Things have been going pretty well. Happy new year, by the way! Last year was a great learning experience for me, very hectic and stressful, but I think this year will be better. Now that I’ve got a good idea of how things work at the Conservatorium, I think I will be able to handle my workload a lot better. My results turned out pretty well in second semester – a Distinction in voice, Distinction in gospel choir, and Credit in core studies.
This coming semester I’ll be taking voice, gospel choir, advanced core studies, foundation theory, and history of jazz. Should be a little more busy but a little more manageable.
On the singing front, late last year I did some recording work for local songwriter Justin Collins, who had some tracks recorded but needed vocals. This was my first paid singing job, and I really enjoyed it. Justin then rushed off for a trip around the mainland, so the editing isn’t finished yet, but when it is and when the songs are available, I’ll let you know!
The Southern Gospel Choir performed at “Sing Salamanca” again this year, along with Brian Ritchie of the Violent Femmes, and Michael Spiby of the Badloves. It was a great concert, with many people turning up to sit on picnic blankets and sing along. I’m not sure when our next performance will be, but we start rehearsing again when the uni semester starts, so stay tuned!
I also have my first paid live gig coming up. A pianist friend of mine, Nathaniel Richardson, and I will be performing for an hour and a half at a wedding on the 31st. I’m pretty excited about it, and it’s given me an excuse to learn a few new standards (not that I need an excuse!)
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