It’s been a while, but now that we have another middle schooler, Layla, we have another kid lugging around an instrument–at least for a while. Unlike our previous experiences with Madysen and Speed in Plano ISD, here they rotate each kid through the music electives (band, orchestra, choir, something else?) before they signup for a whole year in 6th grade. Up first for Layla, band. And like Madysen several years ago, Layla chose the clarinet.
Then a couple of weeks ago, I was lured up to the school for a “concert.” That was a little misleading. It was a very small group of flutes and clarinets showing the few things they learned during the 9 weeks.
And two very short videos. Layla assures me that she’s not the one with the stray notes in either. Up first: Hot Cross Buns.
The timeless Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.
Her teacher says she’s a natural, which I assume means that she’s not totally incompetent and a a reasonably good to instruct. Next up, Layla, like Madysen again, will be playing the violin in orchestra. Rest your ears until then.
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