I tend to be a good sight reader, and learn music quickly (  I have noticed that text memorization takes a bit more time these days ). My strengths are a particular attention to clear diction, dynamic sensibility, rhythmical precision ( especially regarding cutoffs ) and maintaining tempo.  My voice tends to carry well, and I am therefore usually a leader in my section. My extreme upper range ( B natural, C + ) is more of a supported falsetto today, but I am still able to manage up to a Bb with a full voice. My best languages for singing are German, Italian, and English, and I have a lot of experience ( with phonetic help ) with French and Russian. I am also familiar with singing in Latin with the German as well as the Italianate pronunciations. 

 

I am an enthusiastic actor ( with some age related physical limitations ), have a strong stage presence, and have surprisingly good movement skills despite my weight. 

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I enjoy concert appearances for oratorios and cantatas, and am particularly fond of singing Bach and Händel. I also enjoy singing in church settings, both as a soloist and as a "ringer" for a chorus. 

 

In addition to performing, I have helped "create", direct, and choreograph our childrens programs, and have arranged music ( for voices, not piano or instruments ) for our tenor trio and childrens shows as well and transposed and arranged several pieces for colleagues as well ( with Finale ). 

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My native language is English, I speak relatively good German and Italian, and I understand some French.