Can't Escape Organized Choirs...They're Everywhere

 There's a lot of things I miss. I miss them for different reasons. Many of the things I miss came about because I've gotten older...being in shape, fitting in my clothes, not having body parts ache, my hair. There's other things I miss, though I don't know I'd like them if I had them now as much as I think I would. Prime example...my first car, the 1965 green Volkswagen beetle. I'd probably curse that car more than I would praise it if I owned it today.

The car, along with my hair, are gone and not coming back. Then there are things I miss because of our move. I miss doing plays and having so many opportunities to perform for others. Yes, there are theaters up here--not as many, but some. 

One thing I've missed, be it where we used to live or where we live now, is singing. In college I sang everyday. Even after graduating, I was involved in a choir for a few years, then other choirs here and there. Because of the pandemic, singing stopped, even at church. That was tough. No choirs were meeting, no concerts being given. There's a void of life without music and for those who sing, the void is bigger, deeper, darker.

Last Sunday, I was leaving our services and I noticed a poster advertising a Christmas Concert. I was so happy not only to see that they had an organized choir in our area, but that they were putting on shows. Even though I'm not a part of the group, it made me feel good that others have resumed doing something they love.

I haven't lived in many areas, so I don't know if everyone has organized choirs, but I do know that even at the top of Utah, we've got one. And I'm glad we do.

Checking Out The Pipe Organ At The Bountiful Community Church...

Tonight I attended a Christmas concert of sorts. A co-op group in Bountiful held a night of music. The performers were mostly children, but some of the parents showcased their talents, too. After the program ended, my son and I walked upstairs to the balcony, and in the balcony was an authentic pipe organ.

It was so cool!

Most of the performance in which I've sung were held in churches. I've sang in churches in America and Europe. I've also performed in both Tabernacles on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, the old and the new. The pipe organs in those buildings are impressive. The pipe organ at the Bountiful Community Church was not as big, but it was interesting to see the workings close-up.

The staircase that led to the balcony was in the back of the room. They led to the back of the organ where all the workings were visible. Unfortunately, there wasn't much light so I wasn't able to get a good picture.

I snapped a few more pictures of the space. Unfortunately, the organ was not used in the program. It would have been fun to hear it being played. Maybe next time.