200.
This week marks 200 weeks since becoming a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. This choir has been referred to as "the train that never stops"--and indeed, it is that. While there are weeks that are certainly more exciting than others, even the "normal" weeks have something uplifting and worthwhile.
This past week at rehearsal, we were able to have a couple of interesting guests join us in the choir loft. The first was Spencer Cox, who is currently the Lieutenant Governor for the state of Utah. I honestly didn't recognize him at first--only that he was of some official importance since there was a camera honed in on him and our other guest for most of the rehearsal. The second guest was Luis Miranda, who's the father of Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the Broadway hit musical, HAMILTON. Luis is heading up the Hamilton Education Program, which will allow students (including those attending Title 1 schools here in Utah) to see the musical when it comes here soon. He said it's always been a dream to sing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, so I guess he had his dream come true Thursday night!
Today's broadcast was full of great music and many of the lyrics were "just for me." I had two friends come to the broadcast--two foreign exchange students from Germany who have come to visit us for a week. They very much enjoyed the 30 minute program, and their favorite was the spirited "Battle of Jericho".
I don't know how many more years I'll be in the Choir. But here's to another 100 weeks I suppose!
Until next week, God be with you.
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