D.M.T. Chorus rehearsal & performances

The year 2011 has hit me like a ton of bricks. I feel as though I've aged five years in the span of these mere twelve months. I had my first child this year, and that has certainly played a big part in the fatigue. He's lovely, but he's also hugely challenging; I'm sure any parent can relate.

I lacked the energy to properly document the D.M.T. Winter concert proceedings this time around. I will say that ultimately all went well. Pam was again the guest director and she did a fine job picking the program and bringing ample gusto to every rehearsal and performance. 

Just like last December, my workload at the piano was immense. In total, I learned 22 unique pieces of music for these 4 performances. Only a couple we're especially challenging. But still, my brain was swimming. I developed a habit: midway through the 2nd half of each performance I would turn to the bassist Aaron and marvel/complain "There's so much music in this concert!" 

The work passed in a blur and now I had two weeks off to pause and reflect. 

Jesse