Does it seem a little early to be thankful for Christmas music? I don't think so. I'm not talking about the unbelievingly cheesy music that ruins your favorite pop station starting November 1st. I'm talking about the really good stuff. The hymns, the classics, Handel's Messiah, you get the picture. I LOVE choral music all the time, but especially during the Christmas season. And lucky for me, being in a choir means that Christmas starts even before Halloween can squeeze in. In face, Heritage Choir started rehearsing for Christmas tonight.
I remember the first time my Christmas season began before October was over. I was in Nauvoo that fall, and couldn't think of a better place to spend Christmas. We weren't even there for Christmas, but we sure made up for it with all our Christmas activities that stretched out for a blissful month and a half before we left. Our choir met every day before dinner, and we worked so, so hard to memorize 11 or 12 songs. I memorized two more, as I had a solo, and a duet with my friend Sterling. AND I had a solo in the Messiah sing... the hardest solo I've ever had in my life. The spirit of Christmas literally filled the halls of the JSA as we each had a different song stuck in our head. Ok, so most of the time it was the same song... (Remember? "Down in the town of Bethlehem, into a world full of woe.... What a wonder what a joy!" Haha, now it's stuck in your head again). Anyway, Christmas music is connected with some of the best memories. Memories of home, memories of Women's chorus, memories of service. Memories of Nauvoo, and Jerusalem, and Bethlehem. So don't feel bad listening to your Christmas playlist so early. I think I'm going to make mine now.
Baby Joseph
2 years ago
calypso christmas...aaah, not it IS in my head!! ugh!!
ReplyDeletethat seriously WAS the best year though. i loved loved loved practicing the Messiah after regular choir practice. and everything else christmas-related that we did there. oh, happiness. :)