First Semester's Rehearsal, A Success!

I direct an a cappella group, and our first rehearsal of the semester was tonight. When I showed up, everyone was tired. There was a tone of the stress that comes from a full day on campus. It wasn't the best way to begin a rehearsal. As we practiced our music for an hour and started to get used to singing together, people started to enjoy themselves more. By the end of the hour, the entire group was significantly more social and cheerful. I was amazed to witness this change as I talked with people after the rehearsal. People were engaged in rehearsal and they had checked their concerns and worries at the door, to pick them up again an hour later in better spirits. I am grateful that I can take part in something that helps someone have a good conclusion to their day.