From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- On Tuesday we are rehearsing
1- piano concerto
2- violin concerto
3- Vespers
You may come at 7:30 and listen
Or wait and come at 8:00 pm.
Saturday was wonderful. Thanks. Tuesday we’ll have the full orchestra and it will be even more exciting.
Yours- DrW
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 6th rehearsal of Fall 2014!
Tickets are here. Each singer should have has five tickets to sell (or buy and give to your friends and family).This is going to be a wonderful concert. Spread the word! Cash or checks made to NVCC Foundation. Please turn in your ticket money next Tuesday.
Spread the word about our concert. 99% of our audience will be the people you bring.
Don’t wait. Start now.
Solos in the Vespers. We’ll rehearse each of these tonight at the end of rehearsal.
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.
Section Leaders – please let me know who needs to audition due to absences.
This Saturday (10/4) we rehearse 3:00-4:15 pm. Please do not miss this rehearsal. It has been on your schedule since August.
Next Tuesday (10/7) we rehearse at 7:30 pm in Schlesinger. This rehearsal is mandatory. Do not miss this rehearsal.
Sing Well-DrW
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please note these schedule changes:
Chorus
Saturday 10/25: Men’s rehearsal will be 10:00 am –11:15 am
Saturday 12/6: No rehearsal
Vocal Seminar
Saturday 10/18: No Class (we will have an extended class on 12/6)
Saturday 10/25: Class will meet 11:30-1:30 pm
Saturday 12/6: Class will meet 12:30-2:30 pm; The voice recital will begin at 3:00 pm and you are encouraged to sing.
One more change for Vocal Seminar:
Next Saturday 10/4 12:30- 2:30 pm
Let me know if you have any questions.
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 5th rehearsal of Fall 2014!
Tickets are here. Each singer should have has five tickets to sell (or buy and give to your friends and family).This is going to be a wonderful concert. Spread the word! Cash or checks made to NVCC Foundation.
Spread the word about our concert. 99% of our audience will be the people you bring.
Don’t wait. Start now.
Where to Breath was sent to you last week. Be sure you have marked your score.
Thanks to all who auditioned for solos in the Vespers. We’ll sing through each of these tonight at the end of rehearsal.
I & III Nancy, Kaylee, Francisco, Matt
II Michelle, Jane, Alex, Nick
V Terri
VI Peggy, Halina, Bob, David
Donations. Please consider making a tax-deductable donation to the chorus. Donations of any amount areappreciated. Make checks to NVCC Foundation.
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.
Holst: Christmas Day is a FREE download at http://www3.cpdl.org/wiki/images/f/f6/GHXmasday.pdf
It is also available at Foxes Music and at sheetmusicplus.com
Christmas Day
Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934). For Choral (SATB). Music Sales America. Christmas, 20th Century, Choral. 16 pages. Novello & Co Ltd. #NOV290129R. Published by Novello & Co Ltd. (HL.14015246)
Please have Christmas Day by October 15.
Sing Well-DrW
From Dr. Whitmire: Click the “more stories” link to see some pr. Also click the “flyers” link.
Main Page: http://blogs.nvcc.edu/intercom/2014/09/22/
Mozart Concert in October
Flyers section
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Ellie Briscoe has done a wonderful job with publicity:
She has submitted News of our concert online to
*Washington Post Going-Out Guide
*WETA events calendar
She has emailed to the
*WAMU events calendar
*Washington Post Weekend section, and the “Extra” sections for Alexandria and Fairfax
*Alexandria Gazette-Packet
*the other Connection newspapers for Arlington, Burke/Fairfax, and Springfield
She has faxed to the Alexandria Commission for the Arts.
I have submitted info to all NVCC online and print publications.
Now we need you to bring all the creativity and imagination and hard work you can muster to spread the word. Think of all the other places we can publicize this event. Other TV and Radio stations, Your Neighborhood Organization, you Condo Association, Church Newsletter, etc. Be sure to make it personal—include your name. Use social media.
Above all remember, 99% of our audience will be the friends and family that you bring.
Don’t wait. See tickets. Spread the word.
Press Release
NOVA Community Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Mark Whitmire, will present its annual benefit concert, “All Mozart,” on October 14, 2014, at Schlesinger Concert Hall on the campus of Northern Virginia Community College, 3001 N. Beauregard, Alexandria. The program will include Mozart’s Solemn Vespers of the Confessor, K. 339, Violin Concert in G, K. 216 (featuring Sean Ganous, violin), and Concerto No.10 for Two Pianos, K. 365 (featuring pianists Christine and David Hagan). Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at thedoor. For tickets or information, call 703-845-6097 or email mwhitmire@nvcc.edu. There is free parking. Admission is free for children under 18 and for NVCC students, faculty and staff with NOVA ID.
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/356640024511857/
Click image for Flyer PDF
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 3rd rehearsal of Fall 2014!
Be sure that you have all your music and worksheets at every rehearsal. Should you misplace any materials, print PDFs from novachorus.org
Attached is the completed “Where to Breath” chart (.pdf). Please mark your music as soon as possible as we don’t have any rehearsal time to waste.
Tickets are here. See you Section Leader. Each singer has five tickets to sell (or buy and give to your friends and family). This is going to be a wonderful concert. Spread the word! Chas or checks made to NVCC Foundation.
Auditions for our October 14 Mozart concert are next Tuesday, September 16 at the end of rehearsal. The audition music will be III. Beatus Vir. I encourage all singers to audition if you know the solo music thoroughly
Donations. Please consider making a tax-deductable donation to the chorus. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Make checks to NVCC Foundation.
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.
Holst: Christmas Day is a FREE download at http://www3.cpdl.org/wiki/images/f/f6/GHXmasday.pdf
It is also available at Foxes Music
and at sheetmusicplus.com
Christmas Day
Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934). For Choral (SATB). Music Sales America. Christmas, 20th Century, Choral. 16 pages. Novello & Co Ltd. #NOV290129R. Published by Novello & Co Ltd. (HL.14015246)
Please have Christmas Day by October 15.
Yours-DrW
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 2nd rehearsal of Fall 2014!
Be sure that you have all your music and worksheets at every rehearsal. Should you misplace any materials, print PDFs from novachorus.org
Donations. If you are registered as a senior, please consider making a donation to NVCC Foundation in lieu of tuition. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Make checks to NVCC Foundation.
Inside
We have more Rehearsal CDs for Mozart Solemn Vespers and Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs Are available for $10 (5$ each). Cash or check payable to NVCC foundation.Links to FREE rehearsal tracks are available at http://www.novachorus.org/music-files.
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, peggyh@ix.netcom.com, 703-609-6540
Alto-Debbie Peetz, peetz@rand.org, 703-931-2872
Tenor-Larry Goldschmidt, lgold2@comcast.net, 703-527-7447
Bass-Ray Lombardi, rayjoyce2408@verizon.net, 703-524-5761
Holst: Christmas Day is a FREE download at http://www3.cpdl.org/wiki/images/f/f6/GHXmasday.pdf
It is also available at Foxes Music
and at sheetmusicplus.com
Christmas Day
Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934). For Choral (SATB). Music Sales America. Christmas, 20th Century, Choral. 16 pages. Novello & Co Ltd. #NOV290129R. Published by Novello & Co Ltd. (HL.14015246)
Usually leaves our warehouse: Within 24 hours $3.50
Please have Christmas Day by October 15.
Yours-DrW
Handouts (.pdf):
Worksheets
Schedule
DrW’s Choral Singing Tips
Music Fundamentals
Translation of Mozart Vespers
As rehearsal tracks, recordings and sheet music files become available, they are posted to the music files page, listed on the tab above.
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 Advice (includes concert dress guidelines)
Join the Chorus
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 1st rehearsal of Fall 2014! It is going to be a great season.
Please sign in. If you are new, give your phone and e-mail. Be sure to write clearly.
Donations. If you are registered as a senior, please consider making a donation to NVCC Foundation in lieu of tuition. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Make checks to NVCC Foundation.
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, peggyh@ix.netcom.com, 703-609-6540
Alto-Debbie Peetz, peetz@rand.org, 703-931-2872
Tenor-Larry Goldschmidt, lgold2@comcast.net, 703-527-7447
Bass-Ray Lombardi, rayjoyce2408@verizon.net, 703-524-5761
In the Bookstore (Please have your music at all rehearsals)
Mozart: Solemn Vespers
Vaughan Williams: Five Mystical Songs
Holst: Christmas Day is a FREE download at http://www3.cpdl.org/wiki/images/f/f6/GHXmasday.pdf (.pdf)
Take from this table
Worksheets
Schedule/DrW’s Choral singing Tips
Music Fundamentals
Inside
Rehearsal CDs for Mozart Solemn Vespers and Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs Are available for $10 (5$ each).
Cash or check payable to NVCC Foundation.
Links to FREE rehearsal tracks are available at http://www.novachorus.org/music-files.
[Update August 23, 2014]: From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a revised flyer for our October concert. it will be a ticketed event. Our orchestra expense is $5000.0O. Yours-DrW
Click image for Flyer PDF
[August 16, 2014] From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Its never to soon to start start spreading the word. Attached is our October 14 Mozart flyer (.pdf). We’ll have a full orchestra: We need a full house!
Yours-DrW
Click image for Flyer PDF
From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Singers- I look forward to our rehearsal on Tuesday (8/26) at 7:30 pm. The following Saturday (8/30) we will begin Saturday chorus rehearsals (Alternating women-men) from 12 noon until 1:15. Saturday rehearsals are encouraged but not required.
Yours-DrW
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Looking at my rolls, it appears that many have successfully run the registration gauntlet. I am thankful to all who have been so generous in proving helpful tips to one another. I am particularly thanks to Peggy Harrison for her leadership in the area on senior registration. If you have not yet registered, no worries, you have until midnight. I look forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday.
Yours-DrW
From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Art and John- Please update all online calendars with the following information. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks-MW
NOVA Community Chorus Schedule Fall 2014- Spring 2015 (.pdf)
Tuesday, 10/14/14, 7:30 pm
Annual Chorus Benefit Concert
An all-Mozart program including
Concerto No. 10 for two pianos, K. 365/316a
Christine Hagan and David Hagan, pianists
Violin Concerto in G, K. 216 (Movement 1)
Sean Ganous, violin
Solemn Vespers of the Confessor, K339
Schlesinger Center
No tickets required, donations requested
Sunday, 12/07/14, 3:00 pm
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Vaughn Williams: Five Mystical Songs (Aurelius Gori, baritone)
Holst: Christmas Day
Convergence (1801 N Quaker Ln, Alexandria) http://ourconvergence.org/arts
For discount tickets call 703-845-6097 or email mwhitmire@nvcc.edu
Tuesday 12/9/14, 7:30 pm
Winter Concert with Chorus, Band and Jazz Band
Schlesinger Center
Holst: Christmas Day
No tickets required, donations requested
Saturday, 12/13/14, 2:00 pm call, 3:00 pm concert
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Vaughn Williams: Five Mystical Songs (Aurelius Gori, baritone)
Holst: Christmas Day
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW Washington DC)
For discount tickets call 703-845-6097 or email mwhitmire@nvcc.edu
Tuesday, 2/24, 7:30 pm
Black History Month Celebration
Guest Artists: Joyce Garrett and the Choir of Alfred Street Baptist Church
Schlesinger Center
No tickets required, donations requested
Sunday, 3/29, 3:00 pm
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria)
Paul Mealor: Requiem
For discount tickets call 703-845-6097 or email mwhitmire@nvcc.edu
Saturday, 4/12, 3:00 pm
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW Washington DC)
Paul Mealor: Requiem
For discount tickets call 703-845-6097 or email mwhitmire@nvcc.edu
Friday, 5/01 7:30pm
Spring Concert with Chorus, Band and Jazz Band
Choral Music by Women Composers
Schlesinger Center
No tickets required, donations requested
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
As you know, Fall 2014 classes begin on August 20- only nine days away. You must be registered (MUS 13701a) before then, as there is no longer any late registration. Many of you are not yet registered. Please do so right away.
In addition to chorus, please consider studying singing. It is the sure way to make our chorus sound even better. Please consider one of these classes:
Class Voice MUS 131/132 Only 5 registered now. This class is super-rewarding. Even if you’ve taken it before, there is plenty more to learn.
Monday and Tuesday at 6:00 pm
Vocal Seminar MUS 198 01a- Only 7 registered now. We’ll need a few seniors to register as paying students if this is to go.
Saturday 3:00 pm
My other Fall 2014 classes are:
Music Appreciation —Only 4 registered now. Join me-this could be a great class.
MUS 12103a Friday at 9:00 am
Learn how music works- Bach to Rock
Guitar Class
MUS 16301a Monday at 7:30 pm or
MUS 16302a Tuesday at 11:00 am —Only 2 registered now. Join me-this could be a great class, too.
Anyone can learn to play the guitar and its fun.
Let me know if you have any questions about any of these classes.
Please spread the word about these classes to your friends who are interested in music.
Tell all the good singers you know about our chorus might want to join us. Mozart and Vaughn Williams–that’s as good as it gets!
I look forward to seeing you at our first rehearsal of August 26.
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Can you believe August is here? As you know, Fall 2014 classes begin on August 20. You must be registered before then, as there is no longer any late registration. Many of you are not yet registered. Please do so right away.
The way to make our chorus sound even better is to improve the vocal ability of each singer. The way to do that is to study singing. Please consider one of these classes:
Class Voice MUS 131
Monday and Tuesday at 6:00 pm
Vocal Seminar MUS 198 01a
Saturday 3:00 pm
My other Fall 2014 classes are:
Music Appreciation
MUS 12103a Friday at 9:00 am
Learn how music works- Bach to Rock
Guitar Class
MUS 16301a Monday at 7:30 pm or
MUS 16302a Tuesday at 11:00 am
Anyone can learn to play the guitar and its fun.
Let me know if you have any questions about any of these classes.
Attached is the latest Fall Chorus Schedule (.pdf).
I look forward to seeing you at our first rehearsal of August 26.
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Here is a link to rehearsal tracks for the Mozart Vespers.
http://www.learnchoralmusic.co.uk/Mozart/Vesperae/vesperae.html
Here is a link to rehearsal tracks for the Five Mystical Songs.
http://www.learnchoralmusic.co.uk/Vaughan-Williams/5-Mystical-Songs/mystical.html
The version of Five Mystical Songs that I previously sent is choral only (no piano). Here is a link to a version with piano accompaniment.
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/five-mystical-songs-choral-part-sheet-music/681799
Here is a link to the same version for free in the public domain library.
http://conquest.imslp.info/files/imglnks/usimg/f/f8/IMSLP31943-PMLP60778-fivemysticalsong00vaug_bw.pdf (.pdf)
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
-Here is our current Fall 2014 Schedule. The Schlesinger dates are confirmed and solid. The 12/7 concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic is unconfirmed and subject to change.
-Here are links to a wonderful performance of Five Mystical Songs. Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZiMSGq_fOk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNMnGNL0-uw
Yours-DrW
Fall 2014
Tuesday, 10/07/14, 7:30 pm
Dress Rehearsal 1
Schlesinger
Tuesday, 10/11/14, 3:00 pm
Dress Rehearsal 2
Tyler Rm 130
Tuesday, 10/14/14, 7:30 pm
Chorus Concert with Christine and David Hagan
Vespers of the Confessor, K339 (W.A. Mozart)
Schlesinger
Sunday, 11/23/14, 5:00 pm
Dress Rehearsal 1 with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Immanuel Church on the Hill (Quaker Lane and Seminary Rd, Alexandria)
Sunday, 11/30/14, 5:00 pm
Dress Rehearsal 2 with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Immanuel Church on the Hill (Quaker Lane and Seminary Rd, Alexandria)
Tuesday, 12/02/14, 7:30 pm
Dress Rehearsal
Schlesinger
Sunday, 12/07/14, 3:00 pm
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Location TBA –UNCONFIRMED (may be Sunday 12/14/14)
Tues 12/9/14, 7:30 pm
Chorus/Band/Jazz Band Concert
Schlesinger
Four Choruses from Messiah
A Christmas Portrait
Saturday, 12/13/14, 3:00 pm
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Five Mystical Songs (Ralph Vaughan Williams)
Church of the Epiphany
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
here are Youtube links to a fairly good performance of the Mozart. Enjoy.
Yours-DrW
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Solemn Vespers of the Confessor, K. 339
I. Dixit Dominus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej-8mG6dTio
II. Confitebor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A3Bofn3wb8
III. Beatus vir
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58jUu2XLoIk
IV. Laudate pueri
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljmQbRX1THE
V. Laudate Dominum
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9fWuVKwXXI
VI. Magnificat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clt5oVMApFw
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
I have decided to have the solos in the Mozart Vespers sung by members of the chorus. We will have auditions on September 16 (our 4th rehearsal). The audition selection for the SATB solo quartet will be III. Beatus vir. I have attached an mp3 file for those who can receive them. I am sure Kate will have it up at novachorus.org very soon.
There will be a separate audition for the soprano solo V. Laudate Dominum.
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
-I hope you are having a wonderful summer. I have enjoyed some restful days, but am now turning my attention to our Fall season.
-Please register for chorus now (MUS137 01a). If you know skilled singers who are looking for a great group, please recruit them. We are singing Mozart’s Solemn Vespers and Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs. It doesn’t get any better than that!
-Our Saturday rehearsals will be 12 noon to 1:30 pm. Those of you who have regularly done so, please register for the Saturday section (MUS 237 01A).
-I hope that many of you will also register for MUS 198 01a Seminar and Project (#64675): Vocal Repertoire which will meet immediately following Saturday chorus rehearsal.
This vocal performance seminar will emphasize technique, style, diction, and interpretation. It will afford a weekly a opportunity to perform your songs weekly
with an expert piano accompanist, Christine Hagan. I will need some of my senior students to register as paying students to make a go of it.
-I also have two sections of Beginning Guitar (MUS163 01a and 02a). It is always great fun. I’d love to have you in the class.
More to come. In the meanwhile, have a great summer.
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I hope you are all enjoying the beginning of a great summer. But I am sure there are eager beavers out there who would like to get started on our Fall music. Here are the editions we’ll be using. Muisc will be in the bookstore, or you can order it now from Sheetmusicplus (see below).
Vesperae Solennes de Confessore
(SATB). By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). For Choral, Piano (SATB). Choral Large Works. Classical Period. Difficulty: difficult. Vocal score. Vocal score, lyrics and piano reduction. K.V. 339. 68 pages. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50234170)
Usually leaves our warehouse: Within 24 hours $6.99
Five Mystical Songs – Choral Part
By Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). For bass voice solo, SATB choir, keyboard (organ or piano) or band or orchestra or string orchestra. General. Choral part. 16 pages. Published by Galaxy Music Corporation (EC.1.5029)
Usually leaves our warehouse: Within 2 to 3 weeks $2.80 $2.58
(Minimum order: 6)
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Ellie Briscoe picked up this information about senior registration at the Student Services Center today:
Policy changes for senior citizen tuition waiver:
In compliance with NOVA’s new on-time registration policy, registration must occur the day before the session start date. Your senior citizen registration form will now be in electronic form (e-form) for you to complete and submit via your MyNOVA account.
Further information and campus workshops will be offered over the summer. Please check for NOVA email for updates.
2014 Fall Classes begin August 20 and October 15.
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
-I enjoyed seeing so many of you at the picnic of Saturday. Thanks to Fred and Judy for their wonderful hospitality.
-Voice Major and former chorister Michelle McHugh, soprano, tonight at 8 pm in the choir room. She has prepared a lovely program. I hope you can come.
Yours-DrW
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- here is a recording of our Tuesday concert. Enjoy.
https://soundcloud.com/kiru9867/sets/may-6-2014-concert-nvcc
I hope to see you at the picnic today at 2 pm.