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Thirteenth Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, April 21st, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 13th rehearsal of Spring 2015! Please sign in.

Tonight 4/21 is our final regular rehearsal for our May 1 concert
7:30- 9:10 pm ALL
9:10-9:25 pm Women
9:25-9:50 pm Chamber Choir
Soprano – Terri Lagoe, Judith Robb, Jennifer Weger, Elaine Cassel, Margaret Harrison ,Michelle Lewis
Alto – Elizabeth Bull, Melanie Casey, Deborah Peetz, Jane Roningen, Kaylee Shuey, Carol Uri
Tenor – Estee Herndon, Kristopher Kouzougian, Francisco Robles, Larry Goldschmidt, Jimy Portocarrero, James Schader
Bass – Tom Munger, Pete VandenBosch, Richard Fonda, Ray Lombardi, Matthew Relton, David Shilton

This Saturday 4/25 is a full SATB rehearsal with the woodwind quintet. Please don’t be absent.

Next Tuesday, 4/28 is our 7:30 pm Dress Rehearsal in Schlesinger. Please don’t be absent.

Still I Rise soloists – Kaylee Shuey and Joy Covington

Please don’t miss
The Annual Chorus Picnic
Saturday May 9 2-6 pm at the home of Fred and Judy Wulff
6551 Columbia Pike, Annandale

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Wow!

Monday, April 13th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-

Your performance yesterday was absolutely amazing. Each of our 8 movements was far and away the best rendition we ever produced. Your sound and musicianship were superb. There were countless examples of your accomplishments, but none greater than No. 6 Agnus Dei. Wow!

Now on to our May 1 program. We have only 2 rehearsals before our April 28 Dress Rehearsal in Schlesinger. Please don’t miss either. Tomorrow we continue auditions for The Settling Year No. 2 and the Still I Rise solos.

See you then.
Yours-DrW

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Eleventh Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Spring 2015! Please sign in.

Tonight 4/7 we will begin rehearsing in earnest for our May concert (The Settling Years, I will be earth, Still I rise [women]). I will still leave time for at the second half of the Requiem.

Please turn all remaining ticket money. Sell more tickets if you can. Our share of the expenses for this concert are almost $5000. The orchestra has expenses too. Sell your five or buy them and give them as gifts to your friends and family (Our tickets are $10; they are $20 at the door). Cash or checks made to WMPO.

This Saturday, 4/11 will be a full rehearsal. We have to get ready for the concert.
Please don’t miss it!

Concerts
This Sunday, 4/12/15, 3:00 pm, 2:00 pm call
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW Washington)

Friday 5/1/15, 7:30 pm
Schlesinger

Saturdays (Please note changes)
April 11 all
April 18 women
April 25 all

SING WELL -DRW

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Tenth Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire:
Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of Spring 2015! Please sign in.

Thanks for a great Concert on Sunday. The most obvious thing was the sheer beauty of thesound. Many people remarked about that. Yes, there was a big missed entrance and a few spots that we weren’t together, but the overall effect was very good and many passages were absolutely transcendent. On April 12 we will really nail it. Paul will be there.

Absent? If you missed Sunday’s Concert for any reason, please see me. It you had previously spoken to me of an unavoidable conflict, please remind me.

Tonight 3/31 we will begin rehearsing in earnest for our May concert (The Settling Years, I will be earth, Still I rise [women]). I will still leave time for at the second half of the Requiem.

Please sell tickets. Our share of the expenses for this concert are almost $5000. The orchestra has expenses too. Sell your five or buy them and give them as gifts to your friends and family (Our tickets are $10; they are $20 at the door). Cash orchecks made to WMPO.

No Rehearsal this Saturday. Enjoy the holiday weekend.
April 11 will be a full rehearsal. We have to get ready for the concert.

Concerts
Sunday, 4/12/15, 3:00 pm, 2:00 pm call
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW Washington)

Friday 5/1/15, 7:30 pm
Schlesinger

Saturdays (Please note changes)
April 4 no rehearsal
April 11 all
April 18 women
April 25 all

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NOVA Community Chorus
Calendar 2015-2016

2015
Tuesday, October 20 – 7:30 pm Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger
Tuesday, October 27 – 7:30 pm Annual Chorus Benefit Concert, Schlesinger
Sunday, November 29 – 5:00 pm Dress Rehearsal with WMPO
Tuesday, December 1 – 7:30 pm Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger
Saturday, December 5 – 3:00 pm Concert with WMPO (Masonic Memorial)
Sunday, December 6 – 3:00 pm Concert with WMPO (Epiphany)
Thursday, December 10 – 7:30 pm NVCC Holiday Concert, Schlesinger
Sunday, December 13 – VTS Sing-Along Messiah (optional)

2016
Tuesday, February 16 – Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger
Tuesday, February 23 – Black History Month Celebration, Schlesinger
Sunday, April 3 – Dress Rehearsal with WMPO
Sunday, April 10 – Concert with WMPO (Epiphany)
Sunday, April 17 – Concert with WMPO (Masonic Memorial)
Tuesday, April 26 – Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger
Friday, May 6 – NVCC Spring Concert, Schlesinger

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Black History Month Celebration

Saturday, March 28th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Friends- Here is a Youtube link to this year’s Black History Month Celebration.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14VhZcUatHw
I hope you will take a moment to watch. I would love to get your ideas about how we can get even more of our campus (students and faculty) involved. Diversity is our strength at the Alexandria Campus, and this is a way to celebrate that diversity in a big way.
Yours-Mark

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Requiem Preparation

Friday, March 27th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers –
-I need every singer to take time tomorrow to go through the entire Requiem and work out any problems you may have. Do the Same thing on Sunday morning. If everyone does this, it will make a huge difference in our performance.
-Please carpool when possible on Sunday. At the Masonic Temple, please save the near-the-building parking spaces for our patrons.
-I look forward to seeing WOMEN tomorrow at 11:00 am.
Yours-DrW

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Ninth Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, March 24th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 9th rehearsal of Spring 2015! Please sign in.

Thanks for a great Dress Rehearsal on Sunday. I was very pleased by your musicianship and professionalism. I hope you could tell that this is going to be a beautiful concert.

Absent? If you missed Sunday’s Dress Rehearsal for any reason, please see me. It you had previously spoken to me of an unavoidable conflict, please remind me.

Tonight 3/24 we will rehearse all of the Requiem. Composer Paul Leavitt is planning to attend. We will also rehearse for our May concert (The Settling Years, I will be earth, Still I rise [women]) as time allows.

Rehearsal CDs for our May Concert are here ($5). All parts (SATB) are on the same CD.

Tickets are here. Please see your Section Leader. Sell your five or buy them and give them as gifts to your friends and family (Our tickets are $10; they are $20 at the door). Cash or checks made to WMPO. [Some tickets have the wrong dates. Rest assure that they will be honored.}

Sunday – Please be seated in the auditorium at 2:00 pm. At that time Matt, Francisco and Kaylee will arrange you on the risers–men center (tenors front) sopranos stage left, altos stage right. Ul will start and stop each movement. I am coming by train and will arrive just prior to start time.

Concerts
Sunday, 3/29/15, 3:00 pm Concert, 2:00 pm call
Gorge Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Dr. Alexandria)

Sunday, 4/12/15, 3:00 pm, 2:00 pm call
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW Washington)

Saturdays (Please note changes)
March 28 women
April 4 no rehearsal
April 11 men
April 18 women
April 25 all

SING WELL -DRW

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Publicity

Monday, March 23rd, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Please publicize the following:

Dr. Mark Whitmire (AL) will conduct two upcoming performances with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra and NOVA Community Chorus. The concerts will include Requiem, a new work by Washington composer Paul Leavitt. The 60-piece orchestra and 80-voice chorus will be joined by four professional vocal soloists: Lisa Edwards Burrs (soprano), Grace Gori (mezzo-soprano), Patrick Cook (tenor), and Aurelius Gori (baritone). Cecelia Porter, contributing critic for The Washington Post wrote, “Paul Leavitt’s Requiem…should belong in every chorus’s repertoire…deeply expressive and skillfully written…steeped in rich contrapuntal texture…ethereal serenity.” Also on the program is the Cello Concerto of Samuel Barber with cellist Steven Framil. The performances are Sunday, March 29, at 3:00 p.m. at George Washington Masonic National Memorial (101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria) and Sunday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m. at Church of the Epiphany (1317 G Street NW, Washington, DC). Tickets at the door are $20. Half-price tickets are available for NVCC students and faculty by phoning 703-845-6097 or email mwhitmire@nvcc.edu.

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Eighth Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Spring 2015! Please sign in.

Thanks to all who rehearsed in sections last week during break. Special thanks to those who arranged and hosted the rehearsals.

Tonight 3/17 we will rehearse all of the Requiem. We will also rehearse for our May concert (The Settling Years, I will be earth, Still I rise [women]) as time allows.

This Saturday 3/21 at 11:00 we will have will be a full rehearsal here at NVCC. Please plan to attend.

This Sunday at 5:00 pm is our Dress Rehearsal with orchestra. The location has been changed. We will rehearse at Convergence (1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria).

A flyer is attached. Please spread the word!

Tickets are here. Please see your Section Leader. Sell your five or buy them and give them asgifts to your friends and family (Our tickets are $10; they are $20 at the door). Cash or checks made to WMPO.

Yours-DrW

Schedule

Sunday, 3/22/15, 5:00 pm Dress Rehearsal
Convergence (1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria)

Sunday, 3/29/15, 3:00 pm Concert, 2:00 pm call
Gorge Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Dr. Alexandria)

Sunday, 4/12/15, 3:00 pm, 2:00 pm call
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW Washington)

Leavitt Requiem Scores
If you are receiving this message, but are no longer singing with us, please consider returning your Leavitt Requiem Score. You can donate it or I will pay you for it.
Everyone- If you have a Leavitt Requiem Score but have not paid for it, please do so. When I wrote a check for the scores, I was $80 short.

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Seventh Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 7th rehearsal of Spring 2015!

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Tonight 3/3 we will rehearse Requiem movements 6-9. We will also rehearse for our May concert (The Settling Years, I will be earth, Still I rise [women]).

Next Tuesday 3/10 there is no rehearsal due to Spring Break. But I trust that you will get together on your own and practice. It will be a big help. Brava! to Ellie and the altos who gathered at her house last night for a rehearsal.

Saturday 3/21 will be a full rehearsal at 11:00 am. Please plan to attend.

Get ready! After tonight we have only one regular Tuesday rehearsal (3/17) before our Sunday 3/22 dress rehearsal with orchestra.

Last Tuesday was amazing! I hope that you enjoyed our BHM Concert as much as I did. Your singing was spectacular. Moreover, the goodwill and wonderful spirit of love that you displayed was an inspiration to all.

Yours-DrW

Schedule

Sunday, 3/22/15, 5:00 pm Dress Rehearsal
Immanuel Church on the Hill (3606 Seminary Rd. Alexandria)

Sunday, 3/29/15, 3:00 pm Concert, 2:00 pm call
Gorge Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Dr. Alexandria)

Sunday, 4/12/15, 3:00 pm, 2:00 pm call
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW Washington)

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Chorus Calibration

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Let’ get calibrated. Including tomorrow, we have only we have only two regular Tuesday rehearsals before our 3/22 dress rehearsal with orchestra.
Likewise, we have only two Saturdays. Please note Sat. 3/21 will be a full rehearsal. Please plan to attend.

Tomorrow will will rehearse movements 6-9. See you then.

Tuesday Rehearsals
1. March 3
March 10 no rehearsal
2. March 17

11:00 am Saturday Rehearsals
1. March 7 women
March 14 no rehearsal
2. March 21 men full Rehearsal

Sunday, 3/22/15, 5:00 pm: Dress Rehearsal
Immanuel Church on the Hill (3606 Seminary Rd.)

Sunday, 3/29/15, 3:00 pm Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Gorge Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Dr, Alexandria)

Sunday, 4/12/15, 3:00 pm
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW, Washington)

Yours-DrW

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Black History Month Celebration (dedicated to Dr. Joseph Windham)

Saturday, February 28th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Friends – Thanks to all who were able to attend our Black History Month Celebration last Tuesday. More than 150 students were involved in the event.
My special thanks to Jimmy and the faculty who participated: Elizabeth Bull, Christine Hagan, John Kocur, Maria Rynn, Agnes Malicka, Kate Al-Shamma, Angela Terry and NOVA Studio and who designed the poster and program, and Linda Vitello and her staff.
The celebration was dedicated to Dr. Joseph Windham. Joe’s wife Marilyn and their two children were present. Our dear friend Joe was certainly there is spirit.

Pictured: Lisa Edward Burrs, Soprano; Marilyn Windham; Mark Whitmire
Pictured: Lisa Edward Burrs, Soprano; Marilyn Windham; Mark Whitmire

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Concert Dress

Sunday, February 22nd, 2015

From Peggy:
With our disrupted rehearsal schedule, Dr Whitmire failed to discuss concert dress, and I have been asked to send this info to our new members about concert attire:

Men wear a tuxedo or a dark suit with white shirt and black bow tie, black shoes.

Women wear black top with long or mid length sleeves, V-neck if possible. Bottom is black full length skirt or dress slacks, black shoes and hosiery.

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[Admin Reposting] Please review the concert performance attire guidelines as listed in the Performance Guidance (.pdf) document, always posted to the right.

Men’s Concert Dress
A tuxedo, white dress shirt or formal shirt with black bow tie, black shoes and socks. If you don’t own a tux and don’t wish to rent one, a black or dark blue suit is permitted in this chorus. You can often pick up used tuxedos at rental stores or secondhand locations.

Women’s Concert Dress
Dress Options
Floor length dresses or separates (top with floor length skirt or formal dress slacks)
Floor length means to the ankle/top of the shoe.

Color
Black matte finish

Neckline
Modest, unadorned “V” neckline. No ruffles, no flounces, no collar, no cleavage

Sleeves
Long sleeves or 3/4 sleeves

Footwear
Black shoes with black hosiery

Accessories
Jewelry should be unobtrusive–modest, not flashy.
[Purses should not be brought on stage. Options are to lock it in your car or in a room identified for such use at the performance venue. If you choose a skirt or slacks with pockets, you may be able to carry all you need there. If you are using a ring binder for your music, a pencil case clamped in with your music can hold keys, a comb and lipstick.]

The following are NOT be acceptable:
Slacks: Leggings, chinos, denim jeans, khaki-style, any pant that would expose the midriff
Fabrics: Velvet, satin/shiny fabrics, sheer/see-through fabrics like chiffon or lace, sequined fabrics, heavily patterned fabrics

Chorus members are encouraged to look at websites of vendors specializing in outfitting ensembles to get an idea of the overall look of formality we are trying to achieve. If you need to purchase garments to fit the profile, the following websites are just a few we looked at that have appropriate clothing choices. The profile is basic enough that you may be able to find “the right stuff” at a local department store. You may already own an outfit that fits the profile, or you may be able to borrow one from a friend or family member.
http://www.formalfashionsinc.com/
http://www.formalwear-outlet.com/

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Dress Rehearsal

Saturday, February 21st, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Thanks for a fabulous rehearsal today. What a concert we are going to have! It is hard to know what will be the high point – there are so many contenders. Your singing was very compelling, and then there were the tappers, DeMarcus, and Alfred Street! And wait till you hear Lisa’s set. Please spread the word. Bring your friends and family. They will be so glad that you did.

Here is a group singing “Comin’ to town” from The Settling Years that we will be starting on March 3. These guys look pretty good…good eye contact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-j90L30ZqE

But I like these guys. I’d like us to look (and sound) like them
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Abv3n9g2CkM

Do you agree? I think one of the keys is that they singing without music. So, let’s sing Great Day and In that great gettin up mornin without music. Tomorrow you’ll be snowbound, so spend the days singing your spirituals without music. You may have to doctor up and few spots, but you’ ll be suprised that you actually already know this music.

The call on Tuesday is 6:00 pm in the Choir Room. Please be on time so that we can put the final touches on this great program.

Yours-DrW

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Rehearsal

Monday, February 16th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Friends-
As you know, the weather looks bad for tomorrow night and it is a near certainty that the college will close. Therefore, I have moved our dress rehearsal to Saturday morning 2/21 at 11:00 am in Schlesinger Center. Please make every possible effort to be there (with all your participants). In the meanwhile, use your time to make sure you perform your role as well as you can.
Yours -DrW

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Concert Program

Sunday, February 15th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
We are first on the program. We sing:

Great Day
Motherless child
In that great gettin’ up mornin

At the end of the program we sing Lift every voice.

The auditioned group sings Wake up, my soul just before Lift every voice.

I have attached the complete program (.pdf) for your perusal.

I need some folks to fold and staple programs. Let me know if you around campus Tomorrow or Tuesday and can help.

Spread the word! E-mail, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Telephone, Smoke-signals. We want to have a great crowd for a great program!

Yours-DrW

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Concert Promotion

Friday, February 13th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: This year’s Black History Month Celebration (dedicated to the memory of our friend and teacher Dr. Joseph Windham) is on Tuesday, February 24, at 7:30 pm in Schlesinger. It will be an exciting and moving event, as you can see from the line-up of performers. I hope you are able to attend and bring your students.

Black History Month Celebration
Tuesday, February 24, 7:30 p.m.
Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Alexandria

Dedicated to the Memory of our Friend and Teacher
Dr. Joe Windham

featuring music by

Joyce Garrett and the renowned
Choir of Alfred Street Baptist Church

NOVA Jazz Ensemble (John Kocur, Director)

NOVA Community Chorus (Dr. Mark Whitmire, Director)

Dr. Lisa Edwards Burrs, soprano

DEM Vocal Trio

The Metropolitan Youth Tap Ensemble

Prose readings by Maya Angelou
Read by NOVA Drama Students of Dr. Kate Al-Shamma

Art work by NOVA Studio (Angela Terry, supervisor)

No tickets are required. A donation is requested.

For more information: 703-845-6097; mwhitmire@nvcc.edu

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Black History Month Celebration

Monday, February 9th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Please publicize this event:

Black History Month Celebration
Tuesday, February 24, 7:30 p.m.
Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Alexandria

Dedicated to the Memory of our Friend and Teacher
Dr. Joe Windham

featuring music by

Joyce Garrett and the renowned
Choir of Alfred Street Baptist Church

NOVA Jazz Ensemble (John Kocur, Director)

NOVA Community Chorus (Dr. Mark Whitmire, Director)

Dr. Lisa Edwards Burrs, soprano

DEM Vocal Trio

The Metropolitan Youth Tap Ensemble

Poetry by Maya Angelou
Read by NOVA Speech Drama Students of Dr. Kate Al-Shamma

Art work by NOVA Studio (Angela Terry, supervisor)

No tickets are required. A donation is requested.

For more information: 703-845-6097; mwhitmire@nvcc.edu

Photos are attached.

Thanks-MW

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Final Performance

Friday, December 12th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-

Concert
I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at Church of the Epiphany. Come before 3:00 pm and take your seats as audience members. Should the hall be overflowing, relinquish your seat and go to the Parish Hall. We will all assemble in the Parish Hall at Intermission. Our positions on the risers should be the same as Tuesday night in Schlesinger. I know this concert will be the crowning event in a wonderful semester of music-making. Please use Metro as there may be serious traffic disruptions in DC tomorrow.

Next Semester’s music
I will have copies of Requiem by Paul Leavitt tomorrow. We will sing this piece with WMPA next smelter. I encourage you to buy a copy tomorrow. Scores are $20; Checks made to WMPA. Other music for the semester will be in the campus bookstore.

Tickets
Be sure to turn in any remaining tickets and ticket money to your Section Leader tomorrow at the concert. Checks made to WMPA.

Registration
Please register for MUS 137 Chorus asap. I appreciate those singers who are seniors, but have elected to register as paying students. Alexandria Campus enrollment is quite down, so full registrations do help.
I would love to see you in one or more of my other classes. Please tell you friends about them, too.
Mus 131 Class Voice – learn to how to be the best singer you can be
Mus 121 Music Appreciation – learn about music from all over the world
Mus 163 Beginning Guitar – have fun learning to play guitar
Mus 164 Intermediate Guitar – have more fun learning to play guitar
Mus 198 Vocal Seminar – learn how to improve your solo singing

End-of-Year Donations
I have received several generous donations to the chorus. I hope everyone will consider NOVA Community Chorus when planning your end-of the year charitable giving. Make your tax-deductible check to NVCC Foundation, and give it to me to forward to the Foundation.

Yours-DrW

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Spring Schedule

Monday, December 1st, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
I have another exciting season lined up.
First, I need everyone back in January, see register asap.
Second, I need you to recruit new, skilled singers. Spread the word using the Mozart Concert link that I sent. Ellie is helping to get the word out in various media (Ellie – Please let me know if all the info you need is here).
Third, mark you calendars now, so you don’t run into unnecessary conflicts.

I will send info about getting your sheet music soon.

Yours-DrW

Spring 2015

Tuesday, 2/17/15, 7:30 pm
Dress Rehearsal
Schlesinger

Tuesday, 2/24/15, 7:30 pm
Black History Month Concert: A Tribute to Maya Angelou
with
NOVA Jazz Band
The Choir of Alfred Street Baptist Church
DEM Vocal Trio
Metropolitan Tap Ensemble
choral music by Adolphus Hailstork and Rosephanye Powell
Schlesinger

Sunday, 3/22/15, 5:00 pm
Dress Rehearsal with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Immanuel Church on the Hill (3606 Seminary Rd.)

Sunday, 3/29/15, 3:00 pm
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Requiem (Paul Leavitt)
Gorge Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Dr, Alexandria)

Sunday, 4/12/15, 3:00 pm
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Requiem (Paul Leavitt)
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW, Washington)

Tues 4/28/15 Chorus Dress Rehearsal
Schlesinger

Friday 5/1/15, 7:30 pm
Music of Women Composers
with
Alexandria Band
NOVA Jazz Band
Choral music by Gwyneth Walker, Hildegard von Bingen, Libby Larsen
Schlesinger

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Twelfth Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, November 18th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire:
Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of Fall 2014!

Please sign in.

This Saturday November 22 is a full SATB rehearsal at 11:00 am . Please plan to attend. This is our last Saturday rehearsal of the semester.

This Sunday November 23 is our 5:30 pm Dress Rehearsal with orchestra at Convergence (1801 N. Quaker Lane). Please note time change.

Tickets are here. See your Section Leader. Please sell your five tickets. We are selling them for $10–half off! Cash or checks made to WMPA.

Registration for Spring 2015 has begun. Please register for MUS 137 Chorus as soon as you are able.

Here are my other classes. I would love to see you in one or more of them. Please tell you friends about them, too.
Mus 131 Class Voice – learn to how to be the best singer you can be
Mus 121 Music Appreciation – learn about music from all over the world
Mus 163 Beginning Guitar – have fun learning to play guitar
Mus 164 Intermediate Guitar – have more fun learning to play guitar
Mus 198 Vocal Seminar – learn how to improve your solo singing

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Facebook Event Postings

Tuesday, November 11th, 2014

From Admin (also listed on the Performances section):
Sun 12/7 – http://www.facebook.com/events/1562885437281504/
Tue 12/9 – http://www.facebook.com/events/1480067238884794/
Sat 12/13 – http://www.facebook.com/events/1489177968023230/

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Flyer

Sunday, November 9th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Attached is a flyer for our upcoming concerts with the WMPO.
Yours-DrW

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Late Fall Schedule

Tuesday, November 4th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire:
Dear Singers- Here is our late Fall Schedule. See you tonight.
Yours-DrW

Sunday, 11/23/14, 5:00 pm
Dress Rehearsal 1 with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Convergence (1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria)

Sunday, 11/30/14, 5:00 pm
Dress Rehearsal 2 with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Convergence (1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria)

Tuesday, 12/02/14, 7:30 pm
Dress Rehearsal
Schlesinger?

Sunday, 12/07/14, 3:00 pm concert; 2:00 pm call
Concert 1 with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Convergence (1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria)
Olson: Peace to the World
Vaughan Williams: Five Mystical Songs
Holst: Christmas Day

Tues 12/9/14, 7:30 pm; 6:30 pm call
Chorus/Band/Jazz Band Concert
Schlesinger
Mozart: Dixit, Laudate Pueri
Olson: Peace to the World
Vaughan Williams: Rise heart, Let all the world
Christmas Day

Saturday, 12/13/14, 3:00 pm; 2:00 pm call
Concert 2 with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Church of the Epiphany
Olson: Peace to the World
Vaughan Williams: Five Mystical Songs
Holst: Christmas Day

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Saturday rehearsal

Friday, October 10th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-

Tomorrow-I look forward to seeing everyone at 12 noon for our final rehearsal before our Tuesday concert. Try to sing through your music before then.
Please turn in ticket money to your Section Leader tomorrow. You can still sell more tickets though!

On Tuesday we will rehearse at 6:00 pm in Schlesinger. Please be in your place on the risers at that time.

Vocal Seminar Students- We will meet from 1:30-2:50 pm tomorrow. I have to catch a 3:25 pm train.

See you soon-DrW

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