Wrapping up the fall season

We closed out the fall season at Vacaville Ulatis Center. It was a well-attended show, but not the sold-out show we had there last year. Sensitive musicians do take that a little personally. But overall, a good show. The theater is a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility...really a pleasure to perform in. The sound was excellent, which makes it a pleasure to sing! We have to rely upon the house sound people when we play these large theaters. Lots of subtle elements go into good sound. There is stage sound and house sound. The house sound needs to be mixed well with good effects so the audience has an enjoyable experience. The stage sound is a bit more complicated. Each musician has a monitor which needs to be mixed to their liking. More guitar, please! Less keyboards! More of this or that voice! Multiply that by seven band members! And with a band full of musician who have lost their hearing...it's a challenge. Strangely, I also had a good number of past or present students in attendance. The show is definitely PG-13, so it's a bit nerve-wracking. I warn their parents that it's not a kids show...so buyer, beware! Now, that it's all wrapped up until a couple of shows in late December, I can do my tasks at hand...report cards, conferences, and class assignments!

Looking forward to...

I am thinking about how we are solidly into autumn...report cards are due soon, and our last show for 6 weeks is this weekend. I am thinking about how in 10 days or so, I will be through my many tasks of the last few months. I am thinking about how I can catch up on various elements of our classes over the break. I am thinking I may just make it after all!