For my piece I have decided to do Someone Like You, By Adele.

Someone Like You, by Adele was inspired by a break up and lyrically speaks of Adele comming to terms with it, The CD single was released on the 24th of Janurary 2011.

Someone Like You (Adele Cover) - By Alexa Goddard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us6rn8jMybk
Alexa Goddard has a very strong range of vocals, and a very vibrant voice with appropriate use of dynamitcs. Alexa has a really soft gentle voice which makes the emotion of the song come across stronger. She has great support and is able to push out the stronger, notes with out so much tension. she also shows amazing passion through her facial expressions. She has presented herself really well.

Someone Like You Adele Cover - Official Music Video by Morgan Higgins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY6ywimUmx4
Morgan Higgins shows a great amount of maturity in this film clip. She shows that she has a strong voice and is capable to hit the high notes without struggle. Morgan Higgins shows that she has a large vocal range and a good ear for pitch. She also articualtes her words well which a nice open mouth.

Which do i prefer and WHY?
Personal i much prefer Alexa Goddard's version. It's much more expressive and shows off much more of her emotions. I think that Alexa Goddard is able to capture the audience better and shows more dynamics within the piece. I feel that the tone in her voice goes with the song better.

This week I followed my timetable well, except I wasn't able to attend my singing lesson due to having a work meeting.
My short term goal was to pick my songs for my ricital. I did manage to pick my songs but I am still unsure about one of them. :)

Hey,
At the start of the holidays I conciously praticed a few songs I enjoy to sing. After the first couple of weeks went by, practicing didn't really cross my mind. I was very busy during the holidays. The goals I set were going to be a challenge for me, I know, but I tried my best.
I practiced about on average twice a week. I know it's not alot but at least it's something. :)
The way I practiced was going through the scales I had to learn for school, I also went over the main key signatures I had to know and played over some basic scales on the keyboard and sun along.
I'm very excited for the year ahead in my music class and will try my very best :).
cya.