For the past 8 weeks or so, Holly, MaKenna and Caleb have been doing their music lessons in a new way. MaKenna had been taking violin lessons and Caleb was learning acoustic guitar when our teacher/music minister asked if we were interested in doing something different. He was interested in putting together some groups of kids of various levels, instruments and ages and teaching them how to use their instrument to work together as part of a group. It sounded like an excellent, real life opportunity to us, so we agreed and Holly hopped on board.
Caleb's group was 4 boys - a pianist, drummer, electric guitarist and Caleb on bass (new for him).
MaKenna's group was a pianist and 2 violinists.
Holly's group was a little different. It had a pianist (Holly), acoustic guitarist and electric guitarist. However, their group was different because they actually wrote the music and lyrics for their song and then recorded them into a track which they then played and sang with - so cool!
Well, after lots of hard work, practice, lessons, practice, extra practice and more practice, they culminated all of their efforts last week in one big recital at our church with other children who have also been taking lessons. Here are some photos from the evening, with my commentary!
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| All of the kids in the program |
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| James - our music minister and the kids teacher |
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| Christina, Charlotte and MaKenna playing Pachelbel in G |
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| MaKenna |
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| Corbin, Jack and Holly playing How Wonderful You Are - their original song |
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| David, Caleb, Zach and Junior |
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| Caleb |
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| MaKenna, Charlotte and Christina |
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| Caleb's group - with Zach, David and Junior |
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| Holly's group - with Jack and Corbin |
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| My kiddos with James |
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| Relieved that it is over! Can you tell Caleb has grown again?? |
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| James created this awesome display with each of the kids pictures and left chalk for friends and family to leave messages - such a great idea! |
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| The front of his display with the motto for the recital "Dream Big. Play Loud." |
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| Signing the display |
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| Another view |
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| Close up of Caleb's comments |
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| Holly and MaKenna's comments |
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| Loved this one: "The DeVore's Rock" =) |
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We had an amazing evening and were so blessed to be a part of this program. Can't wait to see what happens next!
