winter band concert...

was last week.  christopher is in intermediate band this year.  he still practices 2x a week at school, but this year one of the practices is before school at 7:15.  those are early days for us, but so far we've made it on time each week!

he and ben are the only guitarists this year.  they are great friends and since they are in different classes for the second year in a row, it is nice that they can hang out together during band.

christopher has learned many new songs this year and is very good about practicing.  he really enjoys it and so practicing is not a chore to him, he gets so excited when they learn a new song and he is able to play it well.

he really likes the band director, as do all the kids.  andrew will have him next year for music and christopher has him all excited about it.

the concert this year was in the school's new building (will post on this soon).  it is a gymatorium - a gym with a stage built into it (with a removable wall) so that performances can be held there.  the sound and lighting are amazing.

we are very proud of christopher's commitment to participate in band (especially since about half the kids have dropped out from last year).  he is a major sports guy (which i love), and i am so glad he has a real love for music as well and continues to be a wonderful example to his siblings.