this year was super easy for us as we hosted the recital in our home.
c picked up 30 white folding chairs, the couch was turned 180 degrees
to face the piano in stead of the tv, and auntie jen helped with putting
the light snack foods into pretty bowls and platters.
scout was especially excited {and a little nervous} as this was his FIRST
to face the piano in stead of the tv, and auntie jen helped with putting
the light snack foods into pretty bowls and platters.
scout was especially excited {and a little nervous} as this was his FIRST
piano recital ever! he's been playing for just under 9 months and doing quite well.
here is our sweet 6 year old playing pedal happy composed by kevin and julia olson
here is our sweet 6 year old playing pedal happy composed by kevin and julia olson
because scout's song required him to use the damper pedal,
he had to stand up to play his piece because he couldn't reach sitting down.
he had to stand up to play his piece because he couldn't reach sitting down.
and here is finn, our big 10 year old playing ogg, the caveman
composed by edwin mclean.
composed by edwin mclean.
i realized as finn was playing, he forgot to put his shoes on. *grin*
and as a surprise, their teacher, mr. patrick, played beethoven's moonlight sonata.
watching him play was inspiring - a really nice touch and way to close the recital.
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we had a wonderful morning and c and i are so proud of the boys.
all their practicing paid off -they knew their songs by heart and were polished.
all their practicing paid off -they knew their songs by heart and were polished.
i know practicing the piano can sometimes feel like a chore to the boys,
but when i see them sit down on their own to play it for pure enjoyment,
ahhh, it's a beautiful thing.
ahhh, it's a beautiful thing.
