Sarah Talbot

Hello Everyone.

This is my first shot at having a blog, so be kind. This blog will focus on my exploits in the musical universe in which I reside. There will be ups and downs, surprises and perhaps a great adventure along the way.

I suppose it should start with a little of background into myself. I am a singer that performs both as a soloists and in groups. I perform in choirs and musicals in different roles. For those who are musically inclined, I am a soprano (usually a 1st soprano), who is classically trained.

Musicals that I perform in are the amateur local variety, however the few reviewers that travel to see our shows have listed our productions to be the same (if not better) quality of professional troupes. I am associated with 2 organisations, being the Toowoomba Choral Society (TCS), and the Toowoomba Empire Theatre. Shows that I’ve been onstage chorus include “Les Miserables”, “The King and I”, “Dusty: The Original Pop Diva”, and “The Sound of Music”. I have played small onstage parts in “Miss Saigon”, and “Evita”, and have aided in backstage vocals for “Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat”, “The Phantom of the Opera”, and “Mary Poppins”. I am currently in rehearsal as backstage vocals for “Legally Blonde”, with auditions for “Into the Woods” occurring in the next few weeks”.

There are 2 choirs that I perform with; being TCS Choir, and Contemporary Choral. Both choirs perform in state competition levels and work at a variety of repertoire. Both choirs also perform various gigs in Brisbane and in Toowoomba.

As a soloist, I have been singing since primary school, but really ramped it up after graduating high school. I have competed in local eisteddfods. I haven’t done a lot of performance solos outside of competition, but who knows?… I am also signed up on Smule Sing! (www.smule.com/SarahsStar).

…and no, I don’t get paid for doing any of this (although it would be nice). For now, I’m doing it for the love of it, and bettering the ‘Art’.

My music tastes are quite eclectic, but I love TV and Movie Soundtracks and soft ballads from artists/groups such as Josh Groban and Celtic Woman.

This blog is not a place where I will vent frustrations (because that’s just rude), rather a place where I can write about my journey. I don’t know where it will lead, but it will be an adventure nonetheless.

Until next time…;)