Tonight was Mason’s Christmas band concert and our last one at that! I love this photo of Caden, Mason and Martin. Until about a year ago, all three of these trumpet players lived within a stone’s throw of each other. They could have had a jam session, but they never did. These boys have been […]
The annual spring concert was held tonight at Reitz Memorial High School. The sky opened up and dumped buckets of rain upon all of the musicians and guests alike. However, that did not dampen the spirits of those in attendance. Mason’s music teacher, Mrs. Buedel, once again selected pieces that highlighted the students’ abilities and […]
The band concert is one of my Christmas season highlights! For weeks preceding, I listen to Mason practice the selected songs on his trumpet and I become familiar with his part. When he and the other three trumpeters come together with the whole orchestra, magic happens. The arrangements bloom! Our director does a fine job […]
Somewhere in the sea of students on this stage is Mason with his trumpet. The concert was short and sweet. The fifth and sixth graders performed three songs: Centurion by Mark Williams, Majestic March by Paul Lavender and Gizmo by Ralph Ford. Mason was a little camera shy tonight so I am reposting this photo […]
Mason is a budding trumpeter! While he had exposure to musical instruments in Kindermusik, this is his first year where he will be playing the same instrument for three years. He chose the trumpet and it’s delightful. I enjoy hearing him practice and I’m looking forward to the day when he can play reveille […]
That an eventful Christmas concert this was! The band concert preceded the vocal concert so Walker had to be at school early to warm up. Mason and I secured seats on folding chairs between the sets of bleachers and we waited. A few minutes later, Mason excused himself to get a drink of water. […]
You wouldn’t know it from the look on Walker’s face, but tonight was the exciting Spring band concert comprised of Catholic middle students from all the schools on the East Side. Joseph and Walker were seated together. They are the two sixth graders from our school who play the baritone. I love the fact that […]
Our participation in the Christmas music programs included a band performance as well as singing in the K-5th grade play. The 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands performed several Winter and Christmas songs and played Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah as the finale. I am so impressed with Mrs. Buedel. She has a very gentle spirit […]