I have a soft spot for boys age 10 to 14. Maybe it is because I have one of my own. After years of the Vienna Boys choir coming to Cedar City, I finally went and saw them. I have to admit that I have never been overly excited to see these virtuosos who obviously give up their childhood to travel the world and sing. At least this was my initial thought. I have to admit I was a little wrong. And I was pleasantly entertained and moved by these boys who are, after all, just boys.
We took our two older kids and while Becca was pretty much bored out of her mind, Isaac found the performance interesting and at times even seemed to enjoy it. While I loved listening to these talented, amazing kids belt it out there were other parts of the evening I actually loved more. I loved that not all of those boys hair was perfectly combed. In fact, there was one boy with a very errant cowlick (I seriously don't know if that is the right spelling) He reminded me of Isaac before Issac decided to become vainly attached to his ever lengthening hair line. The same boy clearly had neatness issues since his pants didn't have the nice crease lines that all the other boys pants have. But did any of that stop him from being one of the most talented little boy singers in the world. No! And so here is the lesson I got from that.Sometimes it doesn't matter if our boys are all perfectly groomed. It is no reflection on their talents or their potential. They only get to be young for a little while.
I also really enjoyed the almost laughing looks some of the boys gave each other while singing. Clearly a few of them had a private joke going and yet they didn't miss a beat or a high pitched note.
These cute boys from literally all over the world attend the choir's boarding school. Many of them (along with girls) have received a musical education since Kindergarten. Every year the most talented 100 boys are chosen to form 4 touring choirs known as the Vienna Boys Choir which has been around for hundreds of years.
It really was a delightful night. I felt musically fed and I enjoyed those boys, although I was a little taken aback when a few of them did a dance in their Austrian liederhausen. My ever plain speaking Becca leaned over and commented "Well that is a little wierd." Why does she say things like that at the most inappropriate time to guffaw out loud. We all had a good giggle about it later.
5 comments:
We as well went to the concert. We attended a few years ago also. Steve and I both enjoyed them quite a bit. They are amazing. We wanted to take Kennedy but she preffered staying home and having a sleepover with her cousin. I'm glad you got to go.
well thats a relief because I can't keep a tie on Michael and its a miracle if his shirt stays tucked in. Oh and its a good thing I wasn't there because i would have laughed when Becca said that-seriously I have so little restraint.
I am laughing over Becca's comment. That is what Cameron always does to us.
I would have loved to go to the concert with you. It sounds like it was great.
Beccas comment is the best!
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