Update Posted on August 6, 2022September 6, 2026 Update at the request of director Mary-Hannah Klontz: Welcome. This site provided information to chorus members during the tenure of Dr. Mark Whitmire. The official and current webpage for the NOVA Community Chorus is located at the Northern Virginia Community College, linked here: https://sites.nvcc.edu/almusic/ensembles.html#chorus
Notice Posted on August 11, 2017July 19, 2023 [Admin] As the administrator is not registered for the Fall 2017 semester of the chorus, the future status of this website is to be determined. Thank you for your understanding.
Summer Sings Posted on July 24, 2017July 19, 2023 [Update July 24, 2017] Dear Choralis: It was great to see so many of you last Tuesday at the Summer Sing, where we enjoyed a tour through Mozart’s Requiem and Rutter’s Gloria. We hope to see many of you at the next Summer Sing as well! But please note–Gretchen has…
DrW’s Golf Trip Posted on July 19, 2017July 19, 2023 Dear Singers- Thanks to all of you for the wonderful golf trip to the Greenbriar. My brother Matt has joined and we just dismissed our second round. We had such great fun. Here I am with gold legend Lee Trevino. Thanks again. Yours (always) -DrW
Two Offerings Posted on July 10, 2017July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I hope you are having a great summer. I am looking forward to seeing many of you this Fall in my two course offergings. I am sending this final message to everyone, so I avoid the risk of leaving someone out. Future info about these…
Next Semester Posted on June 26, 2017July 19, 2023 From Chorister Peggy: If you are interested in singing in the nvcc Alexandria campus chorus next semester please contact professor Lisa Eckstein (who is also the band director) at [email protected] I am no longer singing in the chorus and this email list has no official connection with NVCC. Please advise…
Reminder: Recital Posted on June 17, 2017July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I hope a group can come down on Wednesday (see below). Chris and David will make Igreat music and will be great to see you. Yours(forever) – DrW PS- If you are considering Vocal Seminar or voice lessons with me in the Fall (see my…
Two Possible Offerings Posted on June 6, 2017July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, I hope you are having a great summer. I am still reveling in your great singing at our final concert and reliving our fabulous party. Many of you asked about the possibility of future study with me outside the college. I have given it serious…
Hagan recital Posted on May 30, 2017July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, On Wednesday, June 21, at 7:00 pm Christine and David Hagan will present a recital here at St. James’s. It would be great if some of you could come. Attached is a flyer (.pdf) and their program (.pdf). It is going to be fabulous! Yours…
Performance Videos Posted on May 27, 2017July 19, 2023 Two performance videos have recently been posted. These links are also listed on the Performances Page at http://www.novachorus.org Annual Chorus Benefit Concert October 25, 2016: Video: https://youtu.be/_8E7L7XE1ac John Ireland: These things shall be April 9, 2017: Video: https://youtu.be/nIAvViasXkg
Sunday Night Posted on May 26, 2017July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- This Sunday at 7:00 p.m. we are having our bi-annual Memorial Concert at St. James’s. If you are looking for a meaningful way to honor our veterans, this will be perfect. Music includes the Faure Requiem and Bach Cantata 106. Just to whet your appetite…
Pete Posted on May 23, 2017July 19, 2023 From Chorister Fred: This is Pete Vanden Bosch’s new Email address. Pete often stood next to me in the Bass section and always was right on key and tempo. Pete – it was a pleasure to have sung while standing next to you and to talk about what my and…
Summer Sings at CUMC Posted on May 16, 2017July 19, 2023 From Chorister Bernie: Washington Summer Sings! June 6 & June 20 Sing the great choral masterpieces with professional soloists, distinguished conductors, and outstanding accompanists Tuesday, June 6, at 7:30pm – Mozart Requiem Conductor: Thomas Colohan Pianist: Thomas Pandolfi Tuesday, June 20, at 7:30pm – Brahms Requiem Conductor: Thomas Beveridge Pianist:…
From Ray Posted on May 15, 2017July 19, 2023 From Chorister Ray Lombardi: In response to a couple of requests, I’m sending the gist of what I said at Mark’s farewell, recreating as best I remember, the ad-lib part —– In the Fall of 1986, I had just retired and was looking around for someplace to sing – having…
Friday Posted on May 15, 2017July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Friday night was a wonderful night. Everything I had hoped it would be and more. My deepest thanks to all who played a part in organizing the party, and thanks to all who were able to attend. The speeches were beautiful. The photos were fabulous….
Thank You Posted on May 5, 2017July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, What a perfect night. Thank you. Seminar- We will have a normal class tomorrow. I can’t stay after for potluck, though you guys are welcome to stay. Yours-DrW
Fifteenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on May 2, 2017July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 15th and rehearsal. This Friday 5/5 is our 7:30 pm Concert in Schlesinger. The call is 6:30 pm in the Choir Room (AT130). The concert order is Jazz -Chorus-Intermission-Band What an incredible year this has been! Can you believe how much music we have…
Fourteenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 25, 2017July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 14th rehearsal of 2017. Next Tuesday 5/2 is our Dress Rehearsal in Schlesinger Next Friday 5/5 is our 7:30 pm Concert in Schlesinger. The call is 6:30 pm in the Choir Room (AT130). The concert order is Jazz Band-Chorus-Intermission-Band A Flyer is attached. Spread…
Thirteenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 18, 2017July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 13th rehearsal of 2017. Please see the Roster for our May 5 Concert. Check the box that corresponds to the number of years you have been in the chorus. After tonight we have only 1 rehearsal before our May 2 Dress Rehearsal. Please don’t…
Germany Trip Posted on April 13, 2017July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Several of you have expressed interest in the trip to Germany with composer/conductor Paul Leavitt. Attached are the trip details (.pdf). Looks really fun! Yours-DrW
Out Posted on April 13, 2017July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers – The pollen has gotten the best of me. I do not feel well and have laryngitis and will not be in the weekend (Friday or Saturday). May 5 program – I would like to ackowledge those singers who have been with me for 10,…
Free Concert Posted on April 13, 2017July 19, 2023 From Chorister Annette: There is a free concert (no tickets, donations accepted), with chorus and orchestra, Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, at 8 p.m. The program includes Paul Leavitt’s Cantata Emmanuel and Poulenc Gloria. This is at Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capital Street, NE, Washington, DC…
Twelfth Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 11, 2017July 19, 2023 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of 2017. “Transcending All” I am still holding on to the wonderful, sublime musical experience that you created on Sunday at the Masonic Memorial singing These things shall be. I can’t remember being more moved by any music we have sung together….
Press: 29th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup and World Water Day Concert Posted on April 8, 2017July 19, 2023 World Water Day Concert On Tuesday, March 21, the NOVA Community Chorus (Dr. Mark Whitmire, Director) presented A World Water Day Concert in Schlesinger Concert Hall. The event was co-sponsored by The Federal Water Quality Association, Water For People, and The Alice Ferguson Foundation, a local non-profit organization that focuses…