Musical Memory

Today has been a good day for many reasons. I'd like to list a few of them, just so I don't forget, and then get on with the topic of tonights blog. So, first, although I was running late, and traffic was horrendous, I somehow made it to school with 30 minutes to spare. And my Music Theory final was not only easy, but FUN! You know you're in the right major when you enjoy taking your final.

Then I went to choir, got to hang out with a bunch of cool choir kids as my last class of the quarter, and then AND THEN, head back home to get my tattoo with a friend. Though it did hurt, it wasn't terrible and I LOVE it! :) and to finish my good day, GLEE Fall finale was tonight and it was great!

So onto the focus of tonight: music memory. It may not be like olfactory, but memory connected to music is so unreal and wonderful. Today in choir, after turning in all our music and working out some business, we got to get a glimpse of our music for next quarter. I like all the pieces, but was especially excited when I saw one: 'My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord' by Moses Hogan!

You see, I've done this song at least once before in high school and thinking of it brought back so many good memories. Even though East Bay Singers were struggling through sightreading it, I couldn't help but be giddy as I half heard my peers, and half heard my best friends back home singing it with me two years ago. I got many strange, slightly annoyed looks from my choir mates that I was excited and not struggling with the song like they were, but it didn't matter.

So today, although there are many things to be thankful of, I am thankful for the trigger that music is and the opportunity to relive those joyful wonderful days simply by singing a song.