It’s a Christmas Miracle!
Christmas is always a time for surprises, and this year hasn’t been any different. From unexpected family gatherings to church services, singing played a leading role. Within the past week I’ve sung Faure’s “Pie Jesu” twice under extenuating circumstances, hymns and carols on a different part from what I’d rehearsed, and even a solo in what I’ll consider my All Saints debut.
On Christmas Eve around 7:45 PM, the director called asking if I was free to come a little earlier to rehearsal. The choir’s soprano soloist had fallen ill and a sub was needed post-haste to sing “Maria’s Wiegenlied” in the 10:30 PM service. Though I was fatigued from travel and worried if I’d make it to Brookline in time, I said “of course!” and hightailed it to the church.
After a brief run-through, I suited up and took my place within the choir pews at the altar. When it came time to sing, I stepped out, shakily held my folder and prepared to face a large crowd gathered that chilly evening in the Sanctuary. When I’d finished, I saw a few tiny smiles in the faces of the congregation and thanked the powers that be for letting everything go so well.
