Piano Recital 2014

Last weekend (weekend before last actually) the duo's last softball game was scheduled at noon, and their piano recital was scheduled at 2:00. Since rain had poured down for most of the morning, William George and I reluctantly missed the game. One of the prime activities for George is playing in the mulch, and there simply wasn't an option for playing in what would have then been mud and then heading to the church for the recital. Therefore, we divided and conquered. Skip took the duo to their last game, and William George and I packed their clothes, music, etc., in a bag. After a quick change in the restroom, the duo quickly transitioned from softball to piano. 

They pulled it off nicely.

Here are the long awaited performances:


Grace's Piano Recital, 2014 from Cathi Lindsey on Vimeo.




Lauren's Piano Recital, 2014 from Cathi Lindsey on Vimeo.

The Cold Never Bothered Her Anyway

Recital season is fast upon us, and the duo are busily preparing for ballet, tap and piano recitals.  The duo have been working hard all year, and we have the costumes in hand.  Over the next six weeks they will be finalizing routines and songs. Last week at ballet we were treated to a preview:



Ballet, Spring 2014 from Cathi Lindsey on Vimeo.

I also snuck a little video of Lauren practicing her recital piece, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".


 
Recital Practice, 4-4-14 from Cathi Lindsey on Vimeo.


Gracie is also working on her song. She recently announced that she wants to sing "Let It Go" during the recital.




Like every little girl all the world over, ours have been bitten by the Frozen bug. Accordingly, Grace belts out the infectious single dozens of times each day. She does not shrink from the high notes, and she can project her voice impressively. So when she expressed an interest in performing the song during the recital, I had the unpopular task of explaining that usually vocal performances are limited to vocal students... that taking voice is a prerequisite for performing vocally during the recital.

 Needless to say, she was not amused.