Our third trip (and last with Michael) to Ellensburg is complete! The weather was a bit on the warm side for us who live on the cloudy side of the state. The emotions were also on the warm side with many ups and downs. Luckily, everything ended on an up.
Friday was ensemble day. Bright and early we were at the school for Michael and Angela to perform their duet. They actually weren't supposed to perform at State initially. They had come in as first alternates at Regionals. However, right after spring break they received the news that some other small mixed ensemble could not attend and they were going to E-burg. What followed was an intense couple of weeks learning the second part of their piece. I assume it is not at all stressful to cram learning a complicated piece of music in a foreign language with your ex-girlfriend.
Not. at. all.
On the day of the competition, they were stunning. Please note that these facial expressions are from acting out the song. They get along just fine.
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| Ich gehe, doch rate ich dir by Mozart |
The amazing singers and their incredible voice teachers.
Saturday morning bright but not quite as early we were back in a familiar room on campus to hear our very favorite State soloist. Michael's voice is phenomenal and he has put in an incredible amount of work. This song showcased Michael's range and he filled the room with his voice. Everyone was amazed and his music teacher was almost in tears.
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| Madamina il catalogue questo from Mozart's Don Giovanni |
Our extraordinary vocalist with his voice coach and high school music director.
He did it again! Second place for Bass Voice. We all want to hear the kid who got first place because it is crazy to thing there was anyone better than Michael, but that doesn't lessen our pride and excitement.
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