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…
First Rehearsal Preview Posted on August 20, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I look forward to seeing you at our first rehearsal next Tuesday, August 28. We have three concert wonderful concert programs this semester. With regard to sheet music and rehearsal CDs you have two options: you can download all that you need at www.novachorus.org for…
Christe adoramus te Posted on August 20, 2012 For Christe adoramus te, sheet music, rehearsal tracks and a recording are now posted on the music files page.
Pronunciation Files Posted on August 19, 2012August 19, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Here are some pronunciation files. 3 more pronunciation files [8 attachments on the music files page]
New Music Files Posted on August 17, 2012 Please note that additional music files have been posted. From Admin: As rehearsal tracks, recordings and sheet music files become available, they are posted to the music files page, listed on the tab above.
Sicut cervus Posted on August 17, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Here is an additional piece for our 12/6/12 program. From Admin: As rehearsal tracks, recordings and sheet music files become available, they are posted to the music files page, listed on the tab above.
Choir 2 Practice Posted on August 17, 2012 From Chorister Jane: I will host a rehearsal for the Chorus 2 Gabrielli and Monteverdi choruses on Mon, Aug 20 at 7:30. Please let me know if you are coming (no need to reply if not) so I know how many chairs to put out. Please bring all three pieces…
Office Hours Posted on August 15, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- For those who want to pick up music and or/CDs, I will be at my office around 4 -6 pm today.
Choir 1 Practice Posted on August 15, 2012August 16, 2012 From Chorister Ellie: My quartet has been unable to practice together, for a variety of reasons. I hereby offer to host a Choir I practice for all four parts, for any quartet member who wants to come. Monday August 27, 7:30 to 9 pm, at my house. Allergy warning: I…
Updated Sheet Music Posted on August 12, 2012August 13, 2012 From Chorister Ellie: Could you please look at the words for the altos in Chorus I of Lauda Jerusalem? At about measure 8, it starts not to make sense, as if a syllable got dropped, and then all the way through it’s off. By the end, we’re missing a whole…
Revised Files Posted on August 7, 2012 Please note two updated sheet music files on the music files page: Four Scottish Folksongs. Beethoven. Lauda Jerusalem Dominum. Claudio Monteverdi.
Duncay Gray Translation Posted on August 5, 2012August 6, 2012 From Chorister Ellie: Translation (.pdf) for “Duncan Gray.” I’m guessing most of the chorus isn’t familiar with Burns’ broad Scots…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on August 4, 2012August 7, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I hope that you are having a wonderful summer. I am just back from my sojourn to Texas to visit family. I had a good visit, but it’s good to be home and to get back to preparations for the upcoming year. As you know…
Senior Registration Posted on July 26, 2012July 28, 2012 From Chorister Fred: Senior registration is on Wednesday, August 22, according to the Dean of Students. That is the first day of classes and therefore when seniors may register.
Sheet Music Posted on July 23, 2012July 23, 2012 From Admin: All of the sheet music required for the Fall semester is available as PDFs on the music files page (see tabs above). If you choose to purchase, there is a discount available from SheetMusicPlus.com: Save $2.00 on any order of $10.00 or more. Code s12-gjn-fvw. Offer expires September…
Bach Magnificat Posted on July 19, 2012July 19, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Regarding the Bach Magnificat, I expect that most people will use the music that… has [been] put online… Many singers already have the Peters edition and they’ll want to use them, so let’s have Peters be the recommended edition rather than Boosey. I hope this is clear….
Fall 2012 Semester Posted on July 16, 2012 Regular NOVAConnect registration for all 2012 Fall semester sessions is under way. Classes begin on Wednesday, August 22. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, August 28. Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A). For previous postings regarding Fall 2012, under Archives on the right-hand…
Berkshire Choral Festival Posted on July 14, 2012July 15, 2012 From Chorister Grace: …I just returned from a fabulous week in Edinburgh – conductor Joseph Cullen is one of the leading choral conductors in Great Britain and it was a tremendous privilege and pleasure to spend a week working with him. Our 158-member chorus – from half a dozen countries…
Chorus Schedule Posted on July 14, 2012July 14, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Greetings from Texas! I hope you are having a great summer. Please note the following schedule changes: Concerts with WMPO 12/2, 2 pm, Epiphany, Bach Magnificat 12/9, 3 pm, Ireton, Bach 3/17, 2 pm, Epiphany, Britten Cantata Academica (celebrating his 100th birthday) 3/24, 3 pm, Ireton, Britten…
WMPA Summer Music Series Posted on July 14, 2012 From Fred: WMPA Summer Chamber Music Series – FREE Concerts Each summer, Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association sponsors a Summer Chamber Music Series (more info), held at The Lyceum in historic Old Town Alexandria. These weekly performances are free and open to the public. The performances feature small ensembles and soloists,…
Music Learning Materials Posted on June 27, 2012June 28, 2012 From Admin: As rehearsal tracks, recordings and sheet music files become available, they are posted to the music files page, listed on the tab above. From Dr. Whitmire: (1) Dear Singers- I hope you are having a great summer. I know that by now you need a choir fix. So…
Jubilate Deo Posted on June 20, 2012June 27, 2012 From Chorister Estee: …while checking out the Youtube for Jubilate Deo I discovered something that you might already know if not, you go into the Youtube Jubilate Deo and put the voice type you want to hear predominant. Then you can just hear that voice part sticking out. I found…
Bach Magnificat Posted on June 18, 2012August 7, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: New pdfs of Bach Magnificat Magnificat 1, 4 Magnificat 7, 11, 12
Quartets Posted on June 18, 2012August 7, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Our Fall music is quite wonderful, but quite challenging (anyone surprised?). I’ d like to try something new: quartets. It’s a system that I experienced in both high school and college and it proved very helpful. It’s pretty simple—you learn your music so well, that…
Early Material Posted on June 16, 2012August 7, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I know many of you like to get an early start, so here is some material for you. As you know, I am moving away from CDs, since everyone has a computer. (Besides, the planet has too much plastic, right?) I ordered music in the…