I have had so many people ask what I am taking this quarter that I thought I would just put it here. Its not the schedule, just the classes. :)
*Voice lessons
*Accompanying lessons
*Voice Master Class
*Accompanying Master Class
*Concert Choir
*Aural Skills 4
*Music Seminar: Opera History 1
*Conducting Practicum
*Hispanic Literature
Accompanying: 2 mezzo-sopranos, 2 tenors, 1 flautist - practice and their lessons
Preparing for: Conducting Concert Choir at the 2012 Invitational Choral Festival, Choir tour to Europe, accompany 1 mezzo-soprano's junior recital and 1 tenor's junior recital.
Also... choir director at church.
This quarter is seriously going to be one of the best ever! So excited!!
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Newest member
I am unbelievably overwhelmed and blessed to announce that I am now a member of WWU's Concert Choir. To say that I am excited is an absolute understatement! This news was rather unexpected, although very much hoped for. Going on almost 5 weeks of bronchitis, my singing voice is definitely not 100%. And so, auditioning for choir placements today felt like a shot in the dark. My lungs are not at full capacity and my range and ability to transition are weak.
But miraculously I made it. God is so good. He is good whether I got into Concert Choir or not. I am praising Him for yet another huge musical opportunity and another avenue to share His love.
Oh... the best part: for Spring Break... Concert Choir is touring (singing through) Italy and Croatia.
Soooooo.... EUROPE HERE I COME!!
But miraculously I made it. God is so good. He is good whether I got into Concert Choir or not. I am praising Him for yet another huge musical opportunity and another avenue to share His love.
Oh... the best part: for Spring Break... Concert Choir is touring (singing through) Italy and Croatia.
Soooooo.... EUROPE HERE I COME!!
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Of little brothers and such
At times God brings people into your life that hold a special place in your heart. I love when a friendship is created that is just a little different.
Brady is one of those friends. At 16 (almost 17!), he is basically the little brother I never had. I had the privilege of interning alongside him for a month in Costa Rica. From the moment I met him, I knew there was never going to be a dull moment with him around.
For four weeks we ate, worked, worshiped, prayed, played, talked, laughed, and lived life in the same place. Countless hours spent in conversation, both in English and Spanish!
I remember the evening we were sitting on our intern director's couch...fighting. Fighting the way siblings fight. I said something, he shoved me with his foot, I spilled my coffee, I yelled, he yelled.... all while laughing. Or the many times he ate my food... because he was always eating. Or walking to Wal-Mart and then back in the rain.
But there were serious times too... the time I helped him brainstorm for his devotional, or talks about his girlfriend and the future, or even theology.
Brady is crazy. There is simply no way around that fact. But, amongst the joking, laughing, and odd comments, he is pretty cool. He has a sensitive heart and is always eager to learn. He dreams big, loves big, and lives big. You are guaranteed to be laughing and smiling within five minutes of being around him.
I am so very grateful that God allowed our paths to cross. I love the brother-sister (and at times mother-son) relationship we have. I am blessed by his energy, encouragement, and endless amounts of jokes. Thanks to him I now love country music. And thanks to him I now say really weird things at times.
I miss spending time with this goof, I miss laughing till I cry, I miss getting frustrated at what he thinks sometimes, and I miss talking about God.
Brady, I am excited for what God has for your future and how He is going to minister to people through you. Keep your eyes focused on running this "race" of life to glorify Jesus. So excited to hang out on the 30th!
Ciao mae!
For four weeks we ate, worked, worshiped, prayed, played, talked, laughed, and lived life in the same place. Countless hours spent in conversation, both in English and Spanish!
I remember the evening we were sitting on our intern director's couch...fighting. Fighting the way siblings fight. I said something, he shoved me with his foot, I spilled my coffee, I yelled, he yelled.... all while laughing. Or the many times he ate my food... because he was always eating. Or walking to Wal-Mart and then back in the rain.
But there were serious times too... the time I helped him brainstorm for his devotional, or talks about his girlfriend and the future, or even theology.
Brady is crazy. There is simply no way around that fact. But, amongst the joking, laughing, and odd comments, he is pretty cool. He has a sensitive heart and is always eager to learn. He dreams big, loves big, and lives big. You are guaranteed to be laughing and smiling within five minutes of being around him.
I am so very grateful that God allowed our paths to cross. I love the brother-sister (and at times mother-son) relationship we have. I am blessed by his energy, encouragement, and endless amounts of jokes. Thanks to him I now love country music. And thanks to him I now say really weird things at times.
I miss spending time with this goof, I miss laughing till I cry, I miss getting frustrated at what he thinks sometimes, and I miss talking about God.
Brady, I am excited for what God has for your future and how He is going to minister to people through you. Keep your eyes focused on running this "race" of life to glorify Jesus. So excited to hang out on the 30th!
Ciao mae!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Faithfulness in the midst of doubt
God's faithfulness is something so big, so perfect, so contrary to this world, and so beautiful that often I am blown away by it. Humbled by it. Encouraged by it.
I am ashamed at how often I doubt, only to be undeservingly swept away with countless reminders that God is indeed there and is still radically working despite my sin and skewed motives. Sometimes I get so frustrated at my lack of trust. Somehow I think I need to do something about my situation, and so I go about frantically trying to "make things right", or at least attempting to make things right. Ah! Why can't I just strive to live my life for Jesus and do things to please Him all while simply trusting. Easier said than done isn't it!
God's faithfulness....
Webster's defines faithful as "steadfast in affection or allegiance". It is pretty amazing that even though we constantly sin and make poor choices God remains the same in His love, forgivness, strength, and peace. Unconditionally loving, protecting, forgiving, chastising. Its beautiful.
My worry about finances, relationships, school, and life is unbelief and a lack of trust. I am so thankful though that God is constantly reminding me that He is always faithful.
"But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." (Matthew 6:30-33 ESV)
I am ashamed at how often I doubt, only to be undeservingly swept away with countless reminders that God is indeed there and is still radically working despite my sin and skewed motives. Sometimes I get so frustrated at my lack of trust. Somehow I think I need to do something about my situation, and so I go about frantically trying to "make things right", or at least attempting to make things right. Ah! Why can't I just strive to live my life for Jesus and do things to please Him all while simply trusting. Easier said than done isn't it!
God's faithfulness....
Webster's defines faithful as "steadfast in affection or allegiance". It is pretty amazing that even though we constantly sin and make poor choices God remains the same in His love, forgivness, strength, and peace. Unconditionally loving, protecting, forgiving, chastising. Its beautiful.
My worry about finances, relationships, school, and life is unbelief and a lack of trust. I am so thankful though that God is constantly reminding me that He is always faithful.
"But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." (Matthew 6:30-33 ESV)
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