Yes, we were
invited again to sing at the Victoria Baths, Manchester. This lovely building
is being brought back to life and this time there was actually water in one of
the pools. It felt a little chilly there: we have been spoilt by the recent
fine summer. And as only one of the pools was filled we were again able to sing
in the bath. There were a lot of people there, perhaps enticed to something indoors
as the weather outside was so cold. And we soon warmed up because singing always
helps there as well.
We had ample time
to rehearse today in the room in the basement, which the people at the Victoria
Baths made available for us. We had a good long warm-up session and even though
we were here to perform we still learnt something new. We must sing from the front
of our faces, not in our throats.
We visited some
old favourites: Deep River, I Think it’s Going to Rain Today, Imagine, Soul
Wind, Wonderful World, Memories, Kiss the Girl, Blue Sky, and newer but now firmed
up The Long and Winding Road and Longer. One we’ve known for a while, but still
find tricky - Let’s Do It – was fun to do today. Once it becomes fun you know
you’re winning.
Did I imagine it
or was our actual performance better this time? Did we tell the story? Did we
look the part? I was aware of us pulling together even more than normal.
The audience was
great and no doubt that helped. They clapped really loudly. It’s nice to be appreciated
when you’re actually enjoying yourself.
We did of course again
sample the excellent cake in the friendly tea room. Once more the pretty
windows let in a charming light even though it was such a dull day.
Thank you Victoria
Baths, for having us
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