Fall Music Posted on August 12, 2013August 14, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I hope that you are enjoying the final days of a great summer. I will be on campus this Thursday from 1-4 pm. I will have rehearsal CDs of Brahms: Neue Liebeslieder Waltzer (including German pronunciation, and a great recording) -$5 Haydn: Mass in Time…
Senior Citizen Registration Posted on August 2, 2013August 5, 2013 From Fred: Senior Citizen Registration is on the first day of classes, Wednesday, August 21. First class for chorus, MUS 137, is Tuesday, August 27 at 7:30 PM in Tyler 130. Alexandria Campus info # is 703-845-6200.
Fall Season Posted on June 13, 2013August 10, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I hope that you are enjoying a wonderful summer. But I know that some of you are already eager to start working on (or at least thinking about) our Fall season. Attached you will find the music (.pdf) for our first concert. Below you will…
Thirteenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 16, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 13th rehearsal of Spring 2013! Please sign in. We have 2 rehearsals before our Monday April 29 Dress Rehearsal with the Annandale Orchestra in Schlesinger. Please note this new rehearsal (posted 4/9) Saturday 4/27, 1:00 pm, Combined Choruses St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 5800 Backlick…
Important Dates Posted on March 5, 2013March 8, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Important Dates (no changes from your original schedule) Saturday 3/9 – 3:00 pm Women Sunday 3/10 – 5:00 pm Mandatory Dress Rehearsal Bishop Ireton High School (301 Cambridge Rd., Alexandria) Tuesday 3/12 – No Rehearsal, College Closed Saturday 3/16 – No Sectional, College Closed Sunday 3/17 –…
Fifth Rehearsal Preview Posted on February 12, 2013February 20, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 5th rehearsal of Spring 2013! Please sign in. Attendance Please try not to be absent. If you miss more than two rehearsals during preparation for a concert, you will be asked to audition to demonstrate preparedness. Please notify Section Leaders of absences: Soprano-Peggy Harrison…
Rehearsal Review Posted on January 30, 2013February 5, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -Thanks for a good rehearsal last night. It was great to add some musical moments to our pieces. -Our February 27 concert has only 5 pieces. You should know them securely by now. If not, please learn them this week. -Here is a link to…
First Rehearsal Handouts Posted on January 16, 2013January 21, 2013 Welcome and Schedule Handout (.pdf) Worksheets (.pdf)
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…
Rehearsal and Performance Posted on December 8, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I look forward to seeing everyone today at 12:30 pm. I need some able-bodied folks to to come at 12:10 to help me move the digital pianos back from Schlesinger. Let me know if you can help. Please turn in you ticket money today. If…
Eleventh Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 27, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Please sign in. Tickets – I hope that each singer will sell five tickets at $10 each (Half price). Cash or checks to WMPA. Flyers– Post them everywhere. Send them electronically to everyone you know. Tonight is Music Majors…
Tenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 20, 2012November 20, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Please sign in. Tickets – See your Section Leader. I hope that each singer will sell five tickets at $10 each (Half price). Cash or checks to WMPA. Flyers – Post them everywhere. Send them electronically to everyone you…
Ninth Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 13, 2012November 13, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 9th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Please sign in. Tickets – See your Section Leader. I hope that each singer will sell five tickets at $10 each (Half price). Cash or checks to WMPA. Flyers– Post them everywhere. Send them electronically to everyone you know….
Eighth Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 6, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Please sign in. Thanks to all who attended our make-up rehearsal on Saturday. Women’s Auditions for Suscepit Israel are tonight. I would especially like my Music Majors to audition. Schedule Notes I will be rehearsing the Bach Magnificat with…
Update Posted on October 27, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I will be rehearsing the Bach Magnificat with the orchestra on Sunday, November 18, at 5:00 pm, at Bishop Ireton High School. I would like it if as many singers as possible to attend. I would especially like my Music Majors to be present for…
Seventh Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 23, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 7th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Please sign in. Be sure to check out http://www.facebook.com/Music.At.NOVA Women’s Auditions for Suscepit Israel will be next Tuesday. The music is attached. Kate will post it (.pdf) at www.novachorus.org. I will have a few copies for those who can’t…
Updated Schedule Posted on October 16, 2012October 23, 2012 Hand out from Dr. Whitmire: Chorus Schedule (.pdf), updated October 16, 2012.
Sixth Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 16, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Tonight is our 6th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Once again, let me thank you for a great Beethoven concert on Oct. 2. You looked great and sounded great. We had a great crowd and received over $1000.00 in donations. Special thanks to Chris and David, and to…
First Rehearsal Recap Posted on August 29, 2012 Handouts from August 29: Fall 2012 Schedule (.pdf) Fall 2012 Worksheets (.pdf) Reminder: Frequently Used Documents are always linked on the right side of the page: Info for New Members (Great refresher for current members, too) Dr. W’s Choral Singing Tips Performance Guidance (includes concert dress guidelines) Join the Chorus…
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…
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…
2012-13 Season Posted on June 16, 2012July 20, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Singers- I hope you are having a great summer. I have been working on our exciting 2012-13 season, and want to get you the latest info regarding repertoire and dates. NOVA Community Chorus Calendar (.pdf) FALL MUSIC Magnificat in D, BVW 242, By J.S. Bach, Boosey…
Reminder Posted on April 14, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Reminder: men’s rehearsal today at 1:00 pm Correction to my last message: Our April 26 Concert begins at 7:30 pm, 6:30 pm call (as printed on your schedule)
Twelfth Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 10, 2012April 10, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of Spring 2012!. Please sign in. Too many absences – This has been a great year. Let’s end strong. Don’t miss rehearsal. Youtube – Our first performance of Songs of Sunset is on Youtube. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDvI5rB1E_8 Photos –…