What, I'm in a Choir?

I joined a choir called EVMCO stands for Eastern Valley Mormon Coral Organization. I have to say I'm deeply overwhelmed for the opportunity to sing with such talent. I'm singing with people who have masters in vocal performance, who've sang professionally, and who have perfect pitch. Needless so say, I'm not any of those things. It's been awhile since I've had to audition for a choir, and I was happy it's wasn't too hard. The last time was in Boise when I sang in a soloing woman's choir where we all sang solos and 2 group numbers. At the audition I didn't know I was auditioning for a solo!! The first day of practice I was like, "WHAT! You want me to sing that alone!!!??" It was funny and they gave me the music; No backing out of it! This time I just sang a hymn and did scales so they could hear my range. I auditioned with 2 other girls and was happy to have the experience of singing solos so I wasn't so nervous. All of us that auditioned in my group made the choir.

We are singing a song in Latin and it's accapella, along with some traditional Christmas songs that have been rearranged by the directors. Sometimes at practice I just want to close my eyes and listen. The music is so beautiful!!

Our Christmas Concert is called 'Sing We all Noel' and it's December 1oth in Mesa at the Ikeda Performing Arts Center. Wish you all could come and hear the magical music!

Here is a link that will tell you more about it. click here

I'm from the Country...

and I like it that way; At least the music that is! I went to the Brad Paisley concert on Thursday night. It was so good! He played non stop for almost 2 hours.

He sang two songs with just him and his guitar, no band. The vocals were amazing and piercing. He is truly an artist. I've always liked his music but never realized how good he is. He is kinda old school in the aspect of he really is in a band, not just a vocalist. Every person in his band is unbelievable in their craft.
I went with my friend Lisa. She also is moving in with me sometime this week. She's great! She's my wing man at parties and such a fun girl to have around. She's really helped me move forward since the big D and gotten me out and involved.
I wish I had some great concert story about a fight or something but every one was well behaved. Poor Brad Paisley kept having trouble with his mic and even said during singing "somethings wrong with this mic". At one point a fan gave him dog tags and he put them on. Then when he had a bread from playing he talked a little about it. He thought they were the guys actual dog tags, as did I. But the guy had them made just for Brad and it had the name of the tour on them. Brad thought that was really cool.
Also, while he was singing the song Being a Celebrity he changed one of the lyrics to say something about interrupting Taylor Swift during her speech. Wish I could remember how he sang it because it was awesome! Every one cheered really loud after that.

The weather was so nice! I think it was around 80 degrees. I was cold but didn't complain because I haven't been cold since Christmas. It was a nice feeling. Now don't go hating me, I've dealt with my winter, now it's my so called summer season. I can get out of the house and not die from 115 degree weather. I hope to go see more concerts and enjoy being outside!