Chichester Psalms Soloists Posted on October 2, 2011October 4, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks to all who auditioned for the solos on Tuesday. It is a pleasure (and luxury) to have so many capable soloists. The soloists for Chichester Psalms will be: S- Michelle McHugh A-Shellie Grant T-Jon DeHart B-Brandon Homayouni Yours-DrW
Rachmaninoff Notes for Tenors Posted on October 1, 2011October 4, 2011 From Tenor Section Leader Larry: I have looked (and listened) at the places where the tenor line breaks into 3 parts. Here is what I found in comparing the printed music to the rehearsal tracks: No. 2 page 8, bottom system, continuing into the next page: Tenor 2 sings the…
Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 27, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers PLEASE NOTE THIS SCHEDULE CHANGE AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS Our October 23 concert has been moved to October 30, 3:00 p.m. Church of the Epiphany 1317 G Street NW Washington, DC A flyer (.pdf) is attached. A prettier one will be ready later. The WMPO…
Tenor Notes Posted on September 26, 2011September 27, 2011 From Section Leader Larry: Rachmaninoff #18: The 2nd tenor CD rehearsal track for #18 contains no audible 2nd tenor notes beginning with the first measure of page 118 until the second measure of page 120 (although we hear the quieter notes of all the other parts). I’m guessing that this…
Alto Notes Posted on September 23, 2011September 27, 2011 From Chorister Jane: Which line do the first altos sing on page 85 (you didn’t record most of this one for the altos, so I can’t tell). There is one voice on the soprano line and there are 3 voices singing on the alto line. Do first altos sing the…
Notes for Basses Posted on September 20, 2011 From Section Leader Ray: A couple of small things I’ve meaning to bring up – but have slipped my mind at rehearsal. Rachmaninov: 1) Chorus 11: P.72, Mm. 11-14 are missing from the bass 1 rehearsal disc. 2) Chorus 13, P.85 Assuming we are NOT singing the alternative bass line…
Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 20, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 4th rehearsal of Fall 2011! Please sign in. Please proof the Roster one more time If you are registered as a Senior, please consider making a donation in lieu of tuition. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Attendance Please try not to be absent….
Chorus Benefit Oct 11 Posted on September 17, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Friends- Please plan to attend this event (.pdf). Its a chance to hear two great pianists play wonderful music, including a new piece by Jonathan Kolm. Donations support our chorus. Please spread the word and bring your friends. Yours-DrW
Music Majors Posted on September 13, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: This message (.pdf) is for music majors.
Rehearsal Posted on September 12, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- At tomorrow’s rehearsal we will rehearse all of Bernstein. The Rachmaninoff choruses will be selected from Group II. Yours-DrW Group I 1 2 3 4 Group II 6 8 11 12 Group III 14 16 17 19 20
Sublime Music Posted on August 31, 2011September 1, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- What an unbelievably great start to the season. You made sublime music on the first night. I was stunned! I have set a challenging goal for us, but your focus and skill last night made me know we can get there. Our rehearsal brought to…
Rehearsal Handouts Posted on August 31, 2011August 31, 2011 Here are the handouts from the August 30, 2011 rehearsal (.pdf files): Schedule, 2 pages Exercises: Chords, Count Singing, Intervals, Note Names, Key Signatures OR All 4 pages Chichester Psalms: I – Rhythm (changing meters), II – Rhythm, III – Pitch (changing key center), III – Rhythm and Harmony OR…
Chichester Psalms Posted on August 28, 2011August 28, 2011 Dear Singers- Here is a link to a Youtube performance of Chichester Psalms. Enjoy. -DrW Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir George Pehlivanian, conductor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEnYf_aQUnc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QowBKFzSlM
Campus Closed Posted on August 26, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- As you may know, the college has closed for the weekend, so we will not be able to have our make-up rehearsal. I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday. Yours-DrW —– From: Flagler, William Jr. Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 3:23 PM To: All…
Saturday Posted on August 24, 2011 Dear Singers- I have not yet recovered from my disappointment at the cancellation of our first rehearsal last night. Please plan to attend our make-up rehearsal this Saturday, August 27, 1-3 pm. We have a great deal of work to do before our October 9 Dress Rehearsal with the Washington…
Campus Closed Posted on August 23, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- In their infinite wisdom, the college has closed for the remainder of the day and evening. Anyone know this tune, “who can explain it, who can tell you why?” So, practice with you Cds if you have them. See you next week. Yours-DrW
Vocal Seminar Posted on August 18, 2011August 19, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -Sadly, Vocal Seminar is being cancelled (the guitar players win). But there is still time to join Basic Musicianship or Beginning Class Voice. -Also, tt would be a big favor if several of you could move your chorus registration to MUS 23702a. This is the…
Office Hours Posted on August 15, 2011August 16, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I plan to be in my office tomorrow 2-6 pm. Please drop by and pick you rehearsal CD is you get a change. Yours-DrW
Chichester Psalms I.mp3 Posted on August 4, 2011August 4, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Listen to this! Super exciting! See you soon. Chichester Psalms I.mp3, .mp3 file. For most systems, click to play file, right-click to download
Fall Update Posted on July 28, 2011August 26, 2015 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-Just a note to let you know that our music has arrived in the campus bookstore. I have also updated our Schedule as you see below (4-pg .pdf). I will be in my office again on Tuesday, August 16. if you want to drop by to…
Vocal Seminar Posted on July 21, 2011July 28, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- We had an excellent Vocal Seminar this summer, albeit short-only 6 weeks. Several of the students asked if we could continue Vocal Seminar this Fall. I hadn’t intended to teach it but due to an administrative error it is listed in the Fall Schedule. As…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on July 17, 2011July 17, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -I hope you are enjoying a great summer. -I have finished rehearsal CDs for Fall. If a sufficient number of you would like to pick one up, I will be on campus this Thursday, July 21, 2-8 pm. Please let me know. Bernstein is $5….
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on June 22, 2011June 22, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I hope this message finds you enjoying a wonderful summer. There have been some changes in our schedule (.pdf) for the upcoming season that you will want to know about. -As you will see, I have postponed Songs of Sunset to the Spring. That’s because…
Beethoven Found presents: A Tribute to the Wounded Warriors Posted on June 14, 2011June 15, 2011 (June 14, 2011) Update: From Fred: Here is your chance to have fun singing five well known songs in the Kennedy Center as part of a special, two hour long Tribute to the Wounded Warriors. If you have never sung in the Kennedy Center, consider this to be a golden…
Fall Repertoire Posted on May 8, 2011May 11, 2011 From Fred: Here is the last part of Mark’s reminder on Tuesday, 4/19/11. (4/19/2011) From Dr. Whitmire: This has been the most rewarding year ever for our chorus! We have moved steadily upward into the ranks of the finer choruses in Metropolitan Washington. Next year we will continue to grow,…