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I
was in the school choir until I was about 12, but singing solo in
front of an audience is something I haven't done since I was forced
into it at primary school.
In
recent years, the closest I've got to 'performing' for an audience
has been in a Karaoke bars on Greek islands - and I've only done
that after a few cocktails and with the back up of a few friends!
I can't
even admit to being a diva in the shower. No chance - people outside
the window might hear my warbling! So, an empty house with the doors
and windows closed is the only place I've sung for a while.
Going
for it
The experience wasn't high up there on
my list of most enjoyable moments, but when I'd finished I was
proud of myself for having had the guts to do it  |
But
I'm getting to that grand old age now (23!) when I've realised that,
if I want to get anywhere, I've got to do something about it, so
I joined Sing Live and it's been great.
But
singing solo? If I did that everyone would realise I can't hold
a note and I'll get thrown out! However, after a few group rehearsals
I'd picked up a bit of confidence and I thought I might as well
give the auditions a go. As the saying goes, 'nothing ventured ...'
Reality
bites
Scared?
Me? As if! My hands and legs were shaking because it was cold. And
that shaky vibrating voice? That's a sound effect I've been perfecting
for years! Honest.
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I might not be the next Ella Fitzgerald
or Kylie Minogue, but I'll still play a part in a great choir
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The
experience wasn't high up there on my list of most enjoyable moments,
but when I'd finished I was proud of myself for having had the guts
to do it. Even if I do get shown the door at least I can say a had
a go and faced my fears.
I might
not be the next Ella Fitzgerald or Kylie Minogue, but I'll still
play a part in a great choir, doing 'extraordinary things in exciting
places'!
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