If the Leader is off key, everybody is off key
I blew it.
It all started when Jock told me we needed to have an older guy, with a big voice, to sing a solo in the Passion Play. It was the older guy part that I had the most trouble with - I knew it would be a stretch to play that role! But I said yes.
He didn’t tell me that this part would require starting with out music and hitting the right key. I’ve practiced, but not enough. During last night’s dress rehearsal, I started my solo, missed a few notes, and then waited for the track to start. It did. I was in the wrong key. I couldn’t adjust. And since I’m the pastor, everyone else followed my and my big mouth - er, voice. We all sang this wrong.
What did I learn from this? People follow the leader. You need to be right. I wasn’t prepared. And I blew it for dozens of people.
I think I need to go practice.
