My Christmas is complete. Two nights ago was the dress rehersal for Handel's Messiah; Mr. Davis turned his signature cartwheel between Part I and Part II, and we bounced our way through the enitre piece in an hour and change.
Last night, we sang it; I've always thought that the feelings felt while singing "Worth is the Lamb" must be somehow akin to the feelings being experienced by those in Heaven who constantly sing "Holy, holy holy...".
Mr. Davis almost started crying during "Surely He Hath Bourne Our Griefs"--it was all I could do to not break down as well.
Today we sang at the Cadets' Chapel at West Point--as a concert, it was terrible (the soloists were...oh, don't get me started; all I have to say is that, if you're ever considering going into classical music, please learn how to control your vibrato so that it's not able to be mistaken for sixteenth notes... :-/). This is all of course in my humble opinion. However, as an experience, it was wonderful. Though we couldn't see the conductor (didn't really matter--he really wasn't very helpful as a conductor anyways), and though the tenors rushed us through some spots (okay, a lot of spots), and though the organist was generally half a beat behind everyone, we had a barrel of laughs. After we ended the night at a diner, who could ask for anything more? ;0)
I can't wait 'till next year--364 more days!!!!
Last night, we sang it; I've always thought that the feelings felt while singing "Worth is the Lamb" must be somehow akin to the feelings being experienced by those in Heaven who constantly sing "Holy, holy holy...".
Mr. Davis almost started crying during "Surely He Hath Bourne Our Griefs"--it was all I could do to not break down as well.
Today we sang at the Cadets' Chapel at West Point--as a concert, it was terrible (the soloists were...oh, don't get me started; all I have to say is that, if you're ever considering going into classical music, please learn how to control your vibrato so that it's not able to be mistaken for sixteenth notes... :-/). This is all of course in my humble opinion. However, as an experience, it was wonderful. Though we couldn't see the conductor (didn't really matter--he really wasn't very helpful as a conductor anyways), and though the tenors rushed us through some spots (okay, a lot of spots), and though the organist was generally half a beat behind everyone, we had a barrel of laughs. After we ended the night at a diner, who could ask for anything more? ;0)
I can't wait 'till next year--364 more days!!!!
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Yeah, friggin' tenors. They made us miss one of our entrances on Hallelujah. Hallelujah! That's what happens when you don't follow the rhythm. Argh.
Also, that ice cream was good.
Should'a' said something sooner--I would've saved you more! ;0)
Yes, Andy, Tenors are terrible... But they were just a little too excited and forgot to follow the conductor they couldn't see.
But I am also eager for next years time, though, Chelsey, rehearsals start before your much-anticipated concert, so it will come sooner than you will expect it. Just think of it as you peel the gum off the talbes at work, and you will be thrilled when it comes.
Hey--I happen to like tenors. *scrunchy face* But I like basses, too, of course. I love them both. :) I'm sorry the Messiah tenors were messy, though; that must have been frustrating. I wish I could have been there to sing with you!!!! Grrrr! :(
I miss you guys--but I'll be home in 4 days!!!! YAY!!!!
Eh, I shouldn't be eating ice cream anyway. I also wasn't going to ask about any more food after the pickle, which-might I add-was Bread & Butter, and thus disgusting.
Yah, it was pretty gross--why do you think I gave it to you? ;-P
Yeesh, and I thought you cared. I now see how wrong I was.
Well, in a few years, hopefully you will be able to join us again, my dear Kirsten. I hope I'll be around then, too...
Chels, the pie was pretty good, yet not as tasty as a homemade pie.
Au contraire, mon bonhomme, that was the best pecan pie I've ever tasted, home-made included!
Chelsey, from your comment, I must conclude that you have not tasted a pecan pie that Elizabeth has made or you are just choosing the less perfect.
so i was reading this conversation, and i started laughing. we have mad good times, lol. =]]
yeah, and whose idea was it in the first place to put the tenors behind the sopranos?? arrrggh....
Grace,
I think they were trying to put the Tenors in the back, so the audience couldn't hear their mistakes... Do you prefer Basses behind you?
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