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Friday, May 6th, 2011
Dear Singers-
You knocked my socks off on Tuesday night! Everyone else’s too! It was a glorious concert! Your singing was a perfect balance of beauty and power. Our accompanists Ms. Koo and Ms. Hagan really brought it, didn’t they? And how about our awesome soloists Stania, Dorothea, Francisco and Brandon. I have never known a 4-year college that could better these four on the Ninth.
Please don’t miss tomorrow’s picnic. It is always great fun. As it turns out I will not be there as I have my daughter’s graduation in the morning, and she has made it known that I have engagements in the afternoon as well. Have a refreshing beverage for me.
You have been the greatest this year. I must have every one of you back in the Fall. In the meanwhile, have a great summer.
Peace-DrW
Tags: beethoven ninth, dr. whitmire, picnic
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Monday, May 2nd, 2011
Form Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
I am really looking forward to tomorrow night’s concert. I hope you are.
Remember, the call is 6:30 PM in the Chorus Room.
Yours-DrW
Tags: dr. whitmire, performances
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Saturday, April 30th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Here is a flyer (.pdf) for the Honors Recital. Spread the word! Congratulations to four members (plus one honorary member) of the NOVA Community Chorus who will be performing! I hope you can attend. Yours-DrW
Tags: dr. whitmire, Other Opportunities
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Thursday, April 28th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Thanks for a GREAT rehearsal tonight. Here is a a flyer (.pdf) that you can send to your friends.
Yours-DrW
Tags: dr. whitmire, performances
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Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our Final rehearsal of Spring 2011! We rehearse in Schlesinger,
Please sign in.
Please take a course evaluation form, fill it out, and return it to this envelope tonight.
Flyers are here. The college web and e-mail has been down all day. When it come you I will send these flyers.
Tuesday 5/3 -7:30 pm Band Chorus Concert, Schlesinger Center
The Call is 6:30 pm in the Chorus Room.
Saturday 5/7 – 3:00 pm Annual Chorus Picnic at the Wulff’s
This has been the most rewarding year ever for our chorus!
We have moved steadily upward into the ranks of the finer choruses in Metropolitan Washington. Next year we will continue to grow, improve and excel. But I need everyone one of you back.
Sing Well- DrW
Schedule, Fall 2011, Spring 2012 (.pdf)
Tags: dr. whitmire, performances, picnic, rehearsals, schedule
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Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 14th rehearsal of Spring 2011! Please sign in.
You were amazing on Sunday! It was surely the highest rung on our ladder of musical excellence. Your tone was excellent, diction was superb, entrances were secure. It was a stunning performance in every regard. I was very proud.
If you missed the concert for any reason, please see me tonight.
Contribution to WMPO – As you know, our relationship with the WMPO is priceless. I would like the NOVA Community Chorus to become a Sponsor again this year. If you are able to make a contribution, please make a check to NVCC Foundation.
Tonight – all of Brahms and all of Beethoven
This Saturday 4/23 – No Rehearsal
Next Tuesday 4/26 – Rehearsal in Schlesinger Center
Tuesday 5/3 -Band Chorus Concert, Schlesinger Center
Saturday 5/7 – 3:00 pm Annual Chorus Picnic at the Wulff’s
This has been the most rewarding year ever for our chorus!
We have moved steadily upward into the ranks of the finer choruses in Metropolitan Washington. Next year we will continue to grow, improve and excel. But I need everyone one of you back. I have planned excellent repertoire for the Fall:
Sundays, October 16 and 23: Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic. Frederick Delius: Songs of Sunset, featuring Grace Gori (Mezzo-soprano) and Aurelius Gori (baritone).
Friday, November 11: Civil War Commemoration Concert with the Alexandria Band, Schlesinger
Thursday, December 1: Spring Concert. Rachmanov, Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Schlesinger
Sing well- DrW
Tags: attendance, beethoven ninth, brahms love song waltzes, dr. whitmire, fundraising, performances, picnic, rehearsals, schedule, washington metropolitan philharmonic
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Monday, April 11th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Bravo! I couldn’t have been more pleased and proud last night. Your sound was rich and beautifully in tune. You had excellent eye contact and stayed with the conductor very well. We’ll work hard on the Ninth again on Tuesday and give an even more exciting performance next Sunday. I am hoping that we have a much better crowd next week. This is an excellent concert, so invite your friends.
Tags: beethoven ninth, dr. whitmire, performances
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Friday, April 8th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Reminder: No Rehearsal Tomorrow (Saturday).
Be sure to invite all your friends to Sunday’s performance. I love the sound in Church of the Epiphany. Everybody loves Beethoven’s Ninth!
I’ll see you on Sunday at I:45 pm. Be on the risers and ready to sing at 2:00 pm sharp.
Yours-DrW
Tags: beethoven ninth, dr. whitmire, performances, rehearsals
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Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: SINGERS PLEASE NOTE
If you are a Singer who would like to improve your performing skills, register for my Vocal Repertoire.
MUS 198 Seminar And Project Vocal Repertoire 2.00cr Six Week – First
11332 040A T 7:30PM – 9:55PM AT-0130 Alexandria Whitmire,Mark A
Topics will include vocal technique, musical style, and expression.
The course will include individual coaching sessions to be arranged before and after the class meeting time.
Class will meet May 17, May 24, May 31, May 7, May 14, May 21
May 17, May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14, June 21
The course will be limited to twelve students.
Christine Hagan will be the accompanist.
Tags: dr. whitmire, Other Opportunities
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Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of Spring 2011! Please sign in.
Thanks for your excellent work at Sunday’s Dress Rehearsal with the orchestra. I’ve heard many good reports.
If you missed the Dress Rehearsal for any reason, please see me tonight. If you have already spoken to me or your section leader about your absence, please see me again.
Tonight
We will rehearse all of Brahms and all of Beethoven (especially the tempo change on p 46). Rehearsal will end at 9:15 pm.
Also tonight- Music Majors 2nd Exam (Beethoven pp 28-36)
Brahms Love Song Waltzes # 1-6-You can find your notes at www.novachorus.org
Rehearsal CDs- I still have CDs for any singers who are unable to download your parts.
This Saturday 4/09– No Rehearsal
This Sunday 4/10 – 2:00 pm call, 3:00 pm concert
Concert: Beethoven Ninth
Church of the Epiphany
1317 G Street NW, Washington DC
Please review the following guidelines regarding concert dress.
[Admin: These are always posted to the right in Performance Guidance document (.pdf)]
Women’s Concert Dress
Dress Options
Floor length dresses or separates—top with floor length skirt or dress slacks
(Floor length means to the ankle/top of the shoe)
Color
Black matte finish
Neckline
Modest, unadorned “V” Neckline–no ruffles, flounces, collar, or cleavage
Sleeves
Long sleeves or 3/4 sleeves
Footwear
Black shoes with black hosiery
Accessories (when allowed)
Jewelry should be unobtrusive–modest, not flashy.
Men’s Concert Dress
Tuxedo
White shirt
Black bow tie
Black shoes and socks
Calendar (.pdf)
Tags: attendance, beethoven ninth, brahms love song waltzes, dr. whitmire, performances, rehearsals, schedule
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Sunday, April 3rd, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
-Today’s Dress Rehearsal (April 3) is at 5:00 pm. Please come at 4:00 pm to help Fred set up chairs if you are able. Everyone must arrive by 4:45 pm so that you are ready to begin on time. Please do not be late as it is very disruptive.
-The location is First Baptist Church, 2932 King St., Alexandria
-Please listen carefully to Fred prior to the rehearsal. Please listen carefully to Ul during the rehearsal. No talking whatsoever during the rehearsal. Most questions that you might have can be answered by simply paying very close attention.
-Please do not miss this rehearsal. If you are a music major an absence will result in a failing grade.
-Thanks for letting me spend today with my daughter on her birthday. I know you will make me proud.
Yours-DrW
Tags: beethoven ninth, dr. whitmire, rehearsals, washington metropolitan philharmonic
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Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Spring 2011! Please sign in.
Beethoven– Ul James is here to work with you tonight at 8:15 pm. We will work without a break and dismiss a bit early (no later than 9:30 pm). Then I will work with soloists for the 5/3 performance.
This Sunday (April 3) at 5:00 pm is our Dress Rehearsal with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic. The location has been changed:
New location:
First Baptist Church
2932 King St.
Alexandria, Virginia
The church is 2.6 miles from the college on King Street toward Old Town.
The rehearsal is in the Welcome Center, located on the right side of the property.
We will not have risers, but will sit in 3 rows of 40 chairs, encircling the orchestra.
Brahms Love Song Waltzes # 1-6-You can find your notes at www.novachorus.org
Rehearsal CDs- I have 28 copes for any singers who are unable to download your parts.
This Saturday
1 pm – Full Rehearsal Rehearsal (SATB) EVERYONE
4 pm – Francisco Robles Graduation Voice Recital
Sing Well- DrW
Calendar (.pdf)
Tags: beethoven ninth, brahms love song waltzes, dr. whitmire, rehearsal tracks, rehearsals, washington metropolitan philharmonic
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Monday, March 28th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
The location of this Sunday’s (April 3) 5:00 pm Dress Rehearsal with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic has been changed:
New location:
First Baptist Church
2932 King St.
Alexandria, Virginia
The church is 2.6 miles from the college on King Street toward Old Town.
The rehearsal is in the Welcome Center, located on the right side of the property.
We will not have risers, but will sit in 3 rows of 40 chairs, encircling the orchestra.
Please be ultra-prepared for tomorrow night when Ulysses James will be here to conduct. Please do not be absent.
Yours-DrW
Tags: attendance, beethoven ninth, dr. whitmire, rehearsals, washington metropolitan philharmonic
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Saturday, March 26th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Thanks to all who auditioned for solos in Beethoven Ninth (May 3 performance). It was wonderful to hear such a well-prepared and capable group of singers. The soloists will be:
Stania Shaw, soprano
Dorothea Kamara, alto
Francisco Robles, tenor
Brandon Homayouni, bass
Today at 1 pm: women’s rehearsal
Today at 3 pm: Steven Rich Graduation Voice Recital
Yours-DrW
Tags: auditions, beethoven ninth, dr. whitmire, rehearsals
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of Spring 2011! Please sign in.
Beethoven-We have only 1 rehearsal until Ul James is here to work with you on March 29. We have only 2 rehearsals until our Dress Rehearsal with orchestra on April 3.
Brahms Love Song Waltzes # 1-6-You can find your notes at
www.cyberbass.com/Major_Works/Brahms_J/brahms_liebeslieder.htm
or you can find downloadable files at novachorus.org
Tonight
Auditions for solos in Ode to Joy (May 3)
Music Majors Make-up Exam (Anderson, McHugh, Nystrom, Robles, Vartanian)
This Saturday
1 pm – Men Women
3 pm – Steven Rich Graduation Voice Recital
Sing Well- DrW
Calendar (.pdf)
Tags: beethoven ninth, brahms love song waltzes, dr. whitmire, rehearsal tracks, rehearsals
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers,
Brava/o on your wonderful performances this weekend! It was a treat to get to sit in the hall and hear you sing. Saturday was a good performance and Sunday was GREAT! You had an excellent tone-full of both strength and beauty-and a fine sense of ensemble-with clear entrances and good rhythm. You did all this despite the anxiety that was caused by that fact that the powers that be did not think though the seating arrangements. Thanks for your positive vibes, smiling faces and cooperation. Special thanks to our Stage Manager Fred Wulf and the sections leaders for their invaluable help.
Please don’t miss this week’s rehearsal. After an exhilarating performance it is tempting to take a day off. We have only 2 rehearsals until Ul James is here to work with you on March 29. We have only 3 rehearsals until our Dress Rehearsal with orchestra on April 3.
At this week’s rehearsal I will give you a copy of the Brahms Love Song Waltzes # 1-6.
You can find your notes at
http://www.cyberbass.com/Major_Works/Brahms_J/brahms_liebeslieder.htm
This Saturday at 1 pm – Men
Next Tues. 3/22 – Auditions for solos in Ode to Joy (May 3 performance)
Yours-DrW
Calendar (.pdf)
Tags: auditions, beethoven ninth, brahms love song waltzes, dr. whitmire, rehearsals, schedule, sheet music
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Thursday, March 10th, 2011
(3/10/2011) From Fred: To all singers who were at orchestra rehearsals this week:
We have a problem because we can not squeeze enough chairs on stage to seat everyone at the performance. We are working on solutions but need some information
Send me a return message only if:
1. You will NOT be singing Verdi on Saturday
2. You will NOT be singing Verdi on Sunday.
Keep it simple. For example:
“I will not sing Verdi on Saturday.
(Update 3/10/2011) From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Greetings from Chicago! I am hearing some wonderful choirs, and the weather isn’t too bad!
There were a number of singers who missed an orchestral rehearsal this week. Most absences were not excused. I am very disappointed. If for ANY reason you missed both rehearsals, you may NOT sing the concert.
Also- As you know, the logistics of this concert have become very difficult. Therefore, I must request that all singers who cannot sing BOTH concerts opt out altogether. Divising two different seating plans is not tenable. I know this is very disappointing and I am sorry, but I have no choice.
Fred and the section leaders will let me know to whom this applies.
Tags: attendance, dr. whitmire, performances, rehearsals, section leaders, stage instructions, verdi requiem
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Friday, March 4th, 2011
(2/24/2011) From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers
The ASO will provide 2 complimentary tickets per NOVA Community Chorus member. If anyone wants more tickets, you can offer further tickets at a 50%-off discount. Comps can be reserved by emailing alex@alexsym.org with name, performance desired, and whether its 1 or 2 tickets. If anyone wants 2 comps and additional tickets it is best to call 703-548-0885 between 10am and 5pm.
Yours-DrW
(2/25/2011) Update: Dear Singers- Please note: Comps may be reserved by emailing alex@alexsym.org. Please do not call the box office unless you are purchasing additional tickets.
Yours-MW
(3/4/2011) Update: From ASO: We believe we are in receipt of all requests (meaning anyone who had problems emailing probably called when they got an error message back). I know we have about 6 or 7 requests still to enter and email tickets.
I would propose this: If an individual requested tickets by email and has not received print-at-home tickets yet, they should check their spam folders first. Print-at-home tickets have been emailed and appear as a pdf attachment to an email. If anyone who requested tickets has definitely not received them, they should email alex@alexsym.org or call 703-548-0885 on Monday, 3/7.
Tags: alexandria symphony orchestra, dr. whitmire, performances, verdi requiem
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Friday, March 4th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Thanks for your good work last night. I understand that it was a very productive rehearsal.
At our women’s rehearsal tomorrow at noon 1:00pm we will focus on Libera me.
Logistics for next week’s rehearsals:
Choral warm up will be in the lobby area.
Logistics for next week’s performances:
Choral warm up will be in the Seminar room upstairs at Schlesinger.
There will be an intermission at both performances, after the Lacrimosa movement.
On-stage notes:
On-stage seating will provided only to those who are not be able to perform otherwise. Please send Fred a message if you require a chair.
Yours-DrW
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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Please publish/announce this event. Photo attached.
The NOVA Community Chorus (Dr. Mark Whitmire, Director) will perform the Verdi Requiem with the Alexandria Symphony on Saturday, March 12, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 13, at 3:00 p.m. Both performances will be in Schlesinger Concert Hall. The 110 voices of the NOVA Community Chorus will be joined by three other leading regional choruses to form a combined chorus of more than 300 voices to sing this masterpiece of the choral-orchestral repertoire. ASO conductor Kim Allen Kluge will lead the chorus, orchestra and vocal soloists. For tickets call 703-548-0885 or email alex@alexsym.org.
Click to enlarge.
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Spring 2011!
Please sign in.
Tonight- Verdi 1-46; Beethoven 29-47
I will dismiss all except music majors at 8:45 pm
Tonight at 9:00 pm
Music Majors 1st Exam (Verdi pp. 186-205)
Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 2) 7:30 pm
Verdi Rehearsal in Schlesinger
Be sure to sign in tomorrow night. See your Section Leader
This Saturday at 1 pm – Women
Sing Well- DrW
Calendar (.pdf)
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Friday, February 25th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Friends-
We are very much looking forward to the upcoming Verdi Requiem rehearsals and performances. I will not be at rehearsals on 3/2 (I am tied up with rehearsals in Richmond) or 3/9 (I am in Chicago at the ACDA Convention). My assistants Peggy Harrison and Fred Wulff will be in charge of the NOVA community Chorus and available to help in any way that is needed. I will be there on Mon. 3/7 and at both performances, of course. In the meanwhile, please let me know if there is anything I can do to be of help.
Yours-MW
Tags: alexandria symphony orchestra, dr. whitmire, rehearsals, verdi requiem
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Thanks for your excellent work at last night’s rehearsal. Your positive energy and commitment are an inspiration to me. Driving home last night, it occurred to me that I have seriously neglected the Agnus Dei (track 10 on your rehearsal CD). Mea culpa.
We will work on it on Saturday with the men and with full chorus on Tuesday. Apart from that, I think we are in great shape.
Yours-DrW
Tags: dr. whitmire, verdi requiem
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
(2/15/2011) From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Please number each measure in the Verdi Requiem. The attached chart (.pdf) shows the number of the first measure of each page.
(2/15/2011) Update: Verdi measure number errata: p50-m300 (not 301); p127-m19 (not 18)
(2/22/2011) Update: Verdi Measure number corrections:
P50 300
P100 695
P127 19
P132 46
Revised chart (.pdf)
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