And Now A Little Music!

I always try to get some sort of video of songs that the kids are playing. Here are all of the Guild audition songs for this year in various stages of readiness. "And Now Let's Handel" is missing two lines of the song that he just skipped right over. Needless to say, I won't ask him to touch the piano to give me a better version since he is FINISHED! (We take what we can get...) If you click on the video, you will see what song it is. I'm having trouble looking at them and knowing which is which. Three songs may sound familiar, as they are carry-overs from last year's audition.

And Now Let's Handel! (Incomplete)

National Piano Guild Audition Day!

I am so proud of this boy! He had his audition for his fifth (and final) year in the National Piano Guild this morning and he did an amazing job! Five years of ten songs, scales, and cadences memorized is a big accomplishment and he could not have done it without his teacher! Three weeks ago, he almost backed out, but Tatyana knew how to fix every little detail that he was struggling with. His hard work, determination, perseverance, and ability to make it to a goal he set for himself five years ago shined today! Excellent work, Dylan!

"You have learned the discipline and concentration necessary to achieve goals. You have learned how to focus and share your talent with adjudicators. You have learned to accept both praise as well as constructive criticism with poise. In essence, you have learned qualities that will be part of your character your entire life."

Happy Easter!

They are pretty big now, but tradition is tradition. I think the Easter Bunny will keep hiding eggs in the yard forever.

Birthday Party Boys!

A belated Happy 13th to the other Dylan!

Mason Hiking with Her Roomie!

Getting close to finishing her second year of college!

Trivia Night!

Trivia night is fun, especially when your team beats the teacher’s team!