Those of you who have been following along here for a while may know that one of the many (metaphorical) hats I wear is “professional musician”. Since college, I’ve held an assortment of part-time jobs as a paid church choir member. The choirs have varied in size and skill level, but for almost 10 years…
I haven’t forgotten about my ongoing carol obsession… here’s day 5! 12 Days of Christmas Carols: Day five / ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime This one has always been a favorite of mine, although it’s s bit on the obscure side. I’ve been enjoying reading the comments on the other videos and I’m happy…
Good morning! Today’s carol is one of the darker ones, but it’s always been a favorite around here for the beautiful tune and because occasionally you need a break from all the pep and bustle of the holidays… 12 Days of Christmas Carols: Day four / Coventry Carol It’s dim and rainy here this…
When I add new goodies to my wardrobe, I do one of two things: either I wear them non-stop or squirrel them away for the just-right outfit or occasion. As you may remember, weeks ago I blogged about making a little excursion up north to visit Concetta’s Closet and do a little touristing and shopsing. …
Yesterday, I had my first opportunity to be the alto soloist for Handel’s Messiah. Only part one, not the whole thing, but I wasn’t sharing the solos with anyone! It was a bit of a whirlwind all-day affair. I got up, ate a hearty breakfast, and set about arranging my hair so that it would…
Hello, lovely readers! Today I have for you a few pictures of another fancy dress… we had another performance yesterday evening for our little early music/anything out of copyright ensemble, Capella Antiqua. Since it was the first concert of the season, we decided that the easiest way to put a concert together was to do…