From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I look forward to seeing you tonight at 6:30 pm in Schlesinger. Be sure to bring your music, including Hallelujah Chorus. You may not share music.
I had a couple who volunteered to help as ushers that had to bow out. If you have a friend or spouse who might help, let me know.
Please pick up a Course Evaluation Form as you enter. Fill it out at some time during the course of the evening and return it to your Section Leader.
Yours-DrW
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Thursday Performance
Thursday, December 6th, 2012
Rehearsal
Tuesday, December 4th, 2012
Dear Singers-
I am listening to Magnificat right now. Your singing was awesome. The first movement is simply wonderful.
If you missed Sunday’s Concert for any reason, please contact me immediately.
Tonight we rehearse in Schlesinger at 7:30 pm. Please arrive by 7:20 pm so we can get started on time.
Yours-DrW
Performance Attire
Saturday, December 1st, 2012
[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/
Eleventh Rehearsal Preview
Tuesday, November 27th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Please sign in.
Tickets – I hope that each singer will sell five tickets at $10 each (Half price). Cash or checks to WMPA.
Flyers– Post them everywhere. Send them electronically to everyone you know.
Tonight is Music Majors Final Exam
Schedule
-Tues. 11/27 Music Majors Final Exam
-Sat. 12/1 Full Rehearsal ⏎ Please do not miss this rehearsal
-Sun. 12/2, 3:00 pm Concert, 2:00 pm Call, Epiphany ⏎ Note new call time
-Tues. 12/04, 7:30pm, Dress Rehearsal for 12/06 Concert, Schlesinger
-Thurs. 12/06, 7:30 pm Concert, 6:30 pm Call, Band/Chorus Concert, Schlesinger
-Sat. 12/8 Full Rehearsal
-Sunday 12/9, 3:00 pm Concert, 2:00 pm Call, with the WMPO, Bishop Ireton HS
Hallelujah Chorus
We will rehearse the Hallelujah Chorus tonight. If you do not own a Messiah score, please print the pdf I sent last week and bring to rehearsal. Here is a link to learning tracks: http://www.anselm.edu/abbey/choir/hallelujah.htm
Winter Concert Flyer
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Here is a flyer for our December 6 Concert.
Click image for PDF
Tenth Rehearsal Preview
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Please sign in.
Tickets – See your Section Leader. I hope that each singer will sell five tickets at $10 each (Half price). Cash or checks to WMPA.
Flyers – Post them everywhere. Send them electronically to everyone you know.
Thanks to all who attended rehearsal with the orchestra on Sunday. The tempos that I took are the same as on the recording I gave you. Work with your recording.
Schedule
-Sat. 11/24 No Rehearsal
-Tues. 11/27 Music Majors Final Exam
-Sat. 12/1 Full Rehearsal ⏎ Please do not miss this rehearsal
-Sun. 12/2, 3:00 pm Concert, 1:30 pm Call, Epiphany
-Tues. 12/04, 7:30pm, Dress Rehearsal for 12/06 Concert, Schlesinger
-Thurs. 12/06, 7:30 pm Concert, 6:30 pm Call, Band/Chorus Concert, Schlesinger
-Sat. 12/8 Full Rehearsal
-Sunday 12/9, 3:00 pm Concert, 2:00 pm Call, with the WMPO, Bishop Ireton HS
Hallelujah Chorus
We will sing the Hallelujah Chorus with the band at our 12/06 concert. A PDF is attached. If you do not own a Messiah score, please print it and bring to rehearsal. Here is a link to learning tracks: http://www.anselm.edu/abbey/choir/hallelujah.htm
Ninth Rehearsal Preview
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 9th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Please sign in.
Tickets – See your Section Leader. I hope that each singer will sell five tickets at $10 each (Half price). Cash or checks to WMPA.
Flyers– Post them everywhere. Send them electronically to everyone you know.
Click image for .pdf
Rehearsal this Sunday
I will be rehearsing the Bach Magnificat with the orchestra this Sunday, November 18, at 5:00 pm, at Bishop Ireton High School. I would like it if as many singers as possible to attend. I would especially like my Music Majors to be present for this educational opportunity.
Schedule
-Sat. 11/17 Women
-Sun. 11/18 5:00 pm rehearsal with orchestra at Bishop Ireton HS ⏎ new entry
-Sat. 11/24 No Rehearsal
-Tues. 11/27 Music Majors Final Exam
-Sat. 12/1 Full Rehearsal
-Sun. 12/2, 3:00 pm Concert, 1:30 pm Call, Epiphany ⏎ note time change
-Tues. 12/04, 7:30pm, Dress Rehearsal for 12/06 Concert, Schlesinger
-Thurs. 12/06, 7:30 pm Concert, 6:30 pm Call, Band/Chorus Concert, Schlesinger
-Sat. 12/8 Full Rehearsal
-Sunday 12/9, 3:00 pm Concert, 2:00 pm Call, with the WMPO Bishop Ireton HS
Eighth Rehearsal Preview
Tuesday, November 6th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Please sign in.
Thanks to all who attended our make-up rehearsal on Saturday.
Women’s Auditions for Suscepit Israel are tonight. I would especially like my Music Majors to audition.
Schedule Notes
I will be rehearsing the Bach Magnificat with the orchestra on Sunday, November 18, at 5:00 pm, at Bishop Ireton High School. I would like it if as many singers as possible to attend. I would especially like my Music Majors to be present for this educational opportunity.
Please Note: The call on December 2 at Epiphany is 1:30 pm. The concert (now billed as an informal concert – with tickets) is at 3:00 pm.
Schedule
-Sat. 11/10 Men
-Sat. 11/17 Women
-Sun. 11/18 5:00 pm rehearsal with orchestra at Bishop Ireton HS ⏎ new entry
-Sat. 11/24 No Rehearsal
-Tues. 11/27 Music Majors Final Exam
-Sat. 12/1 Full Rehearsal
-Sun. 12/2, 3:00 pm Concert, 1:30 pm Call, Epiphany ⏎ note time change
-Tues. 12/04, 7:30pm, Dress Rehearsal for 12/06 Concert, Schlesinger
-Thurs. 12/06, 7:30 pm Concert, 6:30 pm Call, Band/Chorus Concert, Schlesinger
-Sat. 12/8 Full Rehearsal
-Sunday 12/9, 3:00 pm Concert, 2:00 pm Call, with the WMPO Bishop Ireton HS
Update
Saturday, October 27th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
I will be rehearsing the Bach Magnificat with the orchestra on Sunday, November 18, at 5:00 pm, at Bishop Ireton High School. I would like it if as many singers as possible to attend. I would especially like my Music Majors to be present for this educational opportunity.
Men- We have rehearsal today at 12:30 pm.
Women- Auditions for Suscepit Israel will be this Tuesday after rehearsal. I encourage my Music Majors to prepare and gain this audition experience. Your notes can be found at
http://www.cyberbass.com/Major_Works/Bach_J_S/bach_js_magnigficat.htm
Please note this time change:
The call on December 2 at Epiphany is 1:30 pm. The concert (now billed as an informal concert – with tickets) is at 3:00 pm.
Concert Review
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
What a perfect concert last night. Every minute was thoroughly enjoyable. You looked great and sounded great. I hope you felt the same- I know our audience did.
Of course our most heartfelt thanks and applause goes to Chris and David. What a tour de force! It was a delight to be on stage for such incredible music-making.
If, for any reason, your were not present last night, please contact me immediately. If you had previously informed me of you absence, please contact me again to remind me.
I look forward to seeing all the men this Sat. 10/06 at 12:30 pm.
We have no rehearsal next Tuesday 10/09, but I am counting on each of you to work on your Italian Choruses.
Tonight’s Concert
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Tonight Tuesday 10/2 is our concert. The call is 6:00 pm in Schlesinger. Please be on time.
Come in and sit at the front until I call your section to the stage. The first half we’ll be in the audience. We’ll take our places at the intermission.
Put all music is a black binder. The order of the Scottish Folksongs will be:
1 The Banner of Buchluech
2 Ye shepherds of the pleasant vale
3 Duncan Gray
4 Auld lang syne
Choral Fantasy
Women’s Concert Dress
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-Jewelry should be unobtrusive–modest, not flashy.
Men’s Concert Dress
Tuxedo, White shirt, Black bow tie, Black shoes and socks
Spread the word. Invite your friends. This will be a great concert!
Please join me at Clyde’s for a refreshing beverage following the concert.
Performance Guidance
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012
Reminder: Frequently Used Documents are always linked on the right side of the page:
Info for New Members (Great refresher for current members, too)
Dr. W’s Choral Singing Tips
Performance Guidance (includes concert dress guidelines)
Join the Chorus
Links
Sunday, September 30th, 2012
From Peggy: Here’s a link to the NOVA Chorus Facebook Group which all are encouraged to join:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NOVA-Community-Chorus/53919288886
Here’s a link to our upcoming concert on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/events/482455495106397/
Here’s a link to the Bach Magnificat concert on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/events/275173189250046/
Here’s a link to our December concert on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/events/360159517397453/
Here’s a link to the site where you can purchase NOVA Community chorus Tshirts and other items:
http://www.cafepress.com/novachorus
Music Order
Saturday, September 29th, 2012
From. Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I look forward to seeing you today at 12:30 pm for our Beethoven Dress Rehearsal.
The order of the Scottish Folksongs will be:
1 The Banner of Buchluech
2 Ye shepherds of the pleasant vale
3 Duncan Gray
4 Auld lang syne
Spread the Word
Monday, September 17th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Spread the word!
NOVA Community Chorus (Dr. Mark Whitmire, Director) will present its annual Chorus Benefit Concert on Tuesday, October 2, at 7:30 p.m. Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall on the Alexandria Campus of NOVA. This year’s concert, “Bravo Beethoven!” will feature pianists Christine and David Hagan playing music arranged for piano-four hands. They will be joined by the NOVA Community Chorus in a performance of Beethoven’s Four Scottish Folk Songs and The Choral Fantasy. No tickets are required. A donation is requested. For more information, email mwhitmire [at] nvcc [dot] edu or call 703-845-6097.
Antiphonal Choruses
Saturday, September 15th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
-Thanks to the great group of women who came to rehearsal today. It helped to assuage the pain of losing so much of Tuesday’s rehearsal. We had the added treat of working with Chris and David , and feeling the excitement of two pianos. Wow!
–Below is a chart (.pdf) that shows how I have divided you for Concert III. I have simply formed two equal groups. If, per chance, you have already invested time learning the other part, let me know and I am happy to move you. This is extremely challenging music. Please learn you part outside Tuesday rehearsals.
Concert Flyer
Saturday, September 8th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Attached is a flyer (.pdf) for our October 2 Benefit Concert. Please invite your friends and tell them how much we appreciate their support.
Choral Fantasy Soloists
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Our October 2 concert comes so quickly that I will not have time to audition for the solos as I normally do.
Instead I will use this opportunity to afford solo experience to some of my voice majors.
The soloists on Choral Fantasy will be
Soprano 1 – Cindy G
Soprano 2 – Lika B
Alto – Jane R
Tenor 1 – Francisco R
Tenor 2 – Mike J
Bass – Matt R
I really look forward to seeing you at tonight’s rehearsal.
First Rehearsal Preview
Monday, August 20th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
I look forward to seeing you at our first rehearsal next Tuesday, August 28.
We have three concert wonderful concert programs this semester.
With regard to sheet music and rehearsal CDs you have two options: you can download all that you need at www.novachorus.org for FREE or you can purchase sheet music and CD for $30 ($10 per concert).
Concert One-Tuesday 10/02
Choral Fantasy sheet music and Four Scottish Folksongs sheet music ($5)
Rehearsal CD ($5)
Total -$10
Concert Two-Thursday 12/06
Jubilate Deo, Diligam te Domine, Lauda Jerusalem Dominum, Christe adoramus te, Sicut cervus sheet music ($5)
Rehearsal CD ($5)
Total -$10
Concert Three-Sunday 12/9
Magnificat in D sheet music ($5)
Rehearsal CD ($5)
Total -$10
Semester Total-$30
Cash or check to NVCC Foundation
[I prepared this music in order to save you money. To buy the sheet music would have cost $75. Commercial rehearsal CDs (Cyberbass, etc) are $25 each.]
Quartets-Earlier this summer, I suggested that we learn our Concert Two repertoire in quartets. How is that working? If you are in a quartet that has rehearsed and has made good progress, please let me know.
If you know good singers who would like to join us this season, let me know or just bring them on Tuesday. See you then.
2012-13 Season
Saturday, June 16th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Singers- I hope you are having a great summer. I have been working on our exciting 2012-13 season, and want to get you the latest info regarding repertoire and dates.
NOVA Community Chorus Calendar (.pdf)
FALL MUSIC
Magnificat in D, BVW 242, By J.S. Bach, Boosey & Hawkes (#M051321407)
I will provide Antiphonal Choruses by Gabrielli and Monteverdi
Fantasy, Opus 80, By Ludwig Beethoven, Edition Peters (#8723)
If you know good singers who would like to join us, bring them! Its going to be a great year.
Fourteenth Rehearsal Preview
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 14th and final rehearsal of Spring 2012! Please sign in.
This has been a great year. Chichester Psalms, Civil War, Liturgy of St. John, Jazz Mass, Songs of Sunset and now Bernstien Barber and Sondheim. We have really made music this year!
Next Fall will include Mozart’s Mass in C minor, Antiphonal choruses by Gabrielli and Monteverdi, and more. Dates will be announced soon.
Sponsor WMPO– For the past several years the chorus has been a benefactor of the Washington Philharmonic Orchestra. I hope we can support this most worthy organization again this year. If you would like to contribute, please bring you contribution this week. Make checks to NVCC Foundation and we will write a single check from us to the WMP.
Youtube – Our first performance of Songs of Sunset is on Youtube. Check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDvI5rB1E_8
Photos – As you may have noticed, we had a professional photographer at the concert. His photos are available for viewing and purchase at http://stevebarryphoto.smugmug.com/
CDs – I will have CDs of Chichester Psalms, Jazz Mass and Songs of Sunset next week. They will be only $5 each (cash or checks to NVCC Foundation).
The Spring Concert music files are posted at http://www.novachorus.org/music-files. I have CDs for those who prefer ($5 – cash or checks to NVCC Foundation).
Order of Music for our April 26 concert
Sure On This Shining Night
Not While I’m Around
Send in the Clowns
Life Is Happiness Indeed
Make Our Garden Grow
This Thursday, April 26 – Spring Concert, 6:00 6:30 pm Call, 7:00 7:30 pm concert
Other calendar items
Friday, April 27
4:00 pm – Voice Master Class by Dr. Karen Murphy, Professor of Collaborative Piano at Mississippi State University; Singers: Michelle McHugh, Terri LaGoe,
Jon DeHart, Brandon Homayouni
7:30 pm – Voice Recital by Jonathan Price, tenor, Masters candidate at New England Conservatory (son of former NVCC faculty Kathy Price)
Saturday, April 28, 3:00 pm
Graduation Voice Recital by Stacy Dumas, soprano (former chorus member)
Saturday, May 5, 5:00 pm
Applied Voice Recital
Saturday, May 12, 3 pm
Annual Chorus Picnic at Barcroft Park
Sing Well-DrW
Performance Flyer
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-Several of you have requested a flier.
Here it is! (.pdf)
See you soon.
Photo Discount
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
From Chorister Mary: Dear Chorus, in case you would be interested in ordering pictures of the Songs of Sunset concert at the Church of the Epiphany, here is a discount coupon.
There is a 15% off coupon available on the stevebarryphoto.smugmug.com website. Available for the first 20 people who use it. Use the code 15OFFx20
Song of Sunset Performance
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Dr. Templin, Dr. Maphumulo, Dr. McClellan and Dr. Matthews-
I recently conducted two performances of Songs of Sunset by Frederick Delius, performed by the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic and the NOVA Community Chorus (AL) with soloists Grace Gori and Aurelius Gori. The concert was given as a part of the international celebration of the 150th anniversary of the composer’s birth, and was featured in the Delius Society’s Journal, published in the UK. A professional photographer took this shot that I thought you might enjoy seeing. One of the performances can be seen on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDvI5rB1E_8
Sincerely,
Mark
