Got my musical theatre results... I did loads better that I had even dared to hope for! Distinctions in both the group (Grade 7) and the individual (Grade 8) exams! I am thrilled to bits and extremely chuffed.
Lord knows I have experienced plenty of failures when it comes to sitting exams, but when you work really hard for something, and you get a fantastic result, it's a feeling like no other.
So, I am well pleased that all the study and practice and nerves and aggravation paid off, and I just have to be careful not to think about this in public, because if I do then my big stupid grin resurfaces, and I get funny looks from passers-by.
I got a copy of the detailed notes that the examiner made on each part of the exam (five songs, a dance, an improvisation, and a short discussion). Regarding performance, the only negative thing she said (twice!) was that I need to support my voice more, especially when reaching for the high notes. As Michael commented on this, "Well, we knew that already!". Lol.
She complimented my timing (also twice, haha) which is down to my sense of rhythm.
Honestly, I only have two natural talents, everything else I had to sweat for. Ever since I was a toddler, I have had (1) great rhythm and (2) a knack for writing. Unfortunately, writing is not a performance art, so I am capitalising on my rhythm as much as possible, and in this case it paid off!
For my dance, she said that my fusion of tap and hip-hop worked, which is a relief *grin* since I am totally making this up as I go along. The improv went very well too, and I aced the discussion (all the hours I spent with Wikipedia, memorising statistics about Tony nominations, opening dates and lengths of performance runs paid off too).
So, hooray and hoorah, and I think that my neighbours are also thrilled that they don't have to listen to me practice the same six numbers over and over every evening, so everyone is happy.
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