Article October 11, 1999 ISSUE

SELF-CONSCIOUS?

Clare G. Turner

For several years I had taken voice lessons and sung in choruses, progressing to the point of being able to sing increasingly challenging music in more demanding groups. To sing a solo, however, felt like a giant leap. Yet I had a deep desire to feel free enough to sing one.

While on vacation I attended a church service, during which the solo portion of the service was omitted. Afterward I learned that they had not had anyone soloing there for some time. So I considered the remote possibility of singing occasionally for this church, even though it was located several hours away from my home.

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