What I Learned at my First Moroccan Choir Rehearsal:
- Our voices are part of what makes us who we are. Use them happily!
- Funny sounds are welcome here. They help us find our missing courage.
- Mistakes are welcome here. We enjoy being human.
- We are capable of great beauty. Just look at the smile on our conductor’s face when he hears our sweet crescendo.
- We (every one of us) can access, activate, and feel that beauty. Just look at everyone else’s faces. Our souls are showing.
- People are welcome here. Even people who still think in English. We don’t mind helping them wade through the French if they get a little stuck.
- We like each other. You can tell from all the kissing.
- We both use and do not use sheet music. We’re flexible that way.
- We are all so glad to be here; we have found our musical home.
Made my day this morning! Thanks. So glad you found your heart-home.
…and I only had to practice driving there FOUR times before the rehearsal! How’s that for perseverance?!