Post Concert...

So, here's some thoughts and tid-bits from Thursday and Friday night with Ann and Liz.

Thursday
The Inspiring Artist Series
Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway sat and talked with about 20 people about their lives and their careers. It was interesting to listen to how they got to where they are. They imparted some great words of wisdom for life.
As I sat there listening to them, I was wondering how they've come to have such good wise words for life. I imagine when you verbalize the things in your life and analyze it out loud, you tend to have better and wiser words. By talking about life and life's experiences, I think we can better figure out our own life. Thinking about it in our head doesn't get us far, but I think actually speaking about it does. Just a thought and observation.
Some other great thoughts from them.
*If you're auditioning for anything - don't sing anything contemporary - especially don't sing Wicked - lol!
*In life, it's best to surround yourself with friends who support you. If someone betrays you or doesn't support you as a person - get them out of your life. There's enough people out to get you, why voluntairly let some of them into your life? HOW CORRECT THAT IS!!!!!!!!
*Music draws so much emotion out of us. Ann and Liz use their life experience in each song they sing. "Each is a new experience." What a great way to look at singing songs you've performed before.

Also, it was fascinating to find out that Liz met her husband when she did Broadway. He saw her perform, went to meet her at the stage door, pursued her - and the rest is history. Funny how life works huh?

Friday
The Concert
I've seen Ann perform 6 or 7 times before. This was the first time I've seen her perfrom with her sister Liz. What a funny show. They are both great performers and great human spirits. What a joy to see them live! We had front row seat - even better than last year! The place was packed. Let's hope they make it back next year!!


Saturday was USSBA National Championships with the band. Another long day - but the last day of the competitive season.
7 days until we leave for Macy's. Lots to still do.

If you want, you can check out the band before we leave this Saturday outside of Progressive Music in the McKeesport Salute to Santa Parade. You can also see our woodwind ensemble before the noon parade!