Day 31: Only 3 lines to go on the Bach, and these are manuals only. I have been playing the lines in context, so practice time has increased exponentially, but it is so pleasant and peaceful. "Soothing music," Richard called it this morning.
Tibor and Richard and another guy were building a big cupboard to house all the gear belonging to the Contemporary Choir. The equipment had previously all been crammed into the left confessional, as I recall.
Well, doesn't Tibor send Reg out for coffee and donuts for us all, and we all sat down and had a coffee break together, even the teen who is working off his community service by straightening out all the hymnbooks in the pews. (Great idea, that -- someone's a genius!)
Then Elaine (Tibor's wife, who sings in the Senior Choir) came in with lunch for the work crew: BBQ chicken sandwiches and beer. I tell you, it must have been just like this back in the days of building the old medieval cathedrals -- the good wife (the "wench?") bringing in "fyne fayr" for all the hardworking craftsmen.
It was so good to see them all -- it has been a very long time. All in all, a productive, enjoyable practice session with lots of social time thrown in. Also, I was able to identify which aspect of the church job I want to focus in on first: the skill I have always admired so much in others -- improvisation.
No, the angel wasn't there today...but the peace she brought remains.
What a wondeful day it sounds like. Angels are always "lurking about", even if we can't see them, I think.
ReplyDeleteI just love the idea that angels are always "lurking about" such a comfort!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you getting in some social time with your practice, especially with the likes of Tibor Hary, BBQ sandwiches and beer. what a treat!