•10:15 PM
May 26, 2010 10:15 p.m.
Have you ever been so proud of your kids that you are just beside yourself? That you are walking on clouds? This is the way we have felt since Sunday.
Sunday was the annual end-of-year graduation recital of our local music school. It was stunning. So many fine students. The entire time was emotional for me for reasons I will have to explain in a later post (I am not at liberty to write about it yet).
We have been with this music school for exactly 7 years now. Chips was scarcely out of diapers when we began. I think back to those early days in 2003 and then watch the children now and I am just amazed. Of course, there are no miracles here. It is simply hard work, daily practice, day after day, month after month, year after year, no magic. But we couldn't be happier with the results. And if I can't say this on my own blog, where can I say it? As the owner of the music school said after Chips' performance, "his parents must be mystified!"
Today, I took an opportunity on the phone today to offer heartfelt thanks to our dear violin teacher for the difference she has made in the lives of our children. They both adore her, more than ever, after four years of intense nit-picky study under her tutelage. And we have developed a good friendship between us as well, because we mutually respect and appreciate each other for what each of us stand for.
Sweet Girl played Gavotte from "Mignon" from Suzuki Book 2 and played well for a relatively long piece for her to memorize. Chips played Accolay like we have never heard him play. It was emotional and bright. The Trio played Uluru for the last time, also their final performance together as a trio. Chips' concerto was the final act of the evening, and he brought down the house. Even our violin teacher, who is virtually impossible to please (LOL!) called his performance "unbelievable" and that's a strong word for her.
Here is the videos for those of you who are willing to tune into them. You music moms out there know exactly what this feels like!:
Have you ever been so proud of your kids that you are just beside yourself? That you are walking on clouds? This is the way we have felt since Sunday.
Sunday was the annual end-of-year graduation recital of our local music school. It was stunning. So many fine students. The entire time was emotional for me for reasons I will have to explain in a later post (I am not at liberty to write about it yet).
We have been with this music school for exactly 7 years now. Chips was scarcely out of diapers when we began. I think back to those early days in 2003 and then watch the children now and I am just amazed. Of course, there are no miracles here. It is simply hard work, daily practice, day after day, month after month, year after year, no magic. But we couldn't be happier with the results. And if I can't say this on my own blog, where can I say it? As the owner of the music school said after Chips' performance, "his parents must be mystified!"
Today, I took an opportunity on the phone today to offer heartfelt thanks to our dear violin teacher for the difference she has made in the lives of our children. They both adore her, more than ever, after four years of intense nit-picky study under her tutelage. And we have developed a good friendship between us as well, because we mutually respect and appreciate each other for what each of us stand for.
Sweet Girl played Gavotte from "Mignon" from Suzuki Book 2 and played well for a relatively long piece for her to memorize. Chips played Accolay like we have never heard him play. It was emotional and bright. The Trio played Uluru for the last time, also their final performance together as a trio. Chips' concerto was the final act of the evening, and he brought down the house. Even our violin teacher, who is virtually impossible to please (LOL!) called his performance "unbelievable" and that's a strong word for her.
Here is the videos for those of you who are willing to tune into them. You music moms out there know exactly what this feels like!:
9 comments:
Brag away. Your kids are amazing!
Congratulations on your talented and hard-working kids! They did an amazing job!
Yeah Mom! Your kids did a great job because of your dedication and commitment. It is so much fun to watch them excel on performance night. Looking forward to hearing what your next step will be.
What a Awesome job done on the peices by chip amd sweet girl. Now how proud you felt.
The Mays will be at Geneva school. I think it showed W.P because we were over there for the the Jonathan May dedication. Saturday is the big day for the audition. We are also doing the summer camp for my celloist.
I'm so happy for you! A child's accomplishments are such a great reflection on his parents!
You should be walking on air! Those are two kids worth being proud of.
Update...
Yesterday was so exciting and so wonderful. Seeing Emily May and her mom Maureen first time since the memorial service.
The boys did awesome their auditions. Yes I said boys. Emily approached us over my oldest also playing with them, and he is going for a full scholarship.
It is looking like a real awesome program not just an orchestra they have workshop and theory classes and composition classes.
The boys are feeling good after all that has been happening with the other group. They needed this boost of confidence.
ok I am no longer showing up from W.P. When i posted to you from my phone the feedj changed my blogs location. Thank you for pointing that out the other day. Would have never looked today to check what it was saying.
do you still ahve my email?
Thanks for your comments, everyone. I really appreciate it. Tara, I did find your email. I will write ty you. We were out of town the past 4 days and away from the computer.