I realize the word here is normally "leg" .. but then, I'm not sure how normal we are! Let's call a turnip a turnip and play it straight. We are on this road for friendship & enjoyment & enlightenment toward our barbershop skills ... but more of the former(s) and not as much of the latter as we probably should be. HOWEVER, we are pretty much serious about improving & doing things right (or at least more right) ... we just want to have fun doing it! I spoke with a fellow Q-tet'er outside of our foursome recently- to find that she is experiencing a growing struggle within her group. It's gradually becoming more work than musical joy. While this discovery is difficult enough for her to deal with, she is in need of a breather that she doesn't see herself taking in the near future. She's not seeing a light through the trees ... which, in itself, adds to her mental & physical stress. I must say- I have more flexibility, & have exercised it at times (as have the other 3 in our Q) There is something to be said for not ALWAYS having to take it seriously. I realize we will not grow & improve as rapidly, but neither are we as likely to be captive to obligation. Our choices in music lately have been fun, and we are putting together what will actually be considered a repertoire (more than 4 songs is my guideline). With that ... we can entertain and ... frankly learn even more! (fun stuff) I love these gals, & hope that we have a few more years of entertaining others (& ourselves) before our voices & bodies give out! For now ... I'm pulling out the musical road map & pointing north ... cuz we are working our way up the skill chain one step at a time!!
BBS rules......
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