Regional Orchestra Performance

We are so thankful for R's dedication to her violin music. She was handsomely rewarded for those efforts when she auditioned for a coveted spot in the Regional Orchestra and was selected to play 3rd chair, 2nd violin. She attended an intense clinic at Baylor University with all the selected students in December and that afternoon treated us all to an outstanding performance. We were truly blown away by how beautifully the kids played. The students were also blessed to have some wonderful teachers and conductors.

A special thank you goes to Granny, who found the perfect black skirt and jewelry for R to wear, and who also stayed nearby and handy with R during that long day of rehearsals. And we appreciate all the family members who were able to come see the performance ~ it meant so much to R to have your support.

This orchestra is all middle school students, if you can believe it! R is in the center with french braids in her hair. This piece is Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, 1st Movement. Enjoy!

Wonderful Holiday Music

Our three eldest are musicians, and we enjoyed lots of great holiday music from them this season. They kicked things off with a concert at the convention center where the kids from their music academy played for shoppers at a beautiful charity fund-raiser. This was HW's very first classical guitar concert, and he did just great! He said he was a little nervous, but we couldn't tell it at all. All three looked like old pros. The music was lovely, as expected. R, HA, and HW, we are proud of your dedication and hard work to make beautiful music! And a big thank you to Gram and DDon for supporting our kids' musical dreams!

HA and HW concentrating

Taking a bow

You sounded great, guys!

R playing her beautiful music

R (center back) and some fellow violinists finishing up their performance