Goin' Solo

Well, you have to give it to Ashley for being brave.  In her recent Choir Ensemble, she signed up to do a solo.  Every person had to sing in a small group but could also do an optional solo.  Ashley signed up and chose to sing Scarborough Fair.  She had to do a bunch of early morning practices as well as practice in front of the whole 70 person choir during school time.  She was pretty nervous because this was her first time singing solo and it would be in front of a judge, but she did it.  I'm proud of her for being willing to take the risk.

Her small group and solo performance went well and she was able to keep the nerves at bay.  Since then she auditioned for another solo part in the next performance and was one of three selected from over 40+ applicants.  Way to go Ashley---she was so excited!  She will be singing a small piece from Shadowlands from the Lion King musical.

She also sang for the first time at a church function, during an Easter activity.  She sang I'm Learning the Ways of Jesus.  She was accompanied by two of her friends--one on the piano and the other on the flute.  It was a great experience for them to learn to practice their music skills, work together and perform in front of an audience.  Ashley was much less nervous this time, so it looks like she is becoming more comfortable.  Again, she is braver than me and thank goodness much more musically inclined!