It has been way too long since I have written a blog. Yes I am still alive and singing lol. This is going to be a short quick update on what has been going on. I have been assigned the role of the Commissioner and understudy for Sharpless (the lead baritone role) in Madama Butterfly with Verismo Opera Club. It is disappointing to only be the understudy, however, I am happy that I got it because it is still a resume builder. Verismo opened up last year, and they seem to be fun, caring people to work with. I hope something happens with these gas prices before I have to start making all those trips to Oak Park.
I have also been blessed to receive the baritone solo of the Brahms Requiem with the Chicago Community Chorus with Orchestra. I am excited about this opportunity. I was presented with the opportunity to either conduct one of the movements (because I am the Assistant Conductor) or sing the solo, and I said I am a singer first lol. It would have been my first time conducting an orchestra, but the opportunity will come again.
The last thing I am going to talk about is my decision to move on from an opera company that will remain nameless. I have been with them since day one, but there is too much going on for me. In the last concert I saved them by singing the role of Figaro with one days notice. After that they wanted to act funny about paying me for my services. Since then they have had 2 concerts that I have not been asked to participate in. I just don't understand how I can be in almost all of the concerts, and then after I saved their behinds, I get nothing. That is my cue to move on with my life. That is all I will say about that.
That's it for now. Thanks for reading!
Brandon
