Solo Audition-Major Works Solo

I know that this isn't entirely related to the prompts of the topic, but I wanted to address the solo situation in the Major Works concert. Since Mr. Young announced that he was not going to have auditions for the Soprano solo in the Mass, I have been a little miffed. I felt that it was unjust that the actual members of chorus had been gypped of a chance to at least try for the solo. As a result, because I chose to stew rather than confront, I think I grew a little bit bitter. I was convinced that it was unfair and ridiculous to simply dismiss our skill level in such a manner.

I finally talked with Mr. Young not too long ago about the situation, because it was getting in the way of my chorus experience. Every time that he brought it up, I was irked. However, Mr. Young explained to me the difficulty of the piece, and he seemed to earnestly believe that it would be too much for a high school student, even one that had been classically trained. While the perfectionist in me doesn't want to accept that, even my opera teacher backed him up on the difficulty of the piece. I felt as though I was figureheading a number of incensed ladies, and I wanted to get across that we felt abused by the lack of confidence. I appreciated that Mr. Young said that it was more about the nature of the chorus and its unity than showcasing one student. I, of course, am still a little bothered by the lack of attempt, but that is just my nature. I just wanted to underline that sometimes talking to people, rather than stewing about it is better. I failed to recognize the logistics of auditioning on the potential of having no capable Soprano, and I think that I let my emotions drive me a little too much. Now, I am sort of looking forward to the lack of solos in the concert. It is less stressful, and more equalizing. Though it has much improved this year, I sometimes still feel that there is palpable tension in the chorus, and I think unifying is just what the doctor ordered.