Come ever smiling liberty Posted on December 21, 2010December 21, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Voila! Audio file (.mp3), Come ever smiling liberty. Also posted on the Performances page.
NOVA Fortnightly Posted on December 9, 2010December 9, 2010 The NOVA Fortnightly is the new college-wide, student-run newspaper of the Northern Virginia Community College. NOVA Fortnightly front page Article: The NOVA Community Chorus Performs Judas Maccabeus
Survival Tips for New Singers Posted on December 7, 2010August 26, 2015 From Stage Manager Fred: CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY: (Sunday) www.epiphanydc.org Metro: This church is ½ block from Metro Center. By Car: If you come over the 14th. Street bridge, continue into town until you get to G street. Turn right and you’ll see this church in the middle of the…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on December 7, 2010 Dear Singers- What a wonderful job you did last night! You have never sounded better. What a treat it is that we get to singing this music two more times. If, for any reason, you did not attend last night’s concert, please send me an explanation. If you told me…
Judas Performance Program Posted on December 6, 2010 The program for performances (large .pdf file) on December 5 and 12 has been added to the Performances page.
Stage Instructions Posted on December 3, 2010December 3, 2010 From Stage Manager Fred: I have attached my instructions (.pdf) for the Bishop Ireton performance and Mark’s original riser diagram (.pdf). Although it seems complicated, we have fewer complications about leaving the stage and re entering from the other side for different opera choruses like the last time. I believe…
13th Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 30, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 13th rehearsal of Fall 2010! Please sign in. Tonight- In addition to Judas, we’ll sing through Verdi Dies Irae first section and On with the snow. Thursday night 12/2, 8-8:30 pm. Rehearsal with the band in Schlesinger Sunday night 12/2 – Concert…
Judas Flyer Posted on November 23, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Here is a flyer (.pdf) produced by the college art students. Spread the word!
Riser Chart Arrangements Posted on November 17, 2010 From Stage Manager Fred: Chorus: We will stand for the entire performance, which will last over one hour. The dress rehearsal will last over 2 hours but you will be able to sit in place when soloists sing or the orchestra plays alone. There is space on the floor in…
11th Rehearsal Notes Posted on November 17, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Fall 2010! Please sign in. At this table, take note of word correction to On with the Snow. If you were absent last week, pick up Verdi Requiem Rehearsal CDs. The 2-CD set is $10. Make checks to NVCC Foundation….
Judas Program Notes Posted on November 16, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Hopefully this info (.pdf) will help you more fully understand what we are singing. It will go in the program, so let me know if there are any glaring typos. See you tomorrow. Yours-DrW
Riser Chart Posted on November 15, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Attached is a seating chart (.pdf). If you can’t open, don’t worry, I’ll print it for tomorrow. If you are omitted or in the wrong section, please let me know. Yours-DrW
Voice Recital Posted on November 12, 2010 From Chorister Peggy: Sam Howell is a NOVA music major, and chorus baritone who is not singing with us this semester. See the information below about his recital next Wednesday at 7:30 in the room we rehearse in, with Chris Hagan on the piano. From Accompanist Chris: Could you send…
Judas Flyer Posted on October 27, 2010 From Chorister Carolyn: . . . I will bring some next Tuesday mounted on colorful paper, and will ask for volunteers to place them in specific “high impact” locations. I’ll try to do some of that before 7:30, but may need some time before the break as well. . ….
8th Rehearsal Preview Posted on October 26, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Fall 2010! Please sign in. Brava! for the 12 women who gave 2 fine performances of The Planets. Special thanks to Chris who subbed in on soprano I on the second performance. Thanks again to Chris and David Hagan…
Piano Recital Posted on October 5, 2010 From Dr. Whitmire: Christine and David Hagan will give a duo piano recital on Tuesday, October 19 at 7:30 pm in the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall (3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria). The recital will feature music by Claude Debussy, Manuel Infante and Igor Stravinsky. No tickets are required. The…
Revised Fall Schedule Posted on September 18, 2010 Chorus Schedule, Fall 2010, revised September 14, 2010 (.pdf)
Facebook Posted on September 8, 2010 The Chorus Facebook page has been updated with upcoming events. Please share these events with your friends and family. http://www.facebook.com/pages/NOVA-Community-Chorus/53919288886
From Dr. Whitmire, France Posted on August 12, 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…
Performance Schedule with WMP Posted on June 15, 2010August 11, 2010 (6/10/2010) From Fred: The Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic mailing for this season contains the following concerts with NOVA Chorus: (There is also this note: “Although the dates below have been requested, they are not yet firm.”) October 17 & 24: Gustav Holst – The Planets (Womens’ Chorus, I believe) December 5…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on May 14, 2010August 1, 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…