I totally joined glee club.
Except that's not what it's called at all. And we haven't sung any Journey, yet. Plus, no one has tossed a slushie in my face.
That is, however, what the Husband calls it. And how I've come to think of it.
Remember when I joined a choir a couple of years ago? And how much I enjoyed singing again? Well, that only lasted one season, because I found the choir director condescending and disrespectful. Especially considering that we were paying to be there! Alas, I pushed singing to the back burner once again and went on with my life.
(Insert getting engaged, planning a wedding, getting married, getting pregnant, buying a house, having a baby, here.)
Since Vivi was born, I've been singing all the time! Little songs that the Husband and I make up, children's songs that I remember, lullabies... I was reminded how much I enjoy it.
So I looked up a program that I had seen online a couple of years ago at the Avenue Road Arts School , which is conveniently close to me. It's simply called Broadway Showtunes and is a group of adults (20-25 or so) belting out Broadway hits together, led by a charming gentleman and accompanied by a major player in Toronto's musical landscape.
Guys, it's SO MUCH FUN!
The group is wildly diverse, ranging in age from about 24 to 70+. Many of them have been doing it for close to 20 years. They don't even all read music, nor do they have to, because there are lyric sheets (hundreds of them!) rather than sheet music. It's not about getting things perfect or planning for a show. It's just singing for the love of it. Which is exactly what I was looking for.
It's so good for me to have a scheduled time away from Violet, too. A much-needed break to recharge and feed my own soul, so I can bring more energy back to her.
When I started, I had no intention of advertising my training or experience. The cat, however, is out of the bag. And they could not be more complimentary or adoring. I wasn't looking for an ego-boost, but I'll take it!
Looking back at that old choir post, it's funny that I was worried about Andrew Lloyd Webber medleys. That's pretty much what I've signed up for! But it's so much better than I could have imagined.
3 comments:
Oh Tam, I envy you this.... I've never joined any kind of choir or glee club because my voice is in the alto level... and because of THAT, I get stuck singing harmony, which I hate. And can't do. But I'd LOVE to be a part of a group that just SINGS for the sake of SINGING, regardless of voice level. So, enjoy and sing out loud and clear!! ♥
Remind me to join you when we move back in a few years!!!! Sounds fabu!
I wish you both could be here to come along!
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