We're Gonna Put On A Show...

These are all the music pieces I'm learning for the Soundsations performances. We don't sing every single number for each show, but we sure sing most of them...and some with choreography. Oh, yeah...they all have to be memorized, too! It's a good thing that I know the words to a lot some of the pieces. It gives me a tiny head start on the work I need to do.

We rehearse every week on Tuesday afternoons, but I'm also rehearsing the numbers at home. Thank Heaven for online links which play either the entire piece and/or offer recordings of the separate parts. In some cases, it's like singing with my own alto section at home!

One of the fun things for me is finding that my voice range is expanding as I get more practice. I'm able to sing some of the notes that, only a few weeks ago, I was unable to sing at all. I still sing low alto, and sometimes I even sing with the tenors, but now I'm also able to sing some of those high alto (more like second soprano) parts that were out of my range only a short time ago.

My first performance with the Soundsations will be in our Performing Arts Center as part of the Chorale concert on February 26th. We'll only be singing three or four of our numbers that evening, but it will be just twenty or so individuals - including this ever-so-slightly nervous me - center stage. Of course, all of the Soundsations will also sing as part of the Chorale. (We do double duty.)

On February 27th (the next evening), I'll be part of our performance at another, smaller venue. The Soundsations are actually the ambassadors for the Chorale, so we perform for local and area churches, organizations and gated communities. I'm working especially hard to learn all my parts and moves. I'm having a ball, and am excited to have this challenge.

I'll be asking a friend's husband to record our performance on the 26th, and hope to share part of it with you. If my plans to get a recording work out, you'll be able to hear us sing, see all the moves, the sparkles, and catch my debut with the group.

I'll be rehearsing every day now. If anyone makes a mistake or misstep, I just want to be sure it's not me! See you tomorrow. I'm off to warble and wiggle! (giggle)
Before I close today, I want to note that I'm getting very close to holding a 600th Follower Giveaway. If you've been reading my blog for a while, you'll know that my giveaways are fairly generous. I guess I'd better start thinking about what I'm going to offer to celebrate this milestone with my faithful friends. Any suggestions?