Dear Singers – * Tonight is our 7th rehearsal of Spring 2009! * Choeur d’enfants – We will rehearse tonight at the end of rehearsal * Attendance – If you have (or will) miss more than two rehearsals during preparation for this concert, be prepared to audition to demonstrate preparedness….

(2/26/09) Dear Singers – Thanks for a very rewarding rehearsal on Tuesday. I can tell that you are working hard. If we can keep up the good work, the artistic dividends will pay off handsomely. We have two more regular Tuesday rehearsals: 3/3 and 3/17. I will be out on…

From Chorister Shellie: Need another example of what e-mail text to send to your friends? See Shellie’s text.

Chorus Schedule, for Fall 2009, from Dr. Whitmire (tentative 2/24/09)

From Stage Manager Fred: some ideas on how to promote our performances to your friends: Fred’s e-mail Flyer for our Durufle concerts, March 29 & April 5

Dear Singers – It is very important that we have great attendance at both of our upcoming performances of the Durufle Requiem. It is up to you to insure that your friends and family are in attendance. Our continued collaborate with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic depends upon our ability to…

Chorus Schedule, for Fall 2009, from Dr. Whitmire (tentative 2/24/09)

(2/23/09) Dear Singers – * Tomorrow is to our 6th rehearsal of Spring 2009! We have only 2 Tuesday rehearsals before our March 22 Dress Rehearsal with the orchestra: 3/3, 3/17. * Please note these changes in our Saturday schedule (posted 02/10): 3/7 women, 3/14 everyone SATB * Choeur d’enfants…

Chorus Newsletter, March 2009

Friday, March 6 @ 8:00 pm. The Alexandria Band’s Children’s Concert. Free Admission. Donations accepted. The flyer (click the image for the PDF)

Dear Singers – * Tonight is our 5th rehearsal of Spring 2009! * We have only 3 Tuesday rehearsals before our March 22 Dress Rehearsal with the orchestra: 2/24, 3/3, 3/17 * Please note these changes in our Saturday schedule (posted 02/10): 3/7-women; 3/14-everyone (SATB) * Choer d’enfants – As…

Tuesday, March 24, 9:15 pm Absentee audition – for all who have missed more than two rehearsals – be prepared to sing any selection from the Durufle Requiem Tuesday, March 24, 9:30 pm Music Majors Chorus Exam – be prepared to sing any selection from the Durufle Requiem

Schedule Changes (2/9/09) Saturday, March 7. 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm women only (was everyone) Saturday, March 14. 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm full rehearsal (new addition) Need to know concert dress guidelines? What to expect at dress rehearsals? See the Performance Tips. It is recommended that all members review…

From Dr. Whitmire (2/9/09) – Dear Singers: Today I learned that a member of our chorus and his family were evicted from their home. Of course, I cannot share the name. I am going to give the family some money, just because it feels right. If you would would like…

Chorus Newsletter, February 2009

UPDATED: Thank you to chorister Ellie for the suggestion: iTunes allows users to preview songs for free by offering 30 second samples of each track. Users can also purchase individual songs and albums. Please note: When a user clicks on an iTunes link, the web browser will try to detect…

A Durufle rehearsal track for No. 4 Sanctus for Soprano 2 has been added to the Music Files page.

A Durufle rehearsal track for No. 7 Lux Aeterna for Basses has been added to the Music Files page.

From Dr. Whitmire (1/31/09) – Dear Singers: The forecast for Tuesday shows the possibility of snow showers. Since we can not afford any more missed rehearsals, I would like to institute the following policy: If the college is closed on any Tuesday due to weather, we will have a full…

From Section Leader Debbie: Dear NOVA Chorus Altos – Ellie, Alto extraordinaire, has offered to host alto sectionals at her home on the following Monday evenings, 7:30 – 9:00 pm : February 2, 9 and 16 We will sing along with the practice CD and the Durufle recording, plus there…

From NVCC: ALERT — SNOW Update Tuesday January 27, 2009, Northern Virginia Community College will be canceling afternoon and evening classes at 2:00 p.m. The college will close at 3:00 p.m. for faculty and staff. All evening activities are cancelled. From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers – The college has closed….

Durufle rehearsal tracks, along with an updated CD track listing printout, for Alto have been added to the Music Files page. From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers – Thanks for a great rehearsal on Tuesday! It was truly amazing. And what a wonderful group of new singers we have. This is…

Rehearsal Tracks for the Durufle and the Shearing have been added to the Music Files page. Please note that the Durufle alto tracks will be posted once available. Corrected Shearing CD track listings have been posted for Alto and Bass.

Rehearsal Schedule, handout from Dr. Whitmire, 1/13/09 Durufle Worksheets, handout from Dr. Whitmire, 1/13/09 Need to acquire the Durufle sheet music? Buy online from SheetMusicPlus.com: Direct link to Durufle Requiem or call ahead to local shops, including: Foxes Music; 416 S. Washington St; Falls Church, VA 22046; (703) 533-7393; foxesmusic.com…

Chorus Newsletter, January 2009