LaeKin Burgess VRH notes 8/29

LaeKin Burgess
VRH notes 8/29

Sarah Brenay
Breathing: Some of the higher notes were not fully supported by the breath but for the most part there was a nice flow of breath to all her notes.
Intonation: Everything was in tune
Timbre: I really liked this song in Sarah's voice.  Her timber was warm and dark which fit the lower notes and mood of the song really nicely.
Diction: The diction wasn't strong by any means but I was able to catch most of her words.
Expressiveness: Sarah had a good expressive look on her face but I felt like it came and went throughout the song.
Overall: I really enjoyed this performance. I like this song for her voice. Even though a few of the high notes didn't have enough energy behind them I still felt like it was a really great performance. 

Sarah Boucher
Breathing: Good, low, prepared breaths but sometimes on the release it feels a little pushed.
Intonation: Was great overall, only a few notes under pitch when going from higher notes down to the lower
Timbre:  bright
Diction: I understood all of Sarah's words.
Expressiveness: Sarah makes me tear up every time she sings this song. She does a great job with it.
Overall: It was a very enjoyable performance. Sarah seemed a bit tighter in this performance than ones I have seen in the past but it was still great.

Taylee Beckstead
Breathing:  Breaths good and generally stayed low in the body. The high notes could have used more energy.
Intonation: Overall tunefulness was good.
Timbre: Kind of tight in some places but with proper release she has a rich, beautiful sound.
Diction: It definitely could have used sharper consonants. I was losing a lot of what you were saying. German especially needs to have really strong consonants.
Expressiveness: My only suggestion on this would be not to move quite as much. Facial expressions were great. Be careful not to lean forward in an effort to express emotion. 
Overall: This was a great performance for Taylee. I feel like her sound could resonate a little better if she would lift the soft palate a bit more. Taylee seemed to have confidence in her high notes and overall composure.

Mariah Boyer
Breathing: Breath seemed kind of high in her chest. Ran out of breath on a few of the phrases.There was tension in the high notes not allowing the air to energize them. Low notes are beautiful, though.
Intonation: Higher notes seem "covered" which tends to make them sound flat. Otherwise it was great.
Timbre: Breathy, dark.
Diction: I understood all of the text
Expressiveness: Stood perfectly still so there were no distracting body movements(which is good) and there was definitely some good expression in her eyes but she could give even more.  Could use imagery to keep emotion there.
Overall:  I really like Mariah's voice. Just let those high notes free girl (I know, easier said than done)! Really nice voice, though. Lift soft palate, energize those high notes and be a little more free with your performance, you look a bit uptight.

Carolee Beck
Breathing: Is high in her chest and is pushy coming out
Intonation: in tune
Timbre: nasally, dark, low
Diction: Could use a bit more diction but that might not flow with the style of the piece as well.
Expressiveness:  Very good, she looks like she is having fun when she is performing.  She should avoid leaning forward and pushing.
Overall:  Carolee has a unique voice which is fun with the style she is singing.  Biggest thing I would say is to not be so pushy with the breath.

Emily Cottam
Breathing: Needs to be more energized in some places
Intonation: Struggled a bit in this area because the breath was under energized but it was generally good and in tune
Timbre: Very nice, light timbre which is sometimes fluttery
Diction: I need a little bit more. I don't speak Italian or anything but I think it could use to be a little more crisp.
Expressiveness: Try using imagery in your head to bring forth the desired emotion. I could've used a bit more emotion to tell what you were singing about.
Overall: Nice work done here. It could use a little more stability in the vibrato and breath but it's a beautiful voice. Nice performance.

Caitlyn Craig
Breathing: I feel like your chest is a little low and if you raise it a little and allow those ribs to expand a bit more you might have more breath (Just a suggestion) sometimes it seemed like you were running out. There were some nice low breaths there though.
Intonation: Right on
Timbre: Mellow, bright, sometimes a bit breathy
Diction: Sounds good
Expressiveness: Lovely expression in her face and eyes. I can get an idea of what she is singing about even though it is in French.
Overall: Caitlyn has such a nice voice and there were some really good moments in her singing.  The breath can be a bit more energized for the high notes especially for onset. Great performance!

Laura Berg
Breathing: Breath seems a little high in the chest which made the release sound a bit pushy
Intonation: Good with just a few notes under pitch when the breath was pushed
Timbre: Beautiful voice, dark, full timbre
Diction: More consonants
Expressiveness: Beautiful expression but I could still use a bit more
Overall: I really enjoyed the performance. Relax a little, it seemed a bit uptight.