I was reminded today of how fun it is to sing in a choir. I’ve had to take a hiatus from my choir (Vocal Point). Because I’m in a play and rehearsals are on the same nights as choir practice. But today, we were singing at a Senior’s Residence, and I was able to take…
There’s a brief space between the ending of one thing and the beginning of another. A space that intensifies the feeling of loss for the end of the previous thing. Last night was my last choir rehearsal for the season. My play rehearsals start next Tuesday, so I won’t be able to go to any…
Although my choir’s concert isn’t for a couple of months, it’s time to get some of the songs memorized. It’s no fun trying to memorize a song when you are under the gun of an imminent performance. Been there. Done that. Too many times. One song that might give me trouble is Joni Mitchell’s “Both…
Last night after choir, some of us went out to a restaurant to hang out. Most of the time, we scurry off to our respective homes after choir rehearsal. So, it was a treat to be able chat and get to know each other a little more. We don’t do it often enough. Being in…
I was not planning to go to Choir! Choir! Choir! Deb had bought tickets a while ago. It sounded like fun, but I passed on the opportunity. I’m already in a choir. And I didn’t feel like it. Two guys coaxing the audience to sing along with them? But someone couldn’t go, so I was…
I had no idea that singing was fun. It was scary to me. Something I wasn’t good at. I didn’t like going to Karaoke. The exposure was too great. The risk of failure guaranteed. I didn’t even sing in the shower. And yet tomorrow night, I start my third session with Vocal Point Choir in…
I remember getting the call to audition for Assisted Living. Actually, I didn’t get the call, Deb did. We were driving back from Ottawa in August 2022. Connie, the stage manager for the show, called to see if Deb and I wanted to come out to audition. I had seen the notice for the show.…
Tonight is the night. It’s the big show for our choir (Vocal Point). We’ve been working towards this night since mid-January. And I’m nervous as heck! Why? I don’t know. I don’t normally get nervous before a play. Usually, I’ve worked on my lines and know them. The play has been rehearsed many times. But…
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