Let the run-throughs begin!

So we had our first run-through of The Merry Widow last night, and many more to come through the rest of this week....I'm getting tired just thinking about it! But the show is going to be great! I had a great weekend at Maggie's - so many well-wishers and old friends were there! There were several requests for opera arias, but I didn't oblige them - instead I told them to come to The Merry Widow! Way to plug the show, eh? Of course I missed Saturday's episode of Bathroom Divas since I was singing, but hopefully I'll be home in time from tonight's rehearsal to catch it. Apparently some creative editing was done to create tension in certain situations -it sounds hilarious! Whatever it may look like on tv, we really got along quite well, and had a great time together. Well, gotta go - a long day of rehearsals lies in front of me!

I can't believe I won!

Sorry, I haven't blogged in a bit, but it's been a bit of a whirlwind lately. This past Sunday I went to Toronto to compete for the Christina and Louis Quilico Awards, and I won first place! I hadn't even dreamed of actually winning anything - I was honoured just to be up there next to such talented competitors, and to sing for such an esteemed panel! What a moment that was, when Stuart Hamilton called my name and I just sat there looking confused - who, me? I looked so surprised, the audience actually laughed! It is an experience I shall never forget, and the money will certainly come in handy this semester! Thanks to everyone who's been supporting and believing in me! I couldn't have done it without you!

My First Real Blog!

Man is it ever great to back in school again! I forgot how good it feels to be really busy, and learning something new every day at the same time! I certainly don't miss waitressing....it's kinda scary depending on singing as a sole source of income, but satisfying. Unfortunately, this time of year is kind of slow for gigs, but I'm busy enough with assignments and opera rehearsals anyways. The Merry Widow opens in less than a month! It's going to be a great show -I can't wait to see our costumes! Well, I'm off to complete my first music theory assignment in 6 years! Wish me luck!