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Determination

Posted over 4 years ago
SO. Through a better harpist dropping out, I've scored a part in the orchestra for Lyric Theatre's production of "The Producers". Naturally, I'm scared to death!I played my first time ever with an orchestra last night, and it was the most intense time I've ever spent behind a harp, excluding perhaps those 2 hour sessions of playing the same song over to get it bloody right. I woke up almost feverish at 2AM seeing lines of music (for some reason the notes A and D) running in front of my eyes.But I'm determined. I'm going to do a GOOD JOB in this show.The music itself is not fantastically hard. It's the counting that gets me. (can I get a hell yeah??) I'm constantly encouraged to play things slow and then speed them up. And after maybe 4 months of learning a piece it's very easy for me to do this; I even speed things up too much. BUT I HAVE THREE WEEKS.I'm playing everything at a set speed on my metronome until I know the music. Then I'll whack on my newly bought soundtrack of the Producers and try to play along. I wish I could tell my friends in advance how, if not irritable and frustrated, spacey this is going to make me. I often wander around school in my own little world, and if my world's been taken over by the Producers it will consume me temporarily. (I love that word consume).I also have to work. School is no biggie really, but my social life will be nothing until March.So before I plunge into the world of professional musical theatre, I give you one last testimony to my new musical loves.
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  1. dachmo
    dachmo says That's good news! How big is the orchestra? Maybe you can help with this, My little 6 year old niece right before Christmas got it into her head that she would like to learn to play the Harp. My sister has absolutely no idea where this interest came from and can barely imagine where she's even seen a harp being played. Never-the-less my sister is now having dreams of her daughter being a prodigy as a harpist with hopes she'll be playing Lincoln Center by the age of 15. I think my niece saw it on Spongebob Squarepants and if she gets one she'll have clothes hanging on it by the age of 10, but you never know! Is there such a thing as a starter harp or what would you suggest be the best introduction for 6 year old? Also, I would love to hear something you've recorded. Have you recorded yourself playing? I'm sure it would be much appreciated by many folks hear on the Mog.
    Permalink posted 02/04/2008
  2. Cflatmajor
    Cflatmajor says ahh my recording endeavours....I have all the equipment, I just never ever get around to actually carrying it out! But I've been planning to record some of my favourite pieces for a while, setting up a myspace (oh yes I'm down with the pop culture!), thanks for the added incentive! The orchestra is smallish, but definitely has a big sound. probably about three of everything, a percussionist, horn player, piccolo player and pianist. plus an extra drummer! Your other question is a tough one.. you can get little harps but they're still rather expensive. If she's really really determined, from my experience you can get little travel harps from around $300. But I wouldn't go investing in a concert harp yet, it's taken 10 years for me to get convinced!!
    Permalink posted 02/05/2008
  3. dachmo
    dachmo says Thanks for the advice, I'll let you know how things go. Good luck with the show and let us know about the Myspace page when you get a chance to set it up. Take care!
    Permalink posted 02/05/2008

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