A singing frollicking band of daughters We

Ok so you might think "What the Hell is she on about" its quite simple. As you all know I joined Ashfield Musical Society earlier on in the year. Which was seriously the best decision i have done in a long time. Back to the 80's was a success and I had so much fun. So I decided to keep on doing it. Our next show is "Pirates of Penzance" and I have been chosen as a Daughter of the Major General Stanley (hurrah for the major general). Which means I have to frollick :/ eek!!! This means that i have to dance gracefully and prance about the stage, graceful like a swan, unfortunately for me im about as graceful as a charging bull so this will be an interesting process for me.

Oh and it gets better, the one and only Matty J has joined the chorus as a pirate arr!!!.  Not only am I having a great time in rehearsals but he is seriously enjoying it. hes got this natural energy that I seriously wish I had sometimes. I remember being like that when i was younger but alas I guess ive gone to conservitive in my old age (would like to point out the matt is actually older then me). hum i just realised how negitive ive been sounding about myself, lol best stop that straight away.

On a good note now that Ive done a show already I am more confident in singing out (also helps being separated into proper vocal groups) and my audition this time around wasnt a failure. there are still many things I need to learn, Like keep more eye contact, act out while singing and keep my hands out of my pocket. hopefully next time ill get that right and be asked to do a reading for a part. still praying on chicago which is an Alto show. YAY!!! pirates unfortunally is a soprano show with the only alto being a 47 year old woman. Still i auditioned for that part knowing full well i hadnt a hope in hell is going anywhere with it. most of the chorus songs are quite hard for me with the notes we hit but the more we are singing them the easier its getting so its 100% a positive thing for my range.

once again ive been making baked goodies for the show and my cupcakes where a success.

More updates of Pirates to come :D

claire