Preparing......

I'm practicing, this week for a program in the middle of next week.

It's a private engagement in which I will sing several pieces, and the pianist (who'll also be accompanying me) will play some solos.

I'm not singing any new repertoire, since I only got notice of this engagement  a month ago, and since I've only had one voice lesson this season, and no time yet to see a coach. I wouldn't dare perform any works under such circumstances. These pieces are old friends, so the only thing I have to do is get them back into my voice.

It's a salon-like setting, pleasantly intimate. I've sung before this audience, once before, and I remember them to be gracious lovers of classical music, and very hospitable. I don't know who's more anxious, them to hear me, or me to return to sing to them. Audiences like this make it so easy to enjoy yourself while performing.


I still haven't decided on what to wear, but I can't wait too long. The evening's wardrobe must be all put together by Friday, so that I can focus the rest of the days on the music. I don't want to be running around at the last minute trying to find a replacement button, or thread to mend a hem, and so forth. The wardrobe is an integral part of the performance package.

Adequate rest is another must, too, for keeping my resistance up so as to avoid becoming ill.That being said, I'm signing off, now!