Gahhhh...opera schedule change AGAIN!

Folks, more things have changed today, necessitating ANOTHER change to today's rehearsal. We'll have dance rehearsal for everyone 3:30-5:30, and duets starting at 5:30. Check the schedule. SO SORRY for the changes...been a tough week for many of us.

Opera schedule change

Folks, the memorial service/funeral that takes Zeta out of town today has altered the schedule (it's not at 12 as he'd thought; it's at 2). I've made changes for everyone's benefit. Check the schedule: this is an opportunity for you to fix anything that is insecure. BONUS: Les plans to be here!

Alexander Technique: Intention

To sum up Professor Brody's speech about intention at the end of his master class:

1. I know what I want...
2. ...and I really want it.
3. I understand what I can do NOW... (I may not be able to do it all YET...)
4. ...and I'm willing to organize my thinking and my actions to get it.

How we choose to use ourselves determines our quality of life, short and long-term. This can mean how we sit, what we eat or drink (and when), how we breathe to sing or play, how we choose to reach for something, how we get in and out of a chair...the list goes on and on.

Live with this and see what happens! Remember that we all slide backward from time to time: it's part of being human. The key is to get back on course when we do.

SNATS meeting today!

We'll meet today after choir to discuss fundraisers and finish watching THE AUDITION. Be there!

Alexander Technique Events at UAB

We are fortunate to have James Brody, certified Alexander Teacher (and my personal AT guru) join us for three days of Alexander Technique events. We begin with a Convocation on Wednesday 9/19 from 12:20-1:10 in Hulsey Recital Hall. This presentation will introduce you to the Technique, and give you a better understanding of how your body can work for you or against you in your music-making (and in your life). On Thursday 9/20 from 3:30-6:30 in Hulsey 308, Jim will lead the opera workshop class and any other interested participants in how to rehearse more effectively. This workshop/master class promises to be both fun and informative. We conclude the week with a master class featuring UAB vocal students on Friday 9/21 from 12:20-1:10 in Hulsey Recital Hall. All events are free and open to the public. Jointly sponsored by SNATS at UAB (through USGA) and Jemison Funds.

Required Convocation this week

Jim Brody's convocation on the Alexander Technique is required for all voice students of mine! Be there even if you're not registered for PA...I will take attendance, and you'll love it! Jim is fabulous.

Opera rehearsal change for tomorrow

Folks, please note the change for the 5:30 hour tomorrow: anyone who has dialogue, p;lease come for that hour. Thanks!