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Pitch Exercise
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
ASO Flyer Correction
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
(8/26/2010) From Chorister Ray: We’ve just received Alex. Symphony’s latest glossy flyer for the 2010-2011 season – and while it lists the Verdi Requiem on March 12 & 13, it fails to list the NOVA Community Chorus. Alexandria Choral Society, Metropolitan Chorus and Heritage are there but not us.
From Dr. Whitmire: I have spoken to the ASO about this, and trust they are making the correction.
NOVA Coffeehouse
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
From Dr. Whitmire: Van- Please put this on the monitors. Feel free to spice it up however you like. Please forward it to everyone you think could help get the word out. Thanks. -Mark
Singer-Songwriters and Poets are invited to showcase their talents by performing at NOVA Coffeehouse. Interested performers submit a CD of original songs or poems by October 15. Selected performers will be notified by October 22. Send submissions or questions to:
Dr. Mark Whitmire, mwhitmire [at] nvcc [dot] com, 703-845-6097
NOVA Coffeehouse will be an evening of original music and poetry by talented NOVA students. It will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, in the Tyler Recital Hall. Coffee, tea and fresh pastries will be served. Admission will be $10. Proceeds will benefit NOVA-AL Music Program.
To see last year’s’ great performers, go to go to YouTube and search
‘Coffeehouse NVCC’
From Admin: YouTube links (a sampling):
NOVA Coffeehouse 2009 Channel
Fall Schedule and More
Friday, August 20th, 2010
(08/19/2010) Dear Singers-
– hope you are making the most of the last few days of summer. We have had some beautiful days, haven’t we?
Sadly, my Vocal Seminar was cancelled today due to under-enrollment.
MUS101 Basic Musicianship is hanging on by a thread. This is a great course, that is fun as well. We meet Saturdays 10:00 a.m. until 12:50 p.m. We cover all the elements of music. The more each of us knows about music, the better we will be as a chorus.
Attached is the latest chorus schedule for you reading enjoyment. You’ll note that our Saturday rehearsals (Planets and Judas) will be from 1:00-2:15 p.m. You will also note that we are singing some wonderful music. Tell all your singing friends. They won’t want to miss this season.
I look forward to seeing you Tuesday.
-DrW
“Planets” Rehearsals on Saturdays
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
From Chorister Ellie: The information [previously sent] says Vocal Rep is 1 pm to 2:50 on Saturdays, but previous email said the women’s rehearsals for The Planets would be from 2-3 pm on Saturdays. What is the new schedule for those rehearsals?
From Dr. Whitmire: If both classes go, then Planets rehearsal would be 3-4 on Saturdays. I am sorry, but we’ll have to stay flexible until we know exactly what courses I’ll be teaching.
From Dr. Whitmire
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Dear Singers-
If you have not registered for chorus please do so now. We are doing big pieces and I need every voice. If you know good singers who would enjoy singing Handel’s Judas Maccabeaus, Holst’s The Planets, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, and the Verdi Requiem, have them join us.
Would you like to know more about music: rhythm, pitch, harmony, music reading, etc? Sign up for MUS101-01a Basic Musicianship. We meet Saturdays 10 am until 12:50 pm. It is a great class.
Are you taking voice lessons? Sign up for MUS 198-01a Seminar and Project: Vocal Seminar. We meet Saturdays 1:00 pm until 2:50 pm. You’ll have an opportunity to perform your songs before an audience with a wonderful pianist, Chris Hagan. Plus you received coaching concerning vocal technique, musical expression, phrasing, style, diction and more. It is a very rewarding class.
If you are interested in these courses, sign up now. If you know students who would enjoy these courses, let them know. We make keep/cancel decisions this coming Tuesday. Courses that are under-enrolled will be cancelled.
From Dr. Whitmire, France
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Dear Friends- Here is my final report on our concert tour of France. Feel free to use this material in the upcoming weeks as you see fit. I have attached photos as wells as You tube links.
Dr. Mark Whitmire (Professor-MUS, AL) led a concert tour of France from July 1 until July 12, 2010. The choir consisted singers from the NOVA Community Chorus (NVCC-AL) and from St. James’s Church, Richmond. The tour began with a service at the American Cathedral in Paris on July 4. In the following days the choir sang three concerts—at Chartres Cathedral, Rouen Cathedral, and at La Madeleine in Paris. Each concert was attended by large, enthusiastic crowds. The culminating event of the tour was the 11:30 a.m. International Mass at Notre Dame Cathedral, where the choir sang the Solemn Mass in C# minor of Louis Vierne, with Notre Dame organist Olivier Latry.
Videos of rehearsals at Rouen Cathedral and Notre Dame can be found on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS0uuGd-Vh4
keywords: vierne kyrie notre dame
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDP8POfJPEg
keywords: cantique rouen
[Photos on Yahoo Groups: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NOVAChorus/attachments/folder/2147013082/item/1931871548/view?picmode=original&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&dir=asc]
Additional photos can be found on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=139434259416351&ref=ts
search: the Choir of St. James’s Church
From Dr. Whitmire
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
Dear Singers-
I hope you are enjoying the end of a wonderful summer. We are just back from visiting family in Texas. I am very much looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks.
Below you will find info about an upcoming workshop led by Philip Cave. As you probably know, Philip is wonderful clinician. I am certain that you will enjoy this workshop if you are able to attend.
The Franco-Flemish Masters – Flyer (.pdf)
A one-day choral workshop led by Philip Cave
Music of the Franco-Flemish Masters
Josquin, Clemens, Crecquillon, Gombert & Rogier
Saturday 18 September 10:00am-6:00pm
All Souls Episcopal Church, Woodley Park, Washington DC.
Workshop General Enrollment: $50. Seniors: $35.
Full-time students <25 years: $25.
Soft drinks included. 5 minutes from Woodley Park Metro.
Limited parking available.
For further information, registration and directions, please visit:
www.chorworks.com
From Dr. Whitmire
Friday, July 16th, 2010
Dear Singers-
I trust that you are enjoying a wonderful summer. I am just pack from France where 20 members of NCC joined my church choir for five performances, culminating at Notre Dame last Sunday. It was a wonderful trip.
Now I am on to the Fall and I know there are eager-beavers among you who want to get ready. As you know, we are singing Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus. We’ll be doing Judas twice with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic (Dec. 5, 12), and well as at the Holiday Concert (Dec. 9) in Schlesinger. I am really excited about the music, and it’s a wonderful Hanukah piece.
We are using the Kalmus edition of Judas Maccabaeus. It will be in the campus bookstore ($24.99). As always, I will provide rehearsals CDs ($10.00). In the meanwhile,
-There is a pdf of Judas Maccabaeus here.
-Rehearsal tracks of Judas Maccabaeus are here.
–Here are the selections we will be performing
The Planets by Gustav Holst
As you know, women of the chorus have been invited to sing “Neptune” in The Planets by Gustav Holst for two concerts (Oct. 17, 24 at 3:00 pm) with the WMPO. Rehearsals for The Planets will take place on Saturdays 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 from 2 until 3 pm. The Dress Rehearsal with orchestra will be Oct.10 at 6 pm. I hope that as many women as possible will plan to sing this exciting piece.
I look forward to seeing you at our first rehearsal on Tuesday, August 24. In the meanwhile, enjoy the rest of the summer.
Bonnaroo
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
(6/21/2010) From Dr. Whitmire: Here’s a link to Jeff Beck’s performance at Bonnarroo of “Nessun dorma” from Puccini’s Turandot.
From Dr. Whitmire
Friday, May 14th, 2010
(5/6/2010) Dear Singers- I am sitting at my desk paying bills. I feel compelled to write a big thank you to all of you whose donations keep this boat afloat. As most of you know, we rely almost entirely on donations. We spent $6000.00 of money that was donated, mostly by you. Some gave $10, others $700 – together we got the job done. Your donations paid for our accompanist, faculty soloists, guest musicians, concert recordings, transportation of choral risers, printing posters and programs, the vocal scholarship, a large donation to the WMPO and more. I am grateful and thankful to be surrounded by such wonderful folks.
From Dr. Whitmire
Friday, May 14th, 2010
(5/6/2010) Dear Singers- Carmina was a blast! I enjoyed every moment. That’s why we work so hardÑso that the concert can be a big payoff. You sounded fabulous! And what outstanding performances from Rex Gori and our very own Terri LaGoe and Estee Herndon.
What a great year this has been. It seems as if every concert has reached a new musical height: Brahms Requiem, Rutter Gloria, Italian Opera Choruses, Carmina Burana. Wow! No wonder we are exhausted.
We have enjoyed such a beautiful blend of veteran members of the chorus and the finest group of first-year members that we have ever had. I need every single one of you to be back in the Fall (and bring a friend who sings as well as you do). We have an equally exciting program: Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, Holst’s The Planets [women], Beethoven’s Ninth, Verdi Requiem and more.
I will send precise dates as the schedule firms up over the course of the summer. I will also send publisher information as I know many of you can’t wait to get started.
Don’t forget, the Annual Chorus Picnic is this Saturday at 3:00 pm at the Wulff’s. I hope to see you then.