When I was young--even through college, but starting from late elementary--the rhythm of my life was set in large part by the ritual of concert and performance schedules. I miss that, the daily practice and rehearse, the pressure as the deadline loomed, the night of the concert--supper on the go, dressing up (argghgh--the white flowing dresses the orchestra girls wore my jr and sr year! I just remembered! Arghghgh.). Milling around backstage, tuning--then performing. If everything went right, the band, orchestra or choir was at their peak that night.
Being in plays is a similar dynamic, but not quite the same. And I miss that, too--but as I sat at Beth's concert tonight I realized that performances shaped the ebb and flow of my life far more than quarters or semesters or any other kind of season.
And I will happily argue that in concret, real terms, committing to excel in a musical group is akin to joining a highly disciplined, competitive sports team--and possibly with longer lasting effects. But I'm tired and need to chase Beth to bed, so that will wait for another night. Tootles!
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Hello Skipper,
ReplyDeleteI saw you follow Infinite Ocean, so I decided to drop over and read your blogs.
Sounds like you used to really love music and drama. Do you not do either any more?
I used to teach high school literature and writing and really miss the interaction with the kids.
Also, I see in another blog you are Methodist but thinking about changing to Friends.
Would you be interested in sharing why?
I admire both George Fox and John Wesley. Have you read both of their journals? Very good reads!
In the Light,
Daniel