I sit here after my second full day of rehearsal for Die Fledermaus. Not only is this my first opera ever and my first semester signing opera; it's also my first CAST ever! In high school I was always a pit musician and I realized yesterday that this is my first time actually being a member of the cast. Let me tell you, it really is an awesome experience. So far I've sung a duet, learned dialogue, and gotten chest bumped to the floor! All being new experiences, I can say that I really love this. The dynamic is great and rehearsals, though long, are a lot of fun. The best part is, even though I'm only covering the role I got a little recognition for it. Isabel, the director, said today that she was super impressed with all of the covers and how well they learned their roles. It's a start.
Another new experience today, I went to church for the first time in a long time. Kim, a close friend of mine, had a solo so she invited me to come check it out. For a long time now I've sworn off church and religion all together. I just never got anything out of Roman Catholic mass, and didn't really agree with everything being said. After getting over my original apprehension I decided i would tag along. Let me tell you, I have NEVER seen a group of people enjoy their faith so much. The full symphony orchestra and choir along with the service was really inspiring. And the most surprising part of all, the sermon actually made me think. My feelings today were confirmed, it doesn't matter how you worship or connect to whoever or whatever you believe in because no one is the same. It's hard to explain, but I guess what I realized was the closest I've ever felt to God or anything like that is while I'm playing music. I still don't know what I believe, but something in this universe cause me to switch instruments halfway though high school and excel at it. Something caused me to start singing opera halfway through college and take to it quickly. I don't know how to explain it. All I can say is, I'm very thankful that I have music in my life and I realize how lucky I am to have it.
Don't deny your gifts friends, embrace them. Most of all though, be thankful that you have them. They are what make you an individual.
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