I would be lying if I didn't say that this morning I was extremely nervous. I got up two hours earlier than I needed to. With a little more practice and encouragement from family I felt I had done all I could for this new calling.
It was finally time to sit on the big bench, put the shaking fingers on the white keys and start playing. All was great, with many supporting members sharing positive encouragement. Then it was time for the first hymn.
Playing the introduction was like a mini solo because I didn't feel under pressure playing the prelude Then the singing started and the organ stopped. Well, it didn't really stop. I just couldn't hear my playing anymore.
There are no speakers facing the organ. I could have been playing the wrong song, for all I knew. It was eerie trying to keep playing with the hope that the notes were correct.
Does anyone know if organs come with a jack to plug in headphones? Wouldn't that be a fashion statement?
I'm glad one day is finished. Hopefully they will get less stressful. Thanks for all the encouragement.
7 comments:
I heard you did a good job!
Good job Mom!! But I heard you had a little extra accompaniment...is this true?
We are proud of you too. What a great example for your family.
I'm coming up sometime just to listen to you. I am so proud of my sister.
yay mom! as billy would say, " I love your music."
Good job Rae I think that would be really hard for me!! Thanks for the listening ear tonight!
It was perfect, and if I hadn't read this post, I wouldn't have even known you were nervous. You looked just as natural as could be up there! :)
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