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Another year comes to an end...
June 7, 2007 at 8:22 AM
With carrying 20 units at the university, teacher 60+ violinists, as well other unexpected occurrences, this has been a particularly tough year for me personally, emotionally, physically. However despite all that my violin students and I still managed to put on a great concert. They started out performing Mariachi songs in their Mariachi outfits. After intermission the kids became rock musicians coloring their hair, changing into jeans and black t-shirts, putting on colorful shades and performing songs by the Beatles. Every year surprises me with what the students are capable of doing. No one year is like the other...some years are better than others but in the end the outcome is always rewarding. Now for some photos:
From Laurie Niles
Posted on June 7, 2007 at 1:34 PM
This is awesome! Where did you get those outfits, how cool! However hard your year was, you can be happy about what you've done for the kids.Posted on June 7, 2007 at 1:34 PM
Today I lead my 45 first-grade violinists in their final concert of the year, three performances of it. Wish me luck!
From Donna Clegg
Posted on June 7, 2007 at 3:23 PM
Awesome photos and what fun programming for your students! Loved the outfits.
Posted on June 7, 2007 at 3:23 PM
From Pauline Lerner
Posted on June 9, 2007 at 12:13 AM
It looks like your hard work paid off. I'm glad the concert went well. I hope your concert goes well, too, Laurie.
Posted on June 9, 2007 at 12:13 AM
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