If you’ve been following Susan’s audition tour (see her last blog here), you know that last week was a rough week for her. But, sometimes seven days can turn your whole world around! This week, Susan is back with a vengeance, ready to take on the world! Or at least take on the opera world. Read on to see what Susan has been up to this week and what her plans are for her music and upcoming auditions.
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One month on tour - On Heimweh and cultural differences Susan has been away from home on her audition tour for almost a month. Though this is arguably one of the most exciting times in her life, this is also one of the toughest. Susan is struggling with a touch of homesickness. But, she has accomplished so much in such a short time! Auditions, coachings, networking with agents… you go girl! Read on to see what Susan is up to now, including singing, being a tourist, and attending Halloween celebrations.
Susan is hitting the ground running with her auditions! In week three of her audition tour, she has already made connections with and taken lessons with two German coaches. It’s not all frolics and roses. To be a professional singer takes true grit. Sometimes, all you need is a good conversation with your dad and some good German chocolate to remind yourself to get back on the horse. Read on to see what she has learned about the audition process and herself through these lessons.
My first (and second!) beer in Germany!We are already at week two of Susan’s audition tour and she has finally had a chance to do some sightseeing! Walking around Berlin, she seems to run into one historical site after another. Along with experiencing the German culture, sightseeing is certainly like stepping into the pages of a history book. And Berlin is definitely not short on history! Read on to hear about her discoveries, plus a new opera audition opportunity.
Audition tour in Germany week 1: Willkommen in Berlin, Susan!In case you are new to the blog, we are following Susan on her first audition tour to Germany! Susan has officially arrived in Berlin. Just like any trip to a foreign country, her first couple of days there were overwhelming to say the least. Even if you are someone who has been travelling or practicing speaking foreign languages since you were little, it can still be incredibly daunting to step foot on foreign soil and hear nothing in your native language. But, with a bit of help from her friends, some pastries, and a big coat, she made it through her very first audition in Germany!
An American Singer on her way to GermanySusan is just about to leave for Germany! We will be hearing from Susan periodically as she goes on her very first audition tour there, starting in Berlin. If you missed Part One of her story, view it here. Right now, she is dealing with ALL the various logistical questions before you leave for a long trip. (Trust us, there’s a lot of logistical questions…) Soon, she will be dealing with all the “what if” questions that come with any audition process. Only this time, these “what if’s” include working in a foreign country.
Check in with us every week for Susan’s update on her journey! We have our fingers crossed for you Susan! We’re proud of you! Thank you so much for sharing your story: Follow a GVAI alumna on her way to sing for theaters and agents in Germany.Well folks, we have an extremely exciting new voice to add to our GVAI blog! We have a former GVAI singer who is going on her first audition tour to Germany. To give completely honest and thorough feedback, she has decided to remain anonymous. So, let’s call her Susan! Susan is a post-grad singer with aspirations of becoming an international opera star. Thus, Susan is embarking on a 12 week trip to Germany where she will be auditioning for opera companies and agents. If time permits, Susan may be able to send weekly updates to our GVAI blog! If you are interested in flying to Germany for auditions, you’ll definitely want to keep checking in to read up on her adventure and get the raw details - good and bad. Without further ado, I present to you Susan as she prepares for her trip.
GVAI just finished our 2nd annual summer opera program in Seattle, WA! Congratulations to all the singers, teachers, volunteers and supporters (especially Uli Lengenberg with Uli's famous sausage at Pike Market in Seattle)! It was a success with growth and learning all around. Our summer opera program is a two week program geared towards young artists who plan to pursue advanced schooling or opera careers in Germany, or artists who want to improve their singing in German. This year, our participants put on two performances of Mozart’s Magic Flute with German dialogues, as well as two recitals of German repertoire… all in just two weeks! Yes, it is indeed a very intense program. Aside from making lifelong friends and exploring the great, unique city of Seattle, what can you expect to take away from this experience? Well, I can’t really put that into a short, concise answer, so here’s a blog about all the wonderful lessons to be learned from 2 weeks at GVAI!
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Most blog posts from June 2017 - June 2018 were written by GVAI's blogger Anikka Abbott who has just started her journalism studies. We already miss her. Learn more about her here or connect with her on Facebook.
Meet ChristineHello, I am Christine, the director of GVAI, a passionate singer, German diction, voice and performance coach. I love music, singing and dancing. Life is an exciting journey and I invite you to walk with me.... |