I joined the youth choir in my church here in Glasgow, Scotland few months back as I enjoy, I mean I love singing. Choir rehearsal is every last Saturday of the month, however this Saturday, the 22nd of February 2020, I went from feeling excited and energetic to feeling upset and incapable during rehearsal.
The pianist wanted me to sing on a more higher note which was a bit of a challenge for me. However, I was too excited to focus, so he must have said something so I focus. I became upset and went dead silent through my body language because of the tone of his voice (which was not loud but quiet commanding) but I continued singing as I did not let my feelings hinder me from concentrating or doing what was necessary and I am glad I did not let my emotions get the best of me. Although, I found it so hard to become excited again for another few minute during rehearsal. I am not sure why, but this is one of my reaction when I become upset. I think I should reduce my playful time during rehearsal and try my best to focus, so I do not waste anyone’s time and also to be prepared to stretch out of my comfort voice zone.
The Pianist was only ensuring I sing right as I seems to have a bit of a powerful/dominating voice. The pianist also realised the change in my action and said “what happened to the energetic Grace?” So I realised sometimes to be strict is needed to coordinate and manage a group of people or even as distractions is real. Therefore, I will ensure to stay excited but focus during rehearsal in the sense that I will not distract others by deviating from the song we are learning and singing any that comes to my head. Rather, I will endeavour to use rehearsals as a worship section and a time to allow my voice to be trained out of its normal comfort zone, so I can develop my voice. This will also prevent me getting told off (in my mind) and prevent me becoming upset. The pianist and the singers must work in one accord, in harmony and uniform.
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