From Peggy: I have been asked to send the class number, etc, needed to register for chorus.
Sections available for MUS 137
Course: 13801
Section: 001A
Days: T
Time: 7:30PM – 10:20PM
Room: AT-0130
Campus: Alexandria
From Peggy: I have been asked to send the class number, etc, needed to register for chorus.
Sections available for MUS 137
Course: 13801
Section: 001A
Days: T
Time: 7:30PM – 10:20PM
Room: AT-0130
Campus: Alexandria
From Peggy: I’ve been asked to share info from last semester.
First, here’s the official NOVA page of instructions and links:
Senior citizen info: http://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/admissions/senior-citizens/
Step-by-Step registration procedures: http://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/admissions/senior-citizens/registration.htmls
Second: As soon as possible, whether online or in-person, make sure you know your 7-digit student id. Mine looks like 066xxx89, with the x’s being numbers. Then make sure you know your password and that it’s working, as they make you change it every so many months. AND, if you do change it, there’s a little lag time before the system lets you use it to sign in, so I recommend you do any updating some hours before you need it. When you register for your classes, which you do just before completing the senior tuition waiver form, I recommend always starting through MYNOVA. I find when you try to do different tasks inside the applications, things are less user friendly, so if you run into a problem, I suggest you exit and then reenter through MY NOVA.
[Additional note: I forgot to add there is another user ID that you use for MY NOVA. Mine looks like mharrison00xx (with the X’s being numbers). ]
Here’s a link to instructions on how to find your NOVA “username”: http://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/technology/novaconnect/tutorials/id/index.html
Here’s a link to instructions on changing your password or resetting if you’ve forgotten your password: http://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/technology/novaconnect/tutorials/pw/index.html
Also, the telephone help desk is pretty good for problems with the system.
The phone number is 703.426.4141, and here’s a link to more info: http://www.nvcc.edu/about-nova/directories–offices/administrative-offices/ithd/index.html
Good luck!!!
Peggy Harrison
Tip from last semester:
From Barbara Lowrey (I personally did not experience this problem, but several did.)
I went first, and it took me over half an hour to get through the process. I got hung up on the senior tuition waiver form.
The hang up was the “number of credits” field.
The sample above the box showed “3 crs” and so I typed in “1 cr”.
It would only show “1”
When I submitted the form, it said the entry was invalid.
You must enter the credits as a two digit number.
It took me over 15 minutes to figure this out–NO HELP from the screen.
So type in “01” and you are good to go.
It may want you to upload a photo ID. I made a pdf of my drivers license with my home printer. However, I understand others were able to successfully do the senior tuition waiver form without uploading the photo ID.
Info from last semester:
The “ Senior Tuition Waiver Form” mentioned in your email is called the “Senior Citizen Enrollment Tuition Waiver Form” on the instruction sheet (attached). This form will be available beginning August 19, and can only be completed after registering online. There are two options for obtaining this form.
Option 1: The form can be found on the NOVA Website at:http://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/admissions/senior-citizens/index.html beginning [day before start of session, i.e., January 11, 2015].
Option 2: The form can be accessed from the NOVA Forms Library beginning [day before start of session, i.e., January 11, 2015]. While all computer browsers are compatible for submitting theSenior Citizen Enrollment Tuition Waiver Form (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.), you may need to use another browser other than Internet Explore). The instructions are for obtaining the form from the Forms Library are below.
1. Go to http://www.nvcc.edu/forms/.
2. Scroll down toForms For Students. Click – Forms Sorted by Name or Forms Sorted by Number.
If you selectForms Sorted by Name, scroll down to theSenior Citizen Enrollment Tuition Waiver Form.
If you selectForms Sorted by Number,scroll down to form 105-088.
3. Click the “On Line” form link (This link is to the right of the name of the form).
When prompted to sign in, EnterYour MyNOVA/username and password.
4. Read the terms and agreement.
a. Verify your mailing address for accuracy.
b. Clickthe agreement box under each statement.
c. Click continue.
5. Click on the Academic and Student Services Icon.
6. Click on the Form Name.
7. Complete the Form.
Important Note: Some information will already be on the form. In places where there are blank fields with an asterisk, information must be entered.
8. Complete, sign, and submit the form.
From Peggy: To follow up on Dr Whitmire’s email. I was just at Student services and [got] the same answer he [did], and the staff member hit the info from the registrar’s office:
if you are unable to senior register online Sunday you can come up student services on Monday to register with assistance.
I recommend you tell them you tried on Sunday but couldn’t figure it out, or something like that.
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From Elizabeth: Latest as of this morning, per the provost: don’t go to Student Services, come to the Liberal Arts Division, AA252.
Classes begin on Monday, January 12. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, January 13.
Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A).
For previous postings regarding Spring 2015, under Archives on the right-hand side of the page, click on “Spring 2015”
For archived Summer or Fall 2014 information, please see to the right-hand side of the page, also under Archives.
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
As rehearsal tracks, recordings and sheet music files become available, they are posted to the music files page, listed on the tab above.
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Concert
I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at Church of the Epiphany. Come before 3:00 pm and take your seats as audience members. Should the hall be overflowing, relinquish your seat and go to the Parish Hall. We will all assemble in the Parish Hall at Intermission. Our positions on the risers should be the same as Tuesday night in Schlesinger. I know this concert will be the crowning event in a wonderful semester of music-making. Please use Metro as there may be serious traffic disruptions in DC tomorrow.
Next Semester’s music
I will have copies of Requiem by Paul Leavitt tomorrow. We will sing this piece with WMPA next smelter. I encourage you to buy a copy tomorrow. Scores are $20; Checks made to WMPA. Other music for the semester will be in the campus bookstore.
Tickets
Be sure to turn in any remaining tickets and ticket money to your Section Leader tomorrow at the concert. Checks made to WMPA.
Registration
Please register for MUS 137 Chorus asap. I appreciate those singers who are seniors, but have elected to register as paying students. Alexandria Campus enrollment is quite down, so full registrations do help.
I would love to see you in one or more of my other classes. Please tell you friends about them, too.
Mus 131 Class Voice – learn to how to be the best singer you can be
Mus 121 Music Appreciation – learn about music from all over the world
Mus 163 Beginning Guitar – have fun learning to play guitar
Mus 164 Intermediate Guitar – have more fun learning to play guitar
Mus 198 Vocal Seminar – learn how to improve your solo singing
End-of-Year Donations
I have received several generous donations to the chorus. I hope everyone will consider NOVA Community Chorus when planning your end-of the year charitable giving. Make your tax-deductible check to NVCC Foundation, and give it to me to forward to the Foundation.
Yours-DrW
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
I have another exciting season lined up.
First, I need everyone back in January, see register asap.
Second, I need you to recruit new, skilled singers. Spread the word using the Mozart Concert link that I sent. Ellie is helping to get the word out in various media (Ellie – Please let me know if all the info you need is here).
Third, mark you calendars now, so you don’t run into unnecessary conflicts.
I will send info about getting your sheet music soon.
Yours-DrW
Spring 2015
Tuesday, 2/17/15, 7:30 pm
Dress Rehearsal
Schlesinger
Tuesday, 2/24/15, 7:30 pm
Black History Month Concert: A Tribute to Maya Angelou
with
NOVA Jazz Band
The Choir of Alfred Street Baptist Church
DEM Vocal Trio
Metropolitan Tap Ensemble
choral music by Adolphus Hailstork and Rosephanye Powell
Schlesinger
Sunday, 3/22/15, 5:00 pm
Dress Rehearsal with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Immanuel Church on the Hill (3606 Seminary Rd.)
Sunday, 3/29/15, 3:00 pm
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Requiem (Paul Leavitt)
Gorge Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Dr, Alexandria)
Sunday, 4/12/15, 3:00 pm
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Requiem (Paul Leavitt)
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW, Washington)
Tues 4/28/15 Chorus Dress Rehearsal
Schlesinger
Friday 5/1/15, 7:30 pm
Music of Women Composers
with
Alexandria Band
NOVA Jazz Band
Choral music by Gwyneth Walker, Hildegard von Bingen, Libby Larsen
Schlesinger
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 13th rehearsal of Fall 2014!
Please sign in.
Thanks for a great rehearsal on Sunday Night. You were thoroughly professional and I was very proud of yourwork.
This Sunday November 30 is our second 5:30 pm Dress Rehearsal with orchestra at Convergence (1801 N. Quaker Lane).
Tickets are here. See your Section Leader. Please sell your five tickets. We are selling them for $10–half off! Cash or checks made to WMPA.
CDs of our Mozart Concert are here. $10 cash or check to NVCC Foundation.
Tonight we will rehearse Mozart. Bring your music.
I will dismiss at 9 pm tonight, so the men can begin their baking.
Registration for Spring 2015 has begun.
Please register for MUS 137 Chorus now.
Here are my other classes. I would love to see you in one or more of them. Please tell you friends about them, too.
Mus 131 Class Voice – learn to how to be the best singer you can be
Mus 121 Music Appreciation – learn about music from all over the world
Mus 163 Beginning Guitar – have fun learning to play guitar
Mus 164 Intermediate Guitar – have more fun learning to play guitar
Mus 198 Vocal Seminar – learn how to improve your solo singing
From Peggy: Debbie asked me about senior registration. I did research and contacted NOVA’s help desk and below is info on “the day” for next semester. In short, the first day of the session is Monday, January 12. Our day when we can get as stance is the preceding Friday, January 9!!!
From Nancy: Jan 9th is if you are in person at the college. Jan 11th is the day to do this online… the day before the session begins. A Sunday ON LINE.
From Peggy: On the two days to register one in-person and another online. If you’re not sure if online will work I suppose you should go the earlier in person day.
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Good morning Peggy,
Thank you for chatting with us today.
We tried again and were able to get into contact with Student Services in the Alexandria campus. They informed us that Senior Citizens will be able to register at the campus the Friday before the session begins (January 9, 2015). If you would like to contact them, Alexandria Student Services office is open Monday – Thursday 8:30am-7:30pm, and Friday 11:00am – 5:00pm. You must arrive 45 mins. prior to closing time. Their phone number is 703.933.5073 and they are located in AA 194.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the College Call Center during the hours listed below. Thank you and have a great day!
From Dr. Whitmire:
Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of Fall 2014!
Please sign in.
This Saturday November 22 is a full SATB rehearsal at 11:00 am . Please plan to attend. This is our last Saturday rehearsal of the semester.
This Sunday November 23 is our 5:30 pm Dress Rehearsal with orchestra at Convergence (1801 N. Quaker Lane). Please note time change.
Tickets are here. See your Section Leader. Please sell your five tickets. We are selling them for $10–half off! Cash or checks made to WMPA.
Registration for Spring 2015 has begun. Please register for MUS 137 Chorus as soon as you are able.
Here are my other classes. I would love to see you in one or more of them. Please tell you friends about them, too.
Mus 131 Class Voice – learn to how to be the best singer you can be
Mus 121 Music Appreciation – learn about music from all over the world
Mus 163 Beginning Guitar – have fun learning to play guitar
Mus 164 Intermediate Guitar – have more fun learning to play guitar
Mus 198 Vocal Seminar – learn how to improve your solo singing
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
[Update August 19, 2014]:
Mary to Peggy:
“Hi Peggy,
Thanks for your email and the good information that you have been providing.
With respect to the Senior Tuition waiver form, it takes 48 hours to process and show up in the online payment program. So we will show charges for our senior classes for a day or two. They will be removed and those classes will become not for credit when the form that we filed online is processed. So I was told at Nova that those registering for senior classes will not be booted out tomorrow because the waiver form is not yet entered in the system and there will be a grace period in the rule requiring full payment for those who have filed today.”
[Update August 19, 2014]:
From Peggy: A tip from one of our seniors. Thanks, Carol for passing this on. Another tip from me, they have a little sample that doesn’t look like one just above each blank.
From Carol and Barbara to Peggy:
Good morning, Peggy!! Thank you for getting and relaying all the info on Senior Registration!
Barbara Lowrey and I have followed Bernie’s advice and did a “New Year’s Eve” Senior registration.
I went first, and it took me over half an hour to get through the process. I got hung up on the senior tuition waiver form.
The hang up was the “number of credits” field.
The sample above the box showed “3 crs” and so I typed in “1 cr”.
It would only show “1”
When I submitted the form, it said the entry was invalid.
You must enter the credits as a two digit number.
It took me over 15 minutes to figure this out–NO HELP from the screen.
So type in “01” and you are good to go.
We did not need a photo ID upload.
Barbara’s registration took maybe 3 minutes. Thank God for a learning curve!!!
[Update August 15, 2014]:
From NVCC to Peggy:
Good morning Mrs. Harrison. Please forgive me for the oversight in telling you exactly how to access the form.
The “ Senior Tuition Waiver Form” mentioned in your email is called the “Senior Citizen Enrollment Tuition Waiver Form” on the instruction sheet (attached) (.pdf). This form will be available beginning August 19, and can only be completed after registering online. There are two options for obtaining this form.
Option 1: The form can be found on the NOVA Website at: http://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/admissions/senior-citizens/index.html beginning August 19.
Option 2: The form can be accessed from the NOVA Forms Library beginning August 19. While all computer browsers are compatible for submitting the Senior Citizen Enrollment Tuition Waiver Form (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.), you may need to use another browser other than Internet Explore). The instructions are for obtaining the form from the Forms Library are below.
1. Go to http://www.nvcc.edu/forms/.
2. Scroll down to Forms For Students. Click – Forms Sorted by Name or Forms Sorted by Number.
If you select Forms Sorted by Name, scroll down to the Senior Citizen Enrollment Tuition Waiver Form.
If you select Forms Sorted by Number, scroll down to form 105-088.
3. Click the “On Line” form link (This link is to the right of the name of the form).
When prompted to sign in, Enter Your MyNOVA/username and password.
4. Read the terms and agreement.
a. Verify your mailing address for accuracy.
b. Click the agreement box under each statement.
c. Click continue.
5. Click on the Academic and Student Services Icon.
6. Click on the Form Name.
7. Complete the Form.
Important Note: Some information will already be on the form. In places where there are blank fields with an asterisk, information must be entered.
8. Complete, sign, and submit the form.
Ms. Harrison, I do hope that this information is helpful. Thank you again for taking the time explore our process and share your feedback and observations. This has been very helpful. Have a great weekend!!!
From Peggy to NVCC:
Than you for the info. However, I still don’t know where to find and submit the senior tuition waiver form. I mentioned this in my email but you did not address this issue in your reply.
[August 14, 2014] From Peggy to Chorus: Finally!!
I’ve not perused these yet myself but will spend some time with them tomorrow.
From NVCC: Re: Subject: Senior Citizen Registration Instructions
Good afternoon Mrs. Harrison. Thank you for sharing your thoughts regarding Senior Citizen Registration. The information you shared is appreciated and will help as we prepare for fall registration.
Instructions to guide the registration process have been developed, and emailed to all Senior Citizens on the NOVA Alexandria email list. These instructions will guide you through the steps required to complete your fall registration on August 19. It is my hope that you will find these instructions helpful. A copy of the instructions is attached to this email (.pdf).
I look forward to your continued enrollment at NOVA. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance with your registration or other matters.
[Aug 19, 2014] From Peggy: I believe I have successfully senior registered for chorus. I get to send for my parking permit online in 48 hours.
If anyone has any questions feel free to email me. I’ll be checking all day.
[Update August 12, 2014] From Peggy: To clarify:
Seniors must and may only register for free senior classes ON August 19 for the 16 week SESSION that starts August 20. (Even though the first CLASS isn’t held until Tuesday August 26.)
[July 25, 2014] Update: From Peggy: Note that the repeating course info mentioned below does NOT apply to our music classes.
From Peggy: FYI here is info I received:
Dear Senior Student:
Thank you for your inquiry about NOVA’s new On-Time Registration process as it pertains to your fall 2014 registration.On-Time Registration is one of six new policy changes that impacts ALL enrolling students effective fall 2014 including senior registrants. Seniors will be allowed to register for classes from 12:00AM – 11:59PM on the day before the session is scheduled to start. For additional clarity if your class session begins on August 20th, you MUST register for class on August 19th by 11:59 on this same day.
Specific instructions on how to register for your specific course (s) will be made available within the next few weeks as we continue to educate and update our constituencies via NOVA’s website and other materials that relate to senior On-Time Registration. As you begin to think about and prepare for registration please do the following:
•Make sure your academic record is correct and current forcredit courses, including specific biographical information such as address, date of birth, and telephone number, etc.;
•Know your MyNOVA username and password. Assistance in either locating or resetting your login credentials may be found at www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect/password-help. Please click on the link and follow the outlined instructions.
•Resolve any holds on your record that may be applicable. You can check this information in the Student Information System after you’ve logged in at the MyNOVA tab on the college’s homepage.
•If you are taking a course that requires a prerequisite, please make sure the specified prerequisite has been met or waived (whichever is applicable.)
NOTE: Those seniors who wish to enroll in ESL20/24 will need to come on campus to be registered. Seniors who wish to enroll in a course that has been taken twice are not permitted to register themselves unless that class is listed as one being exempt from the two-enrollment limit. More information may be found at www.nvcc.edu/catalog/cat2013/policies/repeating.html. If this policy impacts you please come to the campus the day before the session begins for special registration assistance.
Course repeats require not only the Course Repeat Request form but also the required signatures authorizing permission to repeat a course. The Course Repeat Request form may be found at www.nvcc.edu/forms/pdf/125-013.pdf. It is advisable that you bring the completed (and signed) form to campus with you to expedite the process before registering for classes.
Staff from your campus Student Services Center will be available on August 19th in Bisdorf AA 415 from 8:30AM – 4:30PM to provide you with assistance. From 4:30PM – 7:30 PM you can be assisted in the Student Services Center, Bisdorf AA194. No enrollment is allowed once the session has started.
If you need any further clarification on the above please give us a call at 703.845.6034