ALERT Posted on October 29, 2012October 30, 2012 ALERT — Tues., Oct. 30, 2012 — NOVA Closed All campuses and administrative offices are closed due to the weather Tues., Oct. 30. All day and evening classes & activities are cancelled.
Suscepit Israel Posted on October 29, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I trust that this message finds all of you snuggled up to the fireplace with your headphones on and rehearsal CD playing. For women who intend to audition for Suscepit Israel, here is a recording (.mp3) to give you an idea of the sound I…
Update Posted on October 27, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I will be rehearsing the Bach Magnificat with the orchestra on Sunday, November 18, at 5:00 pm, at Bishop Ireton High School. I would like it if as many singers as possible to attend. I would especially like my Music Majors to be present for…
Worksheets Posted on October 25, 2012October 25, 2012 The first worksheets for this semester were posted on August 26, 2012. Previous posts can always be located by scrolling in reverse chronological order, or by utilizing the search box to the right of the page.
Seventh Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 23, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 7th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Please sign in. Be sure to check out http://www.facebook.com/Music.At.NOVA Women’s Auditions for Suscepit Israel will be next Tuesday. The music is attached. Kate will post it (.pdf) at www.novachorus.org. I will have a few copies for those who can’t…
Chorworks Posted on October 23, 2012 Here’s an opportunity for a workshop on early music similar to music we’ll be singing in December. There is a cost involved – details at http://chorworks.com/concerts-workshops Subject: One-day choral workshop and fund raiser Dear Friends, We would like to draw your attention to our upcoming workshop and fundraiser on November…
Messiah Posted on October 23, 2012October 23, 2012 From Chorister Maria: Can you please pass along to the chorus. An opportunity to sign the Messiah with the West Potomac HS choirs and community. Thanks. Flyer (.pdf) ———————————————————————————————————————————————————- Dear friends Some of you have already signed up, but this is an open invitation to sing Handel’s Messiah, Pt. 1,…
Antiphonal Chorus Posted on October 20, 2012October 23, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I look forward to seeing WOMEN today at 12:30 pm. EVERYONE- Please look over the attached antiphonal chorus chart (.pdf). As you see we are 96 singers strong, including 40 men! The sky is the limit in terms of our potential as an ensemble. Here…
Music Files Posted on October 16, 2012 From Fred: Kate has posted note learning mp3 files for all voice parts of the Bach Magnificat on our web site novachorus.org/music-files. Soprano parts were already there and she just added the Alto, Tenor and Bass parts.
Updated Schedule Posted on October 16, 2012October 23, 2012 Hand out from Dr. Whitmire: Chorus Schedule (.pdf), updated October 16, 2012.
Sixth Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 16, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Tonight is our 6th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Once again, let me thank you for a great Beethoven concert on Oct. 2. You looked great and sounded great. We had a great crowd and received over $1000.00 in donations. Special thanks to Chris and David, and to…
Music at NOVA Posted on October 15, 2012October 16, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a link to our new Music at NOVA Facebook page. Check it out and you will find some fabulous photos of our October 2 concert. You will also find info (.pdf) about our Faculty Jazz Concert tomorrow at 2 pm and the Alexandria…
Magnificat Files Posted on October 9, 2012 Thanks to chorister Maria, soprano and alto rehearsal tracks for the Bach Magnificat are now on the website at http://www.novachorus.org/music-files. They are from a previous semester.
Music Majors Posted on October 8, 2012October 9, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Music Majors- As promised, your mid-term exam will be this Saturday, October 13, 2:00-4:00 pm, following Women’s rehearsal. We will meet as a group and I will ask you to sing in quartets. You will be asked to sing (1) an excerpt from a movement of…
Concert Review Posted on October 3, 2012October 9, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- What a perfect concert last night. Every minute was thoroughly enjoyable. You looked great and sounded great. I hope you felt the same- I know our audience did. Of course our most heartfelt thanks and applause goes to Chris and David. What a tour de…
Tonight’s Concert Posted on October 2, 2012October 9, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Tonight Tuesday 10/2 is our concert. The call is 6:00 pm in Schlesinger. Please be on time. Come in and sit at the front until I call your section to the stage. The first half we’ll be in the audience. We’ll take our places at…
Worksheets Posted on October 2, 2012 Worksheets from the September 25, 2012 rehearsal (from Fall 2011): Count-singing (.pdf) Intervals (.pdf) Chords (.pdf)
Performance Guidance Posted on October 2, 2012 Reminder: 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 Guidance (includes concert dress guidelines) Join the Chorus
Links Posted on September 30, 2012 From Peggy: Here’s a link to the NOVA Chorus Facebook Group which all are encouraged to join: http://www.facebook.com/pages/NOVA-Community-Chorus/53919288886 Here’s a link to our upcoming concert on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/events/482455495106397/ Here’s a link to the Bach Magnificat concert on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/events/275173189250046/ Here’s a link to our December concert on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/events/360159517397453/ Here’s…
Music Order Posted on September 29, 2012September 30, 2012 From. Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I look forward to seeing you today at 12:30 pm for our Beethoven Dress Rehearsal. The order of the Scottish Folksongs will be: 1 The Banner of Buchluech 2 Ye shepherds of the pleasant vale 3 Duncan Gray 4 Auld lang syne
Letter from Bob Trexler Posted on September 25, 2012 From Chorister Jane, this is a letter (.pdf) from Bob Trexler to the chorus.
Auld Lang Syne Posted on September 22, 2012September 25, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Always forgot, never forget Verse m 14 – all sing”and auld lang syne” as printed in the bass part; i.e. sopranos do not sing “and days o lang syne”
Antiphonal Chorus Chart Posted on September 22, 2012September 25, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Please let me know if you are not on this chart. [see e-mail for chart]
Saturday Rehearsal Posted on September 22, 2012September 25, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for a very good rehearsal today. As you know from your schedule, attendance on either 9/22 or 9/29 is required. If you were not present at today’s rehearsal, plan to come next week. I look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday! Yours-DrW
Fourth Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 18, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 4th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Please sign in. 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. Flyers for our October 2 concert are here. Please post them…