This Wednesday was just like the others that had come and gone before it. I looked over at my clock, and watched as the minutes went by, counting down the precious moments I had before I would have to venture out onto the icy tundra to my A Capella group's practice. Don't get me wrong, I love to sing, and I love being a "Roffer". But every Wednesday at 6:45 pm, when I'm all warm and cozy in my room after a long day, it takes every fiber in my body to get my butt out of my chair and into the biting cold.
So this Wednesday, I sped-walked my usual route to the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center and stepped into Room 212 to greet my Rhythm of Faith (RoF) family. I was met with old faces, smiling at me in welcome. In the midst of the familiar faces, I spotted our newest members, smiling at me in the curiosity and uncertainty that had failed to fade since our first meeting last week.
I can already sense that with the loss of our old members and the addition of our new ones, Rhythm of Faith will experience a change in the overall atmosphere of the group. Our new members seem feisty, and I'm hoping that this new mood won't upset the balance of the group. As a Christian A Capella group, RoF strives to embody the heart of a true worshipper, emphasizing passion over skill. Last semester, our unity as a group greatly improved over the semester. Members became soloists by a process of volunteering through a conviction of the heart; soloists became musicians and beautiful instruments of praise through a dedication of time and effort. However, with the entrance of the new members, I pray for the group's ability to stay unified. I assume the transition period for any musical group, or any team oriented organization for that matter, is just as awkward and uneasy. I hope that Rhythm of Faith will emerge from this awkward transitioning phase with our passion, musicality, and unity intact!
Currently on RoF's practice playlist:
True Colors (w/ revised lyrics) by Cyndi Lauper [also seen on GLEE! :D]
Siyahamba (South African Hymn)
Sweetly Broken by Jeremy Riddle
Stay tuned for more updates on Rhythm of Faith's practices, whether they be days of perfect harmony or days of slightly off-beats.
I always think it's interesting to see the names for A Capella groups because they always seem to be quirky in their own right. So "roffer" falls under that category for sure. Organizations like choirs are always the best because they are their own form of fraternity/sorority.
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