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Monday, October 31st, 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 you mastered them all. I am very proud.
If you missed Sunday’s performance for any reason, please contact me immediately. If you have previously spoken with me about your absence, please remind me.
Please return any remaining ticket money to your Section Leader.
Next Tuesday (11/8) is our 1st Dress Rehearsal for the Civil War concert. We will meet in AT130 at 7:30 pm. Peggy Harrison will warm you up. Jonathan Kolm will conduct the rehearsal. Chris Hagan (The Glue) will accompany. At 8:40 pm you will go to Schlesinger to rehearse in the hall. Choir I (s1, a1, t1, b1) will be on risers stage right. Choir II (s2, a2, t2, b2) will be on risers stageleft. Fred Wulff will guide you into place.
Next Tuesday Thursday (11/10) is our 2nd Dress Rehearsal. Meet in Schlesinger at 7:45 pm so you are prepared to take the stage for our 8:00 pm run-thru of Hymn to the Fallen.
As you know, I will be in Haiti from November 5-12. I know you will give Peggy, Fred, Chris, Dr. Kolm and Dr. Matthews your very best.
Civil War Concerts Tickets will be available. Please see the ticket order sheet and sign how many tickets you want to reserve. Tell your guests that the tickets will be at Will-Call reserved in your name.
Rachmaninoff- After tonight, we have only 2 rehearsals (11/15, 11/22) before our November 29 Dress Rehearsal in Schlesinger. Please get into the highest possible gear. Work every day.
Schedule
| Sat., Nov. 5, 1:00-2:15 pm |
Women’s Rehearsal, AT130 |
| Tues., Nov. 8, 7:30 pm |
Dress Rehearsal w/ Band, AT130 and Schlesinger |
| Thurs., Nov. 10, 8:00-8:30 pm |
Dress Rehearsal with the Band, Schlesinger |
| Fri., Nov. 11, 7:30 pm (6:30 pm call in AT130) |
Civil War Concert, Schlesinger |
| Sat., Nov. 12 |
NO MEN’S REHEARSAL (CHANGE posted 10/18) |
| Sat., Nov. 26 |
NO REHEARSAL (CHANGE posted 10/18) |
| Tues., Nov. 29, 7:30 pm |
Rachmaninoff Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger |
| Thurs., Dec. 1, 7:30 pm (6:30 pm call in AT130) |
Holiday Concert, Schlesinger |
| Fri., Dec. 2, 7:30 pm (6:00 pm call) |
Rachmaninoff Concert, St. Katherine Church |
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Monday, October 31st, 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
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Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- Welcome to our 8th rehearsal of Fall 2011! Please sign in.
Please return ticket money or unsold tickets to your Section Leader. I hope that each singer will sell five tickets at $10 each (Half price). Cash or checks to WMPA.
Auditions for non-majors to sing Rachmaninoff # 5, 6, 13, 18 will be tonight.
I have the following number of openings in each section: S-1, A-5, T-2, B-2
This Sunday, Oct. 30, 3:00 pm, is our Concert at Epiphany (1317 G St NW DC).
The Call is 2:00 pm.
Bring your friends and family!
Schedule
| Sat., Oct. 29, 1:00-2:15 pm |
Men’s Rehearsal, AT130 |
| Sun., Oct. 30, 3:00 pm (2:00 pm call) |
Concert at Epiphany |
| Sat., Nov. 5, 1:00-2:15 pm |
Women’s Rehearsal, AT130 |
| Tues., Nov. 8, 7:30 pm |
Dress Rehearsal w/ Band, AT130 and Schlesinger |
| Thurs., Nov. 10, 8:00-8:30 pm |
Dress Rehearsal with the Band, Schlesinger |
| Fri., Nov. 11, 7:30 pm (6:30 pm call in AT130) |
Civil War Concert, Schlesinger |
| Sat., Nov. 12 |
NO MEN’S REHEARSAL (THIS IS A CHANGE) |
| Sat., Nov. 26 |
NO REHEARSAL (THIS IS A CHANGE) |
| Tues., Nov. 29, 7:30 pm |
Rachmaninoff Dress Rehearsal, Schlesinger |
| Thurs., Dec. 1, 7:30 pm (6:30 pm call in AT130) |
Holiday Concert, Schlesinger |
| Fri., Dec. 2, 7:30 pm (6:00 pm call) |
Rachmaninoff Concert, St. Katherine Church |
Tags: auditions, dr. whitmire, performances, schedule, section leaders, washington metropolitan philharmonic
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
Welcome to our 6th rehearsal of Fall 2011!
Please sign in.
Concert Flyers-Take some and post them in high-profile places.
Hagan Recital Flyers (.pdf) – Take some and post them in high-profile places.
Tickets – See your Section Leader. I hope that each singer will sell five tickets at $10 each (Half price). Cash or checks to WMPA.
Thanks to all who auditioned for the solos in Chichester Psalms. Our soloists will be: S-Michelle McHugh, A-Shellie Grant, T-Jon DeHart, B-Brandon Homayouni
Music Majors Mid-term is Tuesday, October 18. Exam passages will Rachmaninoff # 5, 6, 13, 18
Auditions for non-majors who want to sing Rachmaninoff # 5, 6, 13, 18 will be October 25.
Schedule (same as your chorus schedule)
This Sat. Oct. 8, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Full SATB rehearsal, AT130
This Sunday, Oct. 9, 5:00 pm – Dress Rehearsal, Bishop Ireton HS
Next Tuesday, October 11, 7:30 pm – Hagan Recital, Schlesinger Center
Next Sat. Oct. 15, , 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Full SATB rehearsal, AT130
Next Sunday, October 16, 3:00 pm – Concert at Bishop Ireton HS
Schedule change (posted 9/27)
Sunday, October 30, 3:00 pm – Concert at Epiphany
Sing Well -DrW
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Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers
PLEASE NOTE THIS SCHEDULE CHANGE AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Our October 23 concert has been moved to
October 30, 3:00 p.m.
Church of the Epiphany
1317 G Street NW
Washington, DC
A flyer (.pdf) is attached. A prettier one will be ready later.
The WMPO has returned to tickets. Each singer will get five to sell at $10 each (Half price).
Welcome to our 5th rehearsal of Fall 2011!
Please sign in.
If you are registered as a Senior, please consider making a donation in lieu of tuition. Donations of any amount are appreciated.
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, peggyh [at] ix [dot] netcom [dot] com
Alto-Debbie, peetz [at] rand [dot] org
Tenor-Larry, lgold2 [at] comcast [dot] net
Bass-Ray, rayjoyce2408 [at] verizon [dot] net
Please note Concert Dress Information sheet. [Admin: See September 7th entry -or – Attire guidelines are listed in the Performance Guidance (.pdf) document, always posted to the right.]
Thanks to all the men who attended rehearsal on Saturday. Special Thanks to Chris for directing in my absence. Once again, we had at great turnout. This Saturday at 1:00 pm is Women’s rehearsal.
Auditions for the solos in Chichester Psalms will tonight September 27. Audition passages will be pp 15-16 and p 40. I strongly encourage all Voice Majors to audition.
Music Majors Mid-term is Tuesday, October 18. Exam passages will Rachmaninoff # 5, 6, 13, 18
Sing Well –DrW
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Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 4th rehearsal of Fall 2011!
Please sign in.
Please proof the Roster one more time
If you are registered as a Senior, please consider making a donation in lieu of tuition. Donations of any amount are appreciated.
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, peggyh [at] ix [dot] netcom [dot] com
Alto-Debbie, peetz [at] rand [dot] org
Tenor-Larry, lgold2 [at] comcast [dot] net
Bass-Ray,, rayjoyce2408 [at] verizon [dot] net
Please note Concert Dress Information sheet. [Admin: See September 7th entry -or – Attire guidelines are listed in the Performance Guidance (.pdf) document, always posted to the right.]
Thanks to all the women who attended rehearsal on Saturday. We had at great turnout. This Saturday at 1:00 pm is Men’s rehearsal.
Auditions for the solos in Chichester Psalms will be next Tuesday, September 27. Audition passages will be pp 15-16 and p40. I strongly encourage all Voice Majors to audition.
Music Majors Mid-term is Tuesday, October 18. Exam passages will Rachmaninoff # 5, 6, 13, 18
Sing Well -DrW
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
Here are the handouts from the August 30, 2011 rehearsal (.pdf files):
Schedule, 2 pages
Exercises: Chords, Count Singing, Intervals, Note Names, Key Signatures OR All 4 pages
Chichester Psalms: I – Rhythm (changing meters), II – Rhythm, III – Pitch (changing key center), III – Rhythm and Harmony OR All 4 pages
Rachmaninoff: #3 Rhythm (simple meter) and Harmony (2 pages), #4 Rhythm, Compound Meter, #12 Pitch OR All 4 pages
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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Thursday, August 18th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
-Sadly, Vocal Seminar is being cancelled (the guitar players win). But there is still time to join Basic Musicianship or Beginning Class Voice.
-Also, tt would be a big favor if several of you could move your chorus registration to MUS 23702a. This is the section that allows us to have Saturday rehearsals. Its just a book-keeping matter, but would be helpful if its not to much trouble.
-Since there will be no Vocal Seminar, our Saturday Rehearsals will move back to the old time slot:
1:00-2:15 pm.
See you soon!-DrW
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
From Fred: Reminder:
Registration as a Senior (over 60 years of age) begins on Monday, Aug. 22.
I have found that lines are much shorter after noon on Monday but the assistants who sign us up begin to go home around 3 or 4 PM.
Info (somewhat confusing) on this can be found at: www.nvcc.edu/wdce/loudoun/registration/information.htm
See you on Tuesday.
Fred Wulff, Stage Mgr., etc.
NOVA Chorus
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
Regular NOVAConnect registration for all 2011 Fall semester sessions is under way. Classes begin on Monday, August 22. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, August 23.
Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A, class number 12973).
For previous postings regarding Fall 2011, under Archives on the right-hand side of the page, click on “Fall 2011”
For archived Spring or Summer 2011 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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Thursday, July 28th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-Just a note to let you know that our music has arrived in the campus bookstore. I have also updated our Schedule as you see below (4-pg .pdf). I will be in my office again on Tuesday, August 16. if you want to drop by to pick up a rehearsal CD. Let me know. In the meanwhile, use www.cyberbass.com to work on Chichester Psalms. See you on August 23. Enjoy the rest of the summer.
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Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers-
I hope this message finds you enjoying a wonderful summer.
There have been some changes in our schedule (.pdf) for the upcoming season that you will want to know about.
-As you will see, I have postponed Songs of Sunset to the Spring. That’s because our soloists, Grace and Rex Gori, are expecting a baby girl! (Their due date is October 24.)
-We will sing Chichester Psalms (one of my all-time favorite pieces) in the Fall.
-I am also very excited about the Rachmaninoff Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. It is sublime music that will be especially beautiful when we sing it at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church on December 2.
This is music that any seasoned chorister will want to sing. It is fabulous and challenging in both music and language (Hebrew and Old church Slavonic). If you know skilled singers (especially low basses) please have them join us. So spread the word—email, Facebook, Twitter, Morse code, smoke signals.
I have finished the Bernstein CDs and am hard at work on the Rachmaninoff. The CDs will include both notes and pronunciation. The Bookstore says music will be in mid-July.
I look forward to seeing everyone in the Fall. If for any reason you are unable to sing with us this Fall, please let me know. I don’t want anyone to slip away silently.
In the meanwhile, have a great summer!
Yours-DrW
[Admin: Two new music files can be found on the Music Files page.]
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Sunday, May 8th, 2011
From Fred: Here is the last part of Mark’s reminder on Tuesday, 4/19/11.
(4/19/2011) From Dr. Whitmire: This has been the most rewarding year ever for our chorus!
We have moved steadily upward into the ranks of the finer choruses in Metropolitan Washington. Next year we will continue to grow, improve and excel. But I need everyone one of you back. I have planned excellent repertoire for the Fall:
Sundays, October 16 and 23: Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic. Frederick Delius: Songs of Sunset, featuring Grace Gori (Mezzo-soprano) and Aurelius Gori (baritone).
Friday, November 11: Civil War Commemoration Concert with the Alexandria Band, Schlesinger
Thursday, December 1: Spring Concert. Rachmanov, Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Schlesinger
[Admin] From April 26: Schedule, Fall 2011, Spring 2012 (.pdf)
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Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our Final rehearsal of Spring 2011! We rehearse in Schlesinger,
Please sign in.
Please take a course evaluation form, fill it out, and return it to this envelope tonight.
Flyers are here. The college web and e-mail has been down all day. When it come you I will send these flyers.
Tuesday 5/3 -7:30 pm Band Chorus Concert, Schlesinger Center
The Call is 6:30 pm in the Chorus Room.
Saturday 5/7 – 3:00 pm Annual Chorus Picnic at the Wulff’s
This has been the most rewarding year ever for our chorus!
We have moved steadily upward into the ranks of the finer choruses in Metropolitan Washington. Next year we will continue to grow, improve and excel. But I need everyone one of you back.
Sing Well- DrW
Schedule, Fall 2011, Spring 2012 (.pdf)
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Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 14th rehearsal of Spring 2011! Please sign in.
You were amazing on Sunday! It was surely the highest rung on our ladder of musical excellence. Your tone was excellent, diction was superb, entrances were secure. It was a stunning performance in every regard. I was very proud.
If you missed the concert for any reason, please see me tonight.
Contribution to WMPO – As you know, our relationship with the WMPO is priceless. I would like the NOVA Community Chorus to become a Sponsor again this year. If you are able to make a contribution, please make a check to NVCC Foundation.
Tonight – all of Brahms and all of Beethoven
This Saturday 4/23 – No Rehearsal
Next Tuesday 4/26 – Rehearsal in Schlesinger Center
Tuesday 5/3 -Band Chorus Concert, Schlesinger Center
Saturday 5/7 – 3:00 pm Annual Chorus Picnic at the Wulff’s
This has been the most rewarding year ever for our chorus!
We have moved steadily upward into the ranks of the finer choruses in Metropolitan Washington. Next year we will continue to grow, improve and excel. But I need everyone one of you back. I have planned excellent repertoire for the Fall:
Sundays, October 16 and 23: Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic. Frederick Delius: Songs of Sunset, featuring Grace Gori (Mezzo-soprano) and Aurelius Gori (baritone).
Friday, November 11: Civil War Commemoration Concert with the Alexandria Band, Schlesinger
Thursday, December 1: Spring Concert. Rachmanov, Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Schlesinger
Sing well- DrW
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Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Welcome to our 12th rehearsal of Spring 2011! Please sign in.
Thanks for your excellent work at Sunday’s Dress Rehearsal with the orchestra. I’ve heard many good reports.
If you missed the Dress Rehearsal for any reason, please see me tonight. If you have already spoken to me or your section leader about your absence, please see me again.
Tonight
We will rehearse all of Brahms and all of Beethoven (especially the tempo change on p 46). Rehearsal will end at 9:15 pm.
Also tonight- Music Majors 2nd Exam (Beethoven pp 28-36)
Brahms Love Song Waltzes # 1-6-You can find your notes at www.novachorus.org
Rehearsal CDs- I still have CDs for any singers who are unable to download your parts.
This Saturday 4/09– No Rehearsal
This Sunday 4/10 – 2:00 pm call, 3:00 pm concert
Concert: Beethoven Ninth
Church of the Epiphany
1317 G Street NW, Washington DC
Please review the following guidelines regarding concert dress.
[Admin: These are always posted to the right in Performance Guidance document (.pdf)]
Women’s Concert Dress
Dress Options
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 (when allowed)
Jewelry should be unobtrusive–modest, not flashy.
Men’s Concert Dress
Tuxedo
White shirt
Black bow tie
Black shoes and socks
Calendar (.pdf)
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers,
Brava/o on your wonderful performances this weekend! It was a treat to get to sit in the hall and hear you sing. Saturday was a good performance and Sunday was GREAT! You had an excellent tone-full of both strength and beauty-and a fine sense of ensemble-with clear entrances and good rhythm. You did all this despite the anxiety that was caused by that fact that the powers that be did not think though the seating arrangements. Thanks for your positive vibes, smiling faces and cooperation. Special thanks to our Stage Manager Fred Wulf and the sections leaders for their invaluable help.
Please don’t miss this week’s rehearsal. After an exhilarating performance it is tempting to take a day off. We have only 2 rehearsals until Ul James is here to work with you on March 29. We have only 3 rehearsals until our Dress Rehearsal with orchestra on April 3.
At this week’s rehearsal I will give you a copy of the Brahms Love Song Waltzes # 1-6.
You can find your notes at
http://www.cyberbass.com/Major_Works/Brahms_J/brahms_liebeslieder.htm
This Saturday at 1 pm – Men
Next Tues. 3/22 – Auditions for solos in Ode to Joy (May 3 performance)
Yours-DrW
Calendar (.pdf)
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Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
From Fred: Chorus,
Black folders or black covers for your music are required for the next rehearsal – Wednesday, March 9 and the two performances.
Black chorus folders are usually available at Foxes Music: 416 South Washington Street, Falls Church. Phone 703-533-7393.
http://foxesmusic.com
An alternative is to have your music bound in a black folder. Check with your section leader for advice on this.
Be on stage, ready to sing before the following times:
7:00 PM Wednesday for rehearsal with orchestra and soloists.
7:00 PM Saturday for the performance, in concert dress
2:00 PM Sunday for the performance, in concert dress
I will look for a place for us to store our coats on Saturday and Sunday. In any case, it will probably not be secure. Be sure to leave valuables in your locked car if you cannot keep them on your person.
[More] You can have your music spiral bound with black covers at Staples, Office Depot and at what was once called Kinkos off Rt. 7 in the Leesburg Pike Plaza. A stiff cover is better than a flimsy cover if you have an option.
Arrive early at rehearsals and the performance to get the best seat – or any seat at all.
Turn pages silently. Stand and sit silently. You can paperclip together those places where we do not sing such as pgs. 65-80; 101-124 and 157-166. Just smile while enjoying the paid singers performance.
Remember to set your clocks ahead on Saturday night or Sunday morning because of the change to Daylight Savings. (you will get sooo tired of hearing this)
You can exit the stage via the stage right and stage left wings as an alternative to plowing through the audience, should there be an emergency or you just want to get home quickly. There is a hall off the stage right wings that will wisk you back to the restrooms in the lobby or onto the loading dock in an emergency. There is an emergency exit door in the back hall off the stage left wings.
Do we have a party at Clydes after the performance(s)?
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 7th rehearsal of Spring 2011! Please sign in.
Tonight– Verdi 52-65, 80-100; Beethoven 22-28
Next Week– Verdi 1-46; Beethoven 29-47
This Saturday at 1 pm – Men
Next Tuesday, March 1, 9:00 pm
Music Majors 1st Exam (Verdi pp. 186-205)
Next Wednesday, March 2, 7:30 pm
Verdi Rehearsal in Schlesinger
Verdi Measure number corrections:
P50 300
P100 695
P127 19
P132 46
Calendar (.pdf)
Sing Well
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Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 6th rehearsal of Spring 2011! Please sign in.
Verdi measure number errata: p50-m300 (not 301); p127-m19 (not 18)
Tonight– Verdi 124-156, 167-181; Beethoven 29-47
Next week– Verdi 52-65, 80-100; Beethoven 22-28
This Saturday at 1 pm – women
This Saturday at 3:00 pm, AT130
Lecture: Kathy Kessler Price
For your Calendar
-Tuesday, March 1, 9:00 pm
Music Majors 1st Exam (Verdi pp. 186-205)
-Tuesday, March 22, at 9:15 pm.
Auditions for solos in Ode to Joy (May 3 performance)
-Saturday, March 26, 3:00 pm, AT130
Graduation Voice Recital: Steven Rich
-Saturday, April 2, 4:00 pm, AT130 ¬ note time change
Graduation Voice Recital: Francisco Robles
-Tuesday, April 5, 9:00 pm
Music Majors 2nd Exam (Beethoven pp 28-36)
-Saturday, April 16, 3:00 pm, AT130
Graduation Voice Recital: Nicole Derksen
-Saturday, April 30, AT130
2:00 pm Applied Voice Recital
3:00-5:00 pm Applied voice Juries (required of Voice Majors)
-Saturday, May 7
3:00 pm Annual Chorus Picnic at the Wulff’s
Sing Well-DrW
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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire:
Welcome to our 5th rehearsal of Spring 2011!
Please sign in.
Tonight-Verdi 182-211 and 124-156, Beethoven 22-28
Next week– Verdi 124-156, 167-181; Beethoven 29-47
This Saturday at 1 pm – men
Women– It is now just a month until our concert with the ASO. If you are going to order clothing from one of the costume sites, you should place your order soon. It is fine to where something you already have, but be sure to look at the guidelines.
Verdi Sanctus– it has been requested that we split on the Sanctus. Therefore:
Chorus I – S1, A1, T1, B1
Chorus II- S2, A2, T2, B2
We will look at this tonight
Conflicts-If you are going to miss any part of the Verdi, rehearsal or concert, please send me a message. If you are a Music Major and will be away during Spring Break you may be excused from the rehearsals and concert only if you inform me now. If you do not inform me now and miss the rehearsals or concerts, you will receive a failing grade for the semester.
For your Calendar
-Saturday, February 19, 3:00 pm, AT130
Lecture/Recital: Kathy Kessler Price
-Tuesday, March 1, 9:00 pm
Music Majors 1st Exam (Verdi pp. 186-205)
-Tuesday, March 22, at 9:15 pm.
Auditions for solos in Ode to Joy (May 3 performance)
-Saturday, March 26, 3:00 pm, AT130
Graduation Voice Recital: Steven Rich
-Saturday, April 2, 3:00 pm, AT130
Graduation Voice Recital: Francisco Robles
-Tuesday, April 5, 9:00 pm
Music Majors 2nd Exam (Beethoven pp 28-36)
-Saturday, April 16, 3:00 pm, AT130
Graduation Voice Recital: Nicole Derksen
-Saturday, April 30, AT130
2:00 pm Applied Voice Recital
3:00-5:00 pm Applied voice Juries (required of Voice Majors)
-Saturday, May 7 ¬ note date change
3:00 pm Annual Chorus Picnic at the Wulff’s
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Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
From Dr. Whitmire: Welcome to our 4th rehearsal of Spring 2011!
Please sign in and proof Roster.
Tonight-Verdi 1-46, Beethoven 10-16; 18-19 (men)
Next Week-Verdi 182-211, Beethoven 22-28
This Saturday at 1 pm – women
Tuesday May 3 Concert in Schlesinger
-Beethoven Ode to Joy (piano 4-hands)
Soloists will be selected from the chorus.
Auditions for solos will be Tuesday, March 22, at 9:15 pm.
-5 Selections from Brahms’ Love Song Waltzes (piano 4-hands, in English)
I will provide music and rehearsal CDs by March 15.
Tonight at the end of rehearsal, I’d like to meet briefly with Music Majors (See posted list).
For your Calendar
-Saturday, March 26, 3:00 pm, AT130
Graduate Voice Recital: Steven Rich
-Saturday, April 16, 3:00 pm, AT130
Graduate Voice Recital: Nicole Derksen
-Saturday, April 30, AT130
2:00 pm Applied Voice Recital
4:00 pm Annual Chorus Picnic at the Wulff’s
Sing Well -DrW
Tags: beethoven ninth, dr. whitmire, rehearsal tracks, schedule, sheet music, verdi requiem
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Wednesday, January 12th, 2011
Handouts from last night’s rehearsal:
First Rehearsal Welcome, (.pdf)
Schedule, Spring 2011, 2 pages (.pdf)
Verdi text and translation, 3 pages, previously posted on December 30, (.pdf)
Beethoven text and translation, 2 pages, (.pdf)
Also noted:
Verdi Latin diction, previously posted on December 30, (.mp3)
Gramophone article: Composer Eric Whitacre on why British choirs are best, direct weblink, or PDF of article
Reminder: Frequently Used Documents are always linked on the right side of the page:
Info for New Members (.pdf)
Dr. W’s Choral Singing Tips (.pdf)
Performance Guidance (.pdf)
Join the Chorus (.pdf)
Tags: attendance, dr. whitmire, faq, judas, recording, rehearsals, resources, schedule, verdi requiem
Posted in Fall 2010, Spring 2011 | Comments Off on First Rehearsal Recap
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
From Dr. Whitmire: Dear Singers- I trust that this message finds you enjoying a wonderful holiday season. Knowing how busy you are, I thought it best to send you our upcoming schedule (.pdf) as early as possible. Be sure sure to mark your calendars. (Note that the Verdi Requiem comes up during the college Spring Break.) This is going to be the most exciting season ever! I look forward to seeing you on Jan 11.
Peace on Earth-DrW
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Posted in Spring 2011 | Comments Off on Verdi Schedule
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010
Regular NOVAConnect registration for all 2011 Spring semester sessions is under way. Classes begin on January 10. The first chorus rehearsal is on Tuesday, January 11.
Chorus is MUS 137 001A (subject MUS, catalog number 137, section 001A, class number 14724).
For previous postings regarding Spring 2011, under Archives on the right-hand side of the page, click on “Spring 2011”
For archived Fall 2010 information, please see to the right-hand side of the page, also under Archives.
From Dr. Whitmire: The most recently posted schedule that included Spring information is dated September 14, 2010, on the second page. Tentative Schedule (.pdf)
Reminder: Frequently Used Documents are always linked on the right side of the page:
Info for New Members (.pdf)
Dr. W’s Choral Singing Tips (.pdf)
Performance Guidance (.pdf)
Join the Chorus (.pdf)
Tags: faq, schedule
Posted in Fall 2010, Spring 2011 | Comments Off on Spring Semester
