Jun 06 2009
Spring Piano Recital
I know I’ve been a bit delinquent; the end of the year has culminated in multiple activities with hardly a chance to breathe. Let’s see … a quick recap.
- We’ve successfully finished another scouting year.
- The kids are working towards their next TaeKwonDo belt test. The black belt isn’t the end of the road, but merely a beginning.
- The kids were finally able to attend “Take Your Kids to Work” Day with their dad, and got to play on some cool technology that was recently featured on NCIS.
- They finished their last pottery project (which I just remembered needs to be picked up).
- They finished up another fun year of chess club, and finished 1st and 4th in the tournament.
- They helped their dad check out the airplane for its annual inspection.
- They went on an amazing field trip to the National Portrait Gallery.
There, now you’re all caught up. Today was the annual Spring piano recital, and the kids were pleased to have some grandparents in the audience, as well as a couple of friends. They said it made them a little more nervous than usual, but all in all, it went fine.
Bonnie, in particular, was very nervous and excited.
If Clyde was nervous, he disguised it well; or put his nervous energy into some outstanding playing for him. He should be right proud of how he performed today.
And then the two of them closed out the recital with their duet. It always amazes us that the two children who can bicker through every practice pull it together so nicely in front of an audience.
Bonnie and Clyde and one other student tied for most books completed this year, and brought home a trophy. Then, we were pleasantly surprised when Bonnie won the Most Advanced Award for the younger students, and then Clyde won the Most Advanced Award for the middle schooled students. They’ve accomplished a great deal in 3.5 years of lessons, and they should be proud of what they’ve learned.
But, we’re most pleased about the fact that they just love to play. There are pianists on both sides of the family, and we’re glad the tradition continues.
I think my security word has the perfect sentiment: yourock!
Because indeed, you both rocked!
I can see how much you enjoy performing and you must be very proud of how well you did and how much you’ve learned this past year!
Great job!
(and kudos for mom/dad for helping you get there…!)
Wow!!! From the Cleaves family while watching:
That’s awesome!
That’s amazing!
That’s fantastic!
That’s unbelievable!
Chase was incredibly awed when reminded how old Bonnie and Clyde are! The two of you have incredible talent and it’s a joy to watch!!
For some reason, one of Bonnie’s songs won’t display, even though it’s on youTube. If you’re interested, it’s here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8×6SdpCQcU
Awesome job, B&C! I especially loved the duet. Beautiful song and well played. You both rock!
Just getting around to watching this.
Pretty cool. Nice performance.
Duet was fun to watch.
Max and Jack wonder if you can do a sports theme recital.
The Redskins intro music before they shoot off the fireworks.
Followed by Queen’s ‘We will rock you, and we are the champions”
Followed by Bananarama – “Good bye”
Rick – I’m sure the kids would love to tackle all of those. Just need the sheet music.