Chase Your Joy: A Lesson From My Mom
“This Mother’s Day, I’m sure the morning light will still come tinged with a hint of sorrow but I will take some time for music and recall with my daughter some of the lighter times we all shared. We’ll look through old photos and reminisce about Nanny’s strength, her passion, and her mischievous side.”
Composer and Pro Coro Alto Jane Berry reflects on her mother, and composing Mass For Recovery: Phoenix Rising for Pro Coro in her honour.
Seeing Light
I know as a singer it is part of my job and training to navigate through this. I know how to plan and work through a practice session even when I don’t feel overly motivated. Even as a generally externally motivated person, I can find necessity in practicing repertoire that is good for me (hello Messiah, Mozart concert arias, and contemporary opera!). I know how to use my voice and focus on my technique when my heart hurts. But what about all of those other voices I am also responsible for?
Scheduling Solace
"My daytimer is filled with colour-coded blocks of time for all the different times and places I’m supposed to be. In the last three weeks, I’ve gone through and crossed out almost everything, and I’ve had nothing to add back in. It’s strange and surreal. I constantly feel like I’m missing things. But, I suppose we all are."
Pro Coro Canada Alto Erin Craig shares her thoughts on the impact of Isolation on Edmonton's musicians