Whew. Today was okay. My daughter used to write a journal every day. She was very good at it. Of course, nearly half the entries were identical. "(date) Norm day." I guess today was a norm day for me, too. Our allergies are awful, and it is too cool for the air conditioner, but in the afternoons it is a bit warm.
Tonight I had Chorale practice. Different from the chorus I am in on Sunday afternoons. This one is local, about 130 voices. The director spends a great deal of time berating us and then wonders why no one sings. He mumbles and wonders why no one knows what he said. The group has a governing board that must make him think he is doing a great job. He mentioned tonight that there were many folks who have just dropped out during this segment (from March until mid-May.) What a surprise!!!
My section leader called during the previous segment (when I did not participate) and asked why. I told her I was tired of being yelled at for no reason, for having no consistency in direction, for the lousy selection of music and we no longer have solos that we can audition for. He just has the section leader (generally it is the woman I was speaking with!) sing them. She simply agreed and still asked me to join in anyway. So I did. I actually joined in because three friends asked me to come back.
The director doesn't like to do classical music. He claims it is because he thinks that music needs an orchestra and we can seldom afford one. Lousy cop-out. Most of this year has been pops music. I can tolerate one segment of pops, but this is ridiculous. They count this segment as classical, but it is a commissioned piece, so it is modern and full of mistakes.
Grumble, grumble, grumble.
Singing is supposed to be fun. Hard work, but fun.
I still don't know if I will perform with the group on the 19th. I am not supposed to attend practices if I am not performing, but I am only there for my friends. If I can get a ride to the dress rehearsal and performance, I might do it. We'll see.
Music is supposed to be fun.
By the way, Happy Birthday, Mom!
Thursday's Things 8/15/13
10 years ago
2 comments:
Boo allergies! They stink. It's too bad that you're having a rough time with them. I have had a couple bouts this season already. I can only hold my breath for so long around pollen. ;)
Sorry that your director is being a booger. Why is it, that some people seem to enjoy making others miserable?
At my old job there was a salesman who would always yell, and was constantly negative/hateful. I found myself being irritable because of his attitude. Thankfully, I'm no longer in that situation. God answers prayers (even in unexpected ways)!
I hope you can find a director who will incorporate a mix of music, instead of just one genre.
Good luck (break a leg) if you do perform on the 19th.
Hi Mom!
I'm glad you finally started a blog. Maybe you'll post more than I do. (Easy feat.)
I hope chorale starts going better. Your director is kind of crazy, just from my perspective. At least you don't have to go to the concert!
Love ya,
Ky
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