We worked on both my audition pieces today. "Mandoline" was challenging because, despite warming up, the voice was working hard to do what I wanted. Even putting it down a whole step didn't help. "Vouchsafe, O Lord", which sits a little lower, wasn't quite as bad but still an effort.
However, I still managed to make some technical progress: I suddenly consciously realized the difference in "feel" between the way I've been breathing and taking a proper breath, using my sides & back; and I actually felt how activating the zygomatic arch frees up my sound. My teacher was pleased with what we accomplished technically, even if I was having what she called a "bad singing day". It's always a good sign when your teacher lights up; means you're actually achieving what she's trying to get you to do. :)
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