Emily F. VRH 9/5 critiques

Emily F. VRH 9/5 critiques
Emily Floyd: DID YOU ALL SEE THE FLY TRYING TO GET IN MY MOUTH!?!?! Ha ha!
I felt like my breathing was inconsistent. Some breaths felt low and comfortable, and others I could tell were high and tense. I'm happy that I can take low balloon breaths some of the time now. This is a huge improvement for me. My budgeting of air wasn't good. I could feel myself running out of air in most every phrase. I thought my intonation was good (I know I can tend to be on the low side of the pitch), but I didn't notice the note that was flat--thanks for letting me know. I felt happy with my timbre, mostly. It sounded rich and warm to me. I thought the German was good, but lacking some consonants sometimes, and I think that was a result of poor air usage. I tend to get so nervous that I hardly dare emote anything, but I know I enjoy watching performers who look like they're enjoying what they sing! I'm still working on being able to really enjoy the song while I perform and use my face appropriately. 
Amber Denslow: I felt like the air was budgeted well. Breathing seemed comfortable and low. Timbre was generally round and clear, but airy at times. I wonder if having a stronger stance and more stable body would help give more power to the sound? I noticed one foot up throughout the song and fingers moving. Diction sounded clear. Expression seemed appropriate for the song.
Amber Farrow:Breaths seemed a little shallow, probably due to nervousness. There was a lot of jaw tension, particularly on the long notes. The timbre was warm and pleasing on the low notes, but tension put strain on the sound of the long, high notes. This tension also seemed to confuse the pitch for me--I wasn't quite sure what I was hearing. I wanted to see more lower body strength to support the high notes and give release in the jaw. The diction was good, and I felt that she "felt" the song. She seemed to really enjoy the song.
Michael Lechner: Breaths seemed low, but the budgeting of air was a little weak. I noticed some tension in neck and somewhat weak shoulders. I'd like to see the chest up more. Maybe that would help with air usage. Timbre was very rich and warm, with just a bit of nasal quality--overall a nice sound. German could use more consonants and purer vowels. Had German diction yet? I wonder if bringing out the consonants more would give a more dental sound rather than nasal? Expression was good, but I wasn't positive he knew exactly what he was singing about the whole time.
Jared Daley: Hooray! The first breath, first attempt was great! Good air usage-- he knew exactly how much air was needed and used it gracefully. Stance looked a little weak (feet close together), but didn't seem to adversely affect the strength needed for the song. Timbre is well-suited to musical theatre. Sound is much less nasal than I've heard before. Relaxed, powerful, warm sound. There was great intent in the words of the song. It made me feel. The crisp consonants in the faster parts contributed to good air budgeting. I could tell that he meant the song and it made me enjoy the performance. Everything I noticed was improved from the last couple of years. 
Sarah Gee: Breathing is lower than I've noticed before. The ends of phrases were graceful. Timbre is sweet and warm, a nice sound. There is more power in the sound than I've heard before. I didn't understand all of the words. Expression seemed controlled or held back. I'd like to see more of it! It would be helpful to maintain character or feel of the song until the very end of the accompaniment. 
Jordan Davis: Breathing seemed full with good air usage, but tension throughout body. Timbre was more pleasing on "ah" vowels, more rich and relaxed. "Ee" vowels were pulled back more in the throat, giving a more swallowed sound. The diction was clear and understandable with obvious intent. What a fun piece! The expression was fun and appropriate for the song, I just wanted a little more to give it that full-on kid feeling.
Aubrianne Dunn: Knees looked locked, with a forward-leaning body. I wonder if this made it difficult to take low breaths? There was some jaw tension. Low voice is powerful with good depth and warm color, but higher notes were more airy with a neck-up kind of sound. Diction was clear with intent behind the words. I felt that there was meaning and feeling in the song, and this made it enjoyable to watch. 
Emily Hess: Breath usage seemed good, but I couldn't tell whether breaths were bucket or balloon. Head and neck were leaning forward a little, maybe contributing to a pushy sound. Lower notes were powerful, if a little belty. Diction was clear and the meaning and intent were understandable. Body movement and weight shifting was a little distracting, but she seemed like she enjoyed the song and performing. 
Kayelee Farris: First breaths were a little shallow, but breathing improved steadily over the song. Timbre was warm and round. When a shallow breath was taken, sound was a little airy, but with a deep breath, sound was released and powerful. I noticed a very lovely, relaxed jaw! Expression remained the same throughout, with raised eyebrows. It seems that she was thinking about her singing and technique, rather than the words, music, and feeling. Fingers moved nervously a little bit. It was great that she was able to maintain her rhythm without getting flustered when accompaniment was weak.