Music Time

Dulwich was busy last month readying itself for many musical performances. The girls practiced their respective songs and dances. After Katie's first piano playing disaster, she put her money where her mouth was and practiced diligently everyday. She does not know the meaning of failure and I hope she never does. When someone tells her she can't do something it makes her more determined to do it. Actually, that's true for all three of our girls, though their methods differ.

The Tuesday before the snow hit, Katie and the other beginner musicians took to the stage to show all what they'd been practicing for the past few months.
She was slated to go second to last. I held my breath until the first chords were played. Even though the song was only forty seconds, it was flawless.

The following Tuesday, the Junior School celebrated the Chinese New Year with each class performing a traditional dance or song. Sydney's group entertained us with a Chop Stick dance. My filming techniques leave much to be desired and I promise to improve. Syd's on the left side of the stage (right in the video) in the back, beaming for all to see. That girl does love to be on stage. Haven't a clue as to where that trait came from...

I'd heard Sarah talking about the "mushroom hats" the boys had to wear for their dance, but I didn't think she was serious. Yes, she was. The boys were indeed mushrooms and the girls were the mushroom pickers. Sarah is the first in line when the girls enter the stage. She and Max looked so cute together. Such a sweet little dance they all did.

The girls in Year 6 performed a fan dance. It was quite elegant and well choreographed by the chinese teachers. However, they did not win any favors on my part with their choice of costumes for the girls. All of them had to wear a pink leotard with an attached skirt and white tights. What's so bad with that, you think? Nothing if you are the size of Sydney and Sarah. These leotards were one-size-does-not-fit-all and many of the girls showed way more than they intended. The teacher had told Katie if she didn't wear it, she couldn't dance. She opted out of the performance after she tried it on for me. She was going to be in charge of the fireworks and programs, but unfortunately, she came down with a nasty cold and missed a couple of days of school. I was going to raise a stink about the whole thing, but decided a few nonchalant words to the wife of the junior school headmaster might be a better course of action. Point made and taken.

All of the kids worked very hard and the show was a success. As soon as I can figure out how to post more than one video in a day, I'll get more up...