It was, to Cass's utter surprise and something akin to horror, a solo.*
Which meant up on the stage alone.
He went, bravely, stood on his mark, and at a whispered command from his music teacher tried to smile....except one side of his face wasn't working and the other looked like he suddenly couldn't remember what muscles to move to make it work. After a moment when he looked like he had a giant invisible cigar hanging out of his mouth he finally (like he had a toothache!) smiled, and then the music started.
And he sang. And we could hear him. Could even understand the words.
Afterwards, of course, hearing the applause, he grinned like a champ and sauntered off the stage, waving with both hands.
Ten boys singing the same song. Then a pause. And the judging.
He's decided the third-place ribbon means he's going to do it next year, too.
*I'm guessing they all practiced together every time? Well, no harm done.
16 comments:
It's so thrilling when they jump off the diving board, so to say, isn't it?
Whooooo hoooo! You go Cass!
Yay Cass!
That's so cool!!! Cass you rock!
Not just a solo but a competition? Talk about bravery. Well done to Cass, awesome result. Did you cry?
Awesome!!! Well done, Cass!!
Thats great!
Congratulations Cass! Way to go.
OK, let's get this straight. We're going to have to set some rules. I waited out the part about his face looking a little stroke-like and then I had my drink of coffee. Then the cigar thing?! Not fair. For the record, coffee up the nose first thing in the morning (or any time, I suppose) is NOT a pleasant sensation!
Congrats, Cass!
Way to go Cass!
That is SO wonderful!
I'm proud with you...
Oh wow, well done Cass!
And very brave too to do a solo!
Well done Cass! I can't say I'd volunteer to sing a solo even at my age!
awwww...i remember when adam was in elementary school and he sang some backstreet boys song all by himself and he did it well and loud. still proud of that moment.
congrats to cass!
Congratulations to Cass! Job well done!
he looks so chuffed with that ribbon.
nice stuff.
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