We have designated Monday as our weekly Music Appreciation Day. We learn very basic music theory like distinguishing pitches, identifying intervals, and reading music notation.
However, we postponed our music lesson this week. On Tuesday night, Black Hills State University hosted the 19th Annual Northern Hills Honor Bands Festival. We discussed proper "concert etiquette" and went to watch.
My 6-year-old Maggie loved the music. During the car ride home, she requested "band music like the one we just heard." (Four-year-old Elena was less interested in the concert, but proved to be an enthusiastic audience member, applauding everything.)
Of course, the best part of the show was the finale -- an arrangement called "Highlights from Harry Potter." Even Elena could appreciate that piece.
I remember being in NH Honor Band all four years of high school. It was always fun- meeting new people and playing a concert after one day of rehearsal together. I wish I would have known ahead of time. I'm sure Eli would have loved it!
ReplyDeleteyou are just full of good ideas! i can't wait to take abram and olivia on outings like this when the baby girl is old enough to appreciate music and not just eat, sleep, poop, cry, and chew on her fingers (not necessarily in that order).
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