Strike Up the Piano and Let's Sing

     Recently I was watching a movie where a family gathered around at Christmas time and the father started playing piano and the son's new girlfriend wowed everyone by singing a classic song. It made me realize that people don't do that anymore. While this was a modern movie the instances of people actually gathering for a musical sing-in are few and far between. Why is that? Many non musical people would probably use some sort of derogatory phrase to express their feeling that such situations are stupid. However, I think it is a great way to mix things up and possibly breathe life into a dull party. So, this holiday season I am seriously thinking about belting out a tune if I see someone incessantly on their cell phone at a Christmas party. Then, after about one verse I will hand off the imaginary microphone to that socially challenged, insecure person. Great idea?