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Emily, you've got to be good to even try to do that. I'll bet you sounded a lot better than you think you did. Merry Xmas. Ahem. AHEM. Hnnh, mmm hmh!

Just clearing my throat before making this, my long-awaited first comment on your big blog, Em.

Now. What's this about making doctorhood sound like a shortcoming?! Maybe I should say physicianship.

I'll keep you in mind next time someone asks me if I know anyone who does one-man band stuff. Maybe you could get one of those harmonica braces and hang it over your ears while you play violin and organ. Oh! That and a nose flute too!

He is a doctor and not a choir director, just like I'm a violinist and not an organist. For both of us, it's our first attempt.

Sigh.

Well Emily, you're sure brave. I've never been to a catholic mass and I'm sure I would not have held composure. I'm Baptist born-again too and I do love the old familiar hymns. I imagine catholic pieces are pretty formal and grand, designed to subdue and awe. I'm sure you did well (even though protesting inside). Emily,

You should also mention that the director/doctor is also a tuba player. (Any inferences drawn from that are strictly your own, and not the opinions of Steele String Studio or Smith Rd. Strings.)

Also, the rehearsal with the choir was in a room, not the santuary with good acoustics, (I couldn't hear the choir at all, and they were maybe 4 feet behind me) and you were playing a keyboard, not an organ. So that more than contributed to your stuggle.

I think all things considered, you are doing a fine job. As a Protestant who has attended several masses with family, relax, and enjoy the beauty in the service. It may be different than what you're used to, but still beautiful nonetheless.

mellisa

PS: The strings and choir are supposed to be following the director....

But you know how that works out! :)

Listen. We know to give Emily with a little artistic license. Don't blow it for her.
And yes, a Catholic service might be unsettling to the denominationally inclined, but as I often tell people, just relax and enjoy this. And if it means you go to hell, well s*** happens. - with That synthesizer was pretty cheesy. I was embarrassed. The organ will be much more aesthetic. Gotta run. I have to practice to get that ritard absolutely perfect.