Performance Posted on December 1, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- -I look forward to seeing you at tonight’s rehearsal and concert. Small Chorus meets in the Choir Room (AT130) at 5:45 pm. Full Chorus meets in the Choir Room (AT1430) at 6:30 pm. -Tonight we will sing #1, #3, #5 (small chorus), #6 (small chorus),…
Saint Katherine’s Posted on December 1, 2011December 1, 2011 From Fred: Helpful directions from Bernie Cohen From Rt 50 to St Katherine Church West on 50: after passing exit for Carlyn Springs Rd, you will go over a hill. Next left is Manchester, which runs into the church. East on 50: Manchester is the second light after Patrick Henry…
Chorus info for Thursday and Friday Posted on November 30, 2011 From Stage Manager Fred: – Remember to use black folders to hold your music and to wear concert dress. – Please use a paper clip to hold the movements together that you will NOT sing. That way it all flips at once. For example, clip movements 5, 6 & 7…
Rehearsal Posted on November 30, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-Thank you for the excellent rehearsal tonight. It was the best possible birthday present. The call on Thursday is 6:30 pm in the Choir Room (AT130). Small Chorus call is 5:45 pm. If I change the concert order, I will let you know. The call on…
1987 Documentary: Litergy of St. John in Russia Posted on November 21, 2011November 21, 2011 From Fred: Religion and therefore the Russian work that we will perform was officially banned for three generations in Russia by the state and not accepted by the Russian Orthodox Church when it was composed in 1910 by Rachmaninoff because of its “spirit of modernism.” View the 13 minute documentary…
Rachmaninoff Documents Posted on November 17, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Attached is the 1st draft of the program (.pdf). Please proof for errors/omissions. I have also attached Translations (.pdf) and a Flyer (.pdf) suitable for e-mail. I look forward to seeing everyone at our Saturday, 1:00 pm rehearsal. Yours-DrW
Eleventh Rehearsal Preview Posted on November 15, 2011November 15, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers, Welcome to our 11th rehearsal of Fall 2011! Please sign in. I got back from Haiti early Sunday morning. While it was a very difficult trip physically and emotionally, it was also very powerful and fulfilling. It was great to read the accounts by Peggy,…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on November 13, 2011November 13, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I got back from Haiti early this morning. While it was a very difficult trip physically and emotionally, it was also very powerful and fulfilling. It was great to read the accounts by Peggy, Fred, Chris, Wendy and others about how wonderfully you performed on…
Congratulations Posted on November 13, 2011November 13, 2011 Forwarded by Fred, from Wendy Matthews: Fred: Could you please pass on to the chorus the band and my heartfelt thanks below? Congratulations, Chorus! The concert was fabulous. I appreciate your hard work and dedication to music at NOVA-Alexandria. Many member of the audience ask me to convey to you…
WOW! That was Great! Posted on November 12, 2011 From Fred: I was worried that we had over-rehearsed the music; that we had “peaked too soon;” that you would be in a “just get it over with” mood. I was sooo wrong. You had energy; determination; looked professional; sounded professional. I was showered with “thanks” afterward from Marci (Col….
Chorus Reminders and Schedule Posted on November 11, 2011 From Fred: Dr. Matthews sends her deep appreciation for all the work and quality we have added to this festival. A good image is very important for every department in NVCC during difficult financial periods, especially Music. We not only want to be famous, we’d like to have that new,…
Dress Rehearsal & Performance Posted on November 9, 2011November 10, 2011 From Fred: Schedule: Thursday, Nov. 10 – Black Folders required – 7:30 Warm up and rehearse (Chorus 1 next to window, Chorus 2 next to door) – 8:25 Move to Foyer of Schlesinger Center – 8:30 Form two choruses of 4 rows each as on Tuesday* – 8:35 Move into…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on October 31, 2011November 1, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for another wonderful performance. What an excellent choral tone you made. The final unaccompanied section was breath-taking. I have heard dozens of performances of Chichester Psalms (some by highly-regarded ensembles) that were not nearly as solid. Chichester presented all the challenges—rhythm, pitch and language—and…
Sunday Performance Posted on October 31, 2011November 1, 2011 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- First, Bravo! for you excellent performance last night. We have never sounded better! Second, as I announced last Tuesday, our concert date is December 2. It has not changed. (There was a typo is last week’s e-mail.) More to come. Yours-DrW
Civil War Concert: Help Needed Posted on October 31, 2011November 1, 2011 From Fred: This note is from Dr. Wendy Matthews, Assistant Dean of Music, to the staff in our part of this campus. It asks for help running the concert. We singers probably cannot both sing and help with the jobs listed below but we may have spouses and friends that…
Sunday Parking Posted on October 29, 2011October 30, 2011 From Fred: This is from the spokesperson of the WMP, Shenya Nicole Burt, who makes all the announcements for the orchestra. I will arrange to pick up enough stickers at intermission and distribute them to you in the Parish Hall. So, stick around a little while and save $8. —-…
More Stage Instructions Posted on October 29, 2011October 29, 2011 From Fred: Ul James sent this to the orchestra. Advise those around you who did not see this note. – I suspect the little stage is what Ul calls the “far end of the hall” – Be flexible and forgiving. We are guests of this orchestra and owe them a…
More about Epiphany & WMP’ instructions Posted on October 28, 2011 From Ulysses James: 12:30 PM Setup. First Violin Section is designated to assist. Craig Teer will be setting up risers at the same time. The “work crew” will be able to get the stands and chairs on the “stage” but avoid obstructing Craig’s efforts. When he is finished, everything can…
Epiphany Photos Posted on October 28, 2011October 28, 2011 From Fred: Good luck opening the photos. They are from Ul James, taken the first day he was allowed into the reconstruction area. Click images for enlarged PDF files. Click titles for enlarged JPG files: Photo 1 Photo 2, Photo 3
Stage Manager Instructions Posted on October 28, 2011October 28, 2011 From Fred: Stage Manager Instructions for our concert on 10/30/11. Facts: -14th. Street will be closed to traffic until 1:15 because of the Marine Corps Marathon. http://www.marinemarathon.com/MCM_Runner_Info/Course_details.htm click on “maps” in the upper right hand part; click on the center logo; (map next Emai) Runners use the out-bound bridge. In-bound…
Traffic Alert Posted on October 28, 2011October 28, 2011 The Arlington County Police Department will close numerous streets in Arlington on Sunday, October 30, for the 36th Annual Marine Corps Marathon. The race begins at 8 a.m. on Route 110. Extra security measures will also be in place. Residents and motorists can expect delays and should allow extra travel…
The Spirit of the Civil War Posted on October 28, 2011October 28, 2011 From Fred: Here is the web site for the Lincoln at the Crossroads celebration that we will be singing for: http://www.latcra.org/ The following info is from Dr. Wendy Matthews who told about this celebration at our Tuesday night rehearsal. —- The NOVA Alexandria Campus Music, Communication Design, History and Photography…
Sunday Traffic Posted on October 27, 2011October 28, 2011 From Peggy: FYI, the bottom line seems to be that 14th Street will reopen at 1:15pm From Chorister Carol: Peggy, You may want to share the part of this FAQ I found on the Marine Corps Marathon site about the 14th street bridge with the chorus members… Do I need…
Civil War Concert Poster Posted on October 26, 2011October 27, 2011 From Fred: I have attached a copy of the Civil War Concert poster (.pdf) that Dr. Wendy Matthews was distributing during our last rehearsal. We hope that you will print and post high quality copies to help fill the Schlesinger Center on concert night. You can also include it in…