Full House

First choir practice of the year. I had worked on selecting repertoire and learning scores. It will be so good to see everyone! I have missed being able to go to church, and even now am not sure whether I will be able to do what is needed. But I am determined to try.

I know that there is the risk of exposure to the flu, so I ask everyone not to hug me (and even at that I missed someone and ended up being hugged). Not sure how Sunday will work for that part. I sat most of the evening because of strength issues, and stood for a bit due to bone marrow biopsy tenderness.

But all the concerns melted away once we started working on the music. How wonderful it is to sing together! To remember music we have sung before, to listen to new pieces, to explore blend and balance and clarity of text. Starting a season is always challenging because there is so much to learn and so little time to get it all down. We are up to the task.

Best of all, most of the members of the choir were able to be there. Chairs were full and faces smiling - what an encouragement to have a full house. The hour and a half flew by. Not bad for a first rehearsal. Now all I need is to strategize for Sunday.