Helen Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Well I am traumatized. At work they begged me to help out in the School for Autistic kids. Of course I said yes. I agree to almost anything. What fun I am having. But oh horrors, the first day, in music class - the teacher said I and the other adult had to sing or the kids wouldn't. I couldn't believe it. I thought you guys had all gotten together and put her up to this. I was gonna just let the other adult sing. She had a mouth. But I bit the bullet, yes I know, hard to sing while biting the bullet. And sang. Yep, me. The kids were okay with it. The teacher probably was sorry she asked. But I sang the next day too. (Only have music two days a week. Sad, I know.) Aren't you guys proud of me. Learning by ear and singing too. All in the same time period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Day Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 It worked lads!! Well done Helen two days of singing. Mark will be booking you for his opera. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomylly Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 I will neither confirm nor deny my part in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Jowaisas Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Osmosis!! Helen spent 600 miles each way with a folksinger who's schtict is getting people to sing along. Well, perhaps I was the only one in the car singing and rather infrequently at that. But isn't one theraputic method to have the patient talk about everything except the problem until the patient is ready to volunteer the solution? OK! OK! I give up! Helen, you brave woman, you deserve all the credit! Congratulations! And continue your singing adventure. Greg PS. I'm hoping there is nothing in the Book of Revelations that parallels these portentous happenings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart estell Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Well, Helen, now you really have come over to the dark side... welcome... Now it's just a case of putting together the playing-by-ear with the singing, and then when you've got a concertina in your hands and a song to sing, you'll be unstoppable! Seriously, though, this is great; it sounds like you're breaking down all those barriers in one go - you must feel really liberated by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Evans Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Helen, you dear angel! I am indeed proud of you for lifting your voice in song and for those children. That is where it counts. Tis' holy work. Thank you. I am moved. Now about that opera....I've just the part . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henk van Aalten Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Aren't you guys proud of me. Learning by ear and singing too. All in the same time period. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bravo Helen, I guess we are all proud of you! I can now witdraw my words in the "Believer" thread: Now find yourself a similar teacher for singing . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So... what's next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Aren't you guys proud of me. Learning by ear and singing too. All in the same time period. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, Helen, now you really have come over to the dark side...<{POST_SNAPBACK}> So... what's next <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ............... Banjo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animaterra Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 HOORAY FOR HELEN!!! I'm so proud of you! 1- To agree to volunteer at a school for autistic kids 2- To agree to sing when we all know how hard it is for you 3 To go back and do it again the next day!!!! My son has an autism-related disorder, so as high as you were in my pantheon, you've just risen higher!. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 Aren't you guys encouraging! I should have done this stuff a long time ago. (Had I but known!) How funny, Stuart. I just posted how liberating this was in the other thread and then read your post. C'mon Al, I see your fine hand in this. I will, of course, let Rhomylly get away with this. I let her get away with everything, she's my bud. Yeah yeah Greg. Stuart, I have a Stagi 40 button by my bed and pick it up and play a lot now. I hadn't thought about singing with it. Well of course I hadn't thought about singing! I NEVER think about singing. But good thought. maybe now I will. hey, Mark, I like being an angel. And the kids. I love them. I just love kids. You probably don't know, well I guess most everyone doesn't know what my regular job is. I am a family therapist and clinical supervisor working with emotionally disturbed kids and their families - in their homes - working so the kids don't have to be removed. Can be quite chaotic and at times unsafe. I just adore this work. I get to use my humor and I am so far out in left field that all the families figure they are just about normal. These autistic kids are great. Everyone thinks that I am nuts. But I like it a lot. I am actually over there longer than I agreed to be. And then go back to my regular job. Music is such a help for all of us. No surprise that it is great for kids. Gosh, Henk, I am not sure what is next. Maybe I'll see what else you guys rag me about. Or maybe not. Sorry, Jim, I already started on the banjo. Well just barely, so I guess maybe you are right. Allison, you have the tough job, working with your son everyday. Hope things are going well with him. maybe you can give me some pointers. Well, everyone, I feel like I am growing by leaps and bounds. It is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 Well, I inadvertently pushed the button in on my Stagi and whilst fixing it, so to speak, it disappeared completely. yes, I know, I can get a screwdrive and fix it. But better yet, I brought the Edgley upstairs and now have it by my bed. So I am playing it all the time instead of keeping it for *good*. Good grief, it sounds so much better than the Stagi. Hm, the singing though. Back in music class today with the kids and yes yes yes, I sang. The teacher did ask if I was coming back. Oh well. You guys have created a monster. Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 (edited) You guys have created a monster.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Us guys?!! What about the teacher and kids? Besides, you've been a fine monster all along. It's just that you've recently learned the way out of your cave... and discovered that sunshine doesn't make you shrivel into dust, after all. That was just a tale told by mean adult monsters when you were young, to keep you from having fun. Edited August 31, 2005 by JimLucas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Evans Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Besides, you've been a fine monster all along. It's just that you've recently learned the way out of your cave... and discovered that sunshine doesn't make you shrivel into dust, after all. That was just a tale told by mean adult monsters when you were young, to keep you from having fun. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well said Jim. The sunlight feels good doesn't it Helen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDNICKILBY Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I used to sing with two other blokes and 4 years ago we had the chance to do a mini tour ,singing of course ,of West Australia. Of all the gigs we did the scarriest was at my Grandsons primary school. The school had no singing tradition as such but the kids loved our Trad material. As a result of our concert and an inspired music teacher two of the kids (including my grandson) got into the Australian National Youth Choir and have just done a 3 week tour of the U K Was I proud, you bet. Helen you do not know what doors you may have opened for these kids. DO NOT STOP If you find it a bit scary on your own find a singing partner or even two,the sound from an acapella group is just fantastic,but then I am just a teeny weeny bit biased Have a look at our web site "Young no more" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animaterra Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Keep it up, Helen! It sounds as though you have a safe environment to get used to using your voice, and I agree with everyone else- just keep on doing it. Today is the first day back to school for my students, and already I'm breaking in the assistants (who come with the students who need extra support for whatever reasons)- getting them to sing along, march to the beat, play silly music games- it's so much fun! The kids don't know they "can't" do it (because they can!) and the adults don't know they can- until they try. Next we'll get you joining the local community chorus! I wish you were closer to me, because my chorus is full of women who didn't think they could sing -and you should hear them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Evans Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 because my chorus is full of women who didn't think they could sing -and you should hear them! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I for one have had the pleasure of hearing them and they do sing beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsqueezergeezer Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 If you find it a bit scary on your own find a singing partner or even two,the sound from an acapella group is just fantastic,but then I am just a teeny weeny bit biasedHave a look at our web site "Young no more" <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually he is a lot biased, and also very good. Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Day Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I agree with you Mark,I have heard them sing and very professional they sound. Allison has done a wonderful job and created a lovely hobby and interest for those singers from her enthusiaism. Keep up the fantastic work Helen,I am sure those children love you for entertaining them.Next thing is singing and accompanying yourself,CDs, World tours etc etc. Will you still talk to us when your famous? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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