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 <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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