Music
St. Edmund Campion Missal and Hymnal
Shh, please don’t tell my husband, but I think that I just found what I want to give him for Easter. More information about this missal/hymnal is available at Corpus Christi Watershed.
Read MoreAdvent Daybook
Outside my window… The ground is white. The children are excited that it snowed last night and they are hoping that it snows more. In the kitchen… Theresa has been baking a lot of cookies. Today, we are hoping to make some applesauce and cinnamon ornaments. I had intended to make them with the children…
Read MoreFall Violin Recital
On Friday, Bernadette participated in her fall violin recital. She played Air Varie by Charles Beriot.
Read MoreGifts for Tweens and Teens
As Advent approaches, I am thinking about what Christmas presents to get for my children. Last year, my father-in-law asked us to buy Christmas gifts for the children from him. I have to share that when it came to my older children, it proved to be a challenging task. Below are some presents that my older children…
Read MoreSpring Violin Recital
Bernadette participated in her second spring violin recital on Friday, May 11. She played “Two Guitars”, a Russian gypsy folk song. Photo credit goes to the father of the violin teacher
Read MoreViolin Recital
In the fall, Bernadette began her second year of violin lessons. On November 19, she participated in the fall violin recital, playing “Moto Perpetuo” by Carl Bohm. At one point during the piece, Bernadette paused. At her next lesson, she told her teacher, “When I am playing a fast piece of music, it’s kind of like reading…
Read MoreChoristers Picnic
This year, my four oldest children enjoyed participating in our parish’s choir classes which are taught by a very talented nun. Since today was the last day of choir class, some of us headed to the park after choir and Mass to thank Sister. The children enjoyed playing on the zip line with their friends…
Read MorePiano Recital
On May 22, Catherine participated in her spring piano recital. She played the Waltz in A Minor by Chopin. Upon finishing the piece, she and her sister played a duet of Edelweiss.
Read MoreViolin Recital
On Saturday, May 14, Bernadette participated in her second violin recital. She played the Ashokan Farewell by Jay Ungar. This is the first year that she is playing the violin and she is thoroughly enjoying it. On more than one occasion, my eldest daughter has lamented the fact that I record her and her sister…
Read MoreChristmas Piano Recital
On Saturday, I took my five youngest children to Catherine’s Christmas piano recital. Elizabeth sat on my lap (slightly shaky video) quietly listening to all of the students. Catherine and her piano teacher’s daughter played a duet of Ding Dong Merrily on High and then Catherine played Sonatina in C Major by William Duncombe. She was satisfied…
Read MoreMusic Resources that Make Great Gifts
Cedarmont Kids – Toddler Tunes: My parents-in-law gave this and two other Cedarmont Kids videos to my three oldest children when they were five and under. All of my children have enjoyed watching these DVDs and singing the familiar songs. Classical Kids: Collection: My sister-in-law gave these to our family as a Christmas gift when…
Read MoreViolin Recital
After seven weeks of lessons, Bernadette participated in her first violin recital on November 13. Catherine accompanied her on the piano. Bernadette played Mary had a Little Lamb and part of Long, Long Ago. I was happy that she and her sister were able to coordinate playing the latter piece, as it was given to…
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