SNATS DVD viewing continues

We'll continue watching the DVD of THE AUDITION this Monday at 3. Let's also discuss if you want to have a workshop on Exercise for the Singer--my trainer will do it for cheap, and we have the money in the budget. Post here if you can't be there: let me know if you want this!

Dance rehearsal tomorrow

Dido dancers: Mark Kunkel, Isiah Burgin, Micah Brooker: meet with Sarah Grace tomorrow during Chamber Choir time. You don't have choir, so learn the dance instead. Looking forward to seeing your work!

Monday meeting 2/7/11

SNATS Monday at 3pm in the Choral Room: we'll watch THE AUDITION, which follows 2007 MET competition finalists. A rare backstage look at the pressures and possibilities that young singers at this level encounter. Let me know if you want me to bring food: we have money in the budget.

Sunday's rehearsal at original time

Folks, Sunday's rehearsal is changed back to the original time, 1-4pm. Lori, come if you can. Joseph, come whenever you're back in town.

Opera canceled 2/3/11

Due to the freezing rain, opera rehearsal has been canceled today. The schedule for Friday and Sunday has therefore been altered: please check it! Thanks, and be safe.

Neat blog on vocal health

Folks, a fellow vocal professional emailed me about his blog, which has lots of great information to add to our Vocal Health session the other day. Check it out here. There are many herbal alternatives to western medications that he discusses, and could be well worth a try. As always, talk with your doctor about any contraindications these remedies might present with any Western medications you are currently taking.

Great blocking rehearsal today!

Thanks for your work today, folks. We got a LOT done. I'm proud of you: your focus improved as we went. I neglected to mention that you can "mark" anytime during blocking rehearsals. This means you can sing softly (but always with support), take things down an octave, or otherwise save your vocal energy. These rehearsals aren't about the music...but still review it! We're off-book (memorized, or as close as possible) starting February 13.