10/06/2026
At 9 years old, I entered my first church singing solo competition, and that was the beginning of my love for singing. โค๏ธ๐ถ
I started jazz choir in 7th grade and continued singing in jazz and concert choirs all through high school and collegeโeight years in a row.
In high school, I was introduced to musical theatre, and my love for it continued into college. Along the way, I developed the skills of dancing and acting, and eventually, the stage became a huge part of who I am.
After 35 years of musical theatre, I still love the theater stage. But lately, Iโve realized that I need the simplicity of singing again.
The simple task of learning the music and finding my voice.
I thought I would sing Soprano 2 because I love singing harmony, but something in me said to commit to Soprano 1. So I listened to that instinctโand thatโs where I landed.
No choreography.
No lines to memorize.
No pressure.
Just sheet music, music in front of me, and my voice.
And I love the feeling of it.
Thereโs something really special about returning to the thing that started it all.
I still love the stage, but for now, Iโm needed elsewhere. And maybe this is exactly where Iโm supposed to be.
Iโm now part of Rose Womenโs Choir, and our Christmas concert is December 12th at 7:00 PM at First Christian Church on Oak Street. ๐๐ถ
I also have a few other creative projects in the works, and Iโll share all the details as they get closer.
For now, Iโm just grateful to be singing again.
Love, Coach Kara โค๏ธ