School Programs
By Collette
I enjoyed vocal music all through my
school years. My grandparents and great-aunts had a singing group before I was
born, so I guess my interest came from that side of my family. I was in school programs,
choirs, ensembles, a trio and several musicals. My memory is clear about what I
did, but specific programs I do not recall. The program I most vividly remember
was my kindergarten class. No singing was involved; I am surprised I remember
it.
What we presented was a mock wedding. I
think it was our superintendent’s son who married the girl I have written about
before who played horses with me. They were the tallest kindergarteners. The rest of
the class portrayed parents and invited guests. I don’t remember if
there were bridesmaids or groomsmen either. But I do remember my part.
I was chosen for this part because I was the shortest in the class. At the back of the stage, dressed in white with little white gloves, I stood on a table. (That made me appear a little taller than the couple.) I held two white paper bells in my hands at different levels. I also worried what I would do if I had to scratch my nose. My only instructions had been to stand still and not move. I also remember I felt special to get to stand on the table. (Didn’t take much to impress me.)
Leads in musicals and winning gold medals at
vocal contests have been filed away in my brain with no hope of retrieval. My
bell holding part is branded forever in a prominent place inside my head. Now
the question: why?
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