It's so weird not having repertoire to practice...at least not stuff that's not learned, but I'm still applying everything from this semester in choir and chorale. It's been nice to sing soprano in chorale and have that experience. I never realized how my ear has been trained to find those inner voice parts and I struggle with staying on the melody line. I've really noticed this in warm-ups when we're singing something on a chord and I start singing the alto's note.
I also, however, can tell that my voice is less tired after a Chorale rehearsal than a Concert Choir or Mads rehearsal because I'm singing the voice part that I should be. It's amazing how much less effort it takes now that I've learned to use my voice correctly.
We also have the French Recital tonight. My dress is picked out, I just need to go out there and rock my Debussy. It's by far my favorite French that I've sung...and it's not all that long, either. The BEST! I need to remember to keep my lips puckered, especially around the schwa and to follow the line. It's going to be gorgeous though, and I know everyone will do a phenomenal job.
Given the stress of life and family and school lately, I haven't really been myself. I make no excuses for my actions, but I know they were wrong. I am going to use singing as a stress reliever - it's amazing how much it can make us feel better - and try to learn from this experience. I've said I'm sorry and I can't change the past, but I can move forward into better things. And I will. I have to.
I am pushing forward and so excited to see what the future of voice lessons, school, and just my life might hold.
AWESOME! I am really glad that what we have been working on in lessons have paid off in your ensembles! Your beautiful, dark voice really adds quite a bit of depth to the soprano sections in ALL ensembles. I really understand the difficulty of singing the melodic line---I experienced the same thing when I made the change from alto to soprano. I know exactly what you mean in regards to feeling like you are making a much effortless sound singing the right part. All of those years I thought singing was supposed to be taxing and difficult. It isn't at all!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by my office today....I appreciate it more than I can put into words.
Toi toi toi!
Dr. H.
Dr. Hepworth, it always makes me feel better to hear that you felt the same way! You're so amazing that it gives me hope that I'm definitely on the right path.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. Thank you for being you. I appreciate the fact that we can talk it out and come to an understanding.
Can't wait for the recital tonight!