Pitch Exercise Posted on September 2, 2010September 8, 2010 From the second rehearsal (August 31): Pitch Exercise, Chorus #34 (2 page .pdf)
ASO Flyer Correction Posted on August 31, 2010 (8/26/2010) From Chorister Ray: We’ve just received Alex. Symphony’s latest glossy flyer for the 2010-2011 season – and while it lists the Verdi Requiem on March 12 & 13, it fails to list the NOVA Community Chorus. Alexandria Choral Society, Metropolitan Chorus and Heritage are there but not us. From…
NOVA Coffeehouse Posted on August 25, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Van- Please put this on the monitors. Feel free to spice it up however you like. Please forward it to everyone you think could help get the word out. Thanks. -Mark Singer-Songwriters and Poets are invited to showcase their talents by performing at NOVA Coffeehouse. Interested performers…
Fall Schedule and More Posted on August 20, 2010 (08/19/2010) Dear Singers- – hope you are making the most of the last few days of summer. We have had some beautiful days, haven’t we? Sadly, my Vocal Seminar was cancelled today due to under-enrollment. MUS101 Basic Musicianship is hanging on by a thread. This is a great course, that…
“Planets” Rehearsals on Saturdays Posted on August 12, 2010August 13, 2010 From Chorister Ellie: The information [previously sent] says Vocal Rep is 1 pm to 2:50 on Saturdays, but previous email said the women’s rehearsals for The Planets would be from 2-3 pm on Saturdays. What is the new schedule for those rehearsals? From Dr. Whitmire: If both classes go, then…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on August 12, 2010 Dear Singers- If you have not registered for chorus please do so now. We are doing big pieces and I need every voice. If you know good singers who would enjoy singing Handel’s Judas Maccabeaus, Holst’s The Planets, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, and the Verdi Requiem, have them join us. Would…
From Dr. Whitmire, France Posted on August 12, 2010 Dear Friends- Here is my final report on our concert tour of France. Feel free to use this material in the upcoming weeks as you see fit. I have attached photos as wells as You tube links. Dr. Mark Whitmire (Professor-MUS, AL) led a concert tour of France from July…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on August 11, 2010 Dear Singers- I hope you are enjoying the end of a wonderful summer. We are just back from visiting family in Texas. I am very much looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks. Below you will find info about an upcoming workshop led by Philip Cave. As you…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on July 16, 2010August 1, 2010 Dear Singers- I trust that you are enjoying a wonderful summer. I am just pack from France where 20 members of NCC joined my church choir for five performances, culminating at Notre Dame last Sunday. It was a wonderful trip. Now I am on to the Fall and I know…
Bonnaroo Posted on June 22, 2010August 1, 2010 (6/21/2010) From Dr. Whitmire: Here’s a link to Jeff Beck’s performance at Bonnarroo of “Nessun dorma” from Puccini’s Turandot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9zn2_rBM8Q
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on May 14, 2010August 1, 2010 (5/6/2010) Dear Singers- I am sitting at my desk paying bills. I feel compelled to write a big thank you to all of you whose donations keep this boat afloat. As most of you know, we rely almost entirely on donations. We spent $6000.00 of money that was donated, mostly…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on May 14, 2010August 1, 2010 (5/6/2010) Dear Singers- Carmina was a blast! I enjoyed every moment. That’s why we work so hardÑso that the concert can be a big payoff. You sounded fabulous! And what outstanding performances from Rex Gori and our very own Terri LaGoe and Estee Herndon. What a great year this has…