Browsing Archive: January, 2011
Posted by John Christopher on Monday, January 31, 2011,
So, after a great weekend, full of great singers, and full of great performances at the opera, I did not advance to the finals of the competition. I would be lying if I said i was completely okay. I will be the first to admit that it hurt at first. HGO is something that I really, really wanted. And its made even harder because I feel like I had a great audition today. Then I had to take a moment to think about it all. All we can do in this life is try to be the absolute best we can, and...
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Posted by John Christopher on Sunday, January 30, 2011,
So, today was so amazing. I had my first audition, which didn't go as well as I would have liked, but hey, things happen. I'm glad I get to redeem myself tomorrow. It's always hard to sing in a new city, but I am absolutely loving Houston. This is my kind of city. I met all of the singers today, and its the first time I can say that all of the competitors are really nice. Its great to be in a competition where everyone is a good colleague, it makes it easier to say that anyone in the gr...
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Posted by John Christopher on Saturday, January 29, 2011,
Hey guys. I just wanted to let you all know that I made it to Houston safely. I got to the hotel and went to a meet-in-greet. I went to dinner at The Hardrock Cafe with some old friends and some new and had a great time. I will keep you all posted on the goings on of this weekend. It's time to practice before I go to bed.
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Posted by John Christopher on Monday, January 10, 2011,
So, BIG NEWS. I have been selected as one of the semi-finalists for the 2011 Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers at Houston Grand Opera. YAY! I fly down on January 28, and it is going to be a blast. I got in touch with some of my great friends and they are coming. My mom and my sister are flying down as well. I can't wait. I feel so ready for whatever happens. I know it is cliche, but it really doesn't matter if I win or lose. It just amazes me how things have come full ci...
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Posted by John Christopher on Monday, January 10, 2011,
I'm turning over a new leaf...lol. I'm actually going to keep all of you up to date on what is going on with me. I cant wait to share all of the great things that are happening in my life. Stay tuned...
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