| I KNOW OF A CHOIR... by Sally Ayson | |
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I know about a choir I've heard they sing quite well Sometimes it's from heaven And sometimes it's from hell! |
There's this Musical Director Nigel is his name He has the patience of a saint you know And no-one is to blame. |
| Nigel 's always very cheery Well .. he appears to nonetheless But I know what's not appreciated Is the underlying stress! |
For singing out a wrong note Or being out of key Or keeping to the wrong time (that NEVER could be me?) |
| The group is split in different parts It helps with harmony But only if they all do listen Or else they're all at sea |
The altos are in trouble What's new I hear you say? They give that Nigel lip you know They could chat the day away |
| Have I mentioned the sopranos? What a Trilling lot they are Except if they miss those top notes You'll wish you were afar! |
But what about those Basses They reach notes way down low That's of course if they are focussing Or we end up full of woe |
| The Tenors are a lively bunch One even plays guitar But their singing can go either way Then we all head for the bar |
Helen the accompanist She keeps the group from straying I wonder when she moves her lips If she is doing silent praying? |
| You see she's extremely accomp-alished And talented besides Without her we are anchorless And washed up with the tides |
Nigel's back conducting
His face shows a touch of frost Who is it then I wonder Sitting with legs crossed? |
| He's waving his arms in time They are swinging to and fro Is anyone still watching now? By the sound of things - It's NO! |
Where does he get his patience His love of music shows It's infectious - I can see that Exuding from his fingers to his toes |
| Ah listen! The sopranos have hit that note It resonates so clear It's followed by another one Nigel 's grinning from ear to ear |
The altos now are singing well It just shows they sometimes listen The harmony they're building on Could really make your eyes glisten |
| The Tenors and the Basses Have joined the growing sound Together with some teamwork It's getting off the ground |
You see - It's worth the effort The fortnightly trek and moan Yet together as a group They create a lovely tone |
So you've heard about these singers I'm sorry if it makes you tire I'm ready now to introduce LAUDAMUS CHAMBER CHOIR!! |
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