Anxiety Attack

Recently, a close friend of mine had a very surprising request. She asked me to perform a solo on her Catholic wedding this coming December. Weird but flattering, nonetheless. I haven’t performed on stage since undergrad and just thinking of singing in front of a church full of people gives me the shivers.

I’m quite familiar of the song she wanted to be played. It’s a lovely piece but a few bars towards the end are barely within my vocal range. We tried a couple of arrangements but it doesn’t pack the same punch. If I practice continuously with the pianist til Dec, I think I’ll be in shape. But with my schedule hectic enough, I’m not sure how to squeeze that in… Eh, maybe I should just back out. I don’t want screw up her big day. Also, I think she’s a little tone deaf since she actually wanted me to be a part of the ceremony. Hmmm…I think I’m a better as an usher.