Today, in Singers, several things happened/were said that would have been so funny in the past. For instance, in the middle of March, Randi says, "Can you guys try to sound more like the instruments that actually perform this? What is this, trumpets? Tenors, be more like trumpets." so of course I'm dying thinking about all the stupid Kyle and Arlie jokes that come from the "sound like trumpets" day way back when. And I'm looking around the room and realize that Elaine is the only other one in the whole choir that knows anything about it or why it's funny.
And we're the only ones left that make stupid kissing noises on Yellow Rose.
When we were NUGIs, they warned us that this would happen.
26 chairs in a horseshoe instead of rows, and just as many precious people that aren't there anymore. New director and new music and a new voice part. It's good. But it is so different. And Singers doesn't feel like Singers right now. But it will, I think. I hope.
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Howdy, it's Byron.
I just want you to remember that Singers will always be *Singers* as long as you've got the spirit in your heart. Sure, traditions/etc. are important - but what really makes LHS such an awesome experience are the memories you make. I think as everyone gets older they forget that - hence the "bitchy OLGIs."
Just remember how you felt that first time the doors were opened and you heard the opening "bah!" of March Grandioso. Remember the love at La Palapa. Remember the smile on Ken Capps' face.
You're only making it better, sweetheart. I just wish I could be there to see it. And never forget - you're always someone's NUGI.
I am so glad I read this -- I died laughing remembering that day. She got so mad at us and told us we weren't capable of taking anything seriously. She was so right.
I think every senior that's in LHS goes through some form of feeling what you are feeling right now. I'm sure it's only exacerbated by the cuts that happened this year, but I can at least identify in some way with how you're feeling. But don't get discouraged! You do have someone there that can laugh with you in class, and you always have people outside of class that love every opportunity they have to re-live those days.
Keep up your hard work and I know it will pay off. It always has for you.
I can say with confidence that, without your leadership, Singers would lose a lot of heart this year. As an alum, I can rest easy knowing that will not happen.
By the way, this is Jack. I thought it would post my name but it didn't.
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