Symphony

Wm had his audition for the Columbus Youth Symphony yesterday!! He was pretty nervous! But he rocked it!!! It was actually at the School of Music at OSU, so it was close and we knew just where to go, so that was easy. We had to arrive 30 minutes prior and Wm got to warm up in a practice room. Then, he went in and he played: A G major scale (in 2 octaves!), Minuet No. 2 by Bach, and a mystery sight reading piece. Wm said he knocked out the scale and Minuet No. 2, but messed up the sight reading piece a bunch of times. Sight reading is hard!!

We know that it's a serious long shot that he'll make it into the Symphony since there were a zillion kids there trying out who have played for YEARS (and practically since they could talk!), but I think it was very brave of Wm to try out despite the odds. This is only the second year he has played at all. And you never know! He said the lady who did his audition was REALLY nice and said that she used to live on our street and chatted him up about the 'hood and his school. So he goes, "Maybe that will give me a leg up! We had a connection!" HA!!

Steve and I were not allowed to go in for his audition, so we didn't get to hear him play. But here are some pictures beforehand and a sneaky one of his audition through the door. So proud of this little dude!!

Right before the audition

I had just told Wm I would pull the fire alarm, if he wanted!

The actual audition happening!

Steve is home from work today since he works again this weekend. But he doesn't feel good, so he's bummed. I told him he is getting the chicken pox! I hope he feels better, because he is supposed to take Flip to doggie daycare for his "temperament check." We have to get the all clear before he can officially attend. We are having our carpets cleaned next week, so Flip will get to spend the day at Park Your Paws. If it goes well, he may get to do the same thing when the cleaning ladies come! For an extra $20, they throw in a bath!