February 10, 2011
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This afternoon, I had a very productive conference call with two friends who had decided to join me in my quest for self-improvement. Abigail and Amy are helping to keep me on track (while I keep them on track as … Continue reading
January 3, 2011
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I jokingly posted this tweet on New Year’s Eve, and unfortunately (but not surprisingly) I didn’t win the lottery. In lieu of a windfall, I didn’t have many other resolutions to offer myself come midnight. Yes, I’ve got to continue … Continue reading
December 8, 2010
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When I answered my phone yesterday morning, I never expected I’d be asked to do an interview on Fox News. Last month’s Opera Company of Philadelphia’s Random Act of Culture (the “flash mob” Hallelujah Chorus at Macy’s in Philadelphia) made … Continue reading
November 13, 2010
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I sang with 650 people at Macy’s a few weeks ago for a “Random Act of Culture” organized by the Opera Company of Philadelphia in conjunction with the Knight Foundation, and got a few seconds of face time on the … Continue reading
November 12, 2010
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For the last few days, I’ve been in Lancaster, PA rehearsing for Verdi’s Requiem with the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra. It has been quite an exciting experience, performing a such a substantial solo in such a touchstone piece. I’m enjoying every … Continue reading
October 15, 2010
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So I had all these grand plans about posting a day-by-day journal of my trials and tribulations learning Mahler’s Ruckert-lieder for my concert with the Delaware County Symphony this Sunday. But then life intervened, and I spent more time actually … Continue reading
September 26, 2010
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Many years ago, when I still lived in New York, I took a voiceover class. I really enjoyed it, and I even made a demo CD at the end of it all. Nothing ever came of it, however; the voiceover … Continue reading
August 5, 2010
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From Ghirardelli Square, I walked down to the waterfront, and took in the view of the C.A. Thayer, a three-masted schooner that is a part of the Maritime Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf. I spent the night on the C.A. Thayer … Continue reading
August 1, 2010
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Friday in Chico turned out to be all about the performing arts for me. My cousin is pretty active in the local drama groups, and he acts and directs a number of shows each year. He invited a few actors … Continue reading
July 9, 2010
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I know I was going to write about my learning process. Trouble is, I’ve been too busy learning to write about it! I’m really excited about the concert I’ll be peforming in today, though. The Crossing is in the middle … Continue reading