2010 Dear Friends- Here is my final report on our concert tour of France. Feel free to use this material in the upcoming weeks as you see fit. I have attached photos as wells as You tube links. Dr. Mark Whitmire (Professor-MUS, AL) led a concert tour of France from July…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on August 11, 2010 Dear Singers- I hope you are enjoying the end of a wonderful summer. We are just back from visiting family in Texas. I am very much looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks. Below you will find info about an upcoming workshop led by Philip Cave. As you…
Website Update Posted on August 1, 2010August 1, 2010 Welcome to the new NOVAChorus.org site – tastes great, less filling! New functionality includes site search and post commenting. We are still working out some kinks from the migration, so patience is appreciated. Otherwise, comments and suggestions are always welcome through the “Contact” page, listed in the menu bar up…
Judas Maccabaeus Posted on July 29, 2010August 1, 2010 From Fred: Kate has posted my MP3 files of the following parts of Judas Maccabaeus: 1 Overture 4 For Sion lamentation make 19, 20, 21 Lead on & Disdainful 25 & 26 Hear us O Lord & Fall’n is the foe 34 Hail Judea, happy land (You’ll probably recognize this…
Judas Maccabaeus Posted on July 29, 2010August 1, 2010 (7/28/2010) From Fred: There were 30 copies of Judas Macabaeus were on the campus book stores this morning. I told the clerk we’ll probably need 70 more. I found the rehearsal tracks that Mark recommended download as MIDI format. You can drag those MIDI files over to iTunes and they’ll…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on July 16, 2010August 1, 2010 Dear Singers- I trust that you are enjoying a wonderful summer. I am just pack from France where 20 members of NCC joined my church choir for five performances, culminating at Notre Dame last Sunday. It was a wonderful trip. Now I am on to the Fall and I know…
Sheet Music Posted on July 16, 2010July 16, 2010 According to the NVCC Alexandria Campus Bookstore online, the sheet music for the Fall semester is: JUDAS MACCABEUS BY KALMUS K06206, By HANDEL, Publisher: ALFRED, ISBN: 281859008731 Link to Alfred Music Publishing Link to Sheet Music Plus Please note that this information has not been confirmed. Order items at your…
Fall Enrollment Posted on July 16, 2010August 1, 2010 Regular NOVAConnect registration for all 2010 Fall semester sessions is under way. Classes begin on August 23. Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A, class number 14285).
Bonnaroo Posted on June 22, 2010August 1, 2010 (6/21/2010) From Dr. Whitmire: Here’s a link to Jeff Beck’s performance at Bonnarroo of “Nessun dorma” from Puccini’s Turandot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9zn2_rBM8Q
Performance Schedule with WMP Posted on June 15, 2010August 11, 2010 (6/10/2010) From Fred: The Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic mailing for this season contains the following concerts with NOVA Chorus: (There is also this note: “Although the dates below have been requested, they are not yet firm.”) October 17 & 24: Gustav Holst – The Planets (Womens’ Chorus, I believe) December 5…
Cathedral Choral Society Posted on June 7, 2010August 1, 2010 (6/5/2010) The Cathedral Choral Society is looking for additional very experienced singers (especially tenors and basses) for their concert with the American Guild of Organists on Monday, July 5 at 8:15 PM. If interested, please email Catherine Beaucham (cbeau7 [at] verizon [dot] net) The orchestra is large and many CCS…
Berkshire Choral Festival 2011 Posted on June 1, 2010August 1, 2010 (5/29/2010) From Chorister Grace: Perhaps some of the NOVA e-mail list would be interested in next year’s BCF schedule – looks like a great season. Read the entire announcement, here, (.pdf)
Summer Sings Posted on June 1, 2010August 1, 2010 (5/29/2010) From Fred: Summer sings are a lot of fun. No rehearsals. Hundreds of top singers around you (and a few beginners). Show up early (to get a parking spot under the church or nearby); check in/pay $10/rent music if you didn’t bring your own; find your vocal section; talk…
Frequently Used Documents Posted on June 1, 2010August 1, 2010 Reminder: Frequently Used Documents are always linked on the right side of the page: Info for New Members (.pdf) Dr. W’s Choral Singing Tips (.pdf) Performance Tips (.pdf) Join the Chorus (.pdf)
Summer 2010 Posted on June 1, 2010August 1, 2010 Please see below for previous postings regarding Summer or Fall 2010. For archived Spring 2010 information, please see to the right-hand side of the page, under Archives.
More Carmina Burana Posted on May 25, 2010August 1, 2010 (5/24/2010) From Fred: Yes! There is still another opportunity to sing Carmina Burana. This time there are NO rehearsals. NONE! Just show up and sing it. (Bring your music.) There is plenty of seating. It is on Sunday, June 27 at 5:30 pm in the National Cathedral (awesome). J. Reilly…
Choral Workshops Posted on May 25, 2010August 1, 2010 From Chorister Peggie: Here’s info on two excellent early-music choral workshops. I can vouch for the quality, as I’ve participated in similar ones in the past. Voix Humaines, One-day Chorworks workshop, Saturday 5 June, All Souls Episcopal Church The fam’d Italian Masters, Chorworks Summer Workshop, July 6 – 11th, (pre-workshop…
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…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on April 27, 2010August 1, 2010 (4/24/10) Dear Singers- Please mark your calendars for this important event: Jon Lackey will sing Britten’s “Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings” with the WMPO. May 30, 3:00 p.m. at Epiphany June 6, 3:00 p.m. at Bishop Ireton This is one my favorite pieces of all time sung by one…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on August 14, 2009August 1, 2010 Dear Singers – This is a test. Attached are two tiff files and an mp3 file. Let me know if you can open them. If you can’t, don’t worry because I will hand them out at our first rehearsal. I know you all love counting-singing! Attached files: Brahms Worksheet: Page…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on August 14, 2009August 1, 2010 Dear Singers – This is a test. Attached are two tiff files and an mp3 file. Let me know if you can open them. If you can’t, don’t worry because I will hand them out at our first rehearsal. I know you all love counting-singing! Attached files: Brahms Worksheet: Page…