Choir, Chorus, Concerts

A Spring Chorus Concert

The NOVA Community Chorus Director, Dr. Mary-Hannah Klontz conducting the 2024 Spring Choral Concert.

This is a picture of Director Mary-Hannah Klontz conducting the combine choirs at the March 1st, 2024 Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.
Director Mary-Hannah Klontz conducting the combine choirs at the March 1st, 2024 Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley.

The Combined Choirs not only filled the stage, they beautifully voiced into the hall for a memorable choral night.

Mary-Hannah Klontz with the combined choirs at the March 1st, 2024 Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley.
Mary-Hannah Klontz with the combined choirs at the March 1st, 2024 Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley.
this is a picture of the combined choirs at the March 1st, 2024 Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley.
The combined choirs at the March 1st, 2024 Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley.

The first work of the evening was Sing My Child by Sarah Quartel (b. 1982).

This is a picture of the combined choirs at the March 1st, 2024 Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley.
The combined choirs at the March 1st, 2024 Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley.
This is a picture of the combined choirs at the March 1st, 2024 Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley.
The combined choirs at the March 1st, 2024 Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley.
This is a picture of combined choirs at the March 1st, 2024 Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.
combined choirs at the March 1st, 2024 Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley.

Featuring : Emma Aldean, Kirsten Best, Christina Muddiman, Mara Sanders, Dianasti Watson, & Te-Loriah Whitfield, soprano soli, Tony Lazo, Logan McRoy, Samantha Posednik, Malachi Watkins, & Anthony Weaver, tenor soli

This is a photo of the featured singers for the song "Sing my Child" by Sarah Quartel. The names are in alphabetical order not order of appearance. Emma Aldean, Kirsten Best, Christina Muddiman, Mara Sanders, Dianasti Watson, & Te-Loriah Whitfield, soprano soliTony Lazo, Logan McRoy, Samantha Posednik, Malachi Watkins, & Anthony Weaver, tenor soli. The performance of the combined choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs, took place at the Rachel M. Schlesinger and Concert Hall on March 1, 2024.
Featured singers for the song “Sing my Child” by Sarah Quartel. The names are in alphabetical order not order of appearance. Emma Aldean, Kirsten Best, Christina Muddiman, Mara Sanders, Dianasti Watson, & Te-Loriah Whitfield, soprano soli Tony Lazo, Logan McRoy, Samantha Posednik, Malachi Watkins, & Anthony Weaver, tenor soli. The performance of the combined choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs, took place at the Rachel M. Schlesinger and Concert Hall on March 1, 2024. Photo by Britt Conley.

and Jeff Loewer, percussion

This is a picture of percussionist, Jeff Loewer, performing "Sing My Child" with the combined choirs, ( The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs), at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on March 1, 2024.
Percussionist, Jeff Loewer, performing “Sing My Child” with the combined choirs, ( The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs), at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on March 1, 2024.

For the next work, “Mass Number 2 in G, D 167 by Franz Schubert (1737-1828), we brought out members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra.

This is a picture of Mary-Hannah Klontz conducting members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra Ensemble performing with The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on March 1, 2024.
Mary-Hannah Klontz conducting members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra Ensemble performing with The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on March 1, 2024. Britt Conley

Violin I- Patrick Geddes, Paula Davidson and Josephine Llorente

This is a picture of Violinists, Patrick Geddes, Paula Davidson and Josephine Llorente, members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra performing with The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on March 1, 2024.
Violinists, Patrick Geddes, Paula Davidson and Josephine Llorente, members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra performing with The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on March 1, 2024. Photo by Britt Conley

Second Violinists include – Adriana Gonzales ,Jackie Kim,
Katey Runge and Carol Stone, and Violaists are Krystal Landy and Kasey Ulery.

This is a picture of members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra performing with The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on March 1, 2024. Photo by Britt Conley
Members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra performing with The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on March 1, 2024. Photo by Britt Conley

Cello- Tiago Silva and Daniel Schlichtig

This is a picture of Director Mary-Hannah Klontz conducting the combine choirs at the March 1st, 2024 Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley.
Director Mary-Hannah Klontz conducting the combine choirs at the March 1st, 2024 Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley.

Bassist, Shelby Doerr performing with the combined choirs.

This is a photo of Bassist Shelby Doerr performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs, at the March 1st, 2024 Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.
Bassist Shelby Doerr performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs, at the March 1st, 2024 Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley.

Kyrie — Chorus and Emma Artinian, soprano

This is a picture of Soprano Emma Artinian, performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.
Soprano Emma Artinian, performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley

Sopranos, Elizabeth Todd and Margena Garrett performed the Gloria Chorus.

This is a photo of Soprano Elizabeth Todd and Margena Garrett performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.
Soprano Elizabeth Todd and Margena Garrett performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley.

Along with baritones, Tom Muner and Eric Ackerman.

This is a picture of Baritones, Tom Muner and Eric Ackerman, performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.
Baritones, Tom Muner and Eric Ackerman, performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley.

Credo — Chorus

This is a photo of The combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs performing on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.
The combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs performing on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley.
This is a photo of the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs performing on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.
The combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs performing on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.
This is a photo of the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs performing on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.
The combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs performing on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley
This is a photo of the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs performing on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.
The combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs performing on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley

Sanctus — Chorus

This is a photo of the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs performing on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley
The combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs performing on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley

For the Benedictus Trio, soprano Alexandra Richardson,
tenor Vincent Sanfilippo, and baritone Kris Kouzougian entranced us all.

This is a photo of soprano Alexandra Richardson,; tenor, Vincent Sanfilippo and baritone; Kris Kouzougian, performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring
Soprano Alexandra Richardson,; tenor, Vincent Sanfilippo and baritone; Kris Kouzougian, performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert.
This is a photo of Mary-Hannah Klontz conducting soprano Alexandra Richardson,; tenor, Vincent Sanfilippo and baritone; Kris Kouzougian, performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert
Mary-Hannah Klontz conducting soprano Alexandra Richardson,; tenor, Vincent Sanfilippo and baritone; Kris Kouzougian, performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring Concert. Photo by Britt Conley
This is a photo of baritone, Kris Kouzougian, performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring concert.
Baritone; Kris Kouzougian, performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring concert. Photo by Britt Conley.
This is a photo of soprano Alexandra Richardson,; tenor, Vincent Sanfilippo performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring concert.
Soprano Alexandra Richardson,; tenor, Vincent Sanfilippo performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring concert. Photo by Britt Conley.

Agnus Dei — Chorus,  was beautifully sung by Alexandria Wood and

This is a picture of Soprano Alexandria Wood performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center.
Soprano Alexandria Wood performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. Photo by Britt Conley

and baritone, Daniel Isaac. Both were stunning performances.

This is a photo of Baritone Daniel Isaac, performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring concert.
Baritone Daniel Isaac, performing with the combine choirs of The NOVA Community Chorus, The Arlington Community Chorus & Brentsville District High School Choirs and members of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra on the March 1st, 2024 at the Chorus Spring concert. Photo by Britt Conley

After a brief Intermission it was onto the Brentsville District High School Chorus directed by Anna Balchunas and accompanied by Rachel Bradley, Collaborative Pianist

This is a photo of (L-R) Collaborative Pianist Rachel Bradley and Director Anna Balchunas with Brentsville District High School Choir performing at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024. Photo by Britt Conley
(L-R) Collaborative Pianist Rachel Bradley and Director Anna Balchunas with Brentsville District High School Choir performing at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024. Photo by Britt Conley

Vocal Ensemble
Goodnight Dear Heart …………………………………………………………. Dan Forrest (b. 1978)

Gloria in Excelsis Deo …………………………………………………………. Jay Althouse (b. 1951) Festival Choir

Phoenix Song………………………………………………………………….David L. Brunner (b. 1953)

This is a photo of (L-R) Members of the Brentsville District High School Choir Collaborative Pianist Rachel Bradley and Director Anna Balchunas with performing at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024.
(L-R) Members of the Brentsville District High School Choir Collaborative Pianist Rachel Bradley and Director Anna Balchunas with performing at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024. Photo by Britt Conley

Wangolo…………………………………………………………………..arr. Ruth Morris Gray (b. 1961)

Logan McRoy & Emma Aldean, percussion

(L-R) Members of the Brentsville District High School Choir Collaborative Pianist Rachel Bradley and Director Anna Balchunas with performing at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024.

The Arlington Community Chorus

Cynthia Young, Director
Diane Carsten-Pelak, Collaborative Pianist

This is a photo of The Arlington Community Chorus directed by Cynthia Young, accompanied by collaborative pianist Diane Carsten-Pelak, performing at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024.
The Arlington Community Chorus directed by Cynthia Young, accompanied by collaborative pianist Diane Carsten-Pelak, performing at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024. Photo by Britt Conley

Kawouno Wan Gi Pi …………………………………………… Vivian Aluoch & Vivian Anyango arr. Brian Tate (b. 1954)

Jeff Loewer, percussion
Easy on the Earth ……………… Luke Wallace, arr. Shawn Kirchner & Luke Wallace

Hold Fast to Dreams……………………………………………………….Text by Langston Hughes Music by Susan LaBarr (b. 1981)

The NOVA Community Chorus Vocal Jazz Group

(L-R) Tatiana Loisha, collaborative pianist for the NOVA Community Chorus and Shelby Doerr, bassist for the NOVA Symphony Orchestra perform with The NOVA Community Chorus Vocal Jazz Group.

This is a photo of Tatiana Loisha, piano and Shelby Doerr, bass performing with The NOVA Community Chorus Vocal Jazz Group at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024.
Tatiana Loisha, piano and Shelby Doerr, bass performing with The NOVA Community Chorus Vocal Jazz Group at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024.
This is a photo of the NOVA Community Chorus Vocal Jazz Group performing at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024. Photo by Britt Conley.
The NOVA Community Chorus Vocal Jazz Group performing at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024. Photo by Britt Conley.

I Love Paris…………………………………………………………………………Cole Porter (1891-1964) As performed by the Tatiana Eva-Marie and the Avalon Jazz Band

Halina Banas-Jones, accordion; Tatiana Loisha, piano; Jane Michaels, guitar; Paul Klontz, trumpet; Shelby Doerr, bass

This is a photo of (L-R) Paul Klontz, trumpet; Shelby Doerr, bass; Jane Michaels, guitar; Tatiana Loisha, piano; Halina Banas-Jones, accordion performing with the NOVA Community Chorus Vocal Jazz Group performing at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024.
(L-R) Paul Klontz, trumpet; Shelby Doerr, bass; Jane Michaels, guitar; Tatiana Loisha, piano; Halina Banas-Jones, accordion performing with the NOVA Community Chorus Vocal Jazz Group performing at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024. Photo by Britt Conley.
This is a photo of Paul Klontz on trumpet performing with the NOVA Community Chorus Vocal Jazz Group performing at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024.
Paul Klontz on trumpet performing with the NOVA Community Chorus Vocal Jazz Group performing at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024. Photo by Britt Conley.

Carol Pelenberg, Lili Harrison, & Emma Artinian, vocal soloists

This is a picture of Carol Pelenberg, Lili Harrison, & Emma Artinian, vocal soloists performing with the NOVA Community Chorus Vocal Jazz Group performing at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024.
Carol Pelenberg, Lili Harrison, & Emma Artinian, vocal soloists performing with the NOVA Community Chorus Vocal Jazz Group performing at the Chorus Spring concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the March 1st, 2024. Photo by Britt Conley

It was an inspirational evening!  Please consider coming to one of our  upcoming concerts as well!

Shown is a picture of a flyer for the NOVA JAZZ CONCERT on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 at 6:00pm for international Jazz Day. The concert will take place at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center and includes a tribute to Charles Mingus with Special Guests: "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band Jazz Combo, The Nighthawkes Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combos, directed by Shannon Gunn, the Wakefield High School Jazz Band, directed by Henry Jessup, the Alexandria City High School Jazz Band, directed by Doug Rogers and the Capitol Lab Band, directed by Eric Jesteadt, Doug Rogers, and Jordan Maley. Free Admission and Free Parking.

NOVA Jazz Ensemble Concert

April 30, 2024 | 7:30pm | Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall Directed by Shannon Gunn, the NOVA Nighthawks, NOVA Jazz Combos, and special guests will perform in celebration of International Jazz Day.

This is a picture of the flyer for the NOVA Symphony Orchestra's Spring 2024 30th Anniversary Concert on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 9:00pm.. The concert includes: Ludwig Van Beethoven: The Consecration of the House Overture, Haydn's Symphony No. 104 "London," Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake Suite and Rodgers Slaughter on Tenth Avenue. The Concert is $20 for the general public, $15 for NON-NOVA Students and FREE for NOVA Students and Children under 12 years of age.

NOVA Symphony Orchestra Concert

May 4, 2024 | 8pm | Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall

Directed by Christopher Johnston
This event is ticketed but free for NOVA students with ID.