Joe
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Post by Joe on Nov 8, 2008 2:53:19 GMT
Hi Caitlin Well! I'm so glad that everything is going well for you at university. That is a very pretty dress you were wearing for that photo! Best of luck in your classes and in your upcoming performances. But most of all, I want you to know how proud I am of you! Lots of love, Joe x
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Post by comet on Nov 8, 2008 12:41:48 GMT
Great to hear about your progress Caite, congratulations on the piano.
As always, best wishes..........
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Post by Richard on Nov 8, 2008 13:03:29 GMT
I sang Mozart’s “Ridente la Calma” which is about someone who is going to get married. Could this be an omen, Caitlin? Congratulations on passing your piano exam. I'm glad you're enjoying University, and I hope to see you again soon. Love, Richard xxx
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Post by Mark on Nov 9, 2008 21:22:59 GMT
Hi Caitlin
Its good to hear from you and that you are doing well at UNI. You certainly are looking smart in the photo !! Do you think you will be back over in the UK to join us for a few concerts again next year ?
Take care Lots of love Mark xx
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Post by Caitlin on Nov 21, 2008 15:41:22 GMT
Thanks for your messaged everyone. And no Richard - it's not an omen. Mark - I don't think I'll be able to make it over to the UK this year. Unless of course it is my only Christmas and birthday gift for the year. If I were in London I wouldn't have to pay for a hotel at least - I could stay with friends. As another update my University's Thanksgiving break begins today so I'll be heading home tomorrow. With any luck over break I'll be able to perform at my Grandparent's apartments, and perhaps even my old school. Then on December 2nd my voice studio is having their recital and I'll be performing then. Happy Friday everyone!! <3 Caitlin
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Post by thomas on Nov 21, 2008 18:43:04 GMT
Hi Caitlin! Thanks for your university update. It's great to to hear you're well and to read about your progress at the Uni. Have a nice Thanksgiving break and good luck with your exams and your choir Kantorei! Lots of love, Thomas
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Post by Caitlin on Dec 3, 2008 6:16:54 GMT
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Katie
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Post by Katie on Dec 9, 2008 17:21:58 GMT
Caitlin, You are a fantastic singer !! Keep singing and keep up the great work All the best with you career Katie
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Post by Caitlin on Dec 10, 2008 21:00:36 GMT
Hey Katie Thank you very much for the compliments and wishes. I appreciate it. I've got two Advent Christmas Vesper shows coming up on Friday night so we're busy have rehearsals all this week. Then bright and early Saturday morning I've got my Jury (like a final exam) for my voice studio. I'll be singing "Le Violette" and "Ridente La Calma" I'm a little nervous how I'm going to hold out after rehearsing all week, singing two shows Friday night, having a late night, early morning and on top of it not feeling all too well. I'll manage somehow, I've got to! <3 Caitlin
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Post by Mark on Dec 11, 2008 18:37:21 GMT
Hi Caitlin Lovely performance as always I hope the voice holds out with so many shows to do at once - it must give you some idea how it is for Hayley when she is doing back to back concerts. On top of which you are not feeling on top form either - join the club, most of my family seem to have some sort of bad cold/cough, including me Anyway, its lovely to hear from you and that things are going well. I hope to see you again at a few Hayley concerts next year perhaps. Take care Mark
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Post by Richard on Dec 12, 2008 8:46:57 GMT
Hello Caitlin! I hope you soon feel better too. Happy Christmas! Love, Richard xxx
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Post by Caitlin on Dec 17, 2008 20:21:31 GMT
Hey everyone I made it through the two performances of Vespers and my Jury the next morning. Vespers was magical. There were candles everywhere, and the only artifical light was up in the choirloft illuminating the choir and the organist when we were up there. We processed in from the Gloria Cristi Chapel (beneath the Chancel) singing "Rejoice, Emmanuel" with the handbells. That is one of my favorite moments of the entire night. After that we sung a hymn with everyone and returned to the choir loft. Readings were read, the other choir sang two songs and then we sang "Jerusalem Will Be Without Walls" and "Creator of the Stars of Night" which is the most challenging piece I have ever done. It is arranged so that we are supposed to sound "other-worldly" and according to those in the audience that is exactly how we sounded. After "Creator" and a few more readings the two choirs combined and we sang "Gloria a Dios" a piece in Spanish with a harp accompaniment. "Gloria" was probably my favorite piece to sing. After "Gloria" and another reading the choirs slipped quietly down the side stairs, got candles and lined up to process to the Chancel. Once in the chancel we sang "Here's a Pretty Little Baby" which is a spiritual and had a steel drum accompaniment. It was such an incredible evening - I can't wait to do it again next year! Here's my friend Lisa and I waiting in the lobby of the performing arts center after our reception before our next performance. After the second Vespers I made myself a cuppa and went to my friend's room to unwind and tell her about the performance (she was working and couldn't go). Shortly afterwards I went to sleep. I woke up at 7am the next morning to get ready for my jury. I boiled some water so I could help my throat wake-up. My friend Katherine and I went to the undercroft in the chapel to warm up since the doors to the performing arts center wouldn't open until 9am and our juries were at 9.15am. We warmed up, filled out the forms we needed and then bundled up to get to the performing arts center. I found my accompaniest Joy, and we went in together. There was a little small talk with the professors and then I introduced my pieces and sang them. I think I did well, but I won't find out until final grades come out. Now, I'm taking a study break from finals. I've got my last final (English) tomorrow morning and then I head back to Minnesota for Christmas. I took two finals on Monday - Music Theory and Musicianship (Ear Training). They were hard, but I think I did at least okay on them. <3 Caitlin
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Post by Caitlin on Apr 3, 2009 8:43:21 GMT
Where or where has time gone? I honestly could not tell you! I've been so busy over the last few months and things are just starting to pick up speed! Today (okay, so yesterday now. April 2nd) I had my Musica Viva. It is a required recital for all music majors. I sang two pieces - Heidenroslein (a piece by Franz Schubert in German. The title translates to "Heather Rose") and Cabin by Paul Bowles. Here is the video of Cabin for you! www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqGoMRH0vJgAlso, in the last week of February and the first week of March I was on tour with my choir. We sang at least one concert a day and traveled most days too. We finished our tour with leading a hymn sing in Severance Hall in Cleveland Ohio. It was an exhausting week, but probably the most fun I've ever had on tour with a group of peers. The following song is one of my favorites. Just close your eyes and listen. It's called Sicut Cervus. Also, sorry for the video quality if you do decide to watch - someone in the audience was filming for me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eRGOqzO_Fg<3 Caitlin
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Post by Caitlin on Apr 3, 2009 21:00:24 GMT
Hey everyone! Just another thing I wanted to mention that I'm doing. In two weeks I will be doing something called Relay For Life. It's for the American Cancer Society and is a fund raiser for cancer research. My team, LOVE, has a goal of $2,000 and we've raised $705 which is good progress for only having 8 people on our team! I'm really excited about Relay because I know so many who have been touched by cancer in some way or another (including myself!) and I want to help research as much as I can. On the night of the 18th we begin walking around the track at 7pm and we walk all night long to symbolize the cancer that never sleeps. It's going to be a powerful and moving night. Let's just hope I can sing alright at 9am on the 19th!!! <3 Caitlin
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Joe
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Post by Joe on Apr 6, 2009 1:03:00 GMT
Hi Caitlin, Well done to you and your team on your efforts in raising so much money for the American Cancer Society! Relay Of Life is a very popular and a very fun way to raise money. Mom really benefitted from the support from the ACS ten years ago and now she volunteers at various events etc.. Lots of LOVE Joe
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