Today was the big Christmas piano recital (yes, it was called that, no, no one is trying to steal CHRISTmas, at least around here). It was Mr. Attitude's first public solo musical performance, and he did a great job. He told me, in the car on the way home, "I was nervous for a bit, but then I told myself I CAN DO THIS!" What an attitude!
Starflower also performed wonderfully. This year she has really begun to figure out what piano is all about, and she has made some big advances in her playing.
The recital was fast paced, short and sweet and full of good humor. Our school band director (actually, the ONLY music faculty in the school) is the piano teacher, and we are so fortunate to have him as a teacher here. He is one of those dedicated teachers who really connects with the students and realizes the potential in each and every one of them.
Busy week. Tomorrow it's the elementary school music program in the afternoon, then I am driving Starflower and Mr. Attitude to my mom's home town, about 50 miles away, so we can watch Calvin's basketball game there with my 90 year old grandma and maybe my aunt and uncle. There is so little time between sunrise and sunset these days, as little as there ever is, and I guess that's why we need Christmas lights and music. It works for me, anyway.
4 comments:
Fast-paced Christmas concerts - my favourite! Congrats to your musicians... I think public real-time music is a very good thing.
Hooray for the performers! Glad it went so well!
Good for them! It's a blessing to have a good teacher. Be safe on your journey and enjoy the game. :c)
It sounds like a beautiful concert , to have musically incilned children is a great blessing . I do belienve they take it from you . Have a safe trip .
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