Spring Gala

This year, The Montessori Elementary School held their Spring Gala a little early. 

Monday, Nolen broke his arm and I initially thought he wouldn't be able to play the cello.  He has worked so hard over the last six months.  He knew all of the songs they were playing.  I also had to take him off the swim team for obvious reasons.  Well, I took Nolen to school on Thursday and his teacher told him to come and play a few songs that didn't use his left arm.  So, at the Gala he played only two songs. 

Edward was in the upper elementary Gala this year.  I was so excited to go to the upper elementary gala because the kids were playing exciting music and there is a choir in middle school.  It was a bit of a disappointment.  Edward's 9-11 class were the only ones who memorized their music.  All the other classes used their music.  Even the choir.  Edward did wonderfully!  He played every single song and even seemed to enjoy being on stage, although he will not admit it.  Watch the video and see for yourself.

The Montessori Elementary School 2018 Gala!

This years gala was a true joy!  Edward and Nolen both worked so hard to learn their songs so they could perform well at the gala.  Edward has been taking private cello lessons for the last year and a half.  He finally hit a place where he could hear that he was playing the right note!  He works so hard every night after school learning new songs.  He also loves trying to play his cello songs on the piano!  Music to my ears!  I try not to push them too hard when it comes to music because I love it so much, but part of me really wants them to love music as much as I do.  

The school this year has been great in so many ways and then not so great in so many other ways.  Edward has really struggled with his 3rd grade teacher.  Nolen, on the other hand, has flourished.  I to back and fourth on switching school, staying at this school, or home schooling.  I have been trying to ponder and pray on what the best choice is for my children and I still do not have an answer.  Right now, I am just doing what they want to do: stay at the school.  I just keep hoping things will be OK, but some times hope is just not enough.  Anyhow, I made some great videos of the gala.  Enjoy!