Uncle Frits as a conductor?
The members of the choir nodded or shaken their heads. Constant, hesitant and a little troubled here and there. A choir without a conductor, of course, that didn't work. But Uncle Frits in that position? Even Aunt Coby looked at the musical qualities of her husband with due mistrust.
It was the chairman who cut the knot. 'We have to do something, 'he said, shrugging, 'let's try it. We can't let The Rainbow open without music. '
That was the decisive thing. Some haste was required, the alderman could arrive at any moment. The choir set up and Uncle Frits searched diligently for the plateau from which he had a much-needed overview of the choir members as a conductor. A willing employee quickly brought an alternative, a hearty orange box. A fresh pencil could serve as a baton. The choir was ready.
Iets zegt mij dat het kistje toch niet stevig blijkt te zijn.
Met scouting gingen we ooit 'zingen' voor de Burgemeester.
Dat resulteerde in een veertig-stemmig "Lang zal hij leven"...