Tonight is my fund-raising concert! I have the opportunity of a lifetime to realize my dream of singing opera by going to Graz, Austria to participate in a 6 week intensive opera program this summer. I will learn roles, perform, meet other singers, coaches, conductors - people who will provide the training, resources and networking to get my foot in the door. Tonight's concert is to help me raise funds to cover the cost of the training. I've never taken a leap of faith this large or asked for anything of this magnitude before.
I'll be performing some great opera solos, and will also have the pleasure of singing with two of my good friends - Carmen and Michael Nemeth. We are doing some crowd-pleasing duets from Marriage of Figaro, Lakme, The Phantom of the Opera and more. I already know that my absolute favorite moment will be at the end, when I get to sing with my lovely daughter. I'm really looking forward to singing for the many fabulous friends and family that are encouraging me to go for my dreams.
I leave for Austria in late June and return home to Seattle in late August. Two whole months of singing - could I ask for more?! I can't wait to get over there and do what I love every day. I'm excited to see how much I improve over the weeks. I plan on coming back to Seattle with a very competitive edge. This is going to be a FABULOUS experience, and I can't wait to get started. The journey so far has been mind-blowing so I can't wait to see what's around the corner. Bring it!
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