Brotherhood

Brotherhood, as defined by the free online dictionary, is either the state or relationship of being brothers, fellowship, an association of men united for the same purpose, or all the members of a professional trade. By word meaning, free online dictionary got it absolutely correct. But brotherhood isn't something defined by words. It's a feeling. I know it's kind of weird to say this, but for me, it's a feeling feel in my bones. It's what Crystal Young Men is all about. Basically everybody knows something to an extent about the awkwardness and difficulties a guy goes through when their voices change, but what many don't realize is that it's far more awkward and irritating when you're in choir at the same time. Your range fluctuates, you crack constantly, and your confidence is at an all time low. Overall it's a pretty embarrassing period of time. In the Young Men we all understand what our newcomers are going through. I mean it's happened to all of us so we can definitely empathize with their situation. I remember when it happened to me it was crazy awkward. But the older guys didn't make fun of me, they didn't laugh at me. It was completely the opposite. They'd help me out, give me support, encouragement, and friendship. I thought those guys were the coolest guys ever and I wanted to grow up to be just like them. In choir, we're all really good friends. But I feel that the bonds we develop in young men goes even beyond that. We're all brothers. There's honestly no other way to say it. The very principles the group was formed from and grew from are trust, care, and love. Sometimes people can't understand how we're all such good friends for people who only see each other once a week. I understand their situation. If I wasn't in Young Men, I wouldn't understand either. It's a really great and unique experience, and I feel so appreciative that I have the opportunity to participate in it. We look out for each other, are here for each other, goof around with each other, face voice changes with each other, voice cracks and all. We're the Young Men.