Singing ...and loving it!

This week I am spending time on campus doing one of the things I love to do most (and no, not talking!): singing!

I'm a member of Tippi Choral Club, which is part of Melody Makers of Indiana. Yesterday was the first day of a MMIA's 2.5 day workshop in which a group of 140 women, ranging in ages from 28 to 82, will sing together. Our goal is to learn 12 songs, which we will polish and then record as a teaching tool for the other members of MMIA. (There are over 500 members across the state.) In June 2010, all 500 of us will come together to perform these songs as part of MMIA's Festival.

I know that I'm partial, however what other medium could bring such diverse people together to do something that each enjoys? We are laughing as we try to learn the really tough numbers (this year's repertoire includes lyrics in Latin, Japanese, and another language that escapes me at the moment.) We are sharing ideas, experiences, tips on how to sing better, and really enjoying the company of like-minded women.

Even though I'm spending time singing, I still am keeping up with the job search. Earlier this week, I had an interview for a position in which I am very interested. I enjoyed the experience, and hope that those who interviewed me did as well!

As part of my class, I am to add a video or audio component to my Facebook page. I'm hoping that I can get a bootleg copy of the recording this week to add!

I'm doing what I love to do and enjoying it very much - I hope that those of you who might read this are able to say that, too!
Until later,
EM