Worksheets Posted on October 2, 2012 Worksheets from the September 25, 2012 rehearsal (from Fall 2011): Count-singing (.pdf) Intervals (.pdf) Chords (.pdf)
Music Order Posted on September 29, 2012September 30, 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
Auld Lang Syne Posted on September 22, 2012September 25, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Always forgot, never forget Verse m 14 – all sing”and auld lang syne” as printed in the bass part; i.e. sopranos do not sing “and days o lang syne”
Antiphonal Chorus Chart Posted on September 22, 2012September 25, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Please let me know if you are not on this chart. [see e-mail for chart]
Saturday Rehearsal Posted on September 22, 2012September 25, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Thanks for a very good rehearsal today. As you know from your schedule, attendance on either 9/22 or 9/29 is required. If you were not present at today’s rehearsal, plan to come next week. I look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday! Yours-DrW
Fourth Rehearsal Preview Posted on September 18, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 4th rehearsal of Fall 2012! Please sign in. If you are registered as a senior, please consider making a donation to NVCC Foundation in lieu of tuition. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Flyers for our October 2 concert are here. Please post them…
Antiphonal Choruses Posted on September 15, 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!…
First Rehearsal Recap Posted on August 29, 2012 Handouts from August 29: Fall 2012 Schedule (.pdf) Fall 2012 Worksheets (.pdf) 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…
First Rehearsal Preview Posted on August 20, 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…
Choir 2 Practice Posted on August 17, 2012 From Chorister Jane: I will host a rehearsal for the Chorus 2 Gabrielli and Monteverdi choruses on Mon, Aug 20 at 7:30. Please let me know if you are coming (no need to reply if not) so I know how many chairs to put out. Please bring all three pieces…
Choir 1 Practice Posted on August 15, 2012August 16, 2012 From Chorister Ellie: My quartet has been unable to practice together, for a variety of reasons. I hereby offer to host a Choir I practice for all four parts, for any quartet member who wants to come. Monday August 27, 7:30 to 9 pm, at my house. Allergy warning: I…
From Dr. Whitmire Posted on August 4, 2012August 7, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I hope that you are having a wonderful summer. I am just back from my sojourn to Texas to visit family. I had a good visit, but it’s good to be home and to get back to preparations for the upcoming year. As you know…
Bach Magnificat Posted on July 19, 2012July 19, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Regarding the Bach Magnificat, I expect that most people will use the music that… has [been] put online… Many singers already have the Peters edition and they’ll want to use them, so let’s have Peters be the recommended edition rather than Boosey. I hope this is clear….
Fall 2012 Semester Posted on July 16, 2012 Regular NOVAConnect registration for all 2012 Fall semester sessions is under way. Classes begin on Wednesday, August 22. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, August 28. Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A). For previous postings regarding Fall 2012, under Archives on the right-hand…
Chorus Schedule Posted on July 14, 2012July 14, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Greetings from Texas! I hope you are having a great summer. Please note the following schedule changes: Concerts with WMPO 12/2, 2 pm, Epiphany, Bach Magnificat 12/9, 3 pm, Ireton, Bach 3/17, 2 pm, Epiphany, Britten Cantata Academica (celebrating his 100th birthday) 3/24, 3 pm, Ireton, Britten…
Quartets Posted on June 18, 2012August 7, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Our Fall music is quite wonderful, but quite challenging (anyone surprised?). I’ d like to try something new: quartets. It’s a system that I experienced in both high school and college and it proved very helpful. It’s pretty simple—you learn your music so well, that…
2012-13 Season Posted on June 16, 2012July 20, 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…
Fourteenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 24, 2012May 21, 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…
Saturday Rehearsal Posted on April 21, 2012April 22, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I look forward to seeing everyone at today’s important full rehearsal (satb) at 1:00 pm. 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…
Reminder Posted on April 14, 2012 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)
Twelfth Rehearsal Preview Posted on April 10, 2012April 10, 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 –…
Tenth Rehearsal Preview Posted on March 27, 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…
Dress Rehearsal Posted on March 20, 2012 From Dr. Whitmire: PLEASE NOTE This Sunday, March 25, our Dress Rehearsal will be 7-9:00 pm. THIS IS A TIME CHANGE
Ninth Rehearsal Preview Posted on March 20, 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,…