The first week of school is always tricky as the bodies and brains get back in to a strict routine. This year, however, was a big transition year in our house. I have a middle schooler in a new school. (Actually, she was in TWO new schools in the first five days!) I...

Who am I? This is a question that I am sure all of us have asked at one point, or at several pivotal points in life. For me, it’s something that glares at me when I am doing a show away from home, because my role/roles in my home life are many. Lunch maker, car pool...

Yes, as an Opera Mom, I often have my rehearsal tag alongs...my two amazing children! I know, I know, EVERYONE thinks that their children are amazing. What I know, is that I will be able to concentrate at a rehearsal while my children are present. They know that they...

Edward Ortiz interviewed me about singing in the "English Grandeur" concert with the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra this April 14th. We, of course, talked about the deep meaning of the Vaughn Williams piece on which I am soloist, "A Song of Thanksgiving"....

This week was filled with making lunches, checking homework and strict bed times. School has begun which means a couple of things: 1. I have more quiet time to do practice, make phone calls and have meetings to help propel my singing career 2. I have less time to...

Family vacation? Well, not really. It's not often that my family and I can "indulge" in a vacation for vacation's sake. My schedule is erratic, so often the family vacations wherever it is I happen to be singing. This time 'round we had an opportunity to head up to...