There
are many activities involving music that Darrin participates in on a daily
basis. Every Saturday night he is committed to being the accompanist at Broadway Nights which is where we were able to perform “Misty.” The Friday
night before is always the dedicated rehearsal time for the Saturday show. The
featured artist is there with any of the “Cast Members” who would also like to
perform. It gives Darrin a chance to make sure he can play the music to the
best of his abilities and coordinate with the performers. Unfortunately, Darrin
has said that he hasn’t held a concert for his personal compositions since he
was in college. However, he is delighted to announce that in this upcoming year
he will actively be performing his compositions at Broadway Nights. However,
not all of his compositions will be able to be played at “Broadway Nights”
because they do not fit the genre. Darrin is also committed to a one night a
week rehearsal for church, and the services on Sunday that he plays for. This
is where Darrin plays more of his compositions. He writes many church songs
like “Commune With Me” that are performed during the service. Darrin has said
that many people do not like to call singing at church “a performance” but he
believes that’s exactly what it has to be called. The type of song and the way it is presented,
and how it is sung are important factors in how people receive it and how they
participate during the service.
Studio rehearsal
Broadway Nights
Darrin
holds voice lessons at his home, at the theatre, or wherever his students need
him to be to rehearse. These lessons are scattered and are not always constant.
Darrin is always out in the community music directing for shows at the San
Pedro Playhouse, Woodlawn Theatre, and wherever else he is commissioned. “Music
directing is a good way to promote myself,” Darrin explains. Now-a-days Darrin
does not have to promote himself as much because of how well known he is in the
community, people usually call him first. In his voice lessons he is also
connected with a producer that will send him singers in bands who are not quite
vocally ready to be recorded. Darrin will work with them and send them back
after he has taught them some basic technique.
Darrin
can also be found updating his YouTube channel and Sound Cloud with
performances and compositions he is ready to reveal. He also has his own
Facebook page for his voice lessons and for Broadway Nights where he can
update people on his musical activity. Darrin said that “back in the day” he
used to go door to door to promote himself, giving out business cards and CD’s,
but now, there are much easier ways of putting yourself “out there.”
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