Welcome. This site provides information to chorus members. The official webpage is located at the Northern Virginia Community College site.

Saturday rehearsal

October 10th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-

Tomorrow-I look forward to seeing everyone at 12 noon for our final rehearsal before our Tuesday concert. Try to sing through your music before then.
Please turn in ticket money to your Section Leader tomorrow. You can still sell more tickets though!

On Tuesday we will rehearse at 6:00 pm in Schlesinger. Please be in your place on the risers at that time.

Vocal Seminar Students- We will meet from 1:30-2:50 pm tomorrow. I have to catch a 3:25 pm train.

See you soon-DrW


Risers for the Concert

October 7th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Here is a riser plan (.pdf) for our concert


Final Proof

October 7th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Everyone please proof the program (.pdf). Let me know of any errors you may find.
See you tonight. -DrW


Mozart Rehearsal

October 5th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- On Tuesday we are rehearsing
1- piano concerto
2- violin concerto
3- Vespers
You may come at 7:30 and listen
Or wait and come at 8:00 pm.

Saturday was wonderful. Thanks. Tuesday we’ll have the full orchestra and it will be even more exciting.

Yours- DrW


Carmina Burana

October 1st, 2014

From Fred: Carmina Burana will be presented at our Schlesinger Center on Saturday, October 18, at 7:00 PM by Choralis, a semiprofessional chorus, with professional soloists and a full orchestra. They will be joined by their own Youth Choirs to present additional contemporary works by Cecilia McDowall, Francis Pott, and Andrew Gant.

Carmina Burana is my favorite choral work, whether I’m singing it or listening in the audience. We, NOVA Chorus, used it to open the Schlesinger Center. It is funny, exciting, amazing. It covers a wide range of topics, as familiar in the 13th century as they are in the 21st century: the fickleness of fortune and wealth, the joy of the return of Spring and the pleasures and perils of drinking, gluttony, gambling and lust.

The price of tickets are:
– Student (13 – 22) = $5.00
– Young Adult (23 – 29) = $20.00
– General Seating = $30.00
– Child (12 and under) = $0.00)

The home page of this chorus is: http://choralis.org/
Tickets at The Choralis Foundation — Carmina Burana


[Update October 2, 2014]

NOVA Chorus Singers:

Choralis’ Board of Directors will give our “older” singers a discount, too. [yes, I may be the oldest chorister myself]
Thanks, Helen.

Fred W – – –

Hello Fred (and Helen!),

Choralis is happy to offer a $5 discount on $45 Premium or $30 General Admission tickets to our upcoming Carmina Burana concert. We will be so appreciative of any promotion that can be made to the NOVA Chorus.

The promotion code for the discount is: SINGERFRIEND

It will work for online purchases made through our website (www.choralis.org – there is a box for entering a Promotion Code on the ticketing page) and will also be honored at the door if the buyer mentions this code to our box office volunteers.

Thanks very much!

Lori Wicks
Choralis Board of Directors


Sixth Rehearsal Preview

September 30th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 6th rehearsal of Fall 2014!

Tickets are here. Each singer should have has five tickets to sell (or buy and give to your friends and family).This is going to be a wonderful concert. Spread the word! Cash or checks made to NVCC Foundation. Please turn in your ticket money next Tuesday.

Spread the word about our concert. 99% of our audience will be the people you bring.
Don’t wait. Start now.

Solos in the Vespers. We’ll rehearse each of these tonight at the end of rehearsal.

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.
Section Leaders – please let me know who needs to audition due to absences.

This Saturday (10/4) we rehearse 3:00-4:15 pm. Please do not miss this rehearsal. It has been on your schedule since August.

Next Tuesday (10/7) we rehearse at 7:30 pm in Schlesinger. This rehearsal is mandatory. Do not miss this rehearsal.

Sing Well-DrW


Schedule Changes

September 26th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Please note these schedule changes:

Chorus
Saturday 10/25: Men’s rehearsal will be 10:00 am –11:15 am
Saturday 12/6: No rehearsal

Vocal Seminar
Saturday 10/18: No Class (we will have an extended class on 12/6)
Saturday 10/25: Class will meet 11:30-1:30 pm
Saturday 12/6: Class will meet 12:30-2:30 pm; The voice recital will begin at 3:00 pm and you are encouraged to sing.

One more change for Vocal Seminar:
Next Saturday 10/4 12:30- 2:30 pm

Let me know if you have any questions.


Technical Notice

September 25th, 2014

From Admin: Updates will be temporarily delayed until further notice. Thank you for your patience.


Fifth Rehearsal Preview

September 23rd, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 5th rehearsal of Fall 2014!

Tickets are here. Each singer should have has five tickets to sell (or buy and give to your friends and family).This is going to be a wonderful concert. Spread the word! Cash or checks made to NVCC Foundation.

Spread the word about our concert. 99% of our audience will be the people you bring.
Don’t wait. Start now.

Where to Breath was sent to you last week. Be sure you have marked your score.

Thanks to all who auditioned for solos in the Vespers. We’ll sing through each of these tonight at the end of rehearsal.
I & III Nancy, Kaylee, Francisco, Matt
II Michelle, Jane, Alex, Nick
V Terri
VI Peggy, Halina, Bob, David

Donations. Please consider making a tax-deductable donation to the chorus. Donations of any amount areappreciated. Make checks to NVCC Foundation.

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.

Holst: Christmas Day
is a FREE download at http://www3.cpdl.org/wiki/images/f/f6/GHXmasday.pdf
It is also available at Foxes Music and at sheetmusicplus.com
Christmas Day
Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934). For Choral (SATB). Music Sales America. Christmas, 20th Century, Choral. 16 pages. Novello & Co Ltd. #NOV290129R. Published by Novello & Co Ltd. (HL.14015246)
Please have Christmas Day by October 15.

Sing Well-DrW


Intercom Newsletter

September 22nd, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Click the “more stories” link to see some pr. Also click the “flyers” link.

Main Page: http://blogs.nvcc.edu/intercom/2014/09/22/
Mozart Concert in October
Flyers section


September 13th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-

Ellie Briscoe has done a wonderful job with publicity:

She has submitted News of our concert online to
*Washington Post Going-Out Guide
*WETA events calendar
She has emailed to the
*WAMU events calendar
*Washington Post Weekend section, and the “Extra” sections for Alexandria and Fairfax
*Alexandria Gazette-Packet
*the other Connection newspapers for Arlington, Burke/Fairfax, and Springfield
She has faxed to the Alexandria Commission for the Arts.

I have submitted info to all NVCC online and print publications.

Now we need you to bring all the creativity and imagination and hard work you can muster to spread the word. Think of all the other places we can publicize this event. Other TV and Radio stations, Your Neighborhood Organization, you Condo Association, Church Newsletter, etc. Be sure to make it personal—include your name. Use social media.

Above all remember, 99% of our audience will be the friends and family that you bring.
Don’t wait. See tickets. Spread the word.

Press Release

NOVA Community Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Mark Whitmire, will present its annual benefit concert, “All Mozart,” on October 14, 2014, at Schlesinger Concert Hall on the campus of Northern Virginia Community College, 3001 N. Beauregard, Alexandria. The program will include Mozart’s Solemn Vespers of the Confessor, K. 339, Violin Concert in G, K. 216 (featuring Sean Ganous, violin), and Concerto No.10 for Two Pianos, K. 365 (featuring pianists Christine and David Hagan). Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at thedoor. For tickets or information, call 703-845-6097 or email mwhitmire@nvcc.edu. There is free parking. Admission is free for children under 18 and for NVCC students, faculty and staff with NOVA ID.

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/356640024511857/

Click image for Flyer PDF


Third Rehearsal Preview

September 9th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 3rd rehearsal of Fall 2014!

Be sure that you have all your music and worksheets at every rehearsal. Should you misplace any materials, print PDFs from novachorus.org

Attached is the completed “Where to Breath” chart (.pdf).
Please mark your music as soon as possible as we don’t have any rehearsal time to waste.

Tickets are here. See you Section Leader. Each singer has five tickets to sell (or buy and give to your friends and family). This is going to be a wonderful concert. Spread the word! Chas or checks made to NVCC Foundation.

Auditions
for our October 14 Mozart concert are next Tuesday, September 16 at the end of rehearsal. The audition music will be III. Beatus Vir.  I encourage all singers to audition if you know the solo music thoroughly

Donations.
Please consider making a tax-deductable donation to the chorus. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Make checks to NVCC Foundation.

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.

Holst: Christmas Day is a FREE download at http://www3.cpdl.org/wiki/images/f/f6/GHXmasday.pdf
It is also available at Foxes Music
and at sheetmusicplus.com
Christmas Day
Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934). For Choral (SATB). Music Sales America. Christmas, 20th Century, Choral. 16 pages. Novello & Co Ltd. #NOV290129R. Published by Novello & Co Ltd. (HL.14015246)
Please have Christmas Day by October 15.

Yours-DrW


Second Rehearsal Preview

September 2nd, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 2nd rehearsal of Fall 2014!

Be sure that you have all your music and worksheets at every rehearsal. Should you misplace any materials, print PDFs from novachorus.org

Donations.
If you are registered as a senior, please consider making a donation to NVCC Foundation in lieu of tuition. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Make checks to NVCC Foundation.

Inside
We have more Rehearsal CDs for Mozart Solemn Vespers and Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs Are available for $10 (5$ each). Cash or check payable to NVCC foundation.Links to FREE rehearsal tracks are available at http://www.novachorus.org/music-files.

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@ix.netcom.com, 703-609-6540
Alto-Debbie Peetz, peetz@rand.org, 703-931-2872
Tenor-Larry Goldschmidt, lgold2@comcast.net, 703-527-7447
Bass-Ray Lombardi, rayjoyce2408@verizon.net, 703-524-5761

Holst: Christmas Day is a FREE download at http://www3.cpdl.org/wiki/images/f/f6/GHXmasday.pdf
It is also available at Foxes Music
and at sheetmusicplus.com
Christmas Day
Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934). For Choral (SATB). Music Sales America. Christmas, 20th Century, Choral. 16 pages. Novello & Co Ltd. #NOV290129R. Published by Novello & Co Ltd. (HL.14015246)
Usually leaves our warehouse: Within 24 hours $3.50
Please have Christmas Day by October 15.

Yours-DrW


First Rehearsal Review

August 27th, 2014

Handouts (.pdf):
Worksheets
Schedule
DrW’s Choral Singing Tips
Music Fundamentals
Translation of Mozart Vespers

As rehearsal tracks, recordings and sheet music files become available, they are posted to the music files page, listed on the tab above.

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


First Rehearsal Preview

August 26th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 1st rehearsal of Fall 2014! It is going to be a great season.

Please sign in. If you are new, give your phone and e-mail. Be sure to write clearly.

Donations. If you are registered as a senior, please consider making a donation to NVCC Foundation in lieu of tuition. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Make checks to NVCC Foundation.

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@ix.netcom.com, 703-609-6540
Alto-Debbie Peetz, peetz@rand.org, 703-931-2872
Tenor-Larry Goldschmidt, lgold2@comcast.net, 703-527-7447
Bass-Ray Lombardi, rayjoyce2408@verizon.net, 703-524-5761

In the Bookstore (Please have your music at all rehearsals)
Mozart: Solemn Vespers
Vaughan Williams: Five Mystical Songs

Holst: Christmas Day is a FREE download at http://www3.cpdl.org/wiki/images/f/f6/GHXmasday.pdf (.pdf)

Take from this table
Worksheets
Schedule/DrW’s Choral singing Tips
Music Fundamentals

Inside
Rehearsal CDs for Mozart Solemn Vespers and Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs Are available for $10 (5$ each).
Cash or check payable to NVCC Foundation.
Links to FREE rehearsal tracks are available at http://www.novachorus.org/music-files.


Mozart Flyer

August 23rd, 2014

[Update August 23, 2014]: From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a revised flyer for our October concert. it will be a ticketed event. Our orchestra expense is $5000.0O. Yours-DrW

Click image for Flyer PDF

 

[August 16, 2014] From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Its never to soon to start start spreading the word. Attached is our October 14 Mozart flyer (.pdf). We’ll have a full orchestra: We need a full house!
Yours-DrW

Click image for Flyer PDF


Fall Semester

August 22nd, 2014

Classes begin on Wednesday, August 22. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, August 26.

Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A).

For previous postings regarding Fall 2014, under Archives on the right-hand side of the page, click on “Fall 2014”

For archived Spring or Summer 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.


Registration

August 22nd, 2014

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


Registration

August 21st, 2014

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


Free Parking

August 21st, 2014

From Peggy: FYI,  confirmation about free evening and weekend parking and other info.

http://www.nvcc.edu/news/pr/2014/parking2014.html


Senior Registration

August 19th, 2014

[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.


Senior Registration

August 19th, 2014

[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.


2014-15 Performance Schedule

August 16th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Art and John- Please update all online calendars with the following information. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks-MW

NOVA Community Chorus Schedule Fall 2014- Spring 2015 (.pdf)

Tuesday, 10/14/14, 7:30 pm
Annual Chorus Benefit Concert
An all-Mozart program including
Concerto No. 10 for two pianos, K. 365/316a
Christine Hagan and David Hagan, pianists
Violin Concerto in G, K. 216 (Movement 1)
Sean Ganous, violin
Solemn Vespers of the Confessor, K339
Schlesinger Center
No tickets required, donations requested

Sunday, 12/07/14, 3:00 pm
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Vaughn Williams: Five Mystical Songs (Aurelius Gori, baritone)
Holst: Christmas Day
Convergence (1801 N Quaker Ln, Alexandria) http://ourconvergence.org/arts
For discount tickets call 703-845-6097 or email mwhitmire@nvcc.edu

Tuesday 12/9/14, 7:30 pm
Winter Concert with Chorus, Band and Jazz Band
Schlesinger Center
Holst: Christmas Day
No tickets required, donations requested

Saturday, 12/13/14, 2:00 pm call, 3:00 pm concert
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Vaughn Williams: Five Mystical Songs (Aurelius Gori, baritone)
Holst: Christmas Day
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW Washington DC)
For discount tickets call 703-845-6097 or email mwhitmire@nvcc.edu

Tuesday, 2/24, 7:30 pm
Black History Month Celebration
Guest Artists: Joyce Garrett and the Choir of Alfred Street Baptist Church
Schlesinger Center
No tickets required, donations requested

Sunday, 3/29, 3:00 pm
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria)
Paul Mealor: Requiem
For discount tickets call 703-845-6097 or email mwhitmire@nvcc.edu

Saturday, 4/12, 3:00 pm
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW Washington DC)
Paul Mealor: Requiem
For discount tickets call 703-845-6097 or email mwhitmire@nvcc.edu

Friday, 5/01 7:30pm
Spring Concert with Chorus, Band and Jazz Band
Choral Music by Women Composers
Schlesinger Center
No tickets required, donations requested


Senior Registration

August 12th, 2014

[Update August 12, 2014] From Peggie: Seniors, It’s not a bad idea to practice by trying a regular enrollment but just don’t complete it.

From Bernie:
The NOVA website is VERY user unfriendly.  I tried to find my user name, but the instructions given from the link below do not match with reality.  If someone needs to find their user name (which one is not allowed to select or change), it’s best to just call 703-426-4141. Have either the Student ID or SSN, they will give it to you.  Also, passwords expire and you cannot use the previous one (I don’t know about any previous one, but you must know the old password to get a new one.

[June 20, 2014] From Peggy: Dr. Whitmire asked me to pass this info to the chorus.

As an NVCC senior volunteer I was asked to attend a session where we tested the system that seniors will use for online registration. Below are my notes from that session. Most important is that for (free) senior classes, registration is only during the 24 hours of a SINGLE day for the full fall semester: for this fall that is Tuesday, August 19, 2014.

(I forgot to ask about getting the senior parking permit. As I learn more I will pass it on. )

Notes on senior registration

Now will need government issued Picture ID. May have to scan and upload.

Note that any button or reference you may see on the screen for uploading Virginia Tax return applies ONLY if the senior is not auditing but is taking courses for credit for free, which has a low income requirement.

Must register ON August 19. No earlier or later. Can either do online or go to Alexandria campus to do it online there with in-person assistance.

(If registering online from home computer or mobile device, I recommend that night owls do it just after midnight on August 19, and others as early as possible in the AM, as I imagine the system will be pretty slow later in the day.)

Seniors will have to perform these two steps in this order: first, register online for class(es) like normal student (but don’t pay); and second, complete and submit the new online Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver form (the form we used to complete in hard copy). Both are done ONLY on August 19 for the fall semester.

Recommend that you have all the following info on hand before you start the process, whether at home OR at the Alexandria campus.

1. Your NVCC student ID number and password, the same one you use to access Blackboard or NOVA Connect. *

2. The course number (MUS 137), the class number (14618), the section number (001A), the campus (Alexandria), the date of first class (8/26/2014), and the number of credits (1). (Preceding examples are correct for fall semester chorus).

*go to www.nvcc.edu and click on My NOVA tab. Here’s a direct link to the page on how to get your user name: http://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/technology/novaconnect/tutorials/id/index.html. Note that this page also has a link to instructions on getting a new password.


Fall Semester

August 11th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-

As you know, Fall 2014 classes begin on August 20- only nine days away. You must be registered (MUS 13701a) before then, as there is no longer any late registration. Many of you are not yet registered. Please do so right away.

In addition to chorus, please consider studying singing. It is the sure way to make our chorus sound even better. Please consider one of these classes:

Class Voice MUS 131/132 Only 5 registered now. This class is super-rewarding. Even if you’ve taken it before, there is plenty more to learn.
Monday and Tuesday at 6:00 pm

Vocal Seminar MUS 198 01a- Only 7 registered now. We’ll need a few seniors to register as paying students if this is to go.
Saturday 3:00 pm

My other Fall 2014 classes are:

Music Appreciation —Only 4 registered now. Join me-this could be a great class.
MUS 12103a Friday at 9:00 am
Learn how music works- Bach to Rock

Guitar Class
MUS 16301a Monday at 7:30 pm or
MUS 16302a Tuesday at 11:00 am —Only 2 registered now. Join me-this could be a great class, too.
Anyone can learn to play the guitar and its fun.

Let me know if you have any questions about any of these classes.

Please spread the word about these classes to your friends who are interested in music.
Tell all the good singers you know about our chorus might want to join us. Mozart and Vaughn Williams–that’s as good as it gets!

I look forward to seeing you at our first rehearsal of August 26.