Let the Music Begin

Well this has been a busy day.

This morning I went and spent four and ahalf hours at one of the properties my dad is looking into purchasing. Let's just say that the inspector was VERY thorough. Personally, I'd rather have thorough than be short-changed any day.

Or short-sheeted for that matter.

So then this evening my son had a long rehearsal for the soloists singing for the big end of the year concert review. Then they have a massive rehearsal Thursday night, get to skip a bunch of classes Friday and then the last concert of the year Friday evening.

It's going to be a smash!

I just love the end of the year performance. They'll have these big song and dance numbers full of energy and fun, highlight alot of the upper classmen with solos mixed in, and then end it all with a massive number encompassing all the various choirs.

The fact that my son, a mere sophomore, is getting to participate in the solos is a huge accomplishment. Several of the upper classmen commented to him this evening about how impressed they were with his singing. That was a huge boost to his confidence.

For his solo, he's chosen...you guessed it - a song from Phantom of the Opera. I've told him to practice, practice, practice so that when nerves hit on stage in front of the audience he doesn't even have to think about it. He'll just know it so well that he'll be able to lean into it, relax, and sing from the heart.

Knowing one's music inside and out really does make a huge difference in a performance. Shows on the face and in the actions and helps the audience connect, which is what most singers truly want in a performance.

So mom and dad will be coming back for most of the weekend. Oh dear - that means I better get busy cleaning the house before Friday.

Work - it never ends.