Chant en Scène
Chant en Scène = Singing on stage. This is the class I took this year, starting in September 2023 and finishing in June 2024.
The theâtre where we performed, Espace Magnan.
We had a show at the end of the year, and it was quite fun! I don’t know if I will sign up again next year, but I’m so thankful that I was able to accomplish two of the goals for which I signed up in the first place: 1) strengthen my singing voice and 2) work on my stage fright.
My fan club and prayer group - They knew how nervous I was, and I was so encouraged to know they were praying for me to have God’s peace.
Django was the biggest support. After every song, he would stand, clap, yell and give 2 huge thumbs up while yelling, “BRAVO!!!” That filled my heart with joy.
For my solo, I sang “Something’s Got a Hold on Me” by Christina Aguilera from the musical “Burlesque.”
Here, I was one of three backup dancers. I was able to put my county line dancing skills to good use in choreographing almost 4 minutes to go along with Marjorie’s solo, “Jimmy” by Moriarty. Dancing with me is Géraldine and Valérie.
Rina and I sang “No More Tears (Enough is Enough)” by Barbara Streisand and Donna Summer. I had the most fun with this duet!
Maëlys and I sang “Tell Him” by Céline Dion and Barbara Streisand.
Marjorie and I sang “All That Jazz” from the musical “Chicago.”
And here is the whole gang singing our finale: Maëlys, Josué, Louise, Marjorie, me, Marie-Christine, Valérie, Géraldine, Alain and Rina. We all worked hard every Thursday night for 8 months. I think everyone was thankful for this fun opportunity. Our teacher Muriel is amazing and truly gifted at what she does. I didn’t get a picture of her, but…
Here is picture of Muriel that I found on the class website.
Most of the group in the dressing room: Marie-Christine, Alain, Marjorie, Valérie, me, Louise and Géraldine (missing: Maëlys, Rina and Josué).
My voice still has loads of room for improvement, but I learned quite a few tools to continue working on it. And, though I wish I could say my stage fright is totally gone, I will say that my heart beats a little less rapidly on Sunday mornings before leading worship. Praise the Lord! It’s funny how sometimes the gifts we are given come with a hitch, and I think it’s truly to keep us humble. If I had an amazing voice and was not shy about being in front of people, I think that could really backfire in me leaning on my own strength. God, I do pray that You continue to fill me with YOUR strength.
Overall, this class was a really great experience, and I met some great people! I’m thankful!
Love Linz