Monsterous Music

 This monsterous event was simply freightful delightful.

WHAT IT TAKES: Practice Practice Practice

RESULTS: Hauntingly Beautiful Music

Getting Emma to practice is like pulling teeth but the results are impressive to
say the least. It's exciting to watch Emma grow in her musical ability and her desire
 to learn. This year Emma is taking part in an honors orchestra OAYO that meets every
Saturdaymorning.  I wasn't sure if she would like giving up her mornings (when
she could be sleeping) but not once has she complained, in fact she looks forward to
playing with talented youth from all across the city.  She's even learning a little more
about  what productive practicing looks and feels like.  YAY! 
Turns out, mom isn't so dumb.  My idea of practicing actually works. 
Gotta love it when they find out you know at least one thing.  Ha

This collabrative event was sponsored by a local high school which meant each

middle school orchesta student had a high school partner to shadow and learn

from all day. You can't see many of the costumes from the pictures I have included,

the high schoolers  were verycreative with their costumes while most of the 7th/8th

graders skipped dressing up all together.

A good word for today...

"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbors and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven....If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

Matthew 5:43-48