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Before the Feeling Fades
Today I go to my first Washington Opera rehearsal. I have wanted to get in consciously since I was a senior in College.
I vividly remember a fellow singer, who I didn’t think was very good though others liked his voice, say, “I think I will sing in the Washington Opera Chorus,” implying that after he graduated he would audition and ( Read more... ) -
"In Creditable"
I got mentioned in a review of my latest show. I've been complaining about it form day one, didn't want to do it, and now I am thrilled I got mentioned. I misread it at first thinking it said I was incredible, but it actually said ( Read more... ) -
Good Body Image
I have learned the value of a tight t-shirt since coming out. I get slightly disappointed that my regular non-t-shirt clothes don’t show off the body I attempt to keep in shape. So, it has been nice that over the past month or two people have been commenting on my body. Yay! I went to visit Rob and Meghan and she said it looked like I had been ( Read more... ) -
Companies you love and Companies you hate
[i] To protect my Live Journal from Google, I decline to name names.
[ii] I’ve been taking bit parts everywhere and few supporting roles which I certainly relish. With XX XXX, I’ve done a series of tiny roles. I had this horrible audition this year so I wasn’t surprised at not being cast. Later, I was offer another tiny role which I ( Read more... ) -
Choosing Tracks: The Fan has been hit with something
After not being very happy with my recording on Tuesday. I am mostly pleased with Wednesday. It was really good to hear myself and evaluate how I was doing. Normally, I rely on other people to tell me what to change. This time I took it on myself to do what I needed to do. My self reliant streak also has a self doubt streak ( Read more... ) -
I am making a CD: Today
I am making the recording today. I spent an hour and a half fixing an arrangement I had written of “How can I keep from Singing,” but I am not going to use it in the recording.
Wish me luck.
Recording update
1. Choose the arias I want to sing
2. Get those arias coached by a good coach
3. Practice, Practice, Practice
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I am making a CD: Cross off number 7
A venue has been secured.
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I am going to make a CD Part III
I’ve practiced with the pianist, given her the copies of the music I’m doing, and have scheduled another session with my vocal coach.
I finally heard back from the recording guy and so I was able to send the application into the Church. The Venue Application is IN. They told me, I should hear on Monday whether I am approved for use of the space. ( Read more... ) -
I am going to make a CD Part II
Recording update
1. Choose the arias I want to sing
2. Get those arias coached by a good coach
3. Practice, Practice, Practice
4. Get a pianist for the recordings and practice with them before recording
5. Get someone to do the recordings
6. Get a venue at which to do the recordings
7. Do the ( Read more... ) -
Down about my state of self
I’ve been feeling down about my job lately. It hasn’t been the most fulfilling job in the world, nor did I expect it to be. This is not the field I want to pursue and I easily get frustrated at that field anyway. After five years, I probably should move on, but I don’t because I could hypothetically get an opera apprenticeship and if I could do ( Read more... )