Music in Bookstore Posted on January 8, 2013January 9, 2013 From Fred: Music for our first concert IS in the bookstore, but not on the shelves. Ask one of the clerks to check with his or her boss to get the UPS Express Envelope with 5 pieces of music in it for MUS 137. The clerk that served me was…
Next Tuesday Posted on January 7, 2013January 9, 2013 From Dr. Whitmire: I am really looking forward to next Tuesday, January 15–our 1st rehearsal of Spring 2013. It is going to be a great season. If you are not registered, please register now for Chorus (MUS 137 or 237). Please pick up the following music in the Bookstore before…
Berkshire Choral Festival Posted on December 27, 2012January 9, 2013 From Chorister Grace: Please share with the NOVA chorus members – the video about BCF runs about 8 minutes. The 2013 summer programs include a week at Sonoma University in California and a week in Edinburgh, Scotland in June, as well as a choice of four one week programs in…
2013 Spring Semester Posted on December 22, 2012December 22, 2012 Regular NOVAConnect registration for all 2013 Spring semester sessions is under way. Classes begin on Monday, January 14. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, January 15. Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A). For previous postings regarding Spring 2013, under Archives on the right-hand…
Cantata Academica Posted on December 22, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-Just a note to thank you once again for a wonderful Fall…the best ever! Just to whet your appetite, I have attached the opening movement (.mp3) of Cantata Academica. If you like Carmina Burana, you’ll love this. I wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday. Yours-DrW
Vocal Competition Posted on December 19, 2012December 22, 2012 From Heather Bingham, Paul Robeson Competition Director: Voice Teachers and Colleagues: I am honored to be directing the 2013 annual Paul Robeson Vocal Competition sponsored by the Urban Philharmonic Society of Washington, DC. This year’s competition will be held in Washington, DC in January of 2013, with the preliminary round…
Spring Music Posted on December 17, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I hope this message finds you enjoying a wonderful holiday. Let’s all try to sustain the wonderful, transcendent sense of peace and joy that you created when we sang Sicut cervus on November 6. Music for Spring Semester -music for our 2/27 concert is in…
Performance Photos Posted on December 13, 2012 Photos of the December 6 Winter Concert performance have been posted on Flickr: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjDb8hLp
Performance Video Posted on December 10, 2012 A video of the Winter Concert performance has been posted to YouTube: http://youtu.be/r7BfOxOArxc
Rehearsal and Performance Posted on December 8, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I look forward to seeing everyone today at 12:30 pm. I need some able-bodied folks to to come at 12:10 to help me move the digital pianos back from Schlesinger. Let me know if you can help. Please turn in you ticket money today. If…
Performances Posted on December 7, 2012December 8, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Last night was a highlight in all my years of directing the NOVA Community Chorus. Your commitment to the chorus and to that beautiful music were a wonderful gift to our audience and to me. Thank you. One of our members, Jessi Calzado-Esponda, learned last…
Course Evaluations Posted on December 6, 2012December 8, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, This semester I would like you to complete online evaluations in addition to written course evaluations that you will do tonight. Please participate. Send me a message when you have completed the online evaluation—put “evaluation competed ” in the subject line. Go to http://nveval.com Instructions…
Thursday Performance Posted on December 6, 2012December 8, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I look forward to seeing you tonight at 6:30 pm in Schlesinger. Be sure to bring your music, including Hallelujah Chorus. You may not share music. I had a couple who volunteered to help as ushers that had to bow out. If you have a…
Rehearsal Posted on December 4, 2012 Dear Singers- I am listening to Magnificat right now. Your singing was awesome. The first movement is simply wonderful. If you missed Sunday’s Concert for any reason, please contact me immediately. Tonight we rehearse in Schlesinger at 7:30 pm. Please arrive by 7:20 pm so we can get started on…
Performance Attire Posted on December 1, 2012December 2, 2012 [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…
Eleventh Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 27, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Please sign in. Tickets – I hope that each singer will sell five tickets at $10 each (Half price). Cash or checks to WMPA. Flyers– Post them everywhere. Send them electronically to everyone you know. Tonight is Music Majors…
Thanksgiving Posted on November 21, 2012November 25, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -Thanks for a great rehearsal last night. We are on track for three great concerts! -Please find time in the midst of the weekend festivities to work on your music. We are too close to lay off now. -Be sure to invite your friends to…
Winter Concert Flyer Posted on November 20, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Here is a flyer for our December 6 Concert.
Tenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 20, 2012November 20, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Please sign in. Tickets – See your Section Leader. I hope that each singer will sell five tickets at $10 each (Half price). Cash or checks to WMPA. Flyers – Post them everywhere. Send them electronically to everyone you…
Sunday Rehearsal Posted on November 16, 2012November 20, 2012 Update: Woops! I look forward to seeing all of the women tomorrow at 12:30 pm. From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I have just learned that Sunday’s rehearsal with the orchestra has been moved to 6:00 pm due to activities at the school. I hope that you can attend. I look…
Ninth Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 13, 2012November 13, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 9th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Please sign in. Tickets – See your Section Leader. I hope that each singer will sell five tickets at $10 each (Half price). Cash or checks to WMPA. Flyers– Post them everywhere. Send them electronically to everyone you know….
Master Class Posted on November 13, 2012November 13, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- There will be master class (.pdf) with Kim Allen Kluge and Claudia Chudacoff (conductor and concertmaster of the ASO) today, 2-4pm in 130.
Eighth Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 6, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Please sign in. Thanks to all who attended our make-up rehearsal on Saturday. Women’s Auditions for Suscepit Israel are tonight. I would especially like my Music Majors to audition. Schedule Notes I will be rehearsing the Bach Magnificat with…
Friday Posted on November 1, 2012November 6, 2012 From Chorister Cindy: I am not sure how to send an email out to the entire chorus, but I would like to propose a small group rehearsal this Friday from 2:30 to 3:30 in the Tyler building. Can you please pass this message on for me?
Closed Posted on October 30, 2012November 6, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- As you may know, the college is closed, so we will not have rehearsal tonight. I hope that many of you will get together in sections and small groups to work. I hope that all of you will spend at least two hours working on…