This year Gabrielle was able to participate in the Northeast Missouri All-District Band. She tried out in November and made 4th chair flute (out of 12) in the honorable mention band. This was with all high school kids, so she was very happy that she beat out a lot of other kids that are older than herself. They met together to rehearse all day last Saturday at Moberly High School. She got to work with a wonderful director from Stockton-Culver College. We drove up to see the concert that evening. They played "Liberty Bell March," "Trail of Tears," "As Summer was Just Beginning," and "Vesuvius." Each piece was introduced by a student telling story behind the music. Trail of Tears was amazing- and the "Summer" piece was about the life of James Dean. We enjoyed seeing Gabrielle challenge herself in this playing experience! Now it is ensemble season and the girls are both working on solos and ensemble pieces for upcoming festivals. Madison is even taking piano lessons again- music is all around!
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