Registration Posted on January 3, 2012January 4, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, Happy New Year to all! I know it’s early, but please register as soon as you can. Also, I will need at least 15 paying singers to register MUS 237O2a so that we can have our Saturday rehearsals. If you have registered for MUS 237O2a…
Songs of Sunset Posted on December 23, 2011January 7, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- As you know from the Mp3 I sent, Songs of Sunset is a beautiful, lush, wonderfully romantic piece. But, like most musical impressionism, it is quite chromatic (moving by half step) and therefore difficult for singers. For that reason, I have prepared the music and…
Songs of Sunset Posted on December 21, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Rather than have you all purchase Songs of Sunset (Delius) I am going to edit and print your parts. The score is a little expensive and much of the music is sung by the soloists (Rex and Grace Gori). However, many of you will prefer…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on December 20, 2011January 7, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, I hope you are enjoying a wonderful holiday. I have spent the last few days working on your scores and CDs for Songs of Sunset. It is a rich, wonderful piece in a harmonic idiom that we have never explored. Some have referred to Delius…
Chichester Psalms Posted on December 7, 2011December 7, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a link to our Chichester Psalms, Mvt II recorded at Church of the Epiphany. Enjoy. Yours –DrW http://youtu.be/VkVNx8nZW1o
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on December 3, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -Thanks for a wonderful concert last night. The beauty of the concert was a testimony to your hard work and commitment. I felt a transcendence in the room that was exactly what we talked about and what I had hope for. The audience was enraptured…
Performance Posted on December 1, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -I look forward to seeing you at tonight’s rehearsal and concert. Small Chorus meets in the Choir Room (AT130) at 5:45 pm. Full Chorus meets in the Choir Room (AT1430) at 6:30 pm. -Tonight we will sing #1, #3, #5 (small chorus), #6 (small chorus),…
Rehearsal Posted on November 30, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-Thank you for the excellent rehearsal tonight. It was the best possible birthday present. The call on Thursday is 6:30 pm in the Choir Room (AT130). Small Chorus call is 5:45 pm. If I change the concert order, I will let you know. The call on…
Dress Rehearsal Posted on November 29, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I look forward to seeing you in Schlesinger tonight at 7:30 pm. Please be on time. If you are able, please join me at Clyde’s for a refreshing beverage after rehearsal. Yours-DrW
Reminder Posted on November 22, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please do not miss tonight’s rehearsal. We had an alarming number of absences on Saturday. We can have a great concert only if everyone is present. Yours-DrW
Rachmaninoff Documents Posted on November 17, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Attached is the 1st draft of the program (.pdf). Please proof for errors/omissions. I have also attached Translations (.pdf) and a Flyer (.pdf) suitable for e-mail. I look forward to seeing everyone at our Saturday, 1:00 pm rehearsal. Yours-DrW
November 29 Posted on November 16, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- As some of you may know, Tuesday, November 29, is my 60th birthday. I know—it shocks me , too. Just think—I was 33 years old when I started teaching at NOVA. I had hair! I won’t be able to be with my family on my…
Eleventh Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 15, 2011November 15, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Fall 2011! Please sign in. I got back from Haiti early Sunday morning. While it was a very difficult trip physically and emotionally, it was also very powerful and fulfilling. It was great to read the accounts by Peggy,…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on November 13, 2011November 13, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I got back from Haiti early this morning. While it was a very difficult trip physically and emotionally, it was also very powerful and fulfilling. It was great to read the accounts by Peggy, Fred, Chris, Wendy and others about how wonderfully you performed on…
Schedule Change Posted on November 1, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: The Saturday, November 19, rehearsal is changed to a Men’s Rehearsal. (It is a Women’s Rehearsal on your original schedule.) Sat., Nov. 5, 1:00-2:15 pm Women’s Rehearsal, AT130 Tues., Nov. 8, 7:30 pm Dress Rehearsal w/ Band, AT130 and Schlesinger Thurs., Nov. 10, 8:00-8:30 pm Dress Rehearsal…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on October 31, 2011November 1, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for another wonderful performance. What an excellent choral tone you made. The final unaccompanied section was breath-taking. I have heard dozens of performances of Chichester Psalms (some by highly-regarded ensembles) that were not nearly as solid. Chichester presented all the challenges—rhythm, pitch and language—and…
Sunday Performance Posted on October 31, 2011November 1, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- First, Bravo! for you excellent performance last night. We have never sounded better! Second, as I announced last Tuesday, our concert date is December 2. It has not changed. (There was a typo is last week’s e-mail.) More to come. Yours-DrW
Rehearsal Reminders Posted on October 29, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please remember our vow: that each of us would spend three hours preparing Chichester Psalms for tomorrow’s concert. Its a nice rainy day – perfect for completing your preparation. MEN- Please come to our rehearsal today at 1:00 pm. Here is our Rachmaninoff Small Chorus…
Sunday Reminder Posted on October 25, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Reminder: This Sunday is the Marine Corps Marathon, so please plan to car pool as much as possible. Allow plenty of extra time to get there. Carolyn Miller (soprano) has two seats, and can pick up at NOVA parking.
Eighth Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 25, 2011October 28, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Fall 2011! Please sign in. Please return ticket money or unsold tickets to your Section Leader. I hope that each singer will sell five tickets at $10 each (Half price). Cash or checks to WMPA. Auditions for non-majors to…
Chichester Psalms Recordings Posted on October 17, 2011October 22, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- You did a wonderful job tonight. We all know there were areas that can be cleaned up, but the fact is that you transcended. We made music in the moment, which is exactly what I had hoped for. I was very satisfied and proud. Here…
Dress Rehearsal Feedback Posted on October 10, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for your excellent work last night. You did a very good job with a very challenging piece. We are right on schedule to have an outstanding performance next Sunday. The key to having an outstanding performance is getting everyone to our very important rehearsal…
Chorus Handouts Posted on October 8, 2011October 22, 2011 [Admin] At the October 4 rehearsal, there were two handouts provided: 1) Civil War and Peace, arrangement by Jonathan Kolm Please note that there have been reports of photocopy errors. Permission has been granted to post a correct version here (37 page .pdf). 2) Hymn to the Fallen, music by…
Chichester Psalms Flyer Posted on October 7, 2011October 22, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Spread the Word! (.pdf)
Sixth Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 4, 2011October 4, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 6th rehearsal of Fall 2011! Please sign in. Concert Flyers-Take some and post them in high-profile places. Hagan Recital Flyers (.pdf) – Take some and post them in high-profile places. Tickets – See your Section Leader. I hope that each singer will…