Register ASAP and Bookstore Posted on July 30, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I have received word that Poulenc Gloria and Miriam’s Song of Triumph are in the bookstore. I have also received word that music classes continue to show low enrollments. So if you’ve ever thought about a course in singing, guitar or world music, now is…
Register Immediately Posted on July 22, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: I just received word that the college is forced to reduce its course offerings. All courses with low enrollments will be eliminated immediately. Please register now. If you are a senior who is able, please consider registering as a paying student. Yours-DrW Admin: See previous post for…
Joyful Celebration Posted on July 7, 2016July 19, 2023 [July 7, 2016] From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers – It has come to my attention that some of you have been petitioning the college regarding my leaving NOVA at the end of the coming academic year. I know that your efforts are motivated by good intentions and a desire to…
Recap of emails and attachments Posted on July 2, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Unless there is something rotten in cyberspace, you should now have sheet music and note-learning files for for Nachtlied and Miriam’s Song of Triumph. I divided part 1 and part 2 of Miriam at page 12 so that the files would not be too large….
Getting ready for the best year ever Posted on June 29, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, I hope you are all continuing to enjoy a wonderful summer. I managed to get to the beach with my girls last week and had a great time. I hope you have had a chance to listen to Miriam’s Song of Triumph and Nachtlied that…
Springtime in Funen Posted on June 16, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers – Here is a video that I just discovered of our performance of Springtime in Funen. My thanks to Bruna for posting. Yours-drW https://youtu.be/LZIL2Vqe9vM
Reilly Notice Posted on June 14, 2016July 19, 2023 A funeral service for the late J. Reilly Lewis is to be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Washington National Cathedral. An organ prelude will begin at 9:45 am. The Cathedral Choral Society and Washington Bach Consort will participate in the service. The details are…
Requiem Aeternam Posted on June 11, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Most of you will have learned by now (.pdf) of the sudden death on Thursday evening of eminent conductor J. Reilly Lewis. Reilly was on of the finest musicians I have had the pleasure to know. He was also a dear colleague and friend. We…
Brie Posted on June 7, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Many of you know my daughter Brie. She was 6 months old when I started at NOVA. Some will remember her sleeping in a basket under the piano during classes. She is now a teacher and baseball coach in South East DC. Here is a…
Courses Posted on June 7, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Hello again Singers- In order to make finding the right courses and sections easier, please consult the following list. (The regime couldn’t manage to get teacher’s names on their courses, or times correct.) Yours-DrW Dr. Whitmire’s courses Fall 2016 Mus 121 Music Appreciation (World Music) 13088 |…
Important Message Posted on June 7, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, I hope you are having a great summer. I certainly am, although I miss seeing you on Tuesday nights. As I have said before, the upcoming season is going to be wonderful – filled with some of my favorite music of all time. The music…
Summer Sings Posted on May 26, 2016July 19, 2023 From Chorister Anne: Dear [New Dominion Chorale] Members, Good news! Summer Sings is back! Two Summer Sings sing-alongs have been scheduled as follows: 1. Tuesday, June 7, 2016, 7:30 PM: Mozart Requiem conducted by Tom Beveridge 2. Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 7:30 PM: Brahms Requiem conducted by J. Reilly Lewis…
Thanks for a Fabulous year Posted on May 26, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I hope you are all enjoying the beginning of a wonderful summer. I am sorry that the rainy weather doused our annual chorus picnic. But the sun is out out now and it feels so good. I am beginning to turn my attention to our…
Fifteenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on May 3, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 15th and final rehearsal of the year. And what a year it has been! Bach and Handel in the Fall Ellington, Nielsen and Bernstein in the Spring We have a super- exciting year coming up. See the schedule below. Register now and invite your…
Fourteenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 26, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 14th rehearsal of Spring 2016! Please sign in. Tonight -Tuesday, April 26 – Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger, 7:30 pm Schedule Saturday, April 30 – Full Rehearsal SATB (attendance required) Cancelled Tuesday, May 3 – Last Rehearsal. AT130 Friday, May 6 – NVCC Spring Concert, Schlesinger;…
Dress Rehearsal Preview Posted on February 16, 2016July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- As you know, tonight is our Dress Rehearsal in Schlesinger. Please arrive early, sign in, pick up and program and take your seat on the stage. If you arrive at 7:30 pm you are late and will be disruptive. This is going to be great!!!…
Other Opportunities Posted on January 13, 2016July 19, 2023 From Chorister Grace: Info for all – The Cathedral Choral Society will be hosting a community sing-along at the Cathedral on Sunday, January 24th at 7:30 pm. They will be singing 3 pieces – Handel, Zadok the Priest; Handel, The King Shall Rejoice; Mozart, Coronation Mass, K. 317. Tickets are…