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Spread the Word

September 17th, 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 playing music arranged for piano-four hands. They will be joined by the NOVA Community Chorus in a performance of Beethoven’s Four Scottish Folk Songs and The Choral Fantasy. No tickets are required. A donation is requested. For more information, email mwhitmire  [at] nvcc [dot] edu or call 703-845-6097.

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Alto Sectional Rehearsal

September 17th, 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 would be wonderful if someone who can actually play the piano can come and help with notes; I have a keyboard but very little skill.  We can work on whichever pieces you most feel need the focus.
If there is a desire for it, I can host another sectional on October 29.
Allergy warning: I have two cats. Let me know if you prefer that I  sequester them. One of them is excessively friendly.
Time:  7:30 to 9 p.m.
Contact Ellie for directions.

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Antiphonal Choruses

September 15th, 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!
–Below is a chart (.pdf) that shows how I have divided you for Concert III. I have simply formed two equal groups. If, per chance, you have already invested time learning the other part, let me know and I am happy to move you. This is extremely challenging music. Please learn you part outside Tuesday rehearsals.

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Sicut Cervus

September 13th, 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

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Scottish Folk Songs

September 13th, 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 is to use the following links:
Banner of Buccleuch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=98LbxCik9S0
Duncan Cray: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnajRtcWtUQ
Ye shepherds: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0CdtYwRxCU
Auld Lang Syne: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhfCtq3Vzi8
I found it helpful and enjoyable, even though their notes were not always what I would be singing.

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Magnificat on YouTube

September 8th, 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

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Concert Flyer

September 8th, 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.
Click for .pdf

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Second Rehearsal Recap

September 7th, 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 time). We will work on Concert III. See everyone on Tuesday.

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Choral Tracks

August 30th, 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.

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First Rehearsal Recap

August 29th, 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

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

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Choral Fantasy Soloists

August 28th, 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
Soprano 1 – Cindy G
Soprano 2 – Lika B
Alto – Jane R
Tenor 1 – Francisco R
Tenor 2 – Mike J
Bass – Matt R

I really look forward to seeing you at tonight’s rehearsal.

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Worksheets

August 26th, 2012

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers,
At last, the moment you have been waiting for…Fall 2012 Worksheets (.pdf)! Enjoy.

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Office Hours

August 25th, 2012

From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Singers- I am in the office today until 4 in case you need to pick up music or Cds.

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Fall Schedule

August 24th, 2012

From Dr. Whitmire: Fall 2012 Schedule (.pdf)

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First Rehearsal Preview

August 20th, 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 FREE or you can purchase sheet music and CD for $30 ($10 per concert).

Concert One-Tuesday 10/02
Choral Fantasy sheet music and Four Scottish Folksongs sheet music ($5)
Rehearsal CD ($5)
Total -$10

Concert Two-Thursday 12/06
Jubilate Deo, Diligam te Domine, Lauda Jerusalem Dominum, Christe adoramus te, Sicut cervus sheet music ($5)
Rehearsal CD ($5)
Total -$10

Concert Three-Sunday 12/9
Magnificat in D sheet music ($5)
Rehearsal CD ($5)
Total -$10

Semester Total-$30
Cash or check to NVCC Foundation

[I prepared this music in order to save you money. To buy the sheet music would have cost $75. Commercial rehearsal CDs (Cyberbass, etc) are $25 each.]

Quartets-Earlier this summer, I suggested that we learn our Concert Two repertoire in quartets. How is that working? If you are in a quartet that has rehearsed and has made good progress, please let me know.

If you know good singers who would like to join us this season, let me know or just bring them on Tuesday. See you then.

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Christe adoramus te

August 20th, 2012

For Christe adoramus te, sheet music, rehearsal tracks and a recording are now posted on the music files page.

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Pronunciation Files

August 19th, 2012

From Dr. Whitmire: Here are some pronunciation files.

3 more pronunciation files

[8 attachments on the music files page]

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New Music Files

August 17th, 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.

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Sicut cervus

August 17th, 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.

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Choir 2 Practice

August 17th, 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 of music:  Lauda Jerusalem Dominum,  Jubilate Deo, and Diligam te Domine.
Arlington VA (Please contact Jane for directions jane.roningen [at] gmail [dot] com)

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Office Hours

August 15th, 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.

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Choir 1 Practice

August 15th, 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 have cats.
Alexandria 22304 [Contact Ellie for details]
Let me know if you need directions.
Please let me know if you plan to come so I know how many chairs to put out: ellie [at] briscoe [dot] com.
Do not reply to the chorus list, just directly to me, please.

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Updated Sheet Music

August 12th, 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 word (eis.)

From Dr. Whitmire: You are right. Here is a corrected version.
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.

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Revised Files

August 7th, 2012

Please note two updated sheet music files on the music files page:
Four Scottish Folksongs. Beethoven.
Lauda Jerusalem Dominum. Claudio Monteverdi.

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Duncay Gray Translation

August 5th, 2012

From Chorister Ellie: Translation (.pdf) for “Duncan Gray.” I’m guessing most of the chorus isn’t familiar with Burns’ broad Scots…

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