Well, okay, it didn’t even come close to burning down, but we got three fire trucks and an ambulance to come, and we got to stand around outside in the cold for 40 minutes.
Apparently when she turned on the pipe organ, the blower motor burned out, and when she went to investigate why the organ wouldn’t play, the mechanical room was filling with smoke. Don’t know if they can repair it before Sunday, but it had better be back by Easter!
Some people will do anything to get out of warm-ups during choir rehearsal. I usually just show up late.
Since we are not deterred by mere noxious fumes (as the people who sit by Mr. X can attest) we proceeded with rehearsal after the all-clear, though it was quite awhile before my feet warmed up.
Thanks, Lilith, for making another choir rehearsal interesting, especially after the big laugh you got last week (it’s a B). What is on tap for next week?
**I’ve been a firefighter for 30 years, and also a former paramedic, but have yet to hear an engine, ladder, or squad breathe heavily, much less come. **
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Never underestimate the seductive powers of an alto section…in fact, the Golden Boy once asked us not to sing so “dirty”. A hymn, in fact.
