Noon Rehearsal Posted on November 16, 2013November 19, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Please make every effort to attend today’s noon rehearsal. We will rehearse all-together. Next Sunday (11/24) is our Dress Rehearsal with orchestra!
Eleventh Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 12, 2013November 12, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Fall 2013! Please sign in. Thanks for your good work with Chris while I was in Haiti last Tuesday. Thanks also to all who attended to all who attended sectionals at noon on Saturday. Next week is our last Tuesday rehearsal…
Ninth Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 29, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 9th rehearsal of Fall 2013! Please sign in. Thanks to all who attended sectionals at noon on Saturday. Do your best to attend this Saturday as we have only 3 more Tuesday rehearsals before our November 24 dress rehearsal with orchestra. Pick up a…
Saturday Posted on October 26, 2013October 29, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please make every effort to attend today’s noon section rehearsal.
Eighth Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 22, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Fall 2013! Please sign in. Thank you again for your splendid performance last Tuesday night. What a rich, romantic sound you made! Our soloist and small groups did a wonderful job. Special thanks to Chris and David for their magnificent playing….
Thank You Posted on October 17, 2013October 18, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks you for your splendid performance on Tuesday night. What a rich, romantic sound you made! Our soloist and small groups did a wonderful job–adding a nice variety of texture and tone to the Liebeslieder. Special thanks to Chris and David for their magnificent playing….
Amended Schedule Posted on October 11, 2013October 18, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Bishop Ireton HS has just made a decision not to allow outside groups to perform in the auditorium. Here is our new, amended schedule (.pdf).
Free Parking Posted on October 11, 2013October 18, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Great news! There will be free parking in the deck for our concert on Tuesday. Miracles never cease. Please make every effort to be at tomorrow’s noon rehearsal.
Drafted Program Posted on October 10, 2013October 18, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Singers- Please look over the program roster (.pdf) and make sure you are listed. I don’t mind if there are names of people who are not sing–just don’t want to leave off anyone who is. Angela- here are corrections I have noticed: Christine Hagan and David Hagan,…
Seventh Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 8, 2013October 8, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 7th rehearsal of Fall 2013! Please sign in. Tonight (10/8) is our 7:30 pm Dress Rehearsal in Schlesinger. Do not miss this rehearsal. This Saturday (10/12) will be a combined (SATB) rehearsal at noon with piano. Please make every possible effort to attend. This…
Sixth Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 1, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 6th rehearsal of Fall 2013! Please sign in. Tonight is our last Brahms rehearsal in the chorus room. This Saturday (10/5) will be a combined (SATB) rehearsals at noon with piano. Please make every possible effort to attend. Next Tuesday (10/8) is our 7:30…
Flyer Posted on September 28, 2013September 28, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Attached is our 10/15 concert flyer (.pdf). Please bring your friends. If each of us brought 6 people, we would have a nice crowd. If each of us brought 12 people, we would have a full house. I hope to see you today at noon….
Program Posted on September 24, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers— Our Art Department has made a beautiful poster for our Oct. 15 concert. I hope to have it to you digitally by the weekend and printed copies next Tuesday. In the meanwhile, start spreading the word. Chris and David have chosen some fantastic music. See…
Fifth Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 24, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 5th rehearsal of Fall 2013! Please sign in. Tonight -All the Brahms choruses 1-count-singing; 2-on neutral syllable du; 3-with German text -Haydn Sanctus I will dismiss at 9:10, except soloists and small groups #3b alto Ellie, Debbie, Carol P, Annette, Jane, Carol U #4…
Saturday Posted on September 19, 2013September 24, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please plan to attend our noon rehearsal on Saturday. I will be away leading a choral workshop. Section leaders and Chris will be in charge. Altos meet n the Choir room, sopranos next door in Rm 131, tenors in a practice room and basses in…
Fourth Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 16, 2013September 17, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 4th rehearsal of Fall 2013! Please sign in. Tonight -Worksheets (these can be found on Blackboard or www.novachorus.edu; bring them them every class.) -All the Brahms choruses; learn German text to # 8, 12 and 14. Please prepare by listening to the diction on…
Saturday Rehearsal Posted on September 13, 2013September 14, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -I hope to see as many of you as possible tomorrow at noon for our first Saturday rehearsal. Each section will meet in a separate room and rehearse with CDs. Chris and I will come around and help with problem spots. -Attached is a Worksheet…
Second Rehearsal Recap Posted on September 7, 2013September 10, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -Thanks for another very good rehearsal on Tuesday. The Haydn Agnus Dei sounded wonderful, as did the Brahms 15. Zum Schluss (In Conclusion). -On Tuesday we will work on all the Brahms choruses. We will add the German text to # 1, 2 and 7….
Second Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 3, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 2nd rehearsal of Fall 2013! It is going to be a great season. Please sign in. If you are new and weren’t here last week, give your phone and e-mail. Be sure to write clearly. Registration. If you are registered as a senior, please…
First Rehearsal Recap Posted on August 30, 2013September 1, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for a good first rehearsal on Tuesday. A special welcome to our new members. I hope you like the music as much as I do. It’s challenging of course, but equally rewarding. Be sure to work with your CDS before rehearsal # 2 on…
Saturday Rehearsals Posted on August 24, 2013August 27, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I would like to have rehearsals every Saturday 12 noon – 1:15 pm beginning September 14 (except Nov. 30). We will divide by section S-A-T-B with the Section Leaders leading the rehearsal using rehearsal CDs. When a Section Leader is absent, he or she can…
Vocal Repertoire Posted on August 21, 2013August 24, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: SINGERS PLEASE NOTE THIS 12-WK FALL CLASS If you are a singer who would like to improve your performing skills, register for Vocal Repertoire. Mus19801a Seminar and Project: Vocal Repertoire (74673) Saturdays 2:00-4:30 pm Topics will include vocal technique, musical style, and expression. The course will include…
Office Hours Posted on August 14, 2013August 15, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- My schedule has changed. I will not be in tomorrow. I will be in on Friday. If you plan to come get materials let me know so we can make arrangements. Yours -DrW
Brahms Music Posted on August 13, 2013August 14, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a PDF of Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzer. If you plan to print for yourself, use this so you will have translations. measure numbers and other markings. Please be sure to get your Haydn Mass in time of war at the bookstore. We will rehearse…
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…