Lydia had a final lesson with her Coppell violin teacher--Ms. Younghans--this week. She has been a wonderful teacher for Lydia and we will miss her dearly. Luckily Lydia will still get to see her at orchestra. Lydia will start lessons with her new teacher this Saturday.I have some fun news. Lydia met with the band director last week and he is going to have her play her violin with the 7/8 grade band. At first we were thinking that it would be a little weird--OK--A LOT weird. However, the more we thought about a fun and easy class, we decided that it would be a good idea. The band director will have Lydia play the flute parts on her violin with the band whenever they play inside--at pep rallies, concerts, etc. She will get to play the mallet instruments (bells/xylophone/marimba) whenever they play outside at the football games. So, the other night Lydia started practicing the school song to play at the high school dedication this weekend. Rich heard Lydia and the two of them had a great time going through the silly songs that bands sometimes play. I am not sure who had more fun--Rich remembering his many years in band or Lydia thinking about the crazy times that she will have this year. This afternoon was her first practice and it went really well.
So, our new theme for Lydia this year will be, "If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band!"
3 comments:
Lydia, I'm so glad you get to play your violin at school! It sounds like you're going to get to do so many fun things with music next year.
Way to go,Lydia! We are so proud of you and hope you continue to enjoy the band...and the football games! We love you!!!
Hi Emily! I know you're' busy unpacking and stuff - but you really need to update your blog! There are lots of us curious about your new house, family, etc. Looking forward to our lunch date next week! xoxo Gwen
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