I have been contemplating for some time having a personal mission statement. I thought it would help motivate me and explain to others why I do all that I do. So, after much thought, here it is:
As we now enjoy relative ease of existence, we are challenged to make life meaningful and to strive for something more within ourselves. To this end, I believe music gives us the opportunity to be in touch with something better in our core, to explore who we truly are and what we feel and by so doing, to become better and higher versions of ourselves.
From now on, it will be posted a the bottom of the page.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
A New Year - 2011
December nearly killed me, but yet here I am, still singing. Most of what I performed in December was half prepared, I must admit, and as I became more and more tired, it got worse and worse. But, I a quite proud of my performance of "Come Unto Him" at the Messiah Sing-a-long.
As the year turns to 2011, I have a few musical endeavors up my sleeve. Of course, I continue to be a part of CCOC's educational outreach program (www.ccityopera.com). I also am still singing with the Michael O'Neal Singers and Chamber Singers (www.mosingers.com).
The Michael O'Neal Chamber Singers will present "Gloria: Expressions of Joy" on February 13 at Alpharetta Presbyterian at 3PM. It is just what it sounds like, a collection of Gloria's by various composers. We will repeat the program on February 15 at Peachtree Presbyterian at 7:30PM. The Michael O'Neal Singers are preparing the Brahms' Requiem with full orchestra on March 13 at RUMC at 3PM.
I am working with the opera club to learn the role of Juliette in Romeo and Juliette. When we are prepared, we will host a performance.
I am soon going to be teaching chorus and private lessons at the Shreiner Academy. I am very excited to be able to mold these young people in their musical education and to give them tools they can use for the rest of their lives.
As the year turns to 2011, I have a few musical endeavors up my sleeve. Of course, I continue to be a part of CCOC's educational outreach program (www.ccityopera.com). I also am still singing with the Michael O'Neal Singers and Chamber Singers (www.mosingers.com).
The Michael O'Neal Chamber Singers will present "Gloria: Expressions of Joy" on February 13 at Alpharetta Presbyterian at 3PM. It is just what it sounds like, a collection of Gloria's by various composers. We will repeat the program on February 15 at Peachtree Presbyterian at 7:30PM. The Michael O'Neal Singers are preparing the Brahms' Requiem with full orchestra on March 13 at RUMC at 3PM.
I am working with the opera club to learn the role of Juliette in Romeo and Juliette. When we are prepared, we will host a performance.
I am soon going to be teaching chorus and private lessons at the Shreiner Academy. I am very excited to be able to mold these young people in their musical education and to give them tools they can use for the rest of their lives.
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