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Tenth Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire:
Welcome to our 10th rehearsal of Spring 2015! Please sign in.

Thanks for a great Concert on Sunday. The most obvious thing was the sheer beauty of thesound. Many people remarked about that. Yes, there was a big missed entrance and a few spots that we weren’t together, but the overall effect was very good and many passages were absolutely transcendent. On April 12 we will really nail it. Paul will be there.

Absent? If you missed Sunday’s Concert for any reason, please see me. It you had previously spoken to me of an unavoidable conflict, please remind me.

Tonight 3/31 we will begin rehearsing in earnest for our May concert (The Settling Years, I will be earth, Still I rise [women]). I will still leave time for at the second half of the Requiem.

Please sell tickets. Our share of the expenses for this concert are almost $5000. The orchestra has expenses too. Sell your five or buy them and give them as gifts to your friends and family (Our tickets are $10; they are $20 at the door). Cash orchecks made to WMPO.

No Rehearsal this Saturday. Enjoy the holiday weekend.
April 11 will be a full rehearsal. We have to get ready for the concert.

Concerts
Sunday, 4/12/15, 3:00 pm, 2:00 pm call
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW Washington)

Friday 5/1/15, 7:30 pm
Schlesinger

Saturdays (Please note changes)
April 4 no rehearsal
April 11 all
April 18 women
April 25 all

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NOVA Community Chorus
Calendar 2015-2016

2015
Tuesday, October 20 – 7:30 pm Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger
Tuesday, October 27 – 7:30 pm Annual Chorus Benefit Concert, Schlesinger
Sunday, November 29 – 5:00 pm Dress Rehearsal with WMPO
Tuesday, December 1 – 7:30 pm Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger
Saturday, December 5 – 3:00 pm Concert with WMPO (Masonic Memorial)
Sunday, December 6 – 3:00 pm Concert with WMPO (Epiphany)
Thursday, December 10 – 7:30 pm NVCC Holiday Concert, Schlesinger
Sunday, December 13 – VTS Sing-Along Messiah (optional)

2016
Tuesday, February 16 – Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger
Tuesday, February 23 – Black History Month Celebration, Schlesinger
Sunday, April 3 – Dress Rehearsal with WMPO
Sunday, April 10 – Concert with WMPO (Epiphany)
Sunday, April 17 – Concert with WMPO (Masonic Memorial)
Tuesday, April 26 – Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger
Friday, May 6 – NVCC Spring Concert, Schlesinger

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Chorus Calibration

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Let’ get calibrated. Including tomorrow, we have only we have only two regular Tuesday rehearsals before our 3/22 dress rehearsal with orchestra.
Likewise, we have only two Saturdays. Please note Sat. 3/21 will be a full rehearsal. Please plan to attend.

Tomorrow will will rehearse movements 6-9. See you then.

Tuesday Rehearsals
1. March 3
March 10 no rehearsal
2. March 17

11:00 am Saturday Rehearsals
1. March 7 women
March 14 no rehearsal
2. March 21 men full Rehearsal

Sunday, 3/22/15, 5:00 pm: Dress Rehearsal
Immanuel Church on the Hill (3606 Seminary Rd.)

Sunday, 3/29/15, 3:00 pm Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Gorge Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Dr, Alexandria)

Sunday, 4/12/15, 3:00 pm
Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW, Washington)

Yours-DrW

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Amazing Singing

Friday, February 6th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I am sending this to everyone because my Vocal Seminar students don’t always check Black board. Amazing singing. Enjoy.
Yours-DrW

Mozart
Così fan tutte

recit. Temerari! Sortite fuori di questo loco!
aria: Come scoglio

Christine Goerke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrm3OLsBYDU

Renee Fleming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrVRed0BQhI

Leontyne Price
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yFWF6DcYko

Carol Vaness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD6u3RVEeU8

Elizabeth Schwarzkopf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDptrX8AZgo

You audacious person, leave this place!
You cannot profane, with these infamous words,
our hearts, our ears and our affections.
It is useless for you to seek to seduce our souls;
our faithfulness is intact and is pledged to our lovers
until death, in the face of misfortune, everlasting.

Like a rock, we stand immobile against the wind and storm,
and are always strong in trust and love.
From us is born the light that gives us pleasure and comfort,
and the power of death alone can change the affections of our hearts.
Respect, ungrateful spirit.
We are examples of loyalty against your primitive hopes,
so do not make yourself bold.

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Song of America

Friday, February 6th, 2015

From Dr. Whitmire: Hello Singers-

Many of you are probably familiar with the Thomas Hampson’s Song of America project.

http://www.songofamerica.net/radio

Under links-programs
click on one of the 13 programs
I just listened to the Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance. Fabulous!

Yours -DrW

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Spring Semester

Thursday, January 1st, 2015

Classes begin on Monday, January 12. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, January 13.

Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A).

For previous postings regarding Spring 2015, under Archives on the right-hand side of the page, click on “Spring 2015”

For archived Summer or Fall 2014 information, please see to the right-hand side of the page, also under Archives.

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 Advice (includes concert dress guidelines)
Join the Chorus

As rehearsal tracks, recordings and sheet music files become available, they are posted to the music files page, listed on the tab above.

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Fifth Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 5th rehearsal of Fall 2014!

Tickets are here. Each singer should have has five tickets to sell (or buy and give to your friends and family).This is going to be a wonderful concert. Spread the word! Cash or checks made to NVCC Foundation.

Spread the word about our concert. 99% of our audience will be the people you bring.
Don’t wait. Start now.

Where to Breath was sent to you last week. Be sure you have marked your score.

Thanks to all who auditioned for solos in the Vespers. We’ll sing through each of these tonight at the end of rehearsal.
I & III Nancy, Kaylee, Francisco, Matt
II Michelle, Jane, Alex, Nick
V Terri
VI Peggy, Halina, Bob, David

Donations. Please consider making a tax-deductable donation to the chorus. Donations of any amount areappreciated. Make checks to NVCC Foundation.

Attendance
Please try not to be absent. If you miss more than two rehearsals during preparation for a concert, you will be asked to audition to demonstrate preparedness.
Please notify Section Leaders of absences.

Holst: Christmas Day is a FREE download at http://www3.cpdl.org/wiki/images/f/f6/GHXmasday.pdf
It is also available at Foxes Music and at sheetmusicplus.com
Christmas Day
Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934). For Choral (SATB). Music Sales America. Christmas, 20th Century, Choral. 16 pages. Novello & Co Ltd. #NOV290129R. Published by Novello & Co Ltd. (HL.14015246)
Please have Christmas Day by October 15.

Sing Well-DrW

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Second Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 2nd rehearsal of Fall 2014!

Be sure that you have all your music and worksheets at every rehearsal. Should you misplace any materials, print PDFs from novachorus.org

Donations. 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. Make checks to NVCC Foundation.

Inside
We have more Rehearsal CDs for Mozart Solemn Vespers and Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs Are available for $10 (5$ each). Cash or check payable to NVCC foundation.Links to FREE rehearsal tracks are available at http://www.novachorus.org/music-files.

Attendance
Please try not to be absent. If you miss more than two rehearsals during preparation for a concert, you will be asked to audition to demonstrate preparedness.
Please notify Section Leaders of absences:
Soprano-Peggy Harrison, peggyh@ix.netcom.com, 703-609-6540
Alto-Debbie Peetz, peetz@rand.org, 703-931-2872
Tenor-Larry Goldschmidt, lgold2@comcast.net, 703-527-7447
Bass-Ray Lombardi, rayjoyce2408@verizon.net, 703-524-5761

Holst: Christmas Day is a FREE download at http://www3.cpdl.org/wiki/images/f/f6/GHXmasday.pdf
It is also available at Foxes Music
and at sheetmusicplus.com
Christmas Day
Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934). For Choral (SATB). Music Sales America. Christmas, 20th Century, Choral. 16 pages. Novello & Co Ltd. #NOV290129R. Published by Novello & Co Ltd. (HL.14015246)
Usually leaves our warehouse: Within 24 hours $3.50
Please have Christmas Day by October 15.

Yours-DrW

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First Rehearsal Review

Wednesday, August 27th, 2014

Handouts (.pdf):
Worksheets
Schedule
DrW’s Choral Singing Tips
Music Fundamentals
Translation of Mozart Vespers

As rehearsal tracks, recordings and sheet music files become available, they are posted to the music files page, listed on the tab above.

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 Advice (includes concert dress guidelines)
Join the Chorus

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First Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, August 26th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 1st rehearsal of Fall 2014! It is going to be a great season.

Please sign in. If you are new, give your phone and e-mail. Be sure to write clearly.

Donations. 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. Make checks to NVCC Foundation.

Attendance
Please try not to be absent. If you miss more than two rehearsals during preparation for a concert, you will be asked to audition to demonstrate preparedness.
Please notify Section Leaders of absences:
Soprano-Peggy Harrison, peggyh@ix.netcom.com, 703-609-6540
Alto-Debbie Peetz, peetz@rand.org, 703-931-2872
Tenor-Larry Goldschmidt, lgold2@comcast.net, 703-527-7447
Bass-Ray Lombardi, rayjoyce2408@verizon.net, 703-524-5761

In the Bookstore (Please have your music at all rehearsals)
Mozart: Solemn Vespers
Vaughan Williams: Five Mystical Songs

Holst: Christmas Day is a FREE download at http://www3.cpdl.org/wiki/images/f/f6/GHXmasday.pdf (.pdf)

Take from this table
Worksheets
Schedule/DrW’s Choral singing Tips
Music Fundamentals

Inside
Rehearsal CDs for Mozart Solemn Vespers and Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs Are available for $10 (5$ each).
Cash or check payable to NVCC Foundation.
Links to FREE rehearsal tracks are available at http://www.novachorus.org/music-files.

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Fall Semester

Friday, August 22nd, 2014

Classes begin on Wednesday, August 22. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, August 26.

Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A).

For previous postings regarding Fall 2014, under Archives on the right-hand side of the page, click on “Fall 2014”

For archived Spring or Summer 2014 information, please see to the right-hand side of the page, also under Archives.

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 Advice (includes concert dress guidelines)
Join the Chorus

As rehearsal tracks, recordings and sheet music files become available, they are posted to the music files page, listed on the tab above.

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Mozart Videos

Friday, July 11th, 2014

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-

here are Youtube links to a fairly good performance of the Mozart. Enjoy.
Yours-DrW

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Solemn Vespers of the Confessor, K. 339

I. Dixit Dominus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej-8mG6dTio

II. Confitebor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A3Bofn3wb8

III. Beatus vir
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58jUu2XLoIk

IV. Laudate pueri
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljmQbRX1THE

V. Laudate Dominum
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9fWuVKwXXI

VI. Magnificat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clt5oVMApFw

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Blackboard

Saturday, January 25th, 2014

From Peggie: Per request, here are instructions got accessing Blackboard on the NVCC web site.

You go to NVCC web site (www.nvcc.edu) and click on My NOVA

Log in with your user ID and password. (If you don’t know what those are, click in the relevant links to get them. )

After you log in, click on Blackboard.
Wait a few seconds for the page to load up.

The courses you’re registered for are on the right side of the page.
Click on Chorus for the current semester (last semester classes may also be there.

You’ll see Dr Whitmire’s “announcements” that relate to the music, which instructs you to click on Course Documents, which are on on the left side of the page.
You then see links for appears the referenced music.
Click on the link and a PDF file opens that you can print out.

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First Rehearsal Handouts

Wednesday, January 15th, 2014

Spring Schedule (.pdf)

Rhythm worksheet (.pdf)

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First Rehearsal

Wednesday, August 28th, 2013

Handouts from the first rehearsal on Tuesday, August 27 (all .pdfs):

1) Welcome
2) Schedule
3) Exercises: Chords | Count-singing | Intervals | All
4) Worksheets: Haydn Agnus Dei | Haydn Kyrie | Liebeslieder 1 | Liebeslieder 2 | Liebeslieder 7 | All

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Lyric Diction for Singers

Monday, August 12th, 2013

From: Cara Cammaroto, Voice Faculty
Subject: Lyric Diction for Singers this Fall!

This Fall we are very happy to be offering Lyric Diction for Singers!

The desire to have a diction overview course has been expressed by many voice majors past and present as well as the voice faculty.

Currently, NVCC voice students “parrot” the pronunciation given to them by their private teachers.

Voice departments teach lyric diction in order to train singers on just how to handle the major languages for the art song, opera & oratorio repertoire.

But….we need your help for this to become a reality. We need to get 8-10 students enrolled prior to the start of the fall semester, or the class will be dropped.

I know many of you wait to register or register late for a variety of reasons, but please register early for this course, so we can keep it as an offering that you all need and want whether you are working towards a  AA, AAA or both.

Please see the overview below for a course description. In addition to learning the IPA and pronunciation rules,  will have several performance days with an accompanist for each of the languages.

Lyric Diction for Singers MUS 195 Section 002A    Mondays 5:15-7:05 PM Tyler Building 131

Lyric Diction for Singers

This is an overview course designed to teach voice students the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols and rules of pronunciation.

IPA is a phonetic alphabet used for all languages by singers. Emphasis will be placed on Italian, German & French lyric diction.

The course will focus on the specific rules for singing, which can differ from that of spoken dialogue.

Students will learn how to use this crucial skill in preparing and performing pieces in the above mentioned languages.

Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or concerns.

Looking forward to working with you !

Cara Cammaroto
Voice Faculty, NVCC/Alexandria
cara@caracammaroto.com
ccammaroto@nvcc.edu

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YouTube Versions of Choral Works

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

From Fred:
Pilgrim’s Chorus (with some additional choral music) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coLxM2hq_gA
Bride’s Chorus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-HwBGgBRFk
Anvil Chorus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tssCXwtAYkw
operatic version:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZN01_pAxro

Think we could do a flash mob of that?

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Performance Review

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-

Last night’s rehearsal was very exciting. I am very proud of your work. Cantata Academic is going to be wonderful.

I will have tickets on Saturday. Women can get theirs at the 3:00 pm rehearsal. Men can get theirs on Sunday at the Dress Rehearsal.

As always, I’d like each singer to sell at least 5 tickets. Invite your friends right away. It’s going to be an excellent concert!

A flyer is attached. E-mail, Facebook, Twitter. Spread the word!

Click for PDF

Yours-DrW

PS-There are 48 photos of our Black History Month Celebration at Facebook—Music at NOVA.

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Third Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire:  Tonight is our 3rd rehearsal of Spring 2013!

Attendance
Please try not to be absent. If you miss more than two rehearsals during preparation for a concert, you will be asked to audition to demonstrate preparedness. Please notify Section Leaders of absences:
Soprano-Peggy Harrison
Alto-Debbie Peetz
Tenor-Larry Goldschmidt
Bass-Ray Lombardi

Music
The Bookstore has 3 of the Spirituals is stock.  In the meanwhile you must go to
www.novachorus.org and print them out. Please do not come with out all your music. (My Lord what a morning, Soon-ah will be done, We shall walk through the valley, Ain’t-a that good news!, I’m gonna sing till the spirit moves in my heart)

Starting March 4 you will also need Opera Choruses, edited by John Rutter.
Order online a sheetmusicplus.com. We will sing
21. Anvil Chorus
23. Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves
28. Triumphal Scene
30. Bridal Chorus
31. Pilgrim’s Chorus

Tonight I will dismiss at 9:30 pm to meet with Music Majors.

Saturday is Women’s rehearsal at 3 pm.

Admin: All music files are posted to the Music Files page.

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Second Rehearsal Preview

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013

From Dr. Whitmire: Here is a preview of tonight’s sign

Welcome to our 2nd rehearsal of Spring 2013! Please sign in. If you are new, give your phone and e-mail. Be sure to write clearly.

Attendance
Please try not to be absent. If you miss more than two rehearsals during preparation for a concert, you will be asked to audition to demonstrate preparedness. Please notify Section Leaders of absences:
Soprano-Peggy Harrison
Alto-Debbie Peetz
Tenor-Larry Goldschmidt
Bass-Ray Lombardi

Music

The Bookstore has ordered more Spirituals. In the meanwhile go to
www.novachorus.org and print them out.
(My Lord what a morning, Soon-ah will be done, We shall walk through the valley
Ain’t-a that good news!, I’m gonna sing till the spirit moves in my heart)

Inside the Choir Room
RehearsalCD and choral score of Britten’s Cantata Academica ($10)
RehearsalCD for the Spirituals ($5)
Cash or check payable to NVCC Foundation

You will also need Opera Choruses, edited by John Rutter.
Order online a sheetmusicplus.com. We will sing
21. Anvil Chorus
23. Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves
28. Triumphal Scene
30. Bridal Chorus
31. Pilgrim’s Chorus

Tonight I will dismiss at 9:30 pm to meet with Music Majors.

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First Rehearsal Handouts

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

Welcome and Schedule Handout (.pdf)
Worksheets (.pdf)

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2013 Spring Semester

Saturday, December 22nd, 2012

Regular NOVAConnect registration for all 2013 Spring semester sessions is under way. Classes begin on Monday, January 14. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, January 15.

Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A).

For previous postings regarding Spring 2013, under Archives on the right-hand side of the page, click on “Spring 2013”

For archived Summer or Fall 2012 information, please see to the right-hand side of the page, also under Archives.

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

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Cantata Academica

Saturday, December 22nd, 2012

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-Just a note to thank you once again for a wonderful Fall…the best ever!

Just to whet your appetite, I have attached the opening movement (.mp3) of Cantata Academica. If you like Carmina Burana, you’ll love this.

I  wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday.

Yours-DrW

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Spring Music

Monday, December 17th, 2012

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I hope this message finds you enjoying a wonderful holiday. Let’s all try to sustain the wonderful, transcendent sense of peace and joy that you created when we sang Sicut cervus on November 6.

Music for Spring Semester
-music for our 2/27 concert is in the campus bookstore.

-music for our 3/17-3/24 concert, Cantata Academica (B. Britten), is available at sheetmusicplus.com
I recommend this complete score, but since it is expensive ($44.00), I will make a choral part for those who cannot afford it.

-music for our 5/2-5/3 concerts will be selected from Opera Choruses, edited by John Rutter. It is available at sheetmusicplus.com. (Many of you already own this collection).

We will work on all this music for the beginning of the semester on January 15,  so be sure to have all your music by the first rehearsal on January 15.
Until then, I wish you
Peace-DrW

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Course Evaluations

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers,
This semester I would like you to complete online evaluations in addition to written course evaluations that you will do tonight. Please participate. Send me a message when you have completed the online evaluation—put “evaluation competed ” in the subject line.

Go to  http://nveval.com

Instructions on the website will prompt you to log-in with your NOVA Student ID and then select your name from a randomized list to verify their identity. This verification is to ensure the integrity of the evaluation system, while assuring students that their name and ID number are not saved and their responses are anonymous.

If you have any trouble, contact Patti Thompson at pthompson@iotasolutions.com

Yours-DrW

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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/

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