[musictlk] Jackie Evancho

[Linda Mentink]

Yes, and I forgot to say that her lower notes have no depth. I'm sure 
that's due to her young age.

At 10:31 PM 8/14/2010, you wrote:
>Linda:
>
>I share your opinion/sentiments exactly.     I feel very orry for 
>most so-called child prodigies. IMO they oughta be playing outside! <g>
>
>Mike
>
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>>I haven't heard Charlotte Church's album for awhile, but I remember 
>>her as having a much lighter, clearer voice. I'm afraid Jackie is 
>>doing too much too soon.
>>
>>Julie, you're correct. Most vocal coaches won't take pupils on 
>>until they are at least 13. I worked with younger kids in 
>>Janesville, Wisconsin, because they wanted to participate in a 
>>children's musical theater group. I worked on posture, breathing, 
>>pronunciation, and singing correctly as opposed to yelling, like 
>>the girl who was Annie, the yell-singing belter.
>>
>>I hope Jackie doesn't let this go to her head, or ruin her voice 
>>later. I think a kid should be allowed to be a kid.
>>
>>And, another thing, I'm not sure she understands what she's 
>>singing. Most operas are not age-appropriate for one so young.
>>
>>Well, Joshua, that's my opinion, and it's worth what you paid for it! Smile.
>>
>>Blessings,
>>
>>Linda
>>
>>At 11:20 AM 8/14/2010, you wrote:
>>>Hi, I'm Joshua from AR. There's this 10-year-old singer you need to hear.
>>>Jackie Evancho, from Pitsburgh, PA. She is an opera protigy. She's in the
>>>semi-finals of America's Got Tallent. You can hear some of her songs on
>>>Youtube. She sounds like Charlotte Church, (in my oppinion.) Please tell me
>>>what you think after listening to her on Youtube. Thanks, Joshua
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