Getting Cut From The Red River Chorale

[StMark]

Originally Posted by timlan2057

Well ... there is one more conducted by a prof at LSU at Alexandria.

Not making fun, but I've heard elementary school choirs that were better.

I'd be embarrassed to sing with them.

I figure if I can sing with this church choir with several RRC members in it I can get some sightreading experience, maybe take a few formal lessons and audition again in 2009.

Tim, I think you came up with the best suggestion. I would also take some voice coaching lessons. It takes a second ear to correct possible pitch problems. He or she could help you with technique and sight reading as well. There are books that can help you do it more effeciantly. check out this site too vocalist.org

I have a question for you: what do the other members with whom you are aqqaunted with think of this decision? I know how choirs can work. There is often a strong sense of community in choirs and I'm certain you made friends with many members. Perhaps they have some pull. As A director, there are things you have to do to keep everyone happy. you gotta pick your battles or live miserable lol

I can see where this would be quite fun and challanging!

[revrandy]

Dere's an ol' man called the Mississippi,
Dat's de ol' man that I'd like to be,
What does he care if the world's got troubles?
What does he care if de land ain't free?
Ol' Man River,
dat Ol' Man River,
He mus' know something',
But don' say nothin';
He jus' keeps rollin',
He keeps on rollin' along.

He don't plant taters,
He don't plant cotton,
An' them that plants 'em
Is soon forgotten,
But Ol' Man River,
He jus' keeps rollin' along.

You an' me, we sweat an' strain,
Body all achin' and racked with pain.
"Tote that barge! Lift that bale!"
Git a little drunk,
An' you lands in jail!

Ah gits weary,
An' sick o' tryin',
Ah'm tired o' livin',
And skeered o' dyin',
But Ol' Man River,

He jus' keeps rollin' along!

[Esther]

Tim I hate this situation has come into your life at a time you were so excited for your daughter. And you have a right to be proud.

I think you have already received excellent advice on the training.

I hate this happened to my friend and hope things change soon. But as someone said POA would probably appreciate your talents.


BTW...how's the car sells going?