12.04.2009

Feel the Beat

Last night was Big J’s band concert.

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Last year was his first experience in band and this year he is in the intermediate band as one of two percussionists.

First the beginning band performed a few songs and there was a flute solo.

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Then the intermediate band set up to perform.

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It took almost as long for them to set up as it did for them to perform, they had to have it just right.

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There was a clarinet and flute duet.

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And a saxophone solo.

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As well as the songs the band performed together.

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When you realize these kids have only been together as a band for a few months it’s pretty impressive how good they sound.

Big J and his percussion buddy both played the bells.

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As well as taking turns on the bass drum and the snare drum.

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His teacher Mrs. B is great.

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I liked how she used the concert to give us a little music lesson.

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The final song was “Jingle Bells” and the audience was able to join in and sing with the band.

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It was fun to have family there to support Big J. Grandma Jo and Grandpa Larry, Aunt Sherri, Aunt Julie, Nathan, Taylor and our whole gang was there.

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I am so proud of my own little Animal!

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7 comments:

  1. I remember those days...it just seemed like yesterday Matt was is the Jr high Band and then the High School band...Wish I could have heard it...I'm sure it was wonderful!

    judy

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  2. It looks like it was a beautiful night! Your kiddos are darling!

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  3. How fun! I was never in the band (*played piano and was an athlete) but I remember seeing my siblings in the band and orchestra. Such fun times!

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  4. They really did put on a good concert. Nathan was so impressed with Big J and his drum skills. I think he will be following in his big cousins footsteps.

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  5. I can't wait for Christian (or maybe one of his future siblings) to be in the band. What fun times we had as kids going to all of the band/orchestra/choir concerts. What fun memories for Big J (and the rest of the family).

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  6. Sounds like a great night! Gotta love a school band.

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  7. you really got some great pictures. i need a better camera, mine never turn out in our multipurpose room.

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