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Great Year

Friday, May 8th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
What an excellent job you did at our May 1 concert. Each of our three pieces was so wonderful in its own way. I will be earth was transcendent and spiritual just as I had hoped.
The Settling Years was joyous, exuberant and very interesting, and the women raised the roof on Still I rise. Specials thanks to Joy and Kaylee who really brought it. It was a very special evening.

This has been a great season and a great year. From the Black History Month Concert in February to the Leavitt Requiem in April and the Women’s Concert in May—so much wide-ranging music, all performed with distinction. Not to mention the fabulous Mozart concert last October and Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs in December. Your commitment and hard work have yielded such fabulous music-making. You have made me very proud.

Please don’t miss
The Annual Chorus Picnic
Tomorrow
Saturday May 9 2-6 pm at the home of Fred and Judy Wulff
6551 Columbia Pike, Annandale

Next Fall we will be singing music of J.S. Bach (Ein Feste Burg) and Handel’s Messiah. How good can it get. I hope every single one of you will be with me again. Tell your friends who a good singers about our upcoming season and they will want to join.

Have a wonderful summer.

Yours-DrW

NOVA Community Chorus
Calendar 2015-2016

2015

Tuesday, October 20 – 7:30 pm Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger

Tuesday, October 27 – 7:30 pm Annual Chorus Benefit Concert, Schlesinger

Sunday, November 29 – 5:00 pm Dress Rehearsal with WMPO

Tuesday, December 1 – 7:30 pm Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger

Saturday, December 5 – 3:00 pm Concert with WMPO (Masonic Memorial)

Sunday, December 6 – 3:00 pm Concert with WMPO (Epiphany)

Thursday, December 10 – 7:30 pm NVCC Holiday Concert, Schlesinger

Sunday, December 13 – VTS Sing-Along Messiah (optional)

2016

Tuesday, February 16 – Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger

Tuesday, February 23 – Black History Month Celebration, Schlesinger

Sunday, April 3 – Dress Rehearsal with WMPO

Sunday, April 10 – Concert with WMPO (Epiphany)

Sunday, April 17 – Concert with WMPO (Masonic Memorial)

Tuesday, April 26 – Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger

Friday, May 6 – NVCC Spring Concert, Schlesinger

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Chorus and vocal seminar

Friday, May 1st, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
I look forward to seeing everyone on stage in Schlesinger at 6:00 pm.
Tomorrow at 3:00 pm is our Voice Recital. Please come hear your friends sing.
Vocal Seminar Studetns- I will not be able to meet with you in advance of the recital as juries go right up until 3 pm. I’ll see you then.
Yours-DrW

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Seating for May 1

Tuesday, April 28th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-

Tonight
I look forward to seeing you tonight at 7:30 pm in Schlesinger. When you arrive, go ahead and take your seat according to this chart (see PDF). As much as possible, sit next whoever you are accustomed to seating with. We can fine tune the seating as we go.

Friday
The call is 6:00 pm. We will rehearse for 30 minutes on stage in Schlesinger.

Music
At the end of the concert there will be a box back stage for those who would like to donate their music to the Chorus Library. Rather that letting it clutter your house, let us store it for you.

Picnic
Please don’t miss The Annual Chorus Picnic on Saturday May 9 2-6 pm at the home of Fred and Judy Wulff (6551 Columbia Pike, Annandale)

Thanks
Thanks to all who attend the awards ceremony yesterday. I am honored to receive the Jean Netherton Award but there is no honor the college could give that means as much to me as your support and friendship.

Yours
-DrW

cc- Chamber Choir for #2

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Thirteenth Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, April 21st, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 13th rehearsal of Spring 2015! Please sign in.

Tonight 4/21 is our final regular rehearsal for our May 1 concert
7:30- 9:10 pm ALL
9:10-9:25 pm Women
9:25-9:50 pm Chamber Choir
Soprano – Terri Lagoe, Judith Robb, Jennifer Weger, Elaine Cassel, Margaret Harrison ,Michelle Lewis
Alto – Elizabeth Bull, Melanie Casey, Deborah Peetz, Jane Roningen, Kaylee Shuey, Carol Uri
Tenor – Estee Herndon, Kristopher Kouzougian, Francisco Robles, Larry Goldschmidt, Jimy Portocarrero, James Schader
Bass – Tom Munger, Pete VandenBosch, Richard Fonda, Ray Lombardi, Matthew Relton, David Shilton

This Saturday 4/25 is a full SATB rehearsal with the woodwind quintet. Please don’t be absent.

Next Tuesday, 4/28 is our 7:30 pm Dress Rehearsal in Schlesinger. Please don’t be absent.

Still I Rise soloists – Kaylee Shuey and Joy Covington

Please don’t miss
The Annual Chorus Picnic
Saturday May 9 2-6 pm at the home of Fred and Judy Wulff
6551 Columbia Pike, Annandale

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Picnic

Tuesday, April 21st, 2015

From Fred and Judy Wulff: This year’s annual picnic will be on Saturday, May 9, from 2 to 6 PM, in our yard at 6551 Columbia Pike, in/near Annandale. Here are a few hints about finding us and parking your car.

We live across Columbia Pike from Belvedere Elementary School’s athletic yard. It is just East of Sleepy Hollow Road and the Mason District Park; and West of Whispering Lane. Turn into Ancient Oak Court to reach our driveway. (Our north/south driveway is named Fitzhugh Drive but that name only appears on a few maps.) You can park along the driveway. Early arrivals should come in the driveway, turn around and park facing out. You can also park along Sulky Lane (check a map).

Bring food to share and your favorite beverage.

We will supply paper plates and cups, plastic utensils, and ice chest and a gas fired grill. There is a small cabin in the picnic area. It has a bathroom, refrigerator and electric stove. We will also have containers for recyclables and trash.

Fred and Judy Wulff

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Chamber Choir

Saturday, April 18th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: The Settling Years–#2 Chamber Choir

Thanks to all who auditioned, especially altos, who were so well-prepared that I would like to have included you all, but decided on 6 to a part.
I look forward to seeing women today at 11 am.

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Twelfth Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, April 14th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire:
Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of Spring 2015! Please sign in.

Your performance on Sunday was absolutely amazing. Each of our 8 movements was far and away the best rendition we ever produced. Your sound and musicianship were superb. There were countless examples of your accomplishments, but none greater than No. 6 Agnus Dei. Wow!

If you were absent on Sunday, please see me tonight. If we have previously discussed you unavoidable absence, please remind me.

Tonight 4/14 we continue rehearsing for our May 1 concert (The Settling Years, I will be earth, Still I rise [women]). After tonight we have only 1 rehearsal before our April 28 Dress Rehearsal in Schlesinger. Please don’t be absent. Tonight we continue auditions for The Settling Years No. 2 and the Still I Rise solos.

Please turn any remaining ticket money.

This Saturday 4/18 will be Women’s rehearsal.

Please don’t miss
The Annual Chorus Picnic
Saturday May 9 2-6 pm at the home of Fred and Judy Wulff

Concert
Friday 5/1/15, 7:30 pm
Schlesinger

Saturdays
April 18 women
April 25 all

SING WELL

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Recital

Monday, April 13th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Lika Bozhich, voice major and former member of the chorus, will give here graduation recital this Friday at 7:30 pm in Tyler AT130. The recital will feature music by Arne, Paisiello, Ciampi, Mozart, Schumann, Dargomyzhsky, Tchaikovsky and Faurè.

Please come support this wonderful young soprano.
Yours-DrW

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Wow!

Monday, April 13th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-

Your performance yesterday was absolutely amazing. Each of our 8 movements was far and away the best rendition we ever produced. Your sound and musicianship were superb. There were countless examples of your accomplishments, but none greater than No. 6 Agnus Dei. Wow!

Now on to our May 1 program. We have only 2 rehearsals before our April 28 Dress Rehearsal in Schlesinger. Please don’t miss either. Tomorrow we continue auditions for The Settling Year No. 2 and the Still I Rise solos.

See you then.
Yours-DrW

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Eleventh Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Spring 2015! Please sign in.

Tonight 4/7 we will begin rehearsing in earnest for our May concert (The Settling Years, I will be earth, Still I rise [women]). I will still leave time for at the second half of the Requiem.

Please turn all remaining ticket money. Sell more tickets if you can. Our share of the expenses for this concert are almost $5000. The orchestra has expenses too. Sell your five or buy them and give them as gifts to your friends and family (Our tickets are $10; they are $20 at the door). Cash or checks made to WMPO.

This Saturday, 4/11 will be a full rehearsal. We have to get ready for the concert.
Please don’t miss it!

Concerts
This Sunday, 4/12/15, 3:00 pm, 2:00 pm call
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW Washington)

Friday 5/1/15, 7:30 pm
Schlesinger

Saturdays (Please note changes)
April 11 all
April 18 women
April 25 all

SING WELL -DRW

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Tenth Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire:
Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of Spring 2015! Please sign in.

Thanks for a great Concert on Sunday. The most obvious thing was the sheer beauty of thesound. Many people remarked about that. Yes, there was a big missed entrance and a few spots that we weren’t together, but the overall effect was very good and many passages were absolutely transcendent. On April 12 we will really nail it. Paul will be there.

Absent? If you missed Sunday’s Concert for any reason, please see me. It you had previously spoken to me of an unavoidable conflict, please remind me.

Tonight 3/31 we will begin rehearsing in earnest for our May concert (The Settling Years, I will be earth, Still I rise [women]). I will still leave time for at the second half of the Requiem.

Please sell tickets. Our share of the expenses for this concert are almost $5000. The orchestra has expenses too. Sell your five or buy them and give them as gifts to your friends and family (Our tickets are $10; they are $20 at the door). Cash orchecks made to WMPO.

No Rehearsal this Saturday. Enjoy the holiday weekend.
April 11 will be a full rehearsal. We have to get ready for the concert.

Concerts
Sunday, 4/12/15, 3:00 pm, 2:00 pm call
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW Washington)

Friday 5/1/15, 7:30 pm
Schlesinger

Saturdays (Please note changes)
April 4 no rehearsal
April 11 all
April 18 women
April 25 all

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NOVA Community Chorus
Calendar 2015-2016

2015
Tuesday, October 20 – 7:30 pm Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger
Tuesday, October 27 – 7:30 pm Annual Chorus Benefit Concert, Schlesinger
Sunday, November 29 – 5:00 pm Dress Rehearsal with WMPO
Tuesday, December 1 – 7:30 pm Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger
Saturday, December 5 – 3:00 pm Concert with WMPO (Masonic Memorial)
Sunday, December 6 – 3:00 pm Concert with WMPO (Epiphany)
Thursday, December 10 – 7:30 pm NVCC Holiday Concert, Schlesinger
Sunday, December 13 – VTS Sing-Along Messiah (optional)

2016
Tuesday, February 16 – Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger
Tuesday, February 23 – Black History Month Celebration, Schlesinger
Sunday, April 3 – Dress Rehearsal with WMPO
Sunday, April 10 – Concert with WMPO (Epiphany)
Sunday, April 17 – Concert with WMPO (Masonic Memorial)
Tuesday, April 26 – Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger
Friday, May 6 – NVCC Spring Concert, Schlesinger

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Black History Month Celebration

Saturday, March 28th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Friends- Here is a Youtube link to this year’s Black History Month Celebration.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14VhZcUatHw
I hope you will take a moment to watch. I would love to get your ideas about how we can get even more of our campus (students and faculty) involved. Diversity is our strength at the Alexandria Campus, and this is a way to celebrate that diversity in a big way.
Yours-Mark

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Requiem Preparation

Friday, March 27th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers –
-I need every singer to take time tomorrow to go through the entire Requiem and work out any problems you may have. Do the Same thing on Sunday morning. If everyone does this, it will make a huge difference in our performance.
-Please carpool when possible on Sunday. At the Masonic Temple, please save the near-the-building parking spaces for our patrons.
-I look forward to seeing WOMEN tomorrow at 11:00 am.
Yours-DrW

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Ninth Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, March 24th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 9th rehearsal of Spring 2015! Please sign in.

Thanks for a great Dress Rehearsal on Sunday. I was very pleased by your musicianship and professionalism. I hope you could tell that this is going to be a beautiful concert.

Absent? If you missed Sunday’s Dress Rehearsal for any reason, please see me. It you had previously spoken to me of an unavoidable conflict, please remind me.

Tonight 3/24 we will rehearse all of the Requiem. Composer Paul Leavitt is planning to attend. We will also rehearse for our May concert (The Settling Years, I will be earth, Still I rise [women]) as time allows.

Rehearsal CDs for our May Concert are here ($5). All parts (SATB) are on the same CD.

Tickets are here. Please see your Section Leader. Sell your five or buy them and give them as gifts to your friends and family (Our tickets are $10; they are $20 at the door). Cash or checks made to WMPO. [Some tickets have the wrong dates. Rest assure that they will be honored.}

Sunday – Please be seated in the auditorium at 2:00 pm. At that time Matt, Francisco and Kaylee will arrange you on the risers–men center (tenors front) sopranos stage left, altos stage right. Ul will start and stop each movement. I am coming by train and will arrive just prior to start time.

Concerts
Sunday, 3/29/15, 3:00 pm Concert, 2:00 pm call
Gorge Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Dr. Alexandria)

Sunday, 4/12/15, 3:00 pm, 2:00 pm call
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW Washington)

Saturdays (Please note changes)
March 28 women
April 4 no rehearsal
April 11 men
April 18 women
April 25 all

SING WELL -DRW

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Publicity

Monday, March 23rd, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Please publicize the following:

Dr. Mark Whitmire (AL) will conduct two upcoming performances with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra and NOVA Community Chorus. The concerts will include Requiem, a new work by Washington composer Paul Leavitt. The 60-piece orchestra and 80-voice chorus will be joined by four professional vocal soloists: Lisa Edwards Burrs (soprano), Grace Gori (mezzo-soprano), Patrick Cook (tenor), and Aurelius Gori (baritone). Cecelia Porter, contributing critic for The Washington Post wrote, “Paul Leavitt’s Requiem…should belong in every chorus’s repertoire…deeply expressive and skillfully written…steeped in rich contrapuntal texture…ethereal serenity.” Also on the program is the Cello Concerto of Samuel Barber with cellist Steven Framil. The performances are Sunday, March 29, at 3:00 p.m. at George Washington Masonic National Memorial (101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria) and Sunday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m. at Church of the Epiphany (1317 G Street NW, Washington, DC). Tickets at the door are $20. Half-price tickets are available for NVCC students and faculty by phoning 703-845-6097 or email mwhitmire@nvcc.edu.

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Eighth Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Spring 2015! Please sign in.

Thanks to all who rehearsed in sections last week during break. Special thanks to those who arranged and hosted the rehearsals.

Tonight 3/17 we will rehearse all of the Requiem. We will also rehearse for our May concert (The Settling Years, I will be earth, Still I rise [women]) as time allows.

This Saturday 3/21 at 11:00 we will have will be a full rehearsal here at NVCC. Please plan to attend.

This Sunday at 5:00 pm is our Dress Rehearsal with orchestra. The location has been changed. We will rehearse at Convergence (1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria).

A flyer is attached. Please spread the word!

Tickets are here. Please see your Section Leader. Sell your five or buy them and give them asgifts to your friends and family (Our tickets are $10; they are $20 at the door). Cash or checks made to WMPO.

Yours-DrW

Schedule

Sunday, 3/22/15, 5:00 pm Dress Rehearsal
Convergence (1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria)

Sunday, 3/29/15, 3:00 pm Concert, 2:00 pm call
Gorge Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Dr. Alexandria)

Sunday, 4/12/15, 3:00 pm, 2:00 pm call
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW Washington)

Leavitt Requiem Scores
If you are receiving this message, but are no longer singing with us, please consider returning your Leavitt Requiem Score. You can donate it or I will pay you for it.
Everyone- If you have a Leavitt Requiem Score but have not paid for it, please do so. When I wrote a check for the scores, I was $80 short.

Click image for Flyer PDF

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Rehearsals

Tuesday, March 10th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Thanks again to those folks who are hosting tonight’s section rehearsals and other rehearsals during the week. Please attend if at all possible. If not, meet with someone in your section this week to work on the Requiem.

Please work on the unaccompanied sections
I. mm 33-38
II. mm 53-58
V. mm 78-84
VI. the whole movement
Also work on XIII. mm 115-120. This was very difficult at my Sunday night rehearsal with the orchestra.

Please spread the word about the concert. Invite your friends. A flyer is attached. Tickets will be ready on 3/17.

Yours-DrW

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Section Rehearsals

Thursday, March 5th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
-Thanks to all who are hosting section rehearsals during the coming week.
-Everyone, please try at attend your section rehearsal. If you can’t make it, arrange to meet with someone in your section to practice together at least once during the coming week.
– Please focus on 6. Agnus Dei. It is unaccompanied. The orchestra does not play at all.
-Women- I look forward to seeing you on Saturday at 11 am.

Your-DrW

Oh the weather outside is frightful,
but the Requiem is so delightful,
and since you’ve no place to go
learn your music more, more and more.

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Seventh Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 7th rehearsal of Spring 2015!

Please sign in.

Tonight 3/3 we will rehearse Requiem movements 6-9. We will also rehearse for our May concert (The Settling Years, I will be earth, Still I rise [women]).

Next Tuesday 3/10 there is no rehearsal due to Spring Break. But I trust that you will get together on your own and practice. It will be a big help. Brava! to Ellie and the altos who gathered at her house last night for a rehearsal.

Saturday 3/21 will be a full rehearsal at 11:00 am. Please plan to attend.

Get ready! After tonight we have only one regular Tuesday rehearsal (3/17) before our Sunday 3/22 dress rehearsal with orchestra.

Last Tuesday was amazing! I hope that you enjoyed our BHM Concert as much as I did. Your singing was spectacular. Moreover, the goodwill and wonderful spirit of love that you displayed was an inspiration to all.

Yours-DrW

Schedule

Sunday, 3/22/15, 5:00 pm Dress Rehearsal
Immanuel Church on the Hill (3606 Seminary Rd. Alexandria)

Sunday, 3/29/15, 3:00 pm Concert, 2:00 pm call
Gorge Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Dr. Alexandria)

Sunday, 4/12/15, 3:00 pm, 2:00 pm call
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW Washington)

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Sheet Music

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- The bookstore has ordered a 90 copies of three pieces. I have ordered 100 copies of the Requiem. (There are 85 of us). Hopefully everyone has all their music by now. If not here are links to order what you need. Please use next day delivery.
See you tomorrow. -DrW

Leavitt Requiem
http://www.paulleavittmusic.com/Requiem_scores.html

Still I rise (Powell) [women only]
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/still-i-rise-sheet-music/5808963

I will be earth (Walker)
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/i-will-be-earth-sheet-music/715625

The Settling Years (Larsen)
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/the-settling-years-sheet-music/711140

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Chorus Calibration

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Let’ get calibrated. Including tomorrow, we have only we have only two regular Tuesday rehearsals before our 3/22 dress rehearsal with orchestra.
Likewise, we have only two Saturdays. Please note Sat. 3/21 will be a full rehearsal. Please plan to attend.

Tomorrow will will rehearse movements 6-9. See you then.

Tuesday Rehearsals
1. March 3
March 10 no rehearsal
2. March 17

11:00 am Saturday Rehearsals
1. March 7 women
March 14 no rehearsal
2. March 21 men full Rehearsal

Sunday, 3/22/15, 5:00 pm: Dress Rehearsal
Immanuel Church on the Hill (3606 Seminary Rd.)

Sunday, 3/29/15, 3:00 pm Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Gorge Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Dr, Alexandria)

Sunday, 4/12/15, 3:00 pm
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW, Washington)

Yours-DrW

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Black History Month Celebration (dedicated to Dr. Joseph Windham)

Saturday, February 28th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Friends – Thanks to all who were able to attend our Black History Month Celebration last Tuesday. More than 150 students were involved in the event.
My special thanks to Jimmy and the faculty who participated: Elizabeth Bull, Christine Hagan, John Kocur, Maria Rynn, Agnes Malicka, Kate Al-Shamma, Angela Terry and NOVA Studio and who designed the poster and program, and Linda Vitello and her staff.
The celebration was dedicated to Dr. Joseph Windham. Joe’s wife Marilyn and their two children were present. Our dear friend Joe was certainly there is spirit.

Pictured: Lisa Edward Burrs, Soprano; Marilyn Windham; Mark Whitmire
Pictured: Lisa Edward Burrs, Soprano; Marilyn Windham; Mark Whitmire

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Saturday

Friday, February 27th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Singers- awesome job on Tuesday! What a night! I look forward to seeing MEN tomorrow at 11 am. Please bring your music for the May concert.
Yours-DrW

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Concert Dress

Sunday, February 22nd, 2015

From Peggy:
With our disrupted rehearsal schedule, Dr Whitmire failed to discuss concert dress, and I have been asked to send this info to our new members about concert attire:

Men wear a tuxedo or a dark suit with white shirt and black bow tie, black shoes.

Women wear black top with long or mid length sleeves, V-neck if possible. Bottom is black full length skirt or dress slacks, black shoes and hosiery.

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[Admin Reposting] Please review the concert performance attire guidelines as listed in the Performance Guidance (.pdf) document, always posted to the right.

Men’s Concert Dress
A tuxedo, white dress shirt or formal shirt with black bow tie, black shoes and socks. If you don’t own a tux and don’t wish to rent one, a black or dark blue suit is permitted in this chorus. You can often pick up used tuxedos at rental stores or secondhand locations.

Women’s Concert Dress
Dress Options
Floor length dresses or separates (top with floor length skirt or formal dress slacks)
Floor length means to the ankle/top of the shoe.

Color
Black matte finish

Neckline
Modest, unadorned “V” neckline. No ruffles, no flounces, no collar, no cleavage

Sleeves
Long sleeves or 3/4 sleeves

Footwear
Black shoes with black hosiery

Accessories
Jewelry should be unobtrusive–modest, not flashy.
[Purses should not be brought on stage. Options are to lock it in your car or in a room identified for such use at the performance venue. If you choose a skirt or slacks with pockets, you may be able to carry all you need there. If you are using a ring binder for your music, a pencil case clamped in with your music can hold keys, a comb and lipstick.]

The following are NOT be acceptable:
Slacks: Leggings, chinos, denim jeans, khaki-style, any pant that would expose the midriff
Fabrics: Velvet, satin/shiny fabrics, sheer/see-through fabrics like chiffon or lace, sequined fabrics, heavily patterned fabrics

Chorus members are encouraged to look at websites of vendors specializing in outfitting ensembles to get an idea of the overall look of formality we are trying to achieve. If you need to purchase garments to fit the profile, the following websites are just a few we looked at that have appropriate clothing choices. The profile is basic enough that you may be able to find “the right stuff” at a local department store. You may already own an outfit that fits the profile, or you may be able to borrow one from a friend or family member.
http://www.formalfashionsinc.com/
http://www.formalwear-outlet.com/

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Dress Rehearsal

Saturday, February 21st, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Thanks for a fabulous rehearsal today. What a concert we are going to have! It is hard to know what will be the high point – there are so many contenders. Your singing was very compelling, and then there were the tappers, DeMarcus, and Alfred Street! And wait till you hear Lisa’s set. Please spread the word. Bring your friends and family. They will be so glad that you did.

Here is a group singing “Comin’ to town” from The Settling Years that we will be starting on March 3. These guys look pretty good…good eye contact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-j90L30ZqE

But I like these guys. I’d like us to look (and sound) like them
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Abv3n9g2CkM

Do you agree? I think one of the keys is that they singing without music. So, let’s sing Great Day and In that great gettin up mornin without music. Tomorrow you’ll be snowbound, so spend the days singing your spirituals without music. You may have to doctor up and few spots, but you’ ll be suprised that you actually already know this music.

The call on Tuesday is 6:00 pm in the Choir Room. Please be on time so that we can put the final touches on this great program.

Yours-DrW

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