more musical lamenting

[dancing_dentist]

Well I went and played around on my viola some. I am way out of practice, but I didn't do too badly, I could tell that the muscles still had their memory of what to do.. but had atrophied from lack of use, and couldn't keep up with what my brain was telling them to do! yarg. Now my finger tips are killing me too, after not even an hour of playing

Comments

[estahazy]

It comes back quickly, don't worry :-)

[carolynjane4]

I thought about joining Voces Novae, about a year and a half, or two years ago, because I missed LYC and YPAS choir. I went to a VN concert (and even dragged Ryan along!) and I was so disappointed. The vocal quality was good, but the songs seemed so lifeless to me. They were very slow, and it sounded like they were written more to showcase vocal ability than to be enjoyable, by either vocalist or audience. At that point, I decided against joining, and I was overcome by a very sad feeling that I would never have those youth choir experiences again, because most adult choirs that are "serious" and have a good amount of talent just aren't that much fun.

I hope your findings differ from mine! Love you! :)

[dancing_dentist]

huh. good to know! Another thing that might stop me from joining would be if the time commitment was too much.

[kimmiecello]

My best friend vinomazzei is a piano/voice teacher. He can help you get into shape, too.

As for viola, if you want to get your calluses back, start with playing scales and easy pieces. Start out trying to play maybe 20 minutes a day for a week or two, then up it to 25 for a week or two and on up till you can play for an hour.

If you want I can hook you up with the Jewish Community Center Orchestra (meets Wednesday nights) or the IUS orchestra (meets Tuesday nights). Southern Baptist Seminary also has an orchestra (meets Monday nights).

[dancing_dentist]

Yeah, considering I'm a member of the JCC, I should probably join their orchestra. I don't think I want to take private lessons anymore, though.