(3/7/2010) From Section Leader Debbie: Dear All,
Ellie has expressed interest in hosting a rehearsal for the altos on Tuesday evening. Please let her know if you could/would plan to attend. The space is limited and a big interest would mean joining the basses at the larger venue per the pervious alto/bass rehearsal email.
Ellie’s email address: Ellie [at] briscoe [#dot#] com
From Section Leader Debbie:
Ray Lombardi and John Mason said we could join the basses at the location below for a Tuesday evening rehearsal.
As far as I know, we (the Altos) have no other plans to gather. I will be rehearsing something else, at another venue next week. If you want to get back to me about going to the First Christian Church to rehearse, I will let Ray and John know to expect you.
Also, there are a few people who do not receive messages I send via this alias so please contact your NVCC alto friends about this opportunity and possible carpooling.
(3/4/2010) From Section Leader Ray:
Nova will be closed on Tuesday, March 9 so there will be no rehearsal at Tyler.
Still, I suspect numbers of us could use a refresher on the Opera Choruses at this point.
John Mason has found a choir hall with a piano and plenty of room for both the Bass section and any members of the other three sections who might like to join us at 7:30 next Tuesday.
First Christian Church
6165 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church 22044-2398
Click on the link for a map and directions.
http://members.cox.net/jsm36/bridge/FunFriday/ffridaydirections_FCC.htm
From Section Leader Peggy:
We have an offer [see below] for a location for a soprano sectional rehearsal next Tuesday. I plan to be there, and can play our part, if necessary.
From Chorister Leslie:
I invite the sopranos to my office next Tuesday eve for a sectional rehearsal. I can bring a keyboard and have 15 chairs in my office. I have room for about 20 or so in one room.
[Admin: Personal details edited for web privacy. Contact Peggie or Leslie for information.]
(3/3/2010) From Stage Manager Fred:
Men – wear black tuxedos, shoes, socks, bow tie, white dress shirt for the performance.
Do not wear a tux to the “DRESS REHEARSAL – only the performance.
Music must be in a black folder or equivalent. I encourage using smaller folders since we will be tightly packed on the risers. Foxes Music in Falls Church is the best place I know of.
Use your folder NOW to practice with it before the dress rehearsal.
If you don’t own a black tux you might borrow or rent one.
If you expect to be with us for awhile longer, buy one.
A temporary alternative is a black dress suit that looks like a black tux from the audience.
I use a standard white dress shirt rather than a formal, frilled tux shirt. (comfort, cost, etc.)
I also prefer a black bow tie that goes around your neck rather than a clip-on. (won’t fall off)
Use good judgment about cuff links, etc. We are there to sing, not show off.
[Admin note: See Frequently Used Document Performance Tips (.pdf), for great information.]
Dear Singers-
Tonight is our 6th rehearsal of Spring 2010!
We have only one more Tuesday rehearsal (3/16) before our Dress Rehearsal with orchestra (3/21). Please keep working hard.
Full Rehearsal (SATB) this Sat. March 6. Please plan to attend. This ha been on your schedule since January: Opera Choruses
Next Tuesday, March 9- No Rehearsal (college closed). I encourage you to get together in groups and get some good work done.
Donations to the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic will be collected at our March 16 rehearsal. I hope everyone can contribute at least the $10 you saved on your Carmina CD.
Rehearsal Schedule
Opera We will rehearse all six opera choruses at each rehearsal
Carmina: Tonight – 18, 10, Next Rehearsal – 8, 9
Dear Singers-
Tonight is our 5th rehearsal of Spring 2010!
We have only two more rehearsals (3/2, 3/16) before our Dress Rehearsal with orchestra (3/21). Please keep working hard.
Men’s Rehearsal this Sat, Feb. 27.
Opera Choruses
Carmina #12, #14
Carmina Burana Rehearsal CDs are available. There is no charge for your CDs.
Please hold on to your $10. Next month I would like us to make a $1000 contribution to the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic, and $10 from each of us will do the trick. We did this last year, and it was a big help to the orchestra.
Rehearsal Schedule
Opera We will rehearse all six opera choruses
Carmina: Tonight – 22, 20, Next Week – 18, 10
Sing Well
(2/22/2010)
Chorister Inquiry: Would you confirm?
In the Triumphal Scene, Chorus of Priests, Tenors enter at Measures 73 (T2)
and 80 (T1) and sing only through Measure 86. At rehearsal “D,” we return to
the Chorus of the People through Measure 193 (the end).
Answer from Dr. Whitmire:
The audition will be C through D only. Once we know who the priests will be, I’ll clarify when they sing.
(2/17/2010) Dear Singers,
It was truly wonderful to see you last night. Your beautiful voices and and bright faces were an inspiration.
This Saturday at noon we have Women’s rehearsal. Be sure to know the Witches Chorus.
Next Tuesday we”ll have audtions for the 12 Priests in Triumphal Scene.
In addition to all 6 Opera Choruses, we’ll rehearse Carmina Burana #19, & 20.
Keep up the good, hard work.
This document was mentioned during the February 16 rehearsal: Carmina Burana Choral Pronunciation Guide
produced for the Dayton Philharmonic Chorus
by Hank Dahlman, DMA; Department of Music; Wright State University; Dayton, OH 45435
The document is published in many locations online, including here:
http://www.scchoralsociety.org/carmina_pronunciation.html
A scan of the original document, distributed to the chorus October 1999: Pronunciation Guide (.pdf)
(2/12/2010) Dear Singers,
Reminder: There is no Saturday rehearsal as I will be in Texas. See you all on Tuesday.
(2/11/2010) Dear Singers,
[Edited for privacy] [I] will leave for Texas on Saturday evening… I will be heading home… on Monday and look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.
Dear Singers-
I hope that this message finds you safe and warm and enjoying the slower pace that Mother Nature can impose on us. As you probably know, the college will remain closed tomorrow, so there is no rehearsal.
Had we had rehearsed last week, we would have worked on all 6 Opera Chouses and Carmina Burana #1, 24, & 22.
If we were able to rehearse this week, we would have worked on all 6 Opera Chouses and Carmina Burana #18, 19, & 20.
You can get your notes at
www.cyberbass.com/Major_Works/Orff/orff_carmina_burana.htm
(You don’t have to buy anything. You can listen to your part on the computer free of charge.)
Please work on your music, especially the Opera Choruses, as the concert will be here before we know it.
I know that you will work hard, because that’s what the NOVA Community Chorus does.
UPDATE-NVCC will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, due to the snow.
Fri, 2/5/10 – NVCC will close at noon and be closed Sat (2/6) and Sun (2/7) due to the snow.
Dear Singers-
As you see below, the college has closed. So build a fire, get a refreshing beverage, and snuggle up with your Opera Choruses. Maybe a nice Italian red is a good choice.
Seriously, we can’t let the weather make us behind schedule. So I am counting on each of you to work on your music and especially your Italian diction. Remember, it took me many hours to put your notes and words on the CD. It will be time well spent only if you work many hours on your notes and words.
Tues, Feb 2, 2010 – NVCC will close at 7:00 pm due to snow. All classes & activities cancelled.
Here are a couple of links that Bill Brown thought you might enjoy.
Tonight is our 4th rehearsal of Spring 2010!
Attendance
Please try not to be absent. If you miss more than two rehearsals during preparation for a concert, you will be asked to audition to demonstrate preparedness. Please notify Section Leaders of absences:
Soprano-Peggy Harrison, peggyh [at] ix [dot] netcom [dot] com, [Admin: phone #s removed for privacy]
Alto-Debbie Peetz, peetz [at] rand [dot] org
Tenor-Larry Goldschmidt, lgold2 [at] comcast [dot] net
Bass-Ray Lombardi, ray2408 [at] comcast [dot] net
Schedule change: No men’s rehearsal on Sat, Feb. 13. (posted 01-24-10)
We will begin rehearsing Carmina Burana tonight. Rehearsal CDs will be available. There will be no charge for you Carmina Burana CDs. However, please hold on to your $10. Next month I would like us to make a $1000 contribution to the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic, and $10 from each of us will do the trick. We did this last year, and it was a big help to the orchestra.
Rehearsal Schedule
Opera: I hope to rehearse all six opera chorus at each rehearsal
Carmina: Tonight
(02/01/2010) From Peggie: This is a reminder to the NOVA Chorus women about participating in Kathy Price’s voice study. Jerry Moore and Mary Yee will be available to collect your completed questionnaire and record your voice samples this Tuesday from 6:30 pm -7:25 pm (and every Tuesday in February). We’ll be located in one of the rehearsal rooms just outside the choral room. Just stop by. We’ll have extra questionnaires available in case you need them.
(01/28/2010) From Debbie: Dear NOVA Chorus Altos,
Below is an invitation from alto, Ellie Briscoe, who offers her home for extra alto rehearsals on Sunday evenings. Please read and let Ellie and/or me (Debbie at peetz [at] rand [dot] org) know if you are interested and which sessions you would plan to attend.
Thanks and welcome to the newcomers.
If there is any interest, I will host alto practice sessions for the Italian Opera choruses and Carmina Burana.
Five Sundays, Feb. 7 to March 7.
Time for all: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Allergy warning: I have two cats. Let me know if you prefer that I sequester them. One of them is excessively friendly.
Dear Singers-
Tonight is our 3rd rehearsal of Spring 2010!
When you arrive Please sign in and proof the roster. Make sure your name and info are correct.
All singers must be registered for Chorus (MUS 137 or 237).
If you are not registered, you must do so immediately. If you are registered as a senior, please consider making a donation in lieu of tuition. Donations of any amount are appreciated.
Attendance
Please try not to be absent. If you miss more than two rehearsals during preparation for a concert, you will be asked to audition to demonstrate preparedness. Please notify Section Leaders of absences:
Soprano-Peggy Harrison, peggyh [at] ix [dot] netcom [dot] com, [Admin: phone #s removed for privacy]
Alto-Debbie Peetz, peetz [at] rand [dot] org
Tenor-Larry Goldschmidt, lgold2 [at] comcast [dot] net
Bass-Ray Lombardi, ray2408 [at] comcast [dot] net
Schedule change: There will be no men’s rehearsal on Sat, Feb. 13.
We will begin rehearsing Carmina Burana next Tuesday, Feb. 2. Rehearsal CDs will be available
Sing Well -DrW
(1/25/2010) Dear Singers-
Please note this schedule change:
There will be no men’s rehearsal on Saturday, February 13.
See you tomorrow.