15 August 2012
02 June 2012
Hiatus
It's been forever! So much has changed.
I am now a Certified Nursing Assistant and work for a wonderful nursing home in Stillwater. I am also currently taking classes at Century College towards an Associates Degree in Nursing. I am still singing at church on the weekends, but I have taken a break from theatre until further notice.
Life is busy, busy, busy. It's a big adjustment, having to wake up at 4:30 AM, not being a stay-at-home mom, having to study and write papers again...
It's a challenge, but I think I'm up to it!
I am now a Certified Nursing Assistant and work for a wonderful nursing home in Stillwater. I am also currently taking classes at Century College towards an Associates Degree in Nursing. I am still singing at church on the weekends, but I have taken a break from theatre until further notice.
Life is busy, busy, busy. It's a big adjustment, having to wake up at 4:30 AM, not being a stay-at-home mom, having to study and write papers again...
It's a challenge, but I think I'm up to it!
27 January 2012
The Nerd
I'm starting rehearsals next week for Larry Shue's The Nerd, performing at Lakeshore Players Theatre. I am playing the part of Tansy McGinnis, the on-again-off-again girlfriend of main character Willum. She's described as idealistic and perky.
I really loved the script the first time I read it a couple years ago and have since really wanted the chance to perform it. I am humbled and excited to work with director Kevin T. Houle yet again (he directed me in Doubt, Don't Drink the Water, and a 10-Minute Play Festival). I'm also privilaged to play opposite D.W. Surine, with whom I've acted in Don't Drink the Water, Axel & His Dog, and Fighting Mr. Right.
Now to prepare for my son's 4th birthday party tomorrow. Anyone know how to draw a monster truck with frosting?
I really loved the script the first time I read it a couple years ago and have since really wanted the chance to perform it. I am humbled and excited to work with director Kevin T. Houle yet again (he directed me in Doubt, Don't Drink the Water, and a 10-Minute Play Festival). I'm also privilaged to play opposite D.W. Surine, with whom I've acted in Don't Drink the Water, Axel & His Dog, and Fighting Mr. Right.
Now to prepare for my son's 4th birthday party tomorrow. Anyone know how to draw a monster truck with frosting?
16 January 2012
A Little Break
What a whirlwind Holiday season! I performed heavily with a cappella group DeCantus at some really fun venues like the Albertville Outlet Mall and the Centennial Lakes Office Park. Surprisingly, I was not scheduled much this season at Presentation of Mary, so once my gigs with DeCantus were finished about a week before Christmas, I found myself with lots of free time for the first holiday season in memory! I took the opportunity to enjoy some traditions with my son: decorating the tree, baking cookies, and preparing a list for Santa. We celebrated with both families again this year and the food and festivities were not lacking!
I enjoyed the break, but am itching to jump back into a new project. I'll be auditioning for a show, I've popped back up on the cantor schedule, and I'll be making another effort this Spring to keep the website updated, do some marketing, and see what I can do to get out there more as a performer.
I love to collaborate, and if anyone is looking for another voice to liven up their act, do a duet, or use for backup if you can't take a gig, I'm interested!
Hoping 2012 is full of growth and pleasant surprises!
I enjoyed the break, but am itching to jump back into a new project. I'll be auditioning for a show, I've popped back up on the cantor schedule, and I'll be making another effort this Spring to keep the website updated, do some marketing, and see what I can do to get out there more as a performer.
I love to collaborate, and if anyone is looking for another voice to liven up their act, do a duet, or use for backup if you can't take a gig, I'm interested!
Hoping 2012 is full of growth and pleasant surprises!
02 November 2011
'Tis The Season
With Halloween a distant memory (!!!), we are fast approaching the Christmas Season and all of the musical possibilities it brings. To kick it all off, please consider spending the evening of November 19th with DeCantus as we perform a free concert for friends, family, and all lovers of joy and frivolity! Here's the info:
You are invited to the second annual DeCantus Holiday Caroling Event! We will be singing for our family and friends at the OriginalBroadway Bar & Pizza and would love for you to join us!
Date and Time:
Saturday, November 19th, 2011
Doors open 6:00pm, music begins at 7:00pm in the Banquet Room downstairs.
Location:
Broadway Bar & Pizza
Banquet Room (downstairs)
2025 West River Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 529-7745
Additional Information:
- No cover charge or entrance fee. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.
- DeCantus CDs and download cards will be available for purchase.
- Facility is not handicapped accessible.
Websites:
http://www.decantus.com
Also, please take a look at my Current & Upcoming Performances located on the left side of my homepage. I keep it updated, so check back often!
You are invited to the second annual DeCantus Holiday Caroling Event! We will be singing for our family and friends at the OriginalBroadway Bar & Pizza and would love for you to join us!
Date and Time:
Saturday, November 19th, 2011
Doors open 6:00pm, music begins at 7:00pm in the Banquet Room downstairs.
Location:
Broadway Bar & Pizza
Banquet Room (downstairs)
2025 West River Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 529-7745
Additional Information:
- No cover charge or entrance fee. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.
- DeCantus CDs and download cards will be available for purchase.
- Facility is not handicapped accessible.
Websites:
http://www.decantus.com
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We look forward to seeing you there and to singing for you! And in the spirit of the upcoming holiday season: Bee of Good Cheer!
~Members of DeCantus, an A Cappella Victorian Caroling group
We look forward to seeing you there and to singing for you! And in the spirit of the upcoming holiday season: Bee of Good Cheer!
~Members of DeCantus, an A Cappella Victorian Caroling group
Also, please take a look at my Current & Upcoming Performances located on the left side of my homepage. I keep it updated, so check back often!
15 October 2011
Still Plugging Away
Rehearsals for the Holiday Season with DeCantus are in full swing. In fact, we are only four weeks out from our Holiday Concert, which will be open to the public. (More details to follow)
I hosted a rehearsal for all 15 members this week in my tiny St. Paul house. We squeezed and all fit! Lola (my dog) loved the attention once I finally let her in to see everyone. Veteran members brought skirts and other costume pieces so the newbies had a better idea of what to wear. I had my fitting for my skirt and the final stiches will be sewn this weekend. I still need to solve the problem of aquiring a heavy cloak for outdoor performances. Not sure if I'll be able to borrow or what. Regardless, I will be layering! Going to have to trek out to Fleet Farm eventually to pick up some thermals. I'm sure my husband will try to convince me to go ice fishing once I have them. We'll see...
I'm still cantoring and singing with the quartet at Presentation. We had kind of an off-weekend last Sunday. I received a text from our director/tenor/accompanist at 4:30 that morning that his wife had gone into labor and we would be on our own. Our flutist stepped in to accompany, and we did what we could. I'm sure the congregation understood, but I am always dissappointed when I can't perform my best. I'm hoping we can make it up to everyone the next time we sing in November.
I'm finding a lot of my time is being spent as a mom lately, which is wonderful, but I will need to carve out some time in the near future to update my repertoire on this website as well as get a recent recording up. I have some tidbits that were recorded live, but this old computer I'm working with doesn't have the software I need in order to edit the tracks and post them. I'm sure there is a solution. The trick is making it a priority.
The new translation of the Mass is looming near and will be in effect this Advent season. I'm anxious to get my hands on the new text and specifically the new Mass parts. I do take my job as Cantor seriously, and I want to be prepared to lead the congregation. I just joined a 5-week Bible study that focuses on the Mass and the new translation which I can attend while my son is in school. I'm hoping to gain a deeper understanding of the Mass. I look forward to this journey.
Meanwhile, is anyone else already tired of rehearsing Christmas carols?
I hosted a rehearsal for all 15 members this week in my tiny St. Paul house. We squeezed and all fit! Lola (my dog) loved the attention once I finally let her in to see everyone. Veteran members brought skirts and other costume pieces so the newbies had a better idea of what to wear. I had my fitting for my skirt and the final stiches will be sewn this weekend. I still need to solve the problem of aquiring a heavy cloak for outdoor performances. Not sure if I'll be able to borrow or what. Regardless, I will be layering! Going to have to trek out to Fleet Farm eventually to pick up some thermals. I'm sure my husband will try to convince me to go ice fishing once I have them. We'll see...
I'm still cantoring and singing with the quartet at Presentation. We had kind of an off-weekend last Sunday. I received a text from our director/tenor/accompanist at 4:30 that morning that his wife had gone into labor and we would be on our own. Our flutist stepped in to accompany, and we did what we could. I'm sure the congregation understood, but I am always dissappointed when I can't perform my best. I'm hoping we can make it up to everyone the next time we sing in November.
I'm finding a lot of my time is being spent as a mom lately, which is wonderful, but I will need to carve out some time in the near future to update my repertoire on this website as well as get a recent recording up. I have some tidbits that were recorded live, but this old computer I'm working with doesn't have the software I need in order to edit the tracks and post them. I'm sure there is a solution. The trick is making it a priority.
The new translation of the Mass is looming near and will be in effect this Advent season. I'm anxious to get my hands on the new text and specifically the new Mass parts. I do take my job as Cantor seriously, and I want to be prepared to lead the congregation. I just joined a 5-week Bible study that focuses on the Mass and the new translation which I can attend while my son is in school. I'm hoping to gain a deeper understanding of the Mass. I look forward to this journey.
Meanwhile, is anyone else already tired of rehearsing Christmas carols?
06 September 2011
Project On Hold
The decision was made recently to put Harmonic Patina on hold for about a year until our members are more available to make it work. I am saddened by this, but am the first to acknowledge that projects have to flow and when you are repeatedly coming up against conflicts, there's no sense in forcing it. We all have other places to focus our energies currently, and hopefully we can revisit the idea later with renewed zeal.
Meanwhile, rehearsals are underway for DeCantus, I am working to increase my wedding/funeral repertoire, and the Quartet is learning more new pieces for the Homecoming Weekend at Presentation. I am quickly drowning under all this sheet music! I am definitely in need of a new organizational system for my music, but, besides the obvious space issues, I don't know where to begin. Should I file strictly alphabetically? By language? By season? By style? So many pieces cross genres that I'm constantly pulling them out and putting them back in different places. Any ideas, fellow musicians? How do you organize?
Meanwhile, rehearsals are underway for DeCantus, I am working to increase my wedding/funeral repertoire, and the Quartet is learning more new pieces for the Homecoming Weekend at Presentation. I am quickly drowning under all this sheet music! I am definitely in need of a new organizational system for my music, but, besides the obvious space issues, I don't know where to begin. Should I file strictly alphabetically? By language? By season? By style? So many pieces cross genres that I'm constantly pulling them out and putting them back in different places. Any ideas, fellow musicians? How do you organize?
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