Sounds of summer

OK, so while singers did arrive last week and they were rehearsing the scenes concerts, the chorus music and participated in a series of masterclasses, it wasn't until today that it seemed like the season really started.

The principals for Flute and Pirates arrived today (see full company meeting to the left). Now we're just waiting for the Romeo crowd to arrive later this week, then we'll be fully set.

So we started music rehearsals for Pirates and Flute, which is really exciting. To the right is a picture from the first few minutes of the Flute music rehearsal. I think we should take it as a good sign that our 3 Ladies happened to show up dressed similarly - that kind of like-minded thinking can only help their harmonies! :D

Scott, who is stage directing Flute, was at the Flute music rehearsal today, observing before he starts staging later this week. A little while into the rehearsal , he leaned over to me and said "I am so happy," meaning that he's very pleased with how everyone sounds. It made me think about how scary it must be casting our season. I mean, you hear hundreds of singers for just a couple of minutes each in December and then have to wait until June to hear them sing the role!