At first Anthony was excited, but then he quickly grew nervous. Good thing he didn't have much time to be nervous, or he might have changed his mind! He had only one evening to nail down his chorus part. The rest of what he was to play he was suppose to just make up on the spot and play quietly in the background while James sang. I told him to take a deep breath and just do his best. It's all a learning experience. Everyone will just love the fact that he is up there trying.
While we enjoyed the start of Jame's gig, the kiddos got a treat and Sam and I shared delicious roasted brussel sprouts and balsamic steamed spinach. After a handful of songs, James called Anthony up to the front. Ekkk!!
Anthony did an amazing job! He played a tad too quite throughout the song (it's hard to hear when he is playing during most of it, lol), but he really nailed the chorus notes (you can hear those!) and even had a little solo in there. I think it was a great confidence boost to get up there with James in front of all those people and play. He knows he should have been a bit louder, but again, it's all a learning experience, and we are so proud of him for being so brave! He got so many compliments from the crowd after the fact, and James was proud of him as well.
We are very thankful for kind people like James who are placed in our lives and for these types of opportunities for the kids to grow in confidence and skill.
Oh! And VERY soon Anthony and Molly will be performing at the annual Gorge Community Music Student Showcase Concert! Both of them did so well last year, we are really looking forward to this year! Exciting!!
With love,
Mama Hauck
No comments:
Post a Comment