Marathon

So, this program is not really a sprint...it's a marathon!  A test of endurance!  Starting tomorrow, things are only going to get busier!!  I mean, it already has been busy for some people, particularly those that were in concerts the first week or this week.  But up until now, my schedule has been pretty manageable.  However, from here on out, it's concert craziness for everyone!
Among the highlights for the next few days:

--Headshots with photographer Devon Cass from New York!  (SO excited for this!)   He gave us a fantastic deal that couldn't be turned down!
--2 concerts of American Spiritual music: one Saturday night, one on Sunday night.  I'm singing "Fix me, Jesus" as a solo. (a la Kathleen Battle)
--Master classes galore next week, including Barbara Bonney!! (Yay!!!)  I'll be singing in one next Tuesday with Michele Crider.  I'm a little nervous since I'll be doing a "maiden voyage" of a brand new aria that I'm *still* learning this week...but it will be good to get my feet wet.
--Possibly going to sing in a Spanish concert week after next...need to talk to someone about that.  It means quickly learning a new song, but hey, I'll take another performance opportunity!

I had an acting coaching today over a new recitative that I just learned, and let me tell you, it was exciting and refreshing--I felt like I really stepped out of my box, even just for a page and a half of music, but it felt wonderful!  It was like I had tasted something delicious and now I want more!  It's not going to be easy by any means, but progress is progress, and you don't get anywhere unless you try.

I'm feeling much better, and I didn't sound quite so sickly today--yay for little daily victories!  I'm really excited for all these new things I'm learning!  I feel like I have my own little army of voice teacher, voice coach, and acting coach--I wish I could just put them in my pocket and take them with me!

Okay, it is way past my bedtime now!  Good night!

Oh, side note (and slightly shameless plug), if you are friends with me on Facebook, I've posted pictures of the Governor's reception at the Schloss Eggenberg...absolutely breathtaking building!  I wish my camera did it justice!  Check them out!