Please see below for previous postings regarding Spring 2010. For archived Fall 2009 information, please see to the right-hand side of the page, under Archives.

(12/21/09) Dear Singers- I hope this message finds you enjoying a wonderful holiday. I love snow, in part because it forces me to slow down some. I hope you enjoy it in the same way. If you’ve ever wondered what I mean when I say things like, “Altos, your singing…

(12/21/09) Dear Singers- I hope this message finds you enjoying a wonderful holiday. I love snow, in part because it forces me to slow down some. I hope you enjoy it in the same way. If you’ve ever wondered what I mean when I say things like, “Altos, your singing…

From Chorister Stacy, regarding her CD I have just lowered the price on a holiday special to just $9, and I wanted to give you a link in case you could spread the word. http://www.facebook.com/l/70caa;www.cdbaby.com/cd/stacydumas It’s also on iTunes or people can email me directly at stacy_dumas [at] hotmail [dot]…

Performance Program (1.5 MB .pdf) for the Winter Concert performance, December 3 Performance Program (3.3 MB .pdf) for Rutter Gloria performances, December 5 and 6

From Chorister Grace: The web site for the Berkshire Choral Festival is www.choralfest.org. They are accepting registration for this summer’s programs – one week in Montreal, 4 weeks to chose from in Sheffield, Massachusetts, and one week in Italy (I believe this week requires an audition, but the others don’t)….

From Chorister Grace: The web site for the Berkshire Choral Festival is www.choralfest.org. They are accepting registration for this summer’s programs – one week in Montreal, 4 weeks to chose from in Sheffield, Massachusetts, and one week in Italy (I believe this week requires an audition, but the others don’t)….

From Chorister Stacy Dumas: Learn more about Stacy’s music online at http://www.stacydumas.com or http://www.myspace.com/stacydumas. Buy music online at http://www.cdbaby.com/stacydumas or iTunes.

Dear Singers- What an unbelievably wonderful performance you gave last night. I am still on Cloud 9. What a wonderful semester! I will have 25 CDs of our Brahms Requiem when I come to campus today. Bring $10 and one can be yours. I’ll bring more on Saturday. Yours-DrW PS-…

(12/3/09) Parking space is limited at Bishop Ireton. Please park as far away from the entrance as you can. This will leave place for our guests near the door. In addition – car pooling will leave even more space. Thanks, Fred and Mark

(12/1/09) Dear Singers- Let me know if you have someone who can help. [Just a quick reminder we need 2-3 choir member spouses to help with donation/program table.] Thanks for a great rehearsal tonight.

Dear Singers- [Excerpt] What an outstanding season this has been. Brahms and Rutter have proved to be a perfect combination. Next season will be equally exciting, with Italian Opera Choruses and CARMINA BURANA! We have become an excellent ensemble, and will only get better. I need every singer back in…

Dear Singers- Tonight is our 13th and final rehearsal of Fall 2009! Remaining Schedule Thursday. December 3 Chorus/Band Holiday Concert 7:30 pm, Schlesinger Center 6:15 pm call in AT130 – please note change (posted 11/17) Saturday, December 5 Concert, 3:00 pm; 2:00 pm call Church of the Epiphany 1317 G…

From Fred: Singers, The 38th. Bi-Annual Messiah Sing-Along will be this Sunday, Nov. 29, at 7:00 pm in the Clarendon United Methodist Church. www.morefaith.org/music/messiah.php It is located at 606 N. Irving Street, Arlington, VA ( www.morefaith.org/about/location.php ) This is probably the best of the singalongs in this area including any…

A recording of the Brahms Requiem performance has been posted to the Performances Page From Fred: An MP3 version of our Brahms German Requiem performance is now on the chorus web site: novachorus.org. Follow the links that Kate placed for us at the top of the page Recognize that this…

(11/23/09) Dear Singers- You were fabulous last night. Despite an awkward situation regarding the risers, you made beautiful music. Your eye-contact was excellent, so you were able to stay with me extremely well. You sang up to pitch with a lovely tone. I enjoyed the rehearsal and am really looking…

(11/22/09) Long time member of our alto section, Sopie Korczyk, died on November 15. There will be a funeral mass for Sophie on Monday, November 23, at 11 am, in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church 2700 19th. Street South Arlington, VA 22204 Website: ourladyqueenofpeace.org Sophie was a long time…

(11/21/09) Flyer (.pdf), for Rutter performances, 12/5 & 12/6

(11/20/09) Dear Singers- Here are the verses we will sing. We will sing all verses as written. In other words, if there are four parts, we will sing them, Please mark your music accordingly. See you tommorrow at 1:40 pm. Song Verses, .pdf Update: Five Christmas Carols Verses we will…

Dear Singers- Several of you have requested the latest Spring Chorus Schedule so that you can plan accordingly. Here it is. Spring 2010 Chorus Schedule, .pdf

Dear Singers – Here is a preview of tonight. I look forward to seeing you. Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Fall 2009! Please sign in. Thanks to all the women who auditioned for solos in the Rutter. The soloists will be Stacy Dumas, Peggy Harrison, and Dorothea Kamara. Thanks…

Dear Singers- Several of you have requested the latest Spring Chorus Schedule so that you can plan accordingly. Here it is. Spring 2010 Chorus Schedule, .pdf