Well, folks, last night was quite possibly more important than my recital itself. Last night I was joined in a classroom by Andrew (my accompanist) and three rather important vocal instructors. They were there to hear my entire recital program and evaluate whether I am allowed to present my program as scheduled.
I was rather nervous, but I went for it. Some unexpected mistakes occurred, but we got through it. I surprised myself a few times with things that went well, and Andrew rescued me once when I missed an entrance. Due to his amazingness, the few measures of introduction that he repeated sounded perfectly natural. Andrew, my proverbial hat is off to you.
You have to understand- this is a STRESSFUL thing. Some of you know that verbal affirmation does not often have a very strong impact on me. However, after you have poured out your heart and energy and everything and after each one, they just write things down with only the slightest acknowledgment, a person can get a little stressed. I realized just how important applause is: it helps a performer release a little stress between songs or scenes. Towards the end of the program, I looked at my hands, and they were PURPLE! That's right. I was so stressed out, my hands were frosty-cold, clammy, sweaty, and purple. Not exaggerating here, guys. Purple.
After the last song, they thanked me, I packed up my stuff, and waited outside. They discussed, and exited one at a time. Each was very complimentary, and I passed!
I got home at 9:15, ate dinner, put Mythbusters on, stretched out on the recliner, drifted off around 10:15, woke up at midnight, and went to bed. I feel almost rested this morning, as I prepare for work. If you've talked to me at all lately, you'll realize how BIG that is. Praise God for sleep!
Come see my recital!
Wednesday, May 6th, 6:00 P.M.Munson Recital HallAzusa Pacific University***Free Admission***
Comments (2)
Yay! Congratulations, Scott! That's a big hurdle right there! I can't wait for your recital to come... :) It's going to be great!
Well done. Are you working on anything else nowadays?