Two recitals rolled into one...

Occasionally I feel the need to remind those of you that may be reading (that would probably be 2 of you), that I think I have incredibly talented children.  And if you don't agree with that, that's okay, just don't tell me that. ;)  And since this is my blog, I'm going to boast and brag from time to time so you'll just have to accept that. :)

This morning, Acadia had a piano recital.  She has been taking piano lessons from the same teacher, my friend, for almost 5 years now.  I think she plays really well.  Last fall, Cadi also began private violin lessons from her piano teacher's daughter.  It has helped her violin playing a lot and she is currently Second Chair in her class orchestra.  Considering the majority of the orchestra are violinists, that's pretty impressive.

Having the piano teacher and violin teacher in the same family is mighty convenient. For instance, I take her to their house once a week and she takes the lessons back to back.  One less taxi item on my weekly to do list. ;)  And when it comes time for recitals, we can combine this, too.  So, for the first time, included in the piano recital today, was a violin performance, as well.

And you know me, I got it all on video...



Now, lest you begin to expect this double performance again in the future... While I won't rule it out, I will note that at this moment, we are switching gears and her private violin lessons are going to be swapped for private cello lessons (from the same teacher - she is also a very talented young woman!).

(Here is a picture of Cadi with her violin teacher.  I wanted to get a picture of her with her piano teacher, too, but that didn't happen this time. :S)


Acadia is very excited to learn cello!  It has been her goal for a couple of years now, and after getting advice from her piano and violin teachers, as well as her school orchestra teacher,  we think she'll be able to jump right in this fall as a cellist in her 8th grade orchestra.  Her orchestra teacher is supportive but also sad - he says she has truly become one of the strongest violinists in her class, but he is eager for her to become a strong cellist, too.

I am proud of her for increasing and developing her talents.

The Orch-a-dorks

Self named, Cadi and her class refer to themselves as orch-a-dorks.  Last night was their final performance of the school year and I got video.  The instructor asked me specifically this time to get close ups, so even though Cadi hates it when I do, I did.  But at least this time I got everyone, not just her. ;)

There was a bluegrass group there performing along with the kids for some of the songs.  They are a 3 generation family group.



After they performed the final piece, Cadi's teacher told us that the last song was so difficult that in the past when he's tried to give it to 7th graders, it was too challenging, but this year's 7th graders are strong enough that they could do it.  Good job 7th graders!

I also wanted to share this performance.  It is a trio from the 8th grade class and I thought they were amazing; I was especially impressed with the trills that the violinist played!  Two of the members of this group also play in our city's junior orchestra.