Today I led the congregational hymns, did the special musical number in sacrament, and did music in Primary with the kids during the last two hours. Sort of felt like a one-woman show. Which is all the more impressive when I know we don't lack for musicians in our ward (ok, more so than we used to, but we're still much more blessed than most places given the large music school nearby). The end result is that I have no voice. So instead of going to stake choir practice tonight and singing Christmas music, which I would love to do more than most things, I am blogging.
Really though, I love Christmas carols more than any other music (which I feel is truly saying something). If I ever lost my mind and dove back into academia for a doctorate in music-related things (like I would qualify for anything else...), I would try to incorporate Christmas music into my dissertation. No idea if that would be possible but it's currently a moot point because no. I need a looooong break from academia. But seriously, I collect caroling books. I get excited about good 4-part arrangements. And I dream that I'll have one more son and he and the Monkey Bug will together be able to handle any men's parts I throw at them. Last year (or maybe the year before? I don't remember?), I sat down and scribed out the vocal parts to Welcome Christmas from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Because they aren't available anywhere (I looked). And because I've always wanted to carol it. Of course, now that the sister and I have started having our children, it'll probably be 10 years before I get the chance. But whatever, we might need those 10 years to find and befriend a bass to sing that low.
Meanwhile I suppose I'll go practice piano because I still have to prove to the people giving me a degree that I'm capable of memorizing a cheesy little piece and spitting it back to them. I just might get sidetracked by some carols.
And for your Sunday enjoyment, his church duds:
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Your kid is incredibly cute. In case you weren't already aware of that.
ReplyDeleteThat kid oughta be in pictures!! Like, a gazzilion more of 'em!! ;) Your calling rawks. I'd LOVE to have it back, but nursery has snacks... so..... I'll stick with that.
ReplyDeleteThat hat is the best!
ReplyDeleteI love Christmas music too and I wish I had more skill than I do because when I pick a song, I can't even guarantee *I* can sing it, let alone teach it to someone else.
I want to be in your ward someway...