I don't think it's any secret that in this family music is a good friend. Quiet is not. The girls and I love to play music and sing, in the house, in the car, in the shower (oops, sorry...too much information). The girls will even take the music outside and play while singing. Even my beloved, who has a strict "no-clapping" to music policy, will do work around the yard with music playing on his PDA.
Well, I'm telling you all this because one of Rachel's classes this year has been choir. Imagine this music-loving momma's surprise and delight...choir...at school!
Anyway, one of the highlights for the kids is that all the 5th grade choirs from their school district join together (about 250 kids this year!) and perform in an annual Choir Festival held locally which draws choirs from around the state. What is amazing is that they are the only elementary aged choir; all the others are middle and high school aged kids. The other interesting fact is that they are by far the largest choir that participates.
The venue is amazing...I have sung on this stage, and it is spectacular, the sound is beautiful, and to be able to see my daughter up there...well, they sang three songs, but I've posted video of the last one...I was in tears by then.
We must have watched 6-8 more choirs after them, and while the experience was good, you can't convince me one of those was better than this choir!
Have a beautiful day...and don't forget to sing today. It doesn't matter if you are off-key, or the greatest singer on the planet. Who are you really singing for, anyway?!? =)
Come before Him with joyful songs.
-Psalm 100:2
Thank you, Lord, for putting a song in my heart. Help me to use it for Your glory!
Awe so cute! I sang at that festival all through Junior high and high school. I kind of miss it! :)
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