McTeacher Night

Gabrielle's school had a fundraiser at McDonald's Tuesday evening and they had the band involved. They performed in their small ensemble groups and shared the pieces they have been working on for the Fayette Music Festival (coming up this Friday at Central Methodist Univeristy). Gabrielle's group was not all present, so their teacher helped out. So, it was a little weird to play just outside the restrooms of McDonald's, but you've got to start somewhere, I suppose! Here is just a snap shot from the flip video. I hope to get the full group on video Friday! Until then...

White River Canyon

Slide Show

Love these trombones!

Gabrielle Live

It was Gabrielle's turn to perform this week. Yes, our life does revolve around band! Monday night we had the Award Band Spring Celebration Concert at Rock Bridge High School (a Spring concert even though there is a snowman still standing in my yard). This band is comprised of select 7th graders from all three middle schools. It has been a good experience so far for Gabrielle to with different musicians and directors. For this performance they played White River Canyon, Slide Show (featuring trombones!) and Salute to Freedom. After they performed their songs, we got to hear the Rock Bridge Wind Ensemble, their High School equivalent. They were wonderful! The last piece they played was called "The Seventies" and included portions of almost 20 different songs from the era including movies and tv theme songs. Sadly, I recognized all of them!

Great Locomotive Chase

This is from the NEMO concert last Saturday which includes Madison's solo.

Flute Trio

In preparation for the upcoming Central Methodist University Music Festival, we had this preview concert last night at school. Madison is in a flute trio which is playing "Allegro Giocoso" by Hayden. I am sure they were out of breath by the end of this piece! They have been practicing most mornings before school begins. They did a nice job and are almost ready for the real thing the first friday in March. Good luck girls!

NEMO

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Madison wore her NEMO T-shirt to school today. They had all the names of the band members listed on the back. I feel sorry for "Phobe" who obviously got her name misspelled on the shirt!