From Dr. Whitmire: Reminder: men’s rehearsal today at 1:00 pm
Correction to my last message: Our April 26 Concert begins at 7:30 pm, 6:30 pm call (as printed on your schedule)
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Photos
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: 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/
They are beautiful.
Twelfth Rehearsal Preview
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of Spring 2012!. Please sign in.
Too many absences – This has been a great year. Let’s end strong. Don’t miss rehearsal.
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. He will have photos available soon.
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).
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
Thursday, April 26 – Spring Concert, 6:00 6:30 pm Call, 7:00 7:30 pm concert
Save the date– Our Annual Chorus Picnic will be Saturday, May 12, starting at 3 pm. We are planning to have it at Barcroft Park on four Mile Run, just minutes from NVCC. (We’re not having it at the Wulff’s this year so that Fred can rest and get well.) More details to follow.
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)
Sing Well-DrW
Songs of Sunset
Monday, April 9th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDvI5rB1E_8
Yours-DrW
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[April 7, 2012] An amateur recording of the March 31 performance is posted on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDvI5rB1E_8
Performance Recording
Thursday, April 5th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Here is a the finale of Songs of Sunset (.mp3) from Sunday afternoon. We will have CDs available.
Yours-DrW
Eleventh Rehearsal Preview
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Spring 2012! Please sign in.
Thanks for your magnificent singing on Saturday and Sunday. You really captured the warmth and longing of the music. Moreover, thanks for keeping faith while we brought to life a piece of music that is not easily accessible. It could not have been more rewarding for me—I hope the same for you.
If you missed the either concert for any reason, please contact me immediately. If you have already spoken to me about your absence, please remind me.
Tickets– Be sure to turn is your checks and cash or tickets to your section leader. Basses, you may give any outstanding checks and cash or tickets tom me as Ray will be out tomorrow night.
The Spring Concert music files are now posted at http://www.novachorus.org/music-files. Hurray Kate.
I have CDs for those who prefer ($5 – cash or checks to NVCC Foundation).
Please bring your music for our April 26 concert.
Make Our Garden Grow
Life Is Happiness Indeed
Not While I’m Around
Send in the Clowns
Sure On This Shining Night
Late Spring 2012 Schedule
Thursday, April 26, 7:30 pm Band/Chorus Spring Concert, Schlesinger Center
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)
After Concert
Monday, April 2nd, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Thanks for your magnificent singing yesterday. You really captured the warmth and longing of the music. Moreover, thanks for keeping faith while we brought to life a piece of music that is not easily accessible. It could not have been more rewarding for me—I hope the same for you.
Be sure to turn is your checks and cash or tickets to your section leader. Basses, you may give any outstanding checks and cash or tickets tom me as Ray will be out tomorrow night.
The Spring Concert music files are now posted at http://www.novachorus.org/music-files. Hurray Kate.
I will bring more CDs for those who prefer ($5).
Yours-DrW
Practice
Friday, March 30th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Please find a couple of hours between now and 2:00 pm tomorrow to practice Songs of Sunset. It will make all the difference.
Tomorrow I will give Kate the rehearsal tracks for our 04-26-12 concert and she will post them at novachorus.org/music-files. I will bring CDs tomorrow for those of you who prefer CDs. $5 cash or check to NVCC Foundation.
Yours-DrW
Tenth Rehearsal Preview
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of Spring 2012! Please sign in.
Thanks for a great Dress Rehearsal on Sunday night. I hope you enjoyed the opportunity to hear our excellent soloists, Grace and Rex Gori.
If you missed the Dress Rehearsal for any reason, please contact me immediately. If you have already spoken to me about your absence, please remind me.
Thanks also for your patience and professionalism in dealing with the crowdedness. At our Saturday concert at Church of the Epiphany there will be much more room, since we will bring the sopranos and altos around the sides of the stage. At our Sunday concert at Bishop Ireton. I would like to have the first six sopranos go beyond the riser and stand on the floor. Likewise we’ll have six altos stand on the floor next to the risers. The timpani will move over.
Tickets for Songs of Sunset are here. See your Section Leader. I hope that each singer will sell five tickets. You might consider buying them and giving them to friends. Our tickets are half the price at the door.
Please bring your music for our April 26 concert.
Make Our Garden Grow
Life Is Happiness Indeed
Not While I’m Around (not the same version as in years past)
Send in the Clowns (not the same version as in years past)
Sure On This Shining Night
We will not sing Under the Greenwood Tree. Hold on to it and I will try to program it for a future concert.
Late Spring 2012 Schedule
Saturday, March 31, 2:00 pm Call; 3:00 pm Concert at Church of the Epiphany
Sunday, April 1, 2:00 pm Call; 3:00 pm Concert at Bishop Ireton HS
Thursday, April 26, 7:30 pm Band/Chorus Spring Concert, Schlesinger Center
Other Calendar item
Friday, April 27
4:00 pm – Voice Master Class by Dr. Karen Murphy, Professor of Collaborative Piano at Mississippi State University
7:30 pm – Voice Recital by Jonathan Price, tenor, Masters candidate at New England Conservatory (son of former NVCC faculty Kathy Price)
Performance Attire
Sunday, March 25th, 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/
More Info
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: More info
Tickets for Songs of Sunset are here. See your Section Leader. I hope that each singer will sell five tickets. You might consider buying them and giving them to friends. Our tickets are half the price at the door.
I will bring copies of our flyer and bring them on Saturday for those who don’t have color printers.
Ninth Rehearsal Preview
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 9th rehearsal of Spring 2012! Please sign in.
Once again, thanks for your outstanding performance of Jazz Mass last Tuesday. It was a great night. I have seen the video that looks great. I haven’t heard the recording, but hope to very soon.
Also, I have just received the recording of our Chichester Psalms from last Fall. I hope to make copies available to you very soon. Sounds awesome!
Please bring your Barber, Sondheim and Bernstein choruses tonight.
Spring 2012 Schedule (no changes)
This Saturday, March 24, 1:00 pm – Full Rehearsal (SATB)
This Sunday, March 25, 5:00 pm – Dress Rehearsal: Songs of Sunset, Bishop Ireton
Saturday, March 31, 3:00 pm – Concert: Songs of Sunset, Church of the Epiphany
Sunday, April 1, 3:00 pm Concert: Songs of Sunset, Bishop Ireton HS
Thursday, April 26, 7:30 pm Band/Chorus Spring Concert, Schlesinger Center
Saturdays
3/24 Full Rehearsal (SATB)
4/7 women
4/14 men
4/21 Full Rehearsal (SATB)
Other Calendar items
This Friday, March 23, 5:30 pm – My choir from Richmond will sing Evensong at Washington National Cathedral. I hope you can attend.
Friday, April 27
4:00 pm – Voice Master Class by Dr. Karen Murphy, Professor of Collaborative Piano at Mississippi State University
7:30 pm – Voice Recital by Jonathan Price, tenor, Masters candidate at New England Conservatory (son of former NVCC faculty Kathy Price)
Performance Promotion
Monday, March 19th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Please publicize this concert by the NOVA Community Chorus (AL).
A flyer (.pdf) is attached. (This is the corrected flyer.)
SONGS OF SUNSET By Frederick Delius
NOVA Community Chorus
Dr. Mark Whitmire, Director
with The Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
FEATURING
Grace Gori, Mezzo-Soprano
& Aurelius Gori, Baritone
Saturday, March 31, 3pm
Church of the Epiphany
1317 G St, NW
Washington DC
Sunday, April 1, 3pm
Bishop Ireton High School
201 Cambridge Rd.
Alexandria, VA
Tickets
$10 advance
$20 at the door
703/845-6097
mwhitmire@nvcc.edu
This concert is presented as a part of the Delius Society’s international celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of the composer.
Performance Promotion
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: We got promoted here. Spread the word!
Vocalise for March 13, by Singer Source
This Week in Alexandria, by Musical Alexandria
Performance Guidance
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
Getting ready for tonight’s performance? Be sure to review the document:
Performance Guidance (PDF always linked on the right side of the page >>> )
Details include (but not limited to):
* Please refrain from wearing scented products, including perfumes, some hair sprays, etc. Also be mindful of oral hygiene.
* We often do not have changing or secure storage facilities backstage. Bring only what you intend to have with you onstage.
* When filing onto stage, climb the risers at the end, and then walk to your place.
* Keep your music at your side while walking.
* While standing, do not lock your knees. If you feel faint, alert the singers on both sides and sit down on your own riser with their help.
* Be careful when stepping off risers. You can easily trip and fall.
* When filing off of the stage, do not walk to one end and jump off.
* Caution: water is not allowed on stage during performances. Cough drops in your pocket are a good emergency measure for performances.
Performance Call
Saturday, March 10th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- The call on Tuesday is 6:30 pm on stage in Schlesinger. I look forward to seeing you then.
Eighth Rehearsal Preview
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Spring 2012! Please sign in.
Please proof the program roster for errors/omissions. [See e-mail]
Tonight is our Dress Rehearsal in Schlesinger for Jazz Mass. Try to arrive early so we don’t lose valuable time. After break I plan to go back to the ChorusRoom (AT130) and rehearse Songs of Sunset. Be sure to bring your music.
This Saturday (3/3) at 1:00 pm – Women, All Delius
Next Tuesday 3/6- Spring Break, No Rehearsal
Spring 2012 Schedule [no changes]
Tuesday, March 6 – Spring Break, No Rehearsal
Tuesday, March 13, 7:30 pm – Concert: Jazz Mass, Schlesinger Center
Sunday, March 25, 5:00 pm – Dress Rehearsal: Songs of Sunset, Bishop Ireton HS
Saturday, March 31, 3:00 pm – Concert: Songs of Sunset, Church of the Epiphany
Sunday, April 1, 3:00 pm Concert: Songs of Sunset, Bishop Ireton HS
Thursday, April 26, 7:30 pm Band/Chorus Spring Concert, Schlesinger Center
Saturdays
3/3 women
3/10
3/17 men
3/24 Full Rehearsal (SATB)
4/7 women
4/14 men
4/21 Full Rehearsal (SATB)
Other Calendar items
Friday, March 23 – My choir from Richmond will sing Evensong at 5:30 pm at Washington National Cathedral. I hope you can attend.
Friday, April 27 – Jonathan Price, son of former NVCC faculty Kathy Price, will present at voice recital at 7:30 pm here in AT130.
Concert Promotion
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Hi Nancy- I love your energy. Hopefull everyone will spread the word.
Here is the info
“When the Saints Go Marching”
A concert featuring
NOVA Jazz Combo, the NOVA Faculty Jazz Ensemble
and
NOVA Community Chorus
Including the Northern Virginia premiere of
Jazz Mass, by Mark Whitmire
Tuesday, March 13, 7:30 pm
Schlesinger Concert Hall Center
3001 N. Beauregard
No tickets required, donations requested
703-845-6097
Seventh Rehearsal Preview
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 7th rehearsal of Spring 2012! Please sign in.
Please proof the program roster for errors/omissions. [See e-mail]
This Saturday, February 25, we have an important Full Rehearsal for Jazz Mass. Please plan to be there.
Next Tuesday, February 28, is our Dress Rehearsal in Schlesinger for Jazz Mass. Are you ready?
Please remember we have an important Full Rehearsal for Jazz Mass on Saturday, February 25. Please plan to be there.
Spring 2012 Schedule [no changes]
Saturday, February 25, 1:00 pm – Full Rehearsal
Tuesday, February 28, 7:30 pm – Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger Center
Tuesday, March 6 – Spring Break, No Rehearsal
Tuesday, March 13, 7:30 pm – Concert: Jazz Mass, Schlesinger Center
Sunday, March 25, 5:00 pm – Dress Rehearsal: Songs of Sunset, Bishop Ireton HS
Saturday, March 31, 3:00 pm – Concert: Songs of Sunset, Church of the Epiphany
Sunday, April 1, 3:00 pm Concert: Songs of Sunset, Bishop Ireton HS
Thursday, April 26, 7:30 pm Band/Chorus Spring Concert, Schlesinger Center
Saturdays
2/25 Full Rehearsal (SATB)
3/3 women
3/10
3/17 men
3/24 Full Rehearsal (SATB)
4/7 women
4/14 men
4/21 Full Rehearsal (SATB)
Concert Poster
Friday, February 17th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Here is a flyer for our Jazz Mass concert (.pdf). Spread the word.
Yours-DrW
The Delius Society
Monday, February 13th, 2012
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Friends- The Delius Society in the UK is leading effort to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the composer’s birth. I am happy to say that our concerts featuring Songs of Sunset are listed. Our’s appear to be the only American performances listed. Scroll down to 31 March and 1 April or go to this link.
http://www.delius.org.uk/forthcomingconcerts.htm
Yours-DrW
Chichester Psalms
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Here is a link to our Chichester Psalms, Mvt II recorded at Church of the Epiphany. Enjoy.
Yours –DrW
From Dr. Whitmire
Saturday, December 3rd, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
-Thanks for a wonderful concert last night. The beauty of the concert was a testimony to your hard work and commitment. I felt a transcendence in the room that was exactly what we talked about and what I had hope for. The audience was enraptured by your singing. We did justice to Rachmaninoff and I am very proud of our work together.
-Thanks for a wonderful season. I set a very high bar, both in the amount of music and in the difficulty of the music. You kept the faith, worked very hard, and your investment paid generous artistic rewards.
-As I have said many times lately, I am amazed and impressed by the growth of NOVA Community Chorus as an ensemble. Few other groups could have performed the music that you have performed with more mastery and beauty. As the old ad said, “You’ve come a long way baby!”
– I look forward to another great season that begins on Tuesday, January 10. Register now. I can’t do without a single one of you. Don’t worry, every piece will be sung in English.
I’ll be on campus for two more weeks, but in case I don’t see you, I wish each of you a wonderful, joyous, and peaceful holiday.
Yours-DrW
PS- I neglected to hand out course evaluation sheets. If you see me around, please get one and fill it out.
Performance Feedback
Saturday, December 3rd, 2011
From Chorister Ellie: My friend Andrea who goes to the Russian Orthodox church said she enjoyed it a lot, could understand almost all of the words, in awe of the soloists, gave high praise for the musicality of it. She’s a singer and former choir director too.
Stage Instructions
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
From Stage Manager Fred: Rehearsal starts at 6:00 PM Friday – not 6:30 PM – in the church. Leave your “stuff” in your car.
Park behind the church. Go up the stairs that are between the domed church and the square building next to it. There should be an open door near the top of the stairs. (The front doors will probably be locked.)
We will take a break from around 7:00 to 7:30 in the beautiful hall in the nearest building. It has bathrooms and water fountains. We will go into the church and up onto the risers around 7:30 using the same scheme as Thursday night.
The concert should be finished around 8:45 or a little later.
In general, when we are not singing, your music is closed, in your right hand, down at your right side.
Do this when you are:
– moving into or out of the auditorium or church and when going on or off the risers
– not singing (Choir II when Choir I is singing Mov. 5 & 6). Rest your arms when you can. This a long concert and the music becomes heavy.
Clip #9 through #10 together.
if you are in Choir II: clip #5 through # 7; plus #13 & #18
Tricks of the trade:
– bring up your music and open it when the conductor raises his hands the first time
(unless the conductor wants it happen when he opens his music)
– lower your music at the appropriate place when the conductor finally lowers his hands. Don’t leave it open while the audience applauds. Close it.
Singers on the top row of risers stand toward the back. Everyone else stands at the front edge. This gives everyone enough room to open their music folder without having to rest it on the head of the person in front of them.
See you there.