From time to time, I just like to include a few random comments on my blog and today is one of those days. So thanks for reading an entry that is pretty much "theme-less"!
*We performed the first Music & Spoken Word of the year 2019 with our blue blazers, grey slacks, and "gold" tie (I've never really liked that classification because technically it's more orange than gold). There's a possibility that this year we'll be getting a new suit (light grey, perhaps?) to replace the white jacket, but I cannot confirm or deny that possibility. Still, it sure would be nice. Don't get me wrong...I'm really grateful for this singing and missionary opportunity and am glad to wear whatever. But most of our suits are dark (dark blue, dark grey, black, etc) so a lighter color would, in my opinion, be GREAT.
*I never get tired of singing "How Firm a Foundation". If there was any song that sent the spirit soaring across the audience (and over the airwaves and through fiber optics), it was this one. My 2nd favorite today was "The Garden". Willy and I were commenting on the ride home how much we like that one and how much Ryan Murphy gets into conducting it. Ryan's commentary, too, about parts of the song, why he arranged it the way he did, and his overall perspective on things, are always welcome and appreciated.
*The NEW choir members were in attendance today (30+), observing the broadcast from the bench seats closest to the loft. Woohoo! It's always great to start a new year with new people who are so extremely happy to launch into their uniquely new calling. They will be going through four months of choir school, and then will join us in May as they graduate from that into members of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
*My home ward meets at 9AM this year and as such, I won't be able to attend. It's hard not being able to worship with my family and ward friends each Sunday. But, serving in the Church (and serving other people in general) always incorporates and requires sacrifice. And this year, not being able to attend my home ward will definitely be ones of those sacrifices.
*After the broadcast was over today, the four of us in the carpool had to hurry as quick as we could so that two of us could try and make church by 10:30. (Ben and Alan meet at 10:30, while Willy and myself meet at 9) I guess we'll need to downsize our socializing and work on getting out of the Tabernacle and onto the road, in very short order. :)
*I was inspired this past week to learn the words to an aforementioned song, The Garden. It wasn't a song that we were asked to memorize. But I wanted to learn the words anyway and knew that my friend Wes would have surely done the same thing had he not been attending to other very important events (he blessed his baby today). I think I'll make it a goal this year to memorize more music even if we're not officially asked to. It makes singing songs just that much better.
Until next time, God be with you.
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