Music Man

 Austin's my music man. He has such a good ear for music and has recently brought his piano practice to the next level. When he hears a theme song for a movie, he will go over to the piano and play it back. He does the same thing with songs on the radio. He used his cello one time as well to playback the theme song from The Lord of the Rings. 

Two weeks ago he killed it at Federation. He was the most prepared any of my kids have been for Federation. He didn't have to scramble last second with hurried memorizing and dynamics. It was done ahead of time and we both felt confident as he walked into the judge's room. His music was so beautiful and he got a Superior on both pieces! Next year, if he gets Superior again, he will receive a trophy!

A few days after Federation was his choir concert. Though they still had to wear masks, I felt like they had more confidence and sang out more loudly. I could actually hear them fairly well! I think one of his favorite classes is choir. Every day he has lots to say about his choir class. He has such a good time there!

I love seeing his development in music!

Waiting for his turn at Federation.

Here are his Federation songs the next day, not played as well as at Federation, but still very good! 

Here a fun choir song that is actually one of their warm-ups that they were demonstrating at the concert.