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Program

Tuesday, September 24th, 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 you tonight. -DrW

from Souvenir de Russie, Op. 151, No. 3 Johannes Brahms
(1833-1897)
Romance de Warmaloff
(published under the pseudonym G. W. Marks)

from Divertissement à la Hongroise
Franz Schubert
(1797-1828)
Allegretto

Hungarian Rhapsody No. 14
Franz Liszt
(1811-1886)

Neu Liebeslieder Waltzer, Op. 65 Johannes Brahms

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Thanks

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-

Thanks for a great rehearsal last night. Music truly does soothe the soul.

I need four chorus spouses to serve as house managers tomorrow night. They mainly are responsible for the donation bowl. Let me know if you have someone who can help. See you at 6:30 pm.

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May 2 Concert

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

From Lisa Eckstein, NOVA Alexandria Band Director: Come celebrate Music at NOVA and Commemorate the 200th birthdays of Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi!

Who: The NOVA Community Chorus, Jazz Ensemble, and Alexandria Band
What: A Spring Concert and A Commemoration of the 200th birthdays of Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi
When: May 2, 2013, 7:30-9:00pm
Why: Hear a fantastic concert that features the NOVA Alexandria music ensembles. Selections will include pieces written by Wagner, Verdi, and many other composers!
Where: Rachel M. Schlesinger Hall, NOVA Alexandria Campus, 3001 N.Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA

The concert is FREE, but parking is $6 in the Beauregard Parking Garage. Donations to the NOVA Music Department are welcome and appreciated. For more information about the concert, contact the NOVA Alexandria Band Director, Lisa Eckstein, at leckstein [at] nvcc [dot] edu or 703-845-6252.

Thinking of studying music or playing in an ensemble? The NOVA Alexandria Music Department is a vibrant and energetic program designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body. A variety of topnotch music courses and ensembles are offered, all at an affordable price! For more information, please visit our website at http://www.nvcc.edu/depts/alexandria/libarts/music/

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Stage Limits

Saturday, April 20th, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- The best solution for the Schlesinger stage occupancy limits that we talked about on Tuesday will be for us (or most of us) to be seated in the adjacent balconies and in the first few rows of the side audience seating. It will be interesting..maybe fun. So, we’ll pass out the tickets this week. Don’t let you friends and family miss this Flash Mob style concert.

I look forward to seeing Men today at 3.

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Thirteenth Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 13th rehearsal of Spring 2013! Please sign in.

We have 2 rehearsals before our Monday April 29 Dress Rehearsal with the Annandale Orchestra in Schlesinger.

Please note this new rehearsal (posted 4/9)
Saturday 4/27, 1:00 pm, Combined Choruses
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 5800 Backlick Rd, Springfield

Tonight
I will dismiss Women (except music majors) at break (8:40 pm)
Men will rehearse Pilgrim’s Chorus until 9:10 pm
I will rehearse Music Majors until 9:40 pm

Saturday I see Men at 3:00 pm.

Mark your calendars-Our Annual Chorus Picnic will be Saturday, May 11, noon until 3:00 pm at the Wulff’s. More info will follow. I hope you will plan to attend

Tickets for our May 3 concert with the Annandale Symphony are here. It would be great if everyone could sell at least three tickets ($15 adults; $10 students).

    Section Leaders

– Try to come tonight at 7 pm and organize your tickets. This is a rare opportunity to sing in Schlesinger with a full orchestra. It will be a treat for our audience.

Chorus Schedule

Saturday 4/20, 3:00 pm, Men in AT130

Saturday 4/27, 1:00 pm, Full Chorus New item (added 4/9/13)
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 5800 Backlick Rd, Springfield

Monday 4/29, 7:30 pm
Dress Rehearsal with the AN Orchestra, Schlesinger

Tuesday 4/30, 7:30 pm
Chorus Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger

Thursday 5/02, 7:30 pm
Chorus/Band/Jazz Combined Concert, Schlesinger

Friday 5/03, 7:30 pm
Concert with the AN Orchestra and Chorus, Schlesinger

Saturday, 5/11, noon until 3:00 pm
Chorus Picnic at the Wulff’s

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May 3 Flyer

Friday, April 12th, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Attached is a flyer for our May 3 concert. Please invite you friends. I have tickets as well.

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Video

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

Amateur footage of the Black History Month concert has been posted to YouTube:
http://youtu.be/tbKWvze0pqs
The video is not great, but the audio is decent.

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Eleventh Rehearsal

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Spring 2013! Please sign in.

We have 4 rehearsals before our Monday April 29 Dress Rehearsal with the Annandale Orchestra in Schlesinger. Be sure this rehearsal in on your calendar.

Opera Choruses CDs are here. No charge. Kate will have them up on the website in the twinkling of an eye. They include German and Italian diction.

Tonight
I will dismiss Women (except music majors) at break (8:40 pm)
Men will rehearse Pilgrim’s Chorus until 9:10 pm
I will rehearse Music Majors until 9:40 pm

Saturday I see Men at 3:00 pm.

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Wonderful Concert

Monday, March 25th, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
-Thanks for a wonderful concert yesterday! The sounds of Cantata Academica are still ringing in my ears.  I hope that most of you learned to like (if not love) this music.
-I am so thankful for your hard work and commitment. I realize that the past week (Sunday-Tuesday-Saturday-Sunday) has been very demanding. Tomorrow’s rehearsal will end at 9:00 pm.
-We have 5 rehearsals before our Monday April 29 Dress Rehearsal with the Annandale Orchestra in Schlesinger. Be sure this rehearsal in on your calendar.
-I will get Opera Chorus rehearsal files up as soon as I can. In the meanwhile, work on Triumphal Scene from Aida which is already up at novachorus.org. It is by far the most challenging of the group.
-If you missed our March 17 or our March 24 concert for any reason, please contact me asap. If you have already discussed your absence, please remind me.
-If you have any tickets or ticket money, please get it to your section leader tomorrow. The WMPO has to pay the bills and we must do our part.
Yours-DrW

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Sunday’s Chorus Lineup

Saturday, March 23rd, 2013

From Stage Manager Fred: Arrive in the main hall of Bishop Ireton HS auditorium before 2:00 PM on Sunday.

We will line up in four (4) rows in the main hall of Bishop Ireton HS at 2:00 PM facing toward the stage. We will arrange ourselves just as we intend to lineup on stage. Sopranos will be to your right, altos to your left, men in the center with tenors in the first two rows and basses in the back two rows.

There will be a fifth row of singers who will be seated in chairs in front of the risers with sopranos, men and altos in the same layout. I plan to have these singers process on ahead of the four standing rows.

We will go up on the risers at 2:10 PM according to our plans.

Remember that we will be dressed in formal wear. If you have any questions as to what to wear, contact your section leader.

Lock up your valuables in your car or otherwise keep them on your person (fanny pack, etc.). We do not have lockers for secure storage. You can leave coats in the rehearsal hall behind the stage.

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Black History Month Celebration

Friday, March 22nd, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Colleagues-

I must report that the Black History Month Celebration on February 27 was one of the most compelling events of my 28 year tenure at NOVA. There were many musical, artistic and spiritual reasons that I was moved by the event. It is always gratifying to see so many students pouring out their hearts to celebrate the richness of our diverse culture. But the most meaningful thing of all for me was working so closely with my faculty colleagues. Each of them was 100% committed to making the event successful. My thanks to

Joe Windham  (History) who brought Frederick Douglass to life
Lucy Holsonbake (Communications Studies and Theater) who served as MC and read Maya Angelou
Angela Terry (NOVA Studio) who worked with students on the program, poster and projection
Kathy Harty Gray who choreographed the dancers
Elizabeth Bull (French) and Agnes Malicka (ESL) who sang in the chorus
Britt Conley who took photographs
John Kocur (Music) who directed NOVA Jazz Ensemble and played the sax
Christine Hagan (Music) who played piano

Please take a moment to open the attachment (.pdf).

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Ninth Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 9th rehearsal of Spring 2013! Please sign in.

Once again, I was so happy with your music-making Sunday night. You really nailed the big picture— beautiful tone, joyful rhythm, wonderful spirit. And, our soloists were fabulous!

Thanks to all who arranged and attended special rehearsals last week. You made Sunday’s success possible. Special thanks to Chris Hagan for her above-the-call-of duty service.

Tonight
7:30-8:15 – Opera Choruses
8:15- 9:00 – Britten
Dismiss full chorus
9:00 pm – Small Chorus
9:20 pm – Britten soloists

Important Dates (no changes from your original schedule)
Saturday 3/23 – Full Rehearsal (attendance required)
Sunday 3/24 – 2:00 pm Call; 3:00 pm Concert with the WMPO

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Sunday Performance

Monday, March 18th, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
I was so happy with your music-making last night. You really nailed the big picture— beautiful tone, joyful rhythm, wonderful spirit. And, our soloists were fabulous!
We’ll focus on tidying some some of the details tomorrow night. Bring your Opera Choruses as well.
Yours-DrW

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Casual Concert

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
-Greetings from ACDA Convention. 12 choral concerts a day! Yesterday and today interesting presentations by John Rutter. Last night Rutter conducting Faure Requiem and his Mass for the Children.
– The WMPO has billed Sunday is as a “Casual Concert” so we will modify our dress.
Men- white shirt dark slacks no tie no jacket.
Women- solid colored top dark skirt or slacks.
See you at Epiphany at 2 on Sunday.
Yours-DrW

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Performance Review

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-

Last night’s rehearsal was very exciting. I am very proud of your work. Cantata Academic is going to be wonderful.

I will have tickets on Saturday. Women can get theirs at the 3:00 pm rehearsal. Men can get theirs on Sunday at the Dress Rehearsal.

As always, I’d like each singer to sell at least 5 tickets. Invite your friends right away. It’s going to be an excellent concert!

A flyer is attached. E-mail, Facebook, Twitter. Spread the word!

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Yours-DrW

PS-There are 48 photos of our Black History Month Celebration at Facebook—Music at NOVA.

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Important Dates

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Important Dates (no changes from your original schedule)
Saturday 3/9 – 3:00 pm Women
Sunday 3/10 – 5:00 pm Mandatory Dress Rehearsal
Bishop Ireton High School (301 Cambridge Rd., Alexandria)
Tuesday 3/12 – No Rehearsal, College Closed
Saturday 3/16 – No Sectional, College Closed
Sunday 3/17 – 2:00 pm Call; 3:00 pm Concert with the WMPO
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. Washington, NW)
Sunday 3/24 – 2:00 pm Call; 3:00 pm Concert with the WMPO
Bishop Ireton High School (301 Cambridge Rd., Alexandria)

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Meaningful

Thursday, February 28th, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-

Last night was all that I hoped for, and more. Your singing was superb. I hope that the evening was a meaningful one for each of you.

I look forward to seeing Men on Saturday at 3 pm.

Matt and Francisco- Let’s work on your Britten solos following rehearsal.

I will be rehearsing the orchestra in the Bishop Ireton High School cafeteria this Sunday 3/3 at 6:00 pm. Please come if you are able. Lika, Claire Matt and Francisco- please do your very best to be present.

Yours-DrW

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Classes

Monday, February 25th, 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. Let me know if you can.
Yours-DrW

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Dress Rehearsal

Thursday, February 21st, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Friends- I am looking forward to our Dress Rehearsal this Tuesday, 2/26, at 7:30 pm in Schlesinger. It’s a big show to put together, but I know that everyone will muster all the focus and creativity that is necessary. I have begun to sketch the staging (.pdf)–we will fill in the blanks as we go. Let me know if you have ideas or questions. Yours-DrW
Stage Managers: Ken Kunec, Hannah Andres
House Managers: Sharon Darnell, Ben Sanford

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Invite

Friday, February 15th, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Hi Britt- Please put this invite and the flyer on the Facebook page as well as the webpage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pcc-m8Cu1M

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Concert Flyer

Thursday, February 7th, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a letter-size flyer (.pdf) that will be easiest for you to use. I am having 400 copies printed of the large poster (.pdf) for you to post throughout the community. Start now! Spread the word!

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Performance Photos

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

Photos of the December 6 Winter Concert performance have been posted on Flickr:

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDb8hLp

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Performance Video

Monday, December 10th, 2012

A video of the Winter Concert performance has been posted to YouTube: http://youtu.be/r7BfOxOArxc

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Rehearsal and Performance

Saturday, December 8th, 2012

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
I look forward to seeing everyone today at 12:30 pm.
I need some able-bodied folks to to come at 12:10 to help me move the digital pianos back from Schlesinger. Let me know if you can help.
Please turn in you ticket money today. If you haven’t sold you tickets, there is still time-make some calls. Your friends and family don’t want to miss the Magnificat.
The call tomorrow is 2:00 pm at Bishop Ireton HS. Please be on time. On Thursday we had too many late arrivals.
There is no rehearsal on Tuesday, December 11.
This has been a wonderful semester. Next semester will be equally exciting and challenging, as you will see below (.pdf). We will celebrate Black History Month, the 100th Birthday of Benjamin Britten, and the 200th Birthdays of Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner.

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Performances

Friday, December 7th, 2012

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Last night was a highlight in all my years of directing the NOVA Community Chorus. Your commitment to the chorus and to that beautiful music were a wonderful gift to our audience and to me. Thank you.

One of our members, Jessi Calzado-Esponda, learned last night just before our concert that her mother, who is in the final days of her battle with cancer, has slipped into a coma. Jessi wants to go home to Cuba to be with her and a fund has been set up to help. Here is the link.

http://fundly.com/please-help-me-go-home

Now, back to Bach. I am so happy that we have two more opportunities to make music together in 2013. See you on

Saturday at 12:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm.

Yours-DrW

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