Back at work after a fantastic weekend in Sacramento.  I took the train up Friday afternoon, and arrived during the quartet competition intermission.  I was able to hear the second half of their competition; I was impressed, but only moderately so.  Turns out I must have a decent ear, because only one of the groups I heard actually placed, and they ( Read more... )

So last night I went to a Sweet Adelines rehearsal, and it was a blast. There were so many nice ladies there, so many strong personalities, so many nice voices! And so many funny quotes. For example, when asked how we made individual changes to achieve overtones when singing with the group, one lady said she sent her brain out to the rest of the ( Read more... )