Piano Recital

Saturday, May 16th, the girls had their Spring Piano Recital. They have both worked so hard this year with Ms. Julia, and it showed. Sophie played "Horse Sense" solo and "You're a Grand Old Flag" as a duet with Ms. Julia. Reagan played "Chim-Chim-Cheree" solo and "My Heart Will Go On" and "Music Box Dancer" as a duet. It was amazing to watch their very different styles of playing. Sophie, though she didn't hit every note with perfection, moved her entire upper body in rhythm with her music. She was feeling every note she played and never once looked at her hands on the keys. Reagan on the other hand hit every note with absolute perfection but sat stoicly on the bench with her eyes glued on the keys. Obviously, I wouldn't argue that either method was anything but perfect! On a special note, Reagan learned "Music Box Dancer" in dedication to my mom. That song has always been my mom's favorite, and she constantly badgers the girls to "one day" learn it. Well, that day came much sooner than she expected. Julia found an easier version of the fast paced, difficult piece and played it as a duet with Reagan. We kept it a secret until the moment she played it. Needless to say, my mom was sobbing.





Grandma, Maw Maw Daisy, Romeo, Mimi and Poppy


The refreshments


The girls were eagerly awaiting Ms. Scheu's arrival prior to the start of the recital. She is the classroom teacher of three of the girls who performed - Sophie, Rebecca, and Sarah. She was also Reagan's second grade teacher.
In addition, a sweet friend that I teach with came to watch the performance as well. Thanks Peg!
(This picture cracks me up! It's a stick up!)


The performers...Maxy had not arrived yet.


Reagan and Ms. Julia


Sophie and Ms. Julia


Staci, Staci's mom, Ms. Scheu, Julia, and Laurel