Piano Recital



One of the few who know the words. Unfortunately, his nickname is Silent Eddie.

Recital
The boys played two pieces each at their annual piano recital. It was at a new location this year, and they played really well. Grandma and Grandpa Bruey and Grandma and Grandpa Smith all trekked to southeastern Michigan to enjoy the music and good company of their progeny.


K mugs in front of the piano. He played two pieces by Schumann.


M rolled up his sleeves and got to work at the recital. He played two pieces by Vandall, one of his favorite composers.

After the recital, we went to Qdoba, to which I had never been, and then around the corner to Orange Leaf, a frozen yogurt, mix-your-own-concoction place. They had soft-serve machines with different flavors, and toppings like fruit, M&Ms, cookie crumbles, and waffle cone bits. You combine whatever you want in the bowl and pay by the pound. Easy and delicious. We'll probably be back soon.

The end of school is right around the corner, as is Memorial Day. We're looking forward to some warm weather, some picnic fun, and definitely some lazy naps on lounge chairs. I hope the hummingbirds keep it down so I can get some rest.

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Jazz Soloing for Eighth-Graders

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M jams along with the Slauson Middle School band

Jammin'
We knew he had a solo in the concert (he told us at dinner right beforehand), but we didn't realize that M and three of his bandmates were going to be featured soloists, at the front of the stage, during a jazz number. M and the other three players improvised solos, accompanied by the rest of the band. The song itself was an original composition by all the band members, and was called "In Jeopardy".

Congratulations on your solo, M!

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