Henry is at rehearsal all day today for a concert performance this evening with an auditioned state choir. He had a blind audition (digitally recorded and emailed) late last year and they have only one performance. The kids are expected to learn their music/part on their own and show up today for a full rehearsal, culminating in what is surely to be some awesome, goosebump, soul-inspiring music at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.
We set out this past weekend to buy him a new tie and dress shirt. He left the house this morning to take the city bus downtown with his friend. I am just a tad bit in disbelief that he's as old and mature as he is - not because he's not capable - but because how can my little boy possibly be this grown up and independent?!
I asked him to keep in touch with me throughout the day if he had the opportunity, as well as take some pictures of the group from AHS. There are six of them. I haven't received any pictures as of yet, but here's a text he sent. The boy has got panache and whether or not he gets the solo, the fact that he raised his hand tried out - blows me away. Makes this momma's heart all warm and fuzzy.
We set out this past weekend to buy him a new tie and dress shirt. He left the house this morning to take the city bus downtown with his friend. I am just a tad bit in disbelief that he's as old and mature as he is - not because he's not capable - but because how can my little boy possibly be this grown up and independent?!
I asked him to keep in touch with me throughout the day if he had the opportunity, as well as take some pictures of the group from AHS. There are six of them. I haven't received any pictures as of yet, but here's a text he sent. The boy has got panache and whether or not he gets the solo, the fact that he raised his hand tried out - blows me away. Makes this momma's heart all warm and fuzzy.
The song choices are secular and the fact that they will be performed in a church that is getting close to 100 years old... I cannot WAIT to hear their performance tonight!
We are unable to take video because they are recording it separately; each student gets a copy as part of their agreement. I will gladly share more pictures if I can get them this evening, as well as any links to their performance.
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| sent him off this morning with bus fare, cough drops and a power bar for dinner |
Update: Henry didn't get the solo but that didn't ruin the evening. As expected, a beautiful evening of amazing voices entertained us for about an hour. Henry is top row, 6th from the left. They sang five pieces in total. I hope to bring back some links to their music in the near future.
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