I Have A Real Job! Finally! [Archive]

YB in IN

04-14-2006, 09:52 AM

Howdy y'all. I've been off the forum while I've been frantically trying to finish up the semester, my Masters Degree, and learn music for the millions of concerts I've been in lately (3 this week 4 next week). I have some great news though that I can now share with everyone. I have been invited to be a member of the Indianapolis Opera Ensemble! Basically it's one of the apprenticeship programs that opera companies run to break in young opera singers, and to weed out the also-rans. I'll be singing a decent sized role (Remendado) in the mainstage production of "Carmen" in the fall, and then I'll be traveling around with the other members of the program to schools, civic clubs, etc, around the state of Indiana in the winter and spring next year doing outreach kind of stuff. It's the first step in getting this whole opera career thing going. I'm totally psyched up for it, because I had no idea what I was going to be doing next year. That's it for now. Stay tuned as well for a recital date sometime this summer. I have to get one in in the near future to fully meet my graduation requirements.

1flyer

04-14-2006, 10:05 AM

Good News! Congrats!

knary

04-14-2006, 10:07 AM

:clap

Congratulations!

You could do a small recital in Vermont. Hmm...can you picture it? A small crowd of unshowered riders racing through beer tickets, you singing some tragic operatic piece - dressed in a stich (or equivalent). :ha

Stuff2C

04-14-2006, 10:08 AM

Can you get us all in free? :violin

YB in IN

04-14-2006, 10:12 AM

Can you get us all in free? :violin

I can tell you that I've never been to an opera where I've had my ticket checked when I've reentered the hall after the first act. You may use that information however you wish. :idea

Xaque

04-14-2006, 10:25 AM

Yipee!!!!

Having worked for a Opera company for a while, I know your situation all to well (allbeit, I wasn't singing but rather playing instruments).

Break a Leg!

-Xaque-

Mika

04-14-2006, 01:29 PM

Congrats!!

So will you be having your own concert stage at 07 rally?

YB in IN

04-14-2006, 01:33 PM

I don't even want to think about the logistics of getting a concert grand into the rally site, in one piece, and in tune. And man, I'm just going to want to party.

username

04-14-2006, 02:03 PM

coming to the RUT?

tessler

04-14-2006, 04:06 PM

Congrats, Garth! When you make it to the big show (Met or NYC Opera)... we'll be sure to attend (Lincoln Center is right down the street!)

j-budimlya

04-14-2006, 04:26 PM

from a guy that can't sing a lick.... :violin

May this just be the first step :kiss

riderR1150GSAdv

04-14-2006, 04:42 PM

:clap :clap :clap :clap
Congrats!!!!!!!!!! :thumb :groovy

Hodag

04-14-2006, 07:16 PM

I thought you said "Real Job"...

congrats
send a few groupies my way.

dancogan

04-14-2006, 07:30 PM

Hey, YB, that's really impressive, and a great first step. Congratulations!

:clap :clap :clap :usa :twirl

Chacifer

04-14-2006, 09:08 PM

Yay, Garth! http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/97/18ia.gif

See you this summer sometime. http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/verschiedene/h054.gif

BradfordBenn

04-14-2006, 10:14 PM

I don't even want to think about the logistics of getting a concert grand into the rally site, in one piece, and in tune. And man, I'm just going to want to party.

Been there and done that, and then had to get it back on the truck. That is two phone calls no worries. Then again there is always a synthesizer... prerecorded might be better

Anyway congrats. When you get up to my neck of the woods mi casa es su casa.

As username said, you coming to the RUT?

Also having heard you sing in front of a group of unshowered drunk bikers, I think you should give it a shot.
:clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

James.A

04-14-2006, 10:48 PM

Also having heard you sing in front of a group of unshowered drunk bikers, I think you should give it a shot.
:clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

I resemble that remark.

Seriously though, I'm happy for you Garth. I just hope your new gig doesn't cut into your riding time.

Bob_M

04-14-2006, 11:09 PM

Congratulations. It is a special thing for a person to create his (her) dream, then step into it and have it be real. Good job! :clap

kbasa

04-15-2006, 01:11 AM

They grow up so fast......

:ha

Congrats, man.

BubbaZanetti

04-15-2006, 10:09 PM

way to go my man :clap

The_Veg

04-15-2006, 10:14 PM

That's great news! Go get 'em!

ian408

04-16-2006, 02:11 AM

Congratulations on a job well done!

BobMielke

04-16-2006, 06:47 AM

That's great news Garth. Having recently landed my dream job I can easily relate to the elation you must be ezperiencing. Praise God for your many blessings.

Whiplash

04-16-2006, 07:04 AM

Holly Smokes.....
I used to have a REAL JOB. I gave that up. Now I just make money. :laugh
(if you want to know how, I'll gladly fill you in)

iRene

04-16-2006, 07:12 AM

Grey_Matter

04-16-2006, 07:07 PM

Congratulations. Opera rocks.

YB in IN

04-17-2006, 02:49 PM

Been there and done that, and then had to get it back on the truck. That is two phone calls no worries. Then again there is always a synthesizer... prerecorded might be better

Anyway congrats. When you get up to my neck of the woods mi casa es su casa.

As username said, you coming to the RUT?

Also having heard you sing in front of a group of unshowered drunk bikers, I think you should give it a shot.
:clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

Sorry for the delay y'all, I've been from end of the state to the other for Holy Week gigs and some rehearsals. Alas, I won't be able to make it to the RUT because I have a concert on Friday, coachings on Saturday, and another concert on Sunday. I am going to be heading down to GMR with my dad and some of the MO crew if anyone else is going.
Synthesizer?!?! *YUCK* I wouldn't get away with prerecorded, I'd end up "going off the ranch" and then would be in a heap of trouble without a real person behind the keys.

YB in IN

04-17-2006, 02:52 PM

Barbara Bonney came to town to sing for a local benefit (she went to HS here) and I heard she was looking for an up-and-comer from the midwest to take on tour next year....

I hear she likes lobster, too.

Mmmmm lobstah...
:eat

How did Barbara sound? I haven't heard anything from her recently.

John Brase

04-18-2006, 10:15 AM

Great deal, Garth. Still need bike space?

John

YB in IN

04-18-2006, 10:48 AM

Great deal, Garth. Still need bike space?

John

I'm not sure yet John. I'm not totally sure where I'm going to be living yet in the Fall. I'm housesitting this summer for someone who has a garage, so I'm at least covered for that.

iRene

04-18-2006, 12:24 PM

Mmmmm lobstah...
:eat

How did Barbara sound? I haven't heard anything from her recently.

She nailed the suckah. We are SO not accustomed to a performer of her calibre.
She sang with other "hired guns," a mezzo soprano from Montreal, a tenor,
and a bass along with our own local Oratorio Chorale (http://www.oratoriochorale.org/).
Big Mozart anniversary programme.
Someday we'll hear YOU as the "Hired Gun" at one of these shindigs....

beemerred

04-18-2006, 10:26 PM

Garth, Your Dad told me about the big opportunity and he was very happy and proud! Congratulations. Beemerred :wave

lorazepam

04-19-2006, 05:23 PM

Way to go Garth!! Good on ya and for ya! If not the RUT make some time for a free drunk at my place in june.

RatSnake

04-20-2006, 10:16 AM

Congratulations, Garth! :dance

PacWestGS

04-22-2006, 12:50 AM

Can this be 'Sticky'd' somewhere, I mean what a wonderful life and such 'Spirit' for living.

Godspeed Garth, you will be missed by all of us.

May you sing in the greatest 'Orchestra In The Heavens Of The Kingdom Of God'

Garth Eppley, taken too young from this world on April 20, 2006 at the age of 25.

May his memory live on in all who knew him and all who loved him.

Chacifer

04-22-2006, 06:19 AM

:cry

Bokrijder

04-22-2006, 10:38 AM

My thoughts exactly. Last night, I went back and read through this thread as I'm sure many others have. Let's give it a bump for awhile. I'm hoping that the organization will take the lead.
Garth was an inspiration and added so much to the forum : with his passing the contribution continues.

Motard

Hodag

04-22-2006, 11:04 AM

I may raise a glass or 3 later today , maybe even a sip of Yager.

For some odd reason I think Garth would have wanted that.

R80RTJohnny

04-22-2006, 10:53 PM

I may raise a glass or 3 later today , maybe even a sip of Yager.

For some odd reason I think Garth would have wanted that.

I too will be raising a glass or three (or more). The fragility of life hits us when we least expect it. My thoughts are with his friends and family. As well to the others who experienced a loss in this accident.

May he rest in peace.

PS: Reading his last thread really hurt.

jgr451

04-23-2006, 12:27 AM

I am terribly sad for garth and his family and friends,to see this zest and optimism,gone from all of us,too early.

Sing,dance and play well Garth,and all of us,for who knows what tomorrow brings?

RandyB

04-25-2006, 08:08 AM

It is such a shame that the talented are taken at a time when the world desperately needs music and culture and good things.

PacWestGS

04-25-2006, 11:20 AM

It is such a shame that the talented are taken at a time when the world desperately needs music and culture and good things.

I'm not a real religious person but I have my faith in God. I think there is too much going on in the world today too much of a lot of things...

Maybe He needed another 'Angel' (or five to be exact) right now, to help Him help us down here; help find the answers to all of the problems going on around the world.

I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason. That reason may not sit well with many, and the loss of Garth and his friends are felt by many, but if you sit on the back porch of your house, or around a campfire, look up at the stars and if you are real quiet for a moment and reflect; you may just hear Garth and his friends sing 'softly' to you.

Or, next time anyone of us 'walks-away' from a crash, it wasn't our time yet, maybe it was divine intervention and that Angels name was Garth Eppley.

Doc

tiginbna

06-18-2006, 09:35 PM

I don't even want to think about the logistics of getting a concert grand into the rally site, in one piece, and in tune. And man, I'm just going to want to party.

S.I.R. NYC will deliver to Vermont.. no problem.

BradfordBenn

06-18-2006, 09:38 PM

S.I.R. NYC will deliver to Vermont.. no problem.

Yup or Rock-It Cargo.

knary

06-19-2006, 12:01 AM

:cry

robsryder

06-19-2006, 09:55 AM

...I'm not totally sure where I'm going to be living yet in the Fall...

I just found this thread (and those related) recently. The above quote appears to be his next to the last on the forum and just two days before his death. :-(

Such a casual statement made in the exhuberance of youth.

And yet we never know what is at the next turn. The longer I slide down the path of life, the more I am determined to try to enjoy each day to its fullest, do the best I can, and not put off that which is important. Sometimes it is the simple things that are important.

iRene

06-19-2006, 12:17 PM

We very much missed Garth at the Yankee Beemers Pemi campout this weekend. There is something so nice about the fact that he'd storm in all the way from Indiana to hang with us oldsters.

PacWestGS

02-06-2007, 11:40 PM

A toast to a fine young man who was taken far too early from us :drink

You are not forgotten, you will always be remembered by those of us who knew or knew of you. :cry

You were a shining star on earth that now burns brightly in the Heavens above. :nod

manicmechanic

02-07-2007, 05:02 AM

:beer To Garth! Until next time.

PAULBACH

02-07-2007, 05:12 AM

Congrats, Garth! When you make it to the big show (Met or NYC Opera)... we'll be sure to attend (Lincoln Center is right down the street!)
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'92 K75

I'll be right there with the rest of the proud MC community. Will you be able to arrange motorcycle parking just outside the gates?

Fair winds and following seas.