I really love singing for a living. When you have a great director, conductor, and a hard working cast, things can really be fun. And I’ve been blessed twice in less than 6 months. First Little Night Music, and now Pirates. My grandfather is right. It’s not work if you enjoy it. I hope I always get gigs like this. And I hope I have great work for the summer. I’d love to get Schroon Lake (Seagal Colony). It seems like a great company to work with, and I can do the rep. Either that or a good summer musical would be nice - Cortland Rep has stuff I can do - especially Music Man.

Musical Thought For the Day (I am still trying to find time for myself in all that's going on - I've learned the hard way how important it is)


In re-reading some of the Artist’s Way notes, I want to jot down an idea I need to follow through on in greater depth:


True North: know where yours is, and have a role model. Three singers to look at: Edita Gruberova, Beverly Sills, and Ileana Cotrubas.

I’m living up to my promise to take care of me, so I’m really learning how to use this lovely new laptop. So far, I’m not impressed with the “Radio” portion of iTunes - it rebuffers way too much to really enjoy a piece. Although I’m sure its just me needing to learn how to use it. But it’s annoying to have something rebuffer every 10 seconds. I’d like to have it playing in the background, but when I do, or Entourage checks the email, it rebuffers. Very odd for a Mac. I’m thrilled that I’m going to be able to burn my own CDs. Very handy. And to have exercise DVDs with me when I’m on the road. Ok - so I’ve checked preferences - buffering stream was on medium. Well, a small buffering stream is worse - about a 3 second clip of music. Let’s try large. That rots too. I know - you’re saying “Why don’t you get your user’s manual out and read the blasted thing.” I will - I just need to find time to do it. However, I’m not opposed to playing around to figure things out on this machine. I know enough not to do anything stupid. Any advice is greatly welcomed. I’ll just stick in a CD for right now. I need to upgrade my internet connection.


I keep forgetting to include a link of the day - or entry - whatever. Anyways, today’s site:


http://aria-database.com/



It’s a good starting place to research an aria - it gives range and tessitura, or double check a translation (I firmly believe in translating as much as you can on your own, but if you need help, get it so you can give a literate, well-thought out performance).

It was wonderful to have my sister home over the holidays. I'm hoping her surgery goes well - she has a cyst on her thyroid. I'm praying it doesn't muck up her voice - it's really pretty. Mom and Dad will be going up when she has it done, so I'll be dog-sitting. More practice time.


While here, she introduced me to this fabulous web site:


http://www.digitalblasphemy.com/


These wallpapers are great. I wish I were that talented on computers. I think I'll stick to singing.


New Year's Resolutions:


1. Keep up with the weight loss and physical fitnesss

2. Keep eating better - less junk

3. Focus on singing business.

4. More auditions

5. Better financial control

6. Start with new acting coach - YAY!

7. Improve piano skills

8. Keep working on languages

9. Do a formal recital 1x/year

10. More quality Quiet Time