I try not to get emotional about each little milestone, but it's difficult when important events are becoming as numerous as grains of sand this time of year. Ruby gave her Book Two recital and Freestone got through his Twinkle recital today. Since it was Ruby's gig, her teacher gave her the choice of having her siblings play. Ruby couldn't pass up the chance to make Golda play her flute, knowing Golda wouldn't want to. Golda was a good sport about it and played very well. Araceli played her Bach from last week's recital and sounded great. Freestone motored through all 6 Twinkle Variations with his teacher, almost running our of gas a couple of times, but making it to the finish line. During Ruby's part of the program, Free obnoxiously sneaked in and grabbed his Twinkle Trophy off the mantle. No ceremony.
Ruby played all ten songs from Book Two, all memorized in order, ending with a duet with her teacher. I was so proud of her for what she's accomplished. Every day for the last few weeks, I have had the relaxing privilege of sitting on the couch and listening to Ruby go through the whole program. I'm sure I enjoyed it much more than Ruby did! Edette, the teacher, presented Ruby with a trophy at the end of the recital. Scott and I both had cameras with dead batteries, so we didn't capture Ruby's cute musical note earrings or Star sitting next to the kids as they played, like it was her job. We missed the trophy presentation as well as the trophy sneaking, and didn't get pictures of most of the great people who made up the audience.
Better, even, than the kids' accomplishment was seeing all the family members, friends and neighbors who have been supportive of us for years and years. Some of our friends and family are probably sick to death of being invited to these things, and we so much appreciate them continuing to answer our phone calls! And bringing food! If anyone wants to take a sabbatical from acting as our fan base, please feel free! Friendship with us seems to come with "strings" attached, doesn't it?
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I love the strings! I only wish we could have squeezed a few more things in this afternoon! Please ask us again, your kids are my kids exposure to culture!
Congrats!
Congratulations to all the kids. What a great recital and what a great way to do it:)
We are so glad you keep inviting us. This way, I can live out my dream of my kids being exposed to music with out having to pay for lessons or endure practicing. :) Actually, I think Lex wants to start something this year. We'll take all the advice you can give. All of the kids did SUCH a great job. Rubes - I can't believe you memorized all of that. G - WOW! You have come such a long way. That piece seemed very difficult and you breezed right through it. Ari and Free, we also enjoyed your performance. Everyone was wonderful. Next time we'll have to have X show us her spins in a twirly skirt and the show will be complete. :) Well done everyone!
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