have you ever tried to explain a choir concert to someone who has never participated in one before, only observed and came away the impression that it "looks painful"?
the best I could come up with to explain is that: it's abs and throat and breath-control and trying not to itch and people staring and hot lights and intense concentration and trying to keep your knees unlocked and not take your eyes off Dr Copeland and remember every word and nuance and note of every song.
what did i forget? :) ANYBODY NERVOUS?

and, just so you guys know, i had an awesome night tonight :)