Emily F. partner practice 10/28

Emily F. partner practice 10/28: Taylee and I met today and each sang two songs. The first I sang was "Lullaby," my aria. I was definitely not warmed up and felt uncomfortable, and it showed. Taylee noticed that my phrases were choppy and disconnected. She also said that it really looked like I didn't have a picture or story in my mind. It was all true because I was trying to remember the words, I wasn't breathing well, and having not warmed up first, I felt really disconnected. The second song I sang was "Wiegenlied" by Schubert. This song is a challenge for me because it's so mellow and sweet and strophic that I don't employ the energy necessary to have any real connection. Taylee said that I was singing only from my neck to my mouth, a much smaller space than I usually do. I needed better body and mind connection for this song.