Violin Recital

Lance had a recital here on Sat. There were about 25 kids on the program from all over the twin cities, many of them played solos. Lance played in a quartet that they started in the beginning of the year, he plays second violin. These kids are great because they do everything on their own. The teacher began the group because these 4 were a little beyond what the other kids in class were doing. She basically gave them some music to play and put them out in the hallway to practice together. It started with a song at the school concert, then they were asked to play at the potential students' open house events. They were then asked to participate at this recital. They got together 3 times over break and practiced the songs together. A parent was there, but they did the work of getting the songs together. They played 3 songs at the recital and they were great. (Would I be too much of a mom if I said they were the best?)

Here they are performing, sorry the big windows behind them was bad for my light, plus I cut off the cellist.

Waiting for their turn.

A strange instrument a teacher played. (again sorry about the lighting)

The new violin

I bought this new violin on e.bay for less than $80. We upgraded Lance from his 1/2 to a full size because the boy just keeps growing. We just didn't have the extra cash to pay for a "new" used one for $900. We got it a few days ago and I broke a string for the kid before he even got to see it. Today was the big test, we took it to lessons with us and his teacher tuned it for us. It sounds okay, what do you expect for under a hundred dollars. It has a strange echo to it and the sound is a little off. We're going to work with it until Lance starts making money from playing, then he can upgrade on his own. Since I don't play violin, I can only judge it by how pretty it is and it sure is pretty and new.

Don't worry we will bring it with us this year on vacation to give all the grandparents concerts. Also, the old one is being handed down to Liam and he will start lessons next fall.

Wordless Wednesday-Lance got a new violin

Lance playing violin

Grandpa just sent us this and it is great. Lance gave the concert for them last August when they were here visiting. Lance started playing violin Aug. 2006 and has really taken to it.