Friday, November 19, 2010

Jazzy's first piano recital....






Tonight was our first recital at Ms. Karen Nalder's studio/home. It was really only for the kids to get to know one another. There weren't even any parents there for kids over the age of 5 yrs. The older kids each walked up in front of the audience, did the Suzuki bow, adjusted their own seat and blocks under their feet, played their piece, then bowed again. All were very talented.

The younger kids were just supposed to walk up in front and bow. Jasmine apparently didn't know that because she went up to the piano and began adding blocks and adjusting the seat. She climbed up onto the seat and began to play... not a song, of course.. but just some nice relaxing notes. She played for a *long* time and took her bow again. Everyone clapped.... which she thrives on! Most of the other little kids went up and did their bow, but didn't want to play. The teacher was amazed. I wasn't surprised because Jasmine is a performer and likes to be on stage dancing or doing something. During dance recitals... she always says to me "When is it *my* turn"? .... every minute or so. Unfortunately, the lights were dimmed and the photos of her playing turned out dark.


waiting for the recital to begin
playing at the piano
sugar overload after the recital with her new friend
taking a bow after her performance. You can't see it very well, but she is right next to the piano.
Jazzy and her friend (Salika?) - velcroed together for the entire evening.

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