Tuesday Synopsis
It's 10:15pm and Dale, Dorothy, Gary, Rachel, Myra, Allison and Kristen are sitting in the foyer of our dormatory suite. The concert with the Whisnants just got out and we're talking over everything we've learned so far.
Dorothy: I am really proud of Dale and Gary. They are really giving 100% and trying to do exactly what the teachers say. There is a little bit of resistance, but not much. As long as the promise of dinner is ahead, Gary will try anything and from the time Dale wakes up in his little twin bed, he is looking forward to crawling back in it!
Rachel: In our private lessons today, we learned that two of the biggest areas we need to work on are opening our mouths WIDE and learning to breathe correctly. When we were successful, we all were amazed at the difference it made in our blend and pitch.
Gary: In a management class today, Shelly Brown said "It is not your place to seek out a ministry but to prepare for one". This preparation is killing me! :)
Dale: Singing with braces is a special talent. It seems to greatly improve diction! :)
Myra: I really liked one of the Whisnants songs tonight. It says that God will always answer our prayers, and when the answer is no, there will always be a greater yes. I've had private lessons with Sherri Thrower and Lauren Talley. They have worked with me on placement and going between my head and chest voice.
Allison: My hand is perpetually glued to my lower abdomen, so I can watch it go out when I breathe correctly!
Kristen: We've had a great day! Dustin Sweatman worked with me a lot on singing stronger in my head voice. I had to try some crazy exercises while the rest of the group looked on. They thoroughly enjoyed learning at MY expense!
Stuart: In sound class we built a microphone cord! I also went to a theory class and learned about the scale, notes and timing.
Unfortunately, Justin and Cody are still hanging out with friends (we think these friends might be girls, although Dorothy is hoping that they are at a late night Bible study!) We'll get their thoughts on here later!
We're ready to get some sleep and start this all over again tomorrow!