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“I chose this song because I secretly wanted to be just a dancer with a welding mask.”
Do you remember those moments from high school that still linger in your mind, shaping your present self? Well, Nova Weetman surely does. It all started with an audacious singing audition inspired by the iconic movie “Flashdance.” Picture a 16-year-old Nova belting out Irene Cara’s famous tune, dreaming of being a dancer with a welding mask.
Nova poured her heart and soul into preparing for the high school musical audition, captivated by the allure of the silver screen. Hours spent perfecting lyrics, mimicking dance moves in front of her VHS copy of Flashdance – she was determined to shine on stage alongside her crush. But fate had different plans when the cast list went up, leaving Nova with a speaking role sans any songs.
Life went on, yet that haunting audition shadowed Nova for years, steering her clear of public singing gigs. The occasional Happy Birthday rendition or shower concert were as far as she ventured vocally until destiny nudged her towards CresFest – a music festival nestled in the scenic northwest Victoria.
CresFest wasn’t just another festival; it was a mecca for music enthusiasts featuring local bands, workshops, and soul-stirring choral performances. Joining friends immersed in choir dynamics at CresFest felt like stepping into an unknown realm where melodies spoke louder than words.
As dusk painted the sky over Creswick and voices resonated within its church walls, Nova found herself amidst 100 harmonizing souls prepping for an impromptu choir singalong. Anxious whispers of doubt clouded her mind like echoes from yesteryears’ auditions. What if her voice cracked or veered off-key?
“The wonder of 100 harmonising voices soon began to weave its magic”
Amidst strangers turned singers for a night, each note woven together created an enchanting tapestry of unity and shared passion for music. From sopranos hitting high notes to basses anchoring melodies deep within hearts; altos like Nova found solace in blending their voice seamlessly with others’.
With each lyric learned and every note sung in unison, fear melted away into euphoria. The once-timid alto at the back morphed into a confident vocalist basking in the collective glow of musical camaraderie.
As Irene Cara’s empowering anthem reverberated through the church rafters that night at CresFest, something magical happened – Nova rediscovered not only her voice but also regained lost confidence buried deep within since that fateful high school audition.
And so ended one unforgettable evening at CresFest where voices entwined not just in melody but also in stories untold – stories of resilience, redemption, and the transformative power of music echoing far beyond that rustic church’s wooden doors.
Nova Weetman’s journey from hushed auditions to resounding choir performances serves as a poignant reminder that sometimes our greatest fears can lead us to our most profound triumphs if we dare to raise our voices against doubts echoing within us.
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