If you haven’t noticed the Category, I’m Justin! I’m still one of the newer members of the GMC, but I’m hoping to be long-standing.
There are a lot of firsts for me at our upcoming holiday concert, and I’m incredibly excited.
Holiday Hit Parade will mark my first complete concert cycle with the Gateway Men’s Chorus. I joined for the GMC’s spring concert last year, and the only thing that’s disappointed me so far is the fact that I missed out on becoming a part of the chorus sooner! It still amazes me how quickly a this new group of wonderful people has fitted itself into my life.
I’ve also signed on as a member of the GMC’s small ensemble, Harmonix, for the first time this season. Having the pleasure of working with smaller groups in both high school and college, I knew it was something I wanted to attempt and was bound to enjoy if given the opportunity. Luckily, I was correct. I performed as a member of Harmonix for the first time last week at an event held for the Council of Women’s Realtors here in St. Louis. Our appearance went wonderfully. The ladies and gentlemen in the audience were very enthusiastic and welcoming. Now I look forward to our next performance at JJ’s Clubhouse this Thursday as we open up the Show Me Bears’ Hibearnation festivities.
I’ve also been given my first Chorus Buddy! Devin is very excited about his first concert with the Gateway Men’s Chorus, and it’s my job to make sure that he gets his concert gear in order, is comfortable with his music, and remembers people’s names (though we all forget a few now and then).
Another exciting first, I’ve been given my first solo. It’s full of cheese, holiday excitement and country twang (three of my completely non-guilty pleasures). I can’t wait for all of you to hear it!
