guest Amy, thanks so much for your input!

BTW, HALLELUJAH! After almost TWO MONTHS of bronchitis and very tenacious laryingitis, I FINALLY seem to have gotten my full vocal range and vocal stamina back! Yesterday I did a program in which I sang a song where I went up at least to high F or G. Haven't been able to do that for a LONG time!

Interestingly, the serendipitious result of the laryngitis has been improved vocal technique. Out of necessity, due to the lingering laryngitis, as I began singing again, I had to make extra effort to support my voice with a lot of breath, so I worked extra hard on expanding my rib cage and taking in a lot of breath before each musical phrase. I HAD to improve my singing technique during the laryingitis, because otherwise I couldn't sing! Now that the laryngitis is finally gone, those habits continue--to the betterment of my voice.

Thanks to all of you for your suggestions and infornmation.

Genie