What I Would do if I Could Invent Anything for Choirs

Surprisingly enough, this is not a music rant.

This is not an "I would invent an extra pair of eyes to watch the conductor" or an "I would invent a potion to give everyone perfect pitch".

No, this is far more practical.

For any of you who don't sing in choirs, this may be an issue you've never thought about. Well, think about it now. Do you know what it's like to stand on risers, perfectly still, totally cramped, for sometimes up to two hours?

Let me tell you, it's horrible. It's especially horrible for me because I have chronic back pain, but it's also especially bad for women in general, because choral concerts generally involve fancy clothes. Fancy clothes for women almost always involve high heels. Standing in high heels, even "comfortable" ones like character shoes, becomes so painful when you stand there for two hours straight. First your toes start to hurt. Then they fall asleep. Then your feet go numb and pain shoots up your leg and back. And walking? Well, you will fall over when you try to move again, my friend.

In short, if I could invent anything for choirs, it would be fancy-looking high heels that are actual slippers made of foam. Also, not that horrible hard foam, but the really soft stuff that squishes down and shapes to your feet. So, basically slippers. Oh, God, that sounds beautiful.

Never, ever, stop appreciating the privilege of sitting.

-Laura

P.S.

If formal dress wasn't necessary and there was no judgment, let's be real; I'd be wearing these.