Thanks Paul. . I live in San Francisco, and the group is in San Mateo
- the Masterworks Chorale, www.masterworks.org. Are you anywhere
nearabouts? Thanks for the enthusiasm!
Karena
--- In vocalist-temporary@egroups.com, Paul Sinasohn <>
--- In vocalist-temporary@egroups.com, Paul Sinasohn <>
wrote:
> Congratulations!! Now where is "your area", so that we can maybe
come and
> hear you?
>
> Paul Sinasohn
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cantare@p... [mailto:]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2000 8:16 PM
> To: vocalist-temporary@egroups.com
> Subject: [vocalist-temporary] Re: Older students/school advice
>
>
> Dear Vicky, Judy, and list:
>
> I thought about your advice, and decided to audition and was
accepted
> (just less than an hour ago!) into a very well-regarded semi-
> professional choral group in my area, and I'm SO excited!! I am
> looking forward to improving my musicianship, learning some new
music
> and getting to know people and letting them get to know me! YAY!!
> Thanks for all the advice :)
>
> Yours,
> Karena
>
> --- In vocalist-temporary@egroups.com, Mike & Vicki Bryant
> --- In vocalist-temporary@egroups.com, Mike & Vicki Bryant
> <mbryant@f...> wrote:
> <mbryant@f...> wrote:
> > In response to the question
> >
> > vtec> << Thanks, Vicky - but how do people hear you or know what
> you are like
> > vtec> as a solo performer when you are singing in a chorus
(unless,
> of
> > vtec> course, you sing solos regularly there!)? >>
> >
> > Judy responded:
> >
> > vtec> If you're good, (and the conductor is too!) you'll get
> noticed, I guarantee
> > vtec> it. Often, you must audition to participate--the conductor
> will certainly
> > vtec> hear you then.
> >
> > vtec> Once you're in, it's a good idea to sit up in front at
> rehearsals, always
> > vtec> know your music and pay attention. Reliability and a good
> attitude definitely
> > vtec> count!
> >
> > vtec> Small groups often choose their soloists from among their
> ranks. Even large
> > vtec> choruses that hire professional soloists often need people
to
> sing in small
> > vtec> ensemble numbers or small solos. Go for it!
> >
> > Thanks Judy, that's exactly right! And to your comments, I would
> add
> > that very often the other members of the chorus will send
referrals
> > your way if they know that you're looking for solo work, that
> you're good,
> > and that you are easy to work with.
> >
> > Vicki Bryant
> > Naperville, IL
>
>
>
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