Dear Music...

Dear Music,

I miss you.  I miss you a lot.  We used to hang out a lot.  Now I barely spend any time with you.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE listening to music, and I love harmonizing like an obnixious Alto to all of the hits on the radio... but I miss MAKING music.  I miss playing the drums.  I miss sitting behind the piano and learning new pieces, ones that MOVE me.  I miss singing in an amazing choir in college and performing at world-class venues and feeling like I was part of something unbelievable.  Music made me FEEL.  I miss it.  When I have a little more free time this winter, let's hang out again.

Love, Rebekah

Comments

[Rebekah C]

I so agree! The only thing I miss about high school is being in band. I still play piano fairly often & flute occasionally but it's just not the same on your own as it is with a big group.

[Patrick Walders]

Dear Rebekah,
My wife forwarded me your post, and I thought to send a little note/"pick-me-up" and remind you to visit YouTube to watch the Llangollen videos. There may be things on FB too? Such fond memories, indeed. I wish for you to find music in your life. Music is better off with your spirit and voice being there. I remember all the way back to HS when we first worked together. You made my teaching better and were one of those people who motivated me. I am grateful for YOU. Let's have a reunion choir, ok? Get Sarah Wagoner on board, and I'm all-in!
Warmly,
Patrick