First, the men of the choir were given a little rebuke today by our beloved director, Mack. He mentioned that for some time now, the men, in general, have needed to pay more attention to their facial expressions while on camera. What he's seeing doesn't reflect any energy or excitement or any sort of positive emotion that he'd expect to see from a member of this choir. It was a cause for reflection and a personal asking of "Is it I?" I can't say if every bass and tenor took the invitation to do better, to heart, but I'm hoping so. As Mack also mentioned, "people listen with their eyes." And I can certainly see what he's saying. Eyes, in particular, have a way of letting another person know what you're thinking and feeling. And if we can keep the eyes bright (and the eyebrows a little raised), I think it'll go a long way to expressing how we feel about the heavenly music we're singing. It reminds me of the scripture in Luke which says: "The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light."
Second, we had a special guest show up at our rehearsal on Thursday. I probably shouldn't mention who it was because I don't really know what part he will play (if any) in a future performance the Choir will do. Suffice it to say, when my teenage daughter found out, she was all smiles.
Third, we did some recording after the broadcast today, and shoot! I probably can't talk about that either. Man! All the information we have to keep to ourselves before we're given the OK to share... It was a pretty fun recording session though (as much as recording sessions can be fun) given the nature of the piece. Which I'll just say was a little bit DIFFERENT than normal Mormon Tabernacle Choir music. An original arrangement from a musical. And that is about all I can say. :)
Fourth, while we have enjoyed singing in the Conference Center, it's time to go back to our home at the Tabernacle. Starting Thursday, we'll take our places there for rehearsal and will continue to be there until we start dress rehearsals for the Christmas show. Did I mention Christmas? Wow. I guess it isn't THAT far away.
Until next time, God be with you.
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