Music in the spring

Last March the second-graders at David's school put on a delightful musical performance.  They have a wonderful music program with an amazing music teacher.  The program was filled with singing, dancing, and the playing of many different instruments.  David was especially excited about playing the xylophone.  Most of all, he was excited for Sara to come hear the performance!  (Which she did ... asleep.)

The following month, in April, David and Mary each had a small, low-key piano recital at the conclusion of their respective classes.  Here are two pictures from their respective recitals.

I'm sure I have video footage somewhere, but, let's be honest, this post is purely to provide proof that it happened--and not to relive the event.  But I will say that Mary and David both did great.  It's wonderful to see your children learn and grow.  And I am pleased they are getting excited to take piano lessons (someday).

(I loved David's beginning piano class last year!  It was taught by a music therapist, and she was wonderful.  I highly recommend having a wonderful musical therapist teach your child piano.  This spring David took the follow-on piano class, and Mary took the one he'd taken last year.  But they both had different teachers, and I'd give the classes mixed reviews ... at best.  BUT one of David's buddies ended up being in his class which was a lot of fun for him.  AND Mary now loves loves loves to play the piano.  So it all turned out just fine in the end.)