This week we had the awesome opportunity to enjoy a concert. They played the songs that Zoe knows by heart, so it was a little like they were playing just for her.
D started violin this school year. In 5th grade the students can take either a string instrument or a band instrument. After months of practice and learning, they held their first concert in the gym.
It was a little weird being there since it's actually my alma mater too. Some of the records on the track wall are kids from my class. Mr. Triplett used to have his office in the northeast corner. The mascot that's painted above the lunch room window was done during my time at the school. It had a little deja vu action and thought that maybe I should go back home and get my flute.
As the kids were getting situated I told Zoe that they'd probably play some Hot Cross Buns. Or is it Hot Crossed Buns? Either way it's not how I take my buns. There may also be some Twinkle Twinkle Little Star action too, but I couldn't promise Zoe anything.
As teh 5th grade strings began to play, Zoe yells out, "is this Twinkle Twinkle Little Star yet?" Because they hadn't really started, I'm sure everyone heard her disappointment when she realized it was just that hot buns song that she doesn't really know.
She made it through a couple more songs before they played Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
I honestly thought Zoe was going to have a heart attack right there from excitement. She danced and clapped and yelled "MORE" when they were done. She's got plans for D to bring over her violin and play her a personal concert.
After a few "shhsh's" from me, she quieted down just in time for D's solo. This is the same girl who got totally nervous and turned red at the thought of singing in the Christmas program at church. Now she's introducing herself to the audience, telling the name of her solo piece and knocking that Hopscotch song right out of the park.
D, we couldn't be more proud of you. Watching you play your violin and perform for a packed house was the absolute highlight of our month. Thank you for inviting us. Zoe thanks you for playing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. She's fully prepared to sing along with you if you bring your violin here.
I know your daddy and me would be a captive audience.
Maybe you can explain the Hot Cross (Crossed?) Buns song to me.
1 comment:
So funny! Wikipedia says it's Hot Cross Buns, and they are barely ever wrong, so let's just go with that. Want to have a flute duet with me?
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