Spread the Word Posted on September 17, 2012September 18, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Spread the word! NOVA Community Chorus (Dr. Mark Whitmire, Director) will present its annual Chorus Benefit Concert on Tuesday, October 2, at 7:30 p.m. Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall on the Alexandria Campus of NOVA. This year’s concert, “Bravo Beethoven!” will feature pianists Christine and David Hagan…
Alto Sectional Rehearsal Posted on September 17, 2012September 18, 2012 From Section Leader Debbie: FYI…. These are low-key — no, I don’t mean we sing everything just a little bit flat– and always helpful. From Ellie: I invite altos from both choruses to an optional alto sectional rehearsal at my home next Monday, September 24, 7:30 to 9:00 pm. It…
Antiphonal Choruses Posted on September 15, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -Thanks to the great group of women who came to rehearsal today. It helped to assuage the pain of losing so much of Tuesday’s rehearsal. We had the added treat of working with Chris and David , and feeling the excitement of two pianos. Wow!…
Sicut Cervus Posted on September 13, 2012September 15, 2012 From Chorister John: Rehearsal tracks for Palestrina’s Sicut Cervus are on cyberbass under “Miscellaneous Works” http://www.cyberbass.com/Miscellaneous%20Midi%20Files.htm
Scottish Folk Songs Posted on September 13, 2012September 15, 2012 From Fred: Singers, Go to YouTube.com to hear 5 part renditions of the Scottish Folk Songs we are singing and download mp3 versions via “listentoYouTube.com” Search on Beethoven 12 Scottish Songs and they’ll pop up. The “12” is important, otherwise you’ll get about 20 other songs he arranged. Another way…
Magnificat on YouTube Posted on September 8, 2012September 15, 2012 From Chorister Larry: All the Magnificat movements we do in one place on u-tube http://www.youtube.com/user/myoozicgeek/videos?query=bach+magnificat
Concert Flyer Posted on September 8, 2012September 8, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Attached is a flyer (.pdf) for our October 2 Benefit Concert. Please invite your friends and tell them how much we appreciate their support.
Second Rehearsal Recap Posted on September 7, 2012September 8, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, What a joy it was to hear you sing last Tuesday. You made real music on just the 2nd rehearsal! That is a remarkable accomplishment and a testimony to your focus and hard work. Tomorrow at 12:30 pm we have Men’s Rehearsal. (Please note the…
Choral Tracks Posted on August 30, 2012September 4, 2012 From Chorister Ellie: The same guy who recorded the Jubilate Deo YouTube video has done Sicut Cervus, on www.choraltracks.com. Awesome job… he has all the voices.
First Rehearsal Recap Posted on August 29, 2012 Handouts from August 29: Fall 2012 Schedule (.pdf) Fall 2012 Worksheets (.pdf) 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…
Choral Fantasy Soloists Posted on August 28, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Our October 2 concert comes so quickly that I will not have time to audition for the solos as I normally do. Instead I will use this opportunity to afford solo experience to some of my voice majors. The soloists on Choral Fantasy will be…
Worksheets Posted on August 26, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, At last, the moment you have been waiting for…Fall 2012 Worksheets (.pdf)! Enjoy.
Office Hours Posted on August 25, 2012August 26, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Singers- I am in the office today until 4 in case you need to pick up music or Cds.
First Rehearsal Preview Posted on August 20, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I look forward to seeing you at our first rehearsal next Tuesday, August 28. We have three concert wonderful concert programs this semester. With regard to sheet music and rehearsal CDs you have two options: you can download all that you need at www.novachorus.org for…
Christe adoramus te Posted on August 20, 2012 For Christe adoramus te, sheet music, rehearsal tracks and a recording are now posted on the music files page.
Pronunciation Files Posted on August 19, 2012August 19, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Here are some pronunciation files. 3 more pronunciation files [8 attachments on the music files page]
New Music Files Posted on August 17, 2012 Please note that additional music files have been posted. From Admin: As rehearsal tracks, recordings and sheet music files become available, they are posted to the music files page, listed on the tab above.
Sicut cervus Posted on August 17, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Here is an additional piece for our 12/6/12 program. From Admin: As rehearsal tracks, recordings and sheet music files become available, they are posted to the music files page, listed on the tab above.
Choir 2 Practice Posted on August 17, 2012 From Chorister Jane: I will host a rehearsal for the Chorus 2 Gabrielli and Monteverdi choruses on Mon, Aug 20 at 7:30. Please let me know if you are coming (no need to reply if not) so I know how many chairs to put out. Please bring all three pieces…
Office Hours Posted on August 15, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- For those who want to pick up music and or/CDs, I will be at my office around 4 -6 pm today.
Choir 1 Practice Posted on August 15, 2012August 16, 2012 From Chorister Ellie: My quartet has been unable to practice together, for a variety of reasons. I hereby offer to host a Choir I practice for all four parts, for any quartet member who wants to come. Monday August 27, 7:30 to 9 pm, at my house. Allergy warning: I…
Updated Sheet Music Posted on August 12, 2012August 13, 2012 From Chorister Ellie: Could you please look at the words for the altos in Chorus I of Lauda Jerusalem? At about measure 8, it starts not to make sense, as if a syllable got dropped, and then all the way through it’s off. By the end, we’re missing a whole…
Revised Files Posted on August 7, 2012 Please note two updated sheet music files on the music files page: Four Scottish Folksongs. Beethoven. Lauda Jerusalem Dominum. Claudio Monteverdi.
Duncay Gray Translation Posted on August 5, 2012August 6, 2012 From Chorister Ellie: Translation (.pdf) for “Duncan Gray.” I’m guessing most of the chorus isn’t familiar with Burns’ broad Scots…