Updates

1) Almost done with ND app!

2) Didn't make Fluid Dynamics. On the bright side, David said that I had a pretty voice and excellent pitch - it just wasn't what they were looking for right now. I guess that's the downside of being in the arts: you have lots of leeway with what you can do and your personal style, but you're at the mercy of what people want at the moment. You can be great at something, but if it's not in demand, then you're still outta luck. That's not just true in music, but also in dance, theatre, art... it pervades every art form. It's just something you have to deal with, if you really want to pursue art.

I found it interesting that the rejection didn't bother me that much. Maybe that's because DK was so complimentary of my voice before the "unfortunately...". Perhaps it's because this was not terribly serious for me; I didn't have all my hopes hanging on the audition results. I would've really enjoyed singing with them, because they're a good group of people and extremely talented. But I have orchestra, chamber group, painting, and many other talents. Voice always did play second fiddle to my flute, and it's been ages since I was in any vocal group. It's always been a minor hobby, and it's ok with me if it stays that way. I'm happy. :) Though I am a little curious as to what I should do to better my chances in another audition... I can do flute auditions (have good tone, show off phrasing/melodic mastery, dynamics, breath control and technical ability), but voice seems to be another kind of animal altogether.

And I can now say that yesterday, I did something I've wanted to do for a while that scared the bejeebers out of me. :) Hooray for conquering fears, and many thanks to Tina and Marlena for convincing me to audition in the first place. It was good for me.