Galileo
Last night saw the new fish teaching the old dogs a new trick. It is the song "Galileo" by the Indigo Girls, and I have not been able to get it out of my head since we worked on it. This is a good thing, as my part is cementing a spot in my brain as we speak. Expect to hear this one from us soon at your local coffee shop/festival. As a general rule I shy away from crossing gender lines when choosing songs to arrange, as female melodies often fall in higher ranges and cause a necessary lowering of the key, changing the original feel of the song. This song is a fantastic exception; thanks to the noobs for opening my eyes a bit wider.
The motivation of the group is definitely kicking in, and everyone is focused on getting this group on its feet. I look forward to rehearsals now more than I ever have, and I attribute that to the strides we have made thus far. I actually feel a little guilty when I choose to do other thing besides work on arrangements; I love it.
Dono