NOVA Idol Posted on March 19, 2013March 20, 2013 From Former Chorister Annette: Hello. Just wanted to remind all that I will be performing this Friday, 22 March at the Schlesinger Center in the NOVA Idol! The show starts at 7pm, Channell 5 will be there and Tony Perkins will be the MC. Get there early sold out last…
Classes Posted on February 25, 2013February 26, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please attend tomorrow’s Voice Master Class at 2:00 pm. Please be in Schlesinger by 7:15 pm tomorrow night. We did these five opera choruses several years ago, Fred has recovered the alto CD. It would be a big help if we could find the others….
Black History Month Posted on February 17, 2013February 20, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire to chorus: Please attend these Black History Month events if you are able. If you go, please introduce yourself to my colleague Joe Windham. Tomorrow night and Tuesday at 2. Yours- DrW From Joe Windham to Dr. Whitmire: Hey Mark! This is a wonderful invitation adn I…
The Savannah Disputation Posted on January 22, 2013January 25, 2013 From Chorister Bernie: The Savannah Disputation. A review of the show, and a flyer (.pdf).
Our Spirituals on YouTube Posted on January 8, 2013January 9, 2013 From Fred: Here are links to presentations of the music we will perform in our first concert. Remember, these are not Dr. Whitmire’s official interpretation, but they give you a good start on what they can sound like. Notice the singers great eye contact and that they had memorized the…
Berkshire Choral Festival Posted on December 27, 2012January 9, 2013 From Chorister Grace: Please share with the NOVA chorus members – the video about BCF runs about 8 minutes. The 2013 summer programs include a week at Sonoma University in California and a week in Edinburgh, Scotland in June, as well as a choice of four one week programs in…
Vocal Competition Posted on December 19, 2012December 22, 2012 From Heather Bingham, Paul Robeson Competition Director: Voice Teachers and Colleagues: I am honored to be directing the 2013 annual Paul Robeson Vocal Competition sponsored by the Urban Philharmonic Society of Washington, DC. This year’s competition will be held in Washington, DC in January of 2013, with the preliminary round…
Master Class Posted on November 13, 2012November 13, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- There will be master class (.pdf) with Kim Allen Kluge and Claudia Chudacoff (conductor and concertmaster of the ASO) today, 2-4pm in 130.
Chorworks Posted on October 23, 2012 Here’s an opportunity for a workshop on early music similar to music we’ll be singing in December. There is a cost involved – details at http://chorworks.com/concerts-workshops Subject: One-day choral workshop and fund raiser Dear Friends, We would like to draw your attention to our upcoming workshop and fundraiser on November…
Messiah Posted on October 23, 2012October 23, 2012 From Chorister Maria: Can you please pass along to the chorus. An opportunity to sign the Messiah with the West Potomac HS choirs and community. Thanks. Flyer (.pdf) ———————————————————————————————————————————————————- Dear friends Some of you have already signed up, but this is an open invitation to sing Handel’s Messiah, Pt. 1,…
Music at NOVA Posted on October 15, 2012October 16, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a link to our new Music at NOVA Facebook page. Check it out and you will find some fabulous photos of our October 2 concert. You will also find info (.pdf) about our Faculty Jazz Concert tomorrow at 2 pm and the Alexandria…
Berkshire Choral Festival Posted on July 14, 2012July 15, 2012 From Chorister Grace: …I just returned from a fabulous week in Edinburgh – conductor Joseph Cullen is one of the leading choral conductors in Great Britain and it was a tremendous privilege and pleasure to spend a week working with him. Our 158-member chorus – from half a dozen countries…
WMPA Summer Music Series Posted on July 14, 2012 From Fred: WMPA Summer Chamber Music Series – FREE Concerts Each summer, Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association sponsors a Summer Chamber Music Series (more info), held at The Lyceum in historic Old Town Alexandria. These weekly performances are free and open to the public. The performances feature small ensembles and soloists,…
Ode to Joy Posted on May 27, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a great opportunity to sing Ode to Joy with orchestra and to be a part of Maestro Dingwald Fleary’s 40th anniversary season as conductor of The McLean Symphony. Contact Felicia Kesse-Crawley [703.725.5042 or fkcrawley [at] gmail [dot] com} if you would like to…
Fourteenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 24, 2012May 21, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 14th and final rehearsal of Spring 2012! Please sign in. This has been a great year. Chichester Psalms, Civil War, Liturgy of St. John, Jazz Mass, Songs of Sunset and now Bernstien Barber and Sondheim. We have really made music this year! Next Fall…
Summer Sings Posted on April 19, 2012August 7, 2012 From Chorister Fred: This might be the best year for the Summer Sings program at Western Presb. Church. (.pdf Flier attached) Sing THE four great requiems without a rehearsal. None! It’s a wonderful experience. Be surrounded by hundreds of good singers who know each work at performance quality. Professional soloists,…
Reception Posted on April 10, 2012April 11, 2012 From Chorister Mary: Dear NOVA Chorus members, Dr. Mark Whitmire has invited guest artists to perform at NOVA on Friday, April 27. Dr. Karen Murphy of Mississippi State University will be conducting a master class whose participants include members of our chorus. The master class is scheduled for 4:00 pm,…
Eleventh Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 3, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Spring 2012! Please sign in. Thanks for your magnificent singing on Saturday and Sunday. You really captured the warmth and longing of the music. Moreover, thanks for keeping faith while we brought to life a piece of music that is not…
Summer Class Posted on March 27, 2012March 27, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: SINGERS PLEASE NOTE THIS SUMMER CLASS If you are a singer who would like to improve your performing skills, register for my Vocal Repertoire. MUS 198 | Seminar And Project Vocal Repertoire | 1.00 cr | Six Week – First 11299 | 040A | T 7:30PM –…
Tenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on March 27, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of Spring 2012! Please sign in. Thanks for a great Dress Rehearsal on Sunday night. I hope you enjoyed the opportunity to hear our excellent soloists, Grace and Rex Gori. If you missed the Dress Rehearsal for any reason, please contact me…
Ninth Rehearsal Preview Posted on March 20, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 9th rehearsal of Spring 2012! Please sign in. Once again, thanks for your outstanding performance of Jazz Mass last Tuesday. It was a great night. I have seen the video that looks great. I haven’t heard the recording, but hope to very soon. Also,…
Messiah Singalong Posted on March 9, 2012 From Fred: The rarely performed Easter parts of “The Messiah” will be performed on Easter Sunday night as a singalong at the Clarendon United Methodist Church. This is a great chance to sing it once again or to try and sing it for the first time or… just go listen…
Eighth Rehearsal Preview Posted on February 28, 2012February 29, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Spring 2012! Please sign in. Please proof the program roster for errors/omissions. [See e-mail] Tonight is our Dress Rehearsal in Schlesinger for Jazz Mass. Try to arrive early so we don’t lose valuable time. After break I plan to…
Victorian Lyric Opera Company Posted on February 15, 2012February 27, 2012 Chorister Debbie P is part of this upcoming production: For more information: Victorian Lyric Opera Company
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…