Decisions decisions

I guess it’s a good problem to have, but I have been invited to get together with a new quartet to see how we sound. This is kind of an informal audition. Of the three other members, I know the lead very well, the bari sorta well, and the tenor, I know his name and face. The lead has been in loads of quartets and has been ranked very highly in the district. The tenor has gobs of potential and I have heard people remark that he has international potential. The bari comes from a long line of barbershoppers, so if breeding has anything to do with it, he should be strong. He also is singing and the 5th place international chorus, so he should know his stuff.

Here is the dilemma. The lead has the reputation of being a bit of a prima donna and not very coachable. He and my former baritone sang in a quartet together for years, and did very well, but they did not get along all that well. On the plus side, I am very good friends with the leads in- laws, so I would not mind at all a chance to spend more time with them.

I guess it just boils down to how far I will go to sing in a good quartet. At this point, I would say that I am not getting any younger and I can get along with just about anyone.

We meet this Sunday (tentatively). Cross your fingers for me

Peace