First Audition of 2011

Today, January 4th, was my first audition of 2011. I have to say it went pretty well for only 16 bars. Okay, let me start at the beginning.

The audition was for the role of Maria, in West Side Story, for the Vancouver opera. I decided not to show up to the dance call because who are we kidding, Maria doesn't dance, and because, yes I'll admit it, I'm a little rusty. Anyway, the Maria's that showed up to audition, at 2, ended up being sent home . Yay me for calling that one! So, I get there a little before our call, which was 4:30, and as I walk in I see a good 20 girls. I think, "Okay, It's going to be a while before they get to me," so I decide to pee. Of course they call my name as I'm in the washroom. I didn't even hear the guy; a girl had to come knocking on the door. Talk about timing. I rush out, fixing myself, while all the other girls are staring at me. Great start right?

So I enter the room, head held high, feeling good, because I have just emptied my bladder, and then I see how many people are sitting behind the panel, and can you believe I had to pee again! Of course they didn't even say hi, I mean come on now, this isn't New York. I give the music to the pianist, sing my 16 bars, say thank you, and leave. As I was leaving, there was dead silence, and I could feel their stares on the back of my head. But I did walk out with swagger, I must say. Oh, the joys of auditioning...

However, this evening I was over at Terence Lam's studio, working on my new single. Terence Lam is an extremely talented producer/engineer who you will have to look out for. He is going to do very big things. My new track is banging, and I have to say, working on that with Terence was the best way to end my day. Just me, and my music; no panel of judges, and a producer that can make magic. That's what it's all about. Making Magic!