Often, I refer to myself as a musical schizophrenic, simply because I love both listening to and actively participating in many different musical genres and styles. However, I don't think I've EVER been this actively involved in so many drastically contrasting projects at one time before...and quite frankly, I'm really enjoying myself. I finally feel like I am blossoming into the type of performer that can put on different hats with ease and not miss a beat. And that feels really really good. Not to brag, but here is a list of all the musical projects I have either accomplished already this semester or have coming up:
1. Was the Co-Stage Manager/Supertitle Technician for the January Operas.
2. Became the bass of a VERY successful barbershop quartet, The A-Chords, and made a butt load of money off of some sweet Singing Valentine gigs, also receiving an invitation to be featured in the upcoming USU Women's Choir concert in April.
3. At the request of Drs. Cory Evans and Craig Jessop, became the bass in USU's new vocal jazz quartet, Serenade in Blue Singers.
4. Was assigned the role of Marco in USU's upcoming production of Gianni Schicchi at the Caine Lyric Theatre in April.
5. This past weekend, I have been finishing up recording a fantastic new album featuring the beautiful music of Daniel Gawthrop as a member of USU's Chamber Singers.
6. Signed up with USU's Opera Theatre Director to travel to Guatemala and El Salvador in May for a series of concerts and master classes.
7. Received a scholarship to sing with the Utah Festival Opera for their Summer 2010 season in three shows: La Traviata, Barber of Seville, and Guys and Dolls.
8. Never felt better about my own personal progress in my voice lessons and I'm loving what my voice is turning into.
9. I'm accompanying for my friend Bridgette's junior recital in March.
10. I'm currently in the process of organizing musical ideas for my very first opera, which if successful, I hope to have at least halfway done by this time next year.
Life is good, music is essential, and I am one happy camper. Bring on the challenges, I'll knock them all down one by one, HUZZAH!!! More to come...
