August 26, 2007 9:07 PM
Maddy sings!
Maddy's friend sent her an announcement the other day about a singing opportunity for Broadway-type singers, but it required a demo.
Within an hour, Maddy had enlisted the help of a friend from church to accompany her and our choir director to tape and produced this song from Les Miserables:
They really needed a little more time together to make it perfect, but for a spur-of-the-moment thing, I think it's pretty impressive.
Even more - I was impressed with Maddy's ability to grab an opportunity and run with it - setting up everything herself with no ideas or pushing from me (she's only 14). She didn't get the job, but I am proud of her for a host of reasons.
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Comments
Wow! She sounds great - very mature. She should have gotten the job!
Posted by: Holly | August 26, 2007 10:20 PM
Hi Barbara! I'm a voice teacher and singer (now mom!) and wanted to comment on Maddy's demo. She has a very natural talent and I hope you're getting her voice lessons! Nothing can replace proper technique in any singer, especially in the Braodway genre. There are so many singers that end up with vocal damage over time! Beautiful job, Maddy!
Posted by: Christine | August 26, 2007 10:22 PM
Hi Christine -
I knew a voice teacher would hear all the flaws in the demo :) She usually is more polished, but the woman accompanist just got the music an hour before and they had little time to practice so there was some confusion in timing. Also little warm up for Maddy.
Anyway - yes, she does have an incredible voice teacher who was an opera singer/Broadway belt and actually even understudies for Patti Lupone. That's been a blessing.
Posted by: barbara | August 26, 2007 10:45 PM
Beautiful! So natural! Well done Maddy!
Posted by: Jennifer | August 26, 2007 11:54 PM
ARE YOU KIDDING ME???!!! Wow! Maddy, that was very beautiful and my eyes got a little teary :). Thanks for sharing your talent!
Posted by: Greta | August 27, 2007 12:42 PM
I loved it! So sweet and such a strong voice!
Posted by: Angela | August 27, 2007 1:48 PM
WOW! Thanks for sharing this with us. What a magnificent talent Maddy has!
Posted by: Kathy F. | August 27, 2007 6:38 PM
This is my favorite song from Les Misérables. She sounds great and definately older than 14. Wish I could sing like that :)
Posted by: Jeannine | August 28, 2007 2:50 AM
Wow! This was great. Now I see why you are proud..That took a lot of initiative, and she has a natural God-given talent.
Posted by: Dana | August 28, 2007 1:58 PM
Hi Barbara, I handed you an award today that you so rightly deserve! Best Wishes, Noelle
Posted by: Noelle | August 28, 2007 4:48 PM
This is just beautiful...what a beautiful voice your daughter has...thanks for sharing her demo with us!
Posted by: jenny-up the hill | August 29, 2007 12:38 AM
Wow, that's great for a 14-yr-old. . ..
Posted by: Julana | August 29, 2007 2:14 PM
I could listen to Maddy all day long! Awesome! Keep pursuing your dreams Maddy!
Posted by: purebillow | August 30, 2007 12:18 PM
WOW, did little Maddie grow up or what! She sounds so terrific that the group that didn't choose her is surely missing out. Congrats to the Family Curtis (Family Von Trapp)
Posted by: Robin | September 1, 2007 1:50 AM
