Posts Tagged ‘verdi requiem’
Saturday, March 12th, 2011
(3/10/2011) From Fred: I will back up this note from Barry Hemphill and his stage manager, Marsha Glover (2-page .pdf), with 2 or more Email notes of my own.
Your “performance” during last night’s demanding rehearsal was superb. Everyone had black folders or covers. All were early enough for us to improve the seating arrangement several times. I kept wishing that we were wearing chorus tee shirts so our competence would get proper credit. Keep it up and always be early.
One thing needs improvement: Chatter. It was always the same few individuals. Your commentary and opinions are unwelcome and prevent the rest of us from hearing important instructions from our several bosses. If someone needs to know the page & measure number, show them your book, don’t tell them. Set the example for those other chorus members.
(3/12/2011) Update: From Fred: I’ve annotated and in one case corrected (.pdf) the sit/stand instructions from Marsha Glover
Tags: performances, rehearsals, stage instructions, verdi requiem
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Friday, March 11th, 2011
From Fred: NOVA Chorus was tasked with providing at least their share of singers who must stand alongside the seated singers during our two concerts. Mark is away at a conference in Chicago, so we are on our own with this. Make your reply to your section head rather than reply to this note. Note: Debbie P. is not available on Email on weekends.
18 of our Altos will organize themselves into 9 pairs of singers. Each pair will split the task of standing by swapping during the intermission. Your list is at the end of this note.
I need volunteers on a similar scale for the rest of our sections (.pdf). Work with your section leader now so that we can make our selections during the 10 minutes BEFORE the Call on Saturday. That’s at 6:50 PM Saturday. Be early. Remember – coats upstairs or in your car.
Tags: performances, section leaders, stage instructions, verdi requiem
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Thursday, March 10th, 2011
(3/10/2011) From Fred: To all singers who were at orchestra rehearsals this week:
We have a problem because we can not squeeze enough chairs on stage to seat everyone at the performance. We are working on solutions but need some information
Send me a return message only if:
1. You will NOT be singing Verdi on Saturday
2. You will NOT be singing Verdi on Sunday.
Keep it simple. For example:
“I will not sing Verdi on Saturday.
(Update 3/10/2011) From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Greetings from Chicago! I am hearing some wonderful choirs, and the weather isn’t too bad!
There were a number of singers who missed an orchestral rehearsal this week. Most absences were not excused. I am very disappointed. If for ANY reason you missed both rehearsals, you may NOT sing the concert.
Also- As you know, the logistics of this concert have become very difficult. Therefore, I must request that all singers who cannot sing BOTH concerts opt out altogether. Divising two different seating plans is not tenable. I know this is very disappointing and I am sorry, but I have no choice.
Fred and the section leaders will let me know to whom this applies.
Tags: attendance, dr. whitmire, performances, rehearsals, section leaders, stage instructions, verdi requiem
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
From Fred: Chorus,
Black folders or black covers for your music are required for the next rehearsal – Wednesday, March 9 and the two performances.
Black chorus folders are usually available at Foxes Music: 416 South Washington Street, Falls Church. Phone 703-533-7393.
http://foxesmusic.com
An alternative is to have your music bound in a black folder. Check with your section leader for advice on this.
Be on stage, ready to sing before the following times:
7:00 PM Wednesday for rehearsal with orchestra and soloists.
7:00 PM Saturday for the performance, in concert dress
2:00 PM Sunday for the performance, in concert dress
I will look for a place for us to store our coats on Saturday and Sunday. In any case, it will probably not be secure. Be sure to leave valuables in your locked car if you cannot keep them on your person.
[More] You can have your music spiral bound with black covers at Staples, Office Depot and at what was once called Kinkos off Rt. 7 in the Leesburg Pike Plaza. A stiff cover is better than a flimsy cover if you have an option.
Arrive early at rehearsals and the performance to get the best seat – or any seat at all.
Turn pages silently. Stand and sit silently. You can paperclip together those places where we do not sing such as pgs. 65-80; 101-124 and 157-166. Just smile while enjoying the paid singers performance.
Remember to set your clocks ahead on Saturday night or Sunday morning because of the change to Daylight Savings. (you will get sooo tired of hearing this)
You can exit the stage via the stage right and stage left wings as an alternative to plowing through the audience, should there be an emergency or you just want to get home quickly. There is a hall off the stage right wings that will wisk you back to the restrooms in the lobby or onto the loading dock in an emergency. There is an emergency exit door in the back hall off the stage left wings.
Do we have a party at Clydes after the performance(s)?
Tags: performances, rehearsals, schedule, stage instructions, verdi requiem
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Friday, March 4th, 2011
(2/24/2011) From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers
The ASO will provide 2 complimentary tickets per NOVA Community Chorus member. If anyone wants more tickets, you can offer further tickets at a 50%-off discount. Comps can be reserved by emailing alex@alexsym.org with name, performance desired, and whether its 1 or 2 tickets. If anyone wants 2 comps and additional tickets it is best to call 703-548-0885 between 10am and 5pm.
Yours-DrW
(2/25/2011) Update: Dear Singers- Please note: Comps may be reserved by emailing alex@alexsym.org. Please do not call the box office unless you are purchasing additional tickets.
Yours-MW
(3/4/2011) Update: From ASO: We believe we are in receipt of all requests (meaning anyone who had problems emailing probably called when they got an error message back). I know we have about 6 or 7 requests still to enter and email tickets.
I would propose this: If an individual requested tickets by email and has not received print-at-home tickets yet, they should check their spam folders first. Print-at-home tickets have been emailed and appear as a pdf attachment to an email. If anyone who requested tickets has definitely not received them, they should email alex@alexsym.org or call 703-548-0885 on Monday, 3/7.
Tags: alexandria symphony orchestra, dr. whitmire, performances, verdi requiem
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Friday, March 4th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Thanks for your good work last night. I understand that it was a very productive rehearsal.
At our women’s rehearsal tomorrow at noon 1:00pm we will focus on Libera me.
Logistics for next week’s rehearsals:
Choral warm up will be in the lobby area.
Logistics for next week’s performances:
Choral warm up will be in the Seminar room upstairs at Schlesinger.
There will be an intermission at both performances, after the Lacrimosa movement.
On-stage notes:
On-stage seating will provided only to those who are not be able to perform otherwise. Please send Fred a message if you require a chair.
Yours-DrW
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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
From Stage Manager Fred: Steve Shetler, manager of the Schlesinger Center received a note from the ASO’s stage manager that we choristers will be seated in the auditorium rather than be on stage.
I’ll be in the auditorium early to stake out our place in the center.
Early arrivals can help by being the stakes around the edges.
Remember:
– Be Early
– Be Silent (standing, seating, turning pages)
– Be Professional (confident – watch the director – hold your head & music up)
– Smile
Tags: alexandria symphony orchestra, rehearsals, verdi requiem
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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Please publish/announce this event. Photo attached.
The NOVA Community Chorus (Dr. Mark Whitmire, Director) will perform the Verdi Requiem with the Alexandria Symphony on Saturday, March 12, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 13, at 3:00 p.m. Both performances will be in Schlesinger Concert Hall. The 110 voices of the NOVA Community Chorus will be joined by three other leading regional choruses to form a combined chorus of more than 300 voices to sing this masterpiece of the choral-orchestral repertoire. ASO conductor Kim Allen Kluge will lead the chorus, orchestra and vocal soloists. For tickets call 703-548-0885 or email alex@alexsym.org.
Click to enlarge.
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Spring 2011!
Please sign in.
Tonight- Verdi 1-46; Beethoven 29-47
I will dismiss all except music majors at 8:45 pm
Tonight at 9:00 pm
Music Majors 1st Exam (Verdi pp. 186-205)
Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 2) 7:30 pm
Verdi Rehearsal in Schlesinger
Be sure to sign in tomorrow night. See your Section Leader
This Saturday at 1 pm – Women
Sing Well- DrW
Calendar (.pdf)
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Friday, February 25th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Friends-
We are very much looking forward to the upcoming Verdi Requiem rehearsals and performances. I will not be at rehearsals on 3/2 (I am tied up with rehearsals in Richmond) or 3/9 (I am in Chicago at the ACDA Convention). My assistants Peggy Harrison and Fred Wulff will be in charge of the NOVA community Chorus and available to help in any way that is needed. I will be there on Mon. 3/7 and at both performances, of course. In the meanwhile, please let me know if there is anything I can do to be of help.
Yours-MW
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Thanks for your excellent work at last night’s rehearsal. Your positive energy and commitment are an inspiration to me. Driving home last night, it occurred to me that I have seriously neglected the Agnus Dei (track 10 on your rehearsal CD). Mea culpa.
We will work on it on Saturday with the men and with full chorus on Tuesday. Apart from that, I think we are in great shape.
Yours-DrW
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
(2/15/2011) From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Please number each measure in the Verdi Requiem. The attached chart (.pdf) shows the number of the first measure of each page.
(2/15/2011) Update: Verdi measure number errata: p50-m300 (not 301); p127-m19 (not 18)
(2/22/2011) Update: Verdi Measure number corrections:
P50 300
P100 695
P127 19
P132 46
Revised chart (.pdf)
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 7th rehearsal of Spring 2011! Please sign in.
Tonight– Verdi 52-65, 80-100; Beethoven 22-28
Next Week– Verdi 1-46; Beethoven 29-47
This Saturday at 1 pm – Men
Next Tuesday, March 1, 9:00 pm
Music Majors 1st Exam (Verdi pp. 186-205)
Next Wednesday, March 2, 7:30 pm
Verdi Rehearsal in Schlesinger
Verdi Measure number corrections:
P50 300
P100 695
P127 19
P132 46
Calendar (.pdf)
Sing Well
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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
(2/16/2011) Update: Reminder: This will be the LAST alto rehearsal for the Verdi REQUIEM at Ellie’s — Sunday, February 20th, 7:30 – 9pm.
(2/3/2011) Update: Reminder: Despite or because of the Super Bowl there WILL BE an Alto rehearsal at Ellie’s on Sunday — February 6th, 7:30 – 9pm.
(1/29/2011) Update: From Section Leader Debbie: Sunday, optional Alto rehearsals at Ellie’s will resume next week on Feb 6th. Although, I believe that is Super Bowl Sunday so I’m not sure how many altos will be attending.
I think everyone could use a reminder that you can play your part really slowly on cyberbass.com.
(1/21/2011) Reminder:
From Section Leader Debbie: Ellie is offering to continue note learning rehearsals once the semester has started. Please see note below. My apologies for clogging your email inbox if you will not be singing with us this Spring. I will clean up the Alto Alias when we have a new roster. Cheers and Happy New Year
From Chorister Ellie:
Altos: optional note learning sessions
Where: Ellie’s home, about ten blocks from NVCC campus
When:7:30 – 9:00 pm on four Sundays: Jan. 23, Feb 6, 13, 20
(If someone else wants to host one on Jan. 30, do it; I have a conflict)
Allergy warning: I have cats.
Non-altos are welcome also but we will be using the alto practice CDs for Verdi and Beethoven.
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Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 6th rehearsal of Spring 2011! Please sign in.
Verdi measure number errata: p50-m300 (not 301); p127-m19 (not 18)
Tonight– Verdi 124-156, 167-181; Beethoven 29-47
Next week– Verdi 52-65, 80-100; Beethoven 22-28
This Saturday at 1 pm – women
This Saturday at 3:00 pm, AT130
Lecture: Kathy Kessler Price
For your Calendar
-Tuesday, March 1, 9:00 pm
Music Majors 1st Exam (Verdi pp. 186-205)
-Tuesday, March 22, at 9:15 pm.
Auditions for solos in Ode to Joy (May 3 performance)
-Saturday, March 26, 3:00 pm, AT130
Graduation Voice Recital: Steven Rich
-Saturday, April 2, 4:00 pm, AT130 ¬ note time change
Graduation Voice Recital: Francisco Robles
-Tuesday, April 5, 9:00 pm
Music Majors 2nd Exam (Beethoven pp 28-36)
-Saturday, April 16, 3:00 pm, AT130
Graduation Voice Recital: Nicole Derksen
-Saturday, April 30, AT130
2:00 pm Applied Voice Recital
3:00-5:00 pm Applied voice Juries (required of Voice Majors)
-Saturday, May 7
3:00 pm Annual Chorus Picnic at the Wulff’s
Sing Well-DrW
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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire:
Welcome to our 5th rehearsal of Spring 2011!
Please sign in.
Tonight-Verdi 182-211 and 124-156, Beethoven 22-28
Next week– Verdi 124-156, 167-181; Beethoven 29-47
This Saturday at 1 pm – men
Women– It is now just a month until our concert with the ASO. If you are going to order clothing from one of the costume sites, you should place your order soon. It is fine to where something you already have, but be sure to look at the guidelines.
Verdi Sanctus– it has been requested that we split on the Sanctus. Therefore:
Chorus I – S1, A1, T1, B1
Chorus II- S2, A2, T2, B2
We will look at this tonight
Conflicts-If you are going to miss any part of the Verdi, rehearsal or concert, please send me a message. If you are a Music Major and will be away during Spring Break you may be excused from the rehearsals and concert only if you inform me now. If you do not inform me now and miss the rehearsals or concerts, you will receive a failing grade for the semester.
For your Calendar
-Saturday, February 19, 3:00 pm, AT130
Lecture/Recital: Kathy Kessler Price
-Tuesday, March 1, 9:00 pm
Music Majors 1st Exam (Verdi pp. 186-205)
-Tuesday, March 22, at 9:15 pm.
Auditions for solos in Ode to Joy (May 3 performance)
-Saturday, March 26, 3:00 pm, AT130
Graduation Voice Recital: Steven Rich
-Saturday, April 2, 3:00 pm, AT130
Graduation Voice Recital: Francisco Robles
-Tuesday, April 5, 9:00 pm
Music Majors 2nd Exam (Beethoven pp 28-36)
-Saturday, April 16, 3:00 pm, AT130
Graduation Voice Recital: Nicole Derksen
-Saturday, April 30, AT130
2:00 pm Applied Voice Recital
3:00-5:00 pm Applied voice Juries (required of Voice Majors)
-Saturday, May 7 ¬ note date change
3:00 pm Annual Chorus Picnic at the Wulff’s
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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
In the Verdi Requiem, it has been requested that we split on the Sanctus. Therefore:
Chorus I – S1, A1, T1, B1
Chorus II- S2, A2, T2, B2
Also, several singers has spoken to me about conflicts. If you are going to miss any part of the Verdi, rehearsal or concert, please send me a message. If you have already sent me a message, please send it it again as a reminder.
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Sunday, February 6th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- While I continue to be informed (and annoyed) of ASO publicity that has not listed us as participants in the Verdi Requiem, we are listed on the ASO website (see below). Yours-DrW
Symphony Concert 4 http://www.alexsym.org/concert4.shtml
Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 8 pm
Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 3 pm
Schlesinger Center
Verdi
With Jan Cornelius, soprano; Stacey Rishoi, mezzo; Scott Six, tenor; Gus Andreassen, bass-baritone; Alexandria Choral Society; The Metropolitan Chorus; Heritage Signature Chorale, NOVA Community Chorus
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