•3:59 PM
February 20, 2011 3:59 p.m.
We are now in the throes of music competition season. Yesterday we had one strings audition for both children, and they did just fine, having both secured the “Superior” ratings they needed to proceed to the state level.
Then yesterday evening, I was advised that we needed to quickly throw together an application for a concerto competition for Chips in late March. As part of the competition, I had to write a short biography for Chips (in case he wins, for the state newsletter) and include a photo. To get a feel for how to do this, I checked out prior newsletters to read what was written in the bio’s of other student winners of the recent past.
At first, I found this task daunting and intimidating, and it brought to the surface all of the insecurities of a homeschool mom. But now that it is finished, I feel pretty good about it. What do you think? Does this sound like a cool kid or not?
[Chips], age 11, has been a violin student of S______ G_____ for nearly five years. He first began to study violin at the age of 3. He has been homeschooled since preschool and is now doing sixth grade level work. [Chips] is no stranger to music competitions. In 2008 [Chips] was Elementary Solo winner for FMTA District __. In 2009 he took first place in O___ Music Club Elementary Solo Scholarship competition; In 2010 he was FFMC State Winner for Medium I Solo. In addition, [Chips] participated as violinist in an all boys’ piano trio with S____ Music Institute (M_____) that was FFMC State piano trio winner three years in a row (2008 – 2010).
When [Chips] was four, he and his family moved out to several acres in the country, where he and his sister developed a love of nature. He and his family have camped extensively throughout Florida, the Southeastern U.S., and Blue Ridge Parkway. His camping experiences culminated last autumn in a cross-country trip across America, touring 13 different states and 7 National Parks. [Chips] is also active in his church, participating in its choristers group. He enjoys relaxing by reading mystery novels, swimming, bicycling, playing piano, and repairing his friends’ digital watches.
We are now in the throes of music competition season. Yesterday we had one strings audition for both children, and they did just fine, having both secured the “Superior” ratings they needed to proceed to the state level.
Then yesterday evening, I was advised that we needed to quickly throw together an application for a concerto competition for Chips in late March. As part of the competition, I had to write a short biography for Chips (in case he wins, for the state newsletter) and include a photo. To get a feel for how to do this, I checked out prior newsletters to read what was written in the bio’s of other student winners of the recent past.
At first, I found this task daunting and intimidating, and it brought to the surface all of the insecurities of a homeschool mom. But now that it is finished, I feel pretty good about it. What do you think? Does this sound like a cool kid or not?
[Chips], age 11, has been a violin student of S______ G_____ for nearly five years. He first began to study violin at the age of 3. He has been homeschooled since preschool and is now doing sixth grade level work. [Chips] is no stranger to music competitions. In 2008 [Chips] was Elementary Solo winner for FMTA District __. In 2009 he took first place in O___ Music Club Elementary Solo Scholarship competition; In 2010 he was FFMC State Winner for Medium I Solo. In addition, [Chips] participated as violinist in an all boys’ piano trio with S____ Music Institute (M_____) that was FFMC State piano trio winner three years in a row (2008 – 2010).
When [Chips] was four, he and his family moved out to several acres in the country, where he and his sister developed a love of nature. He and his family have camped extensively throughout Florida, the Southeastern U.S., and Blue Ridge Parkway. His camping experiences culminated last autumn in a cross-country trip across America, touring 13 different states and 7 National Parks. [Chips] is also active in his church, participating in its choristers group. He enjoys relaxing by reading mystery novels, swimming, bicycling, playing piano, and repairing his friends’ digital watches.
1 comments:
This is such a difficult thing to do. You feel like you're boasting, but it's really just telling the truth. Chips already has an impressive range of accomplishments.