The last seven days have been quite a whirlwind of emotions and fun. What a wonderful week in the life of St. Mary's Choir! I still feel like I'm riding high from last Saturday's exquisite concert. So much music, so much focus, and so much positive energy. All of this seemed to coalesce into a wonderful performance. As your director I was wondering how a concert on Saturday would affect your energy level at a hierarchical liturgy the very next day. Would it be too much? Would the importance of the eucharistic gathering with our archpastor somehow get lost in the shuffle of choir events and concerts? We didn't miss a beat. All of you responded with strength and with love for liturgy and music. Your grit and focus at rehearsals paid off. Congratulations!
But, after last weekend we weren't done. Still one more performance at the Museum of Russian Art on Friday. And, the pressure was on because people were buying tickets for this concert. As you have done time and again, though, you responded with focus and grit. What a wonderful performance and exposition of our liturgical tradition at last evening's concert. You magnificently gave everyone there a window into the prayer life and worship of the Orthodox Church. Again, congratulations!
This morning's event at Fair State Brewing was wonderful way to sort of "end" the week. It was relaxing and fun. I think anytime someone goes through an intense week and ends it with the combination of fermented drinks (within reason) and carols, there is nothing but a cathartic result. Thank you again (and, I guess, thank you to Fair State, too!)!
Please, remember that we have one more rehearsal before Christmas. It's important that everyone attend.
Also, please have on your radar (calendar) caroling on Sunday, December 30. Time and places TBD.
