Last year, entering the NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) competition wiped me out. It took me several months to want to sing again after my dreadful performance. Well, I must be a sucker for punishment because I just signed up to sing again at NATS in March. I'm super excited, too.
This year, I no longer qualify to enter the novice division (three years or fewer of voice lessons) and there is no intermediate division for the adult group so I have to enter the advanced division. Since that includes all the voice majors from BYU and people who actually know how to sing, I'm going to enter the event non-competitively.
It'll be fun to have something prepare for and to get some feedback from the judges. Even better: none of the stress of having to sing in front of the recital hall! I think I may even perform in both the "Classical" and "Musical Theater" divisions so I can have even more fun.
Who am I? This is fun to spend months preparing for something where I know I'll be the worst singer in my division?
Bring it on!
I would love to come and root for you! Way to show courage! I am sure you will do well, especially knowing what you will be facing a little better this time.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! I only did this when I was in high school...I was horrible *shudder*
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you :)