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Musicians

Not Heidi

(1,472 posts) Wed Oct 16, 2024, 04:53 AM Oct 16

I sing. I'm studying and getting pretty good. [View all]

I intend to audition for the Orange County (CA) Women's Chorus. I'm working with a coach, who is tremendous. Very good at what he does. Besides voice, he's also teaching me solfege*, to read music, to master rhythm, and more.

I have a serious problem, though. I can't get through my chosen audition song without tearing up. I hate it, but I'd hate it worse if it happened in my audition.

Does anyone have any ideas as to how to handle this? I don't know when my audition will be, but suspect early- to mid-2025.

Thanks for whatever advice, or even just comments you have.

*The key is to watch the hell out of The Sound of Music (doe, a deer . . .). 😉

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I sing. I'm studying and getting pretty good. [View all] Not Heidi Oct 16 OP

I understand there are some things I can't even say without choking up. Now I'm wondering what song it is. Walleye Oct 16 #1

Just keep singing it until there are few tears left, but it's okay to cry. Doodley Oct 16 #2

Thanks, Doodley n/t Not Heidi Oct 31 #7

It shows the passion you have... MiHale Oct 16 #3

This (mostly) abates with practice. ramen Oct 16 #4

I've had success with concentrating on the technicsl woodsprite Oct 16 #5

I'd Try Focusing, Or Even... ProfessorGAC Oct 16 #6