Douglas, the brilliant musician

at 03/25/10 11:56AM
I know it is really obnoxious to brag on your kids, but I have to take a moment and brag on Douglas. Douglas is eight, and just competed in a piano competition last weekend. He had to play two songs in front of a judge, then take a musicianship test (ie: play an arpeggio in the key of C, a triad, a third, etc.), then a written theory test. He aced the theory and musicianship test, and placed second overall! He is so excited! The first place winner goes on to the state level competition, but Douglas will be the first alternate, meaning if the first place winner can't go, he'll get to. It's in Fayetteville and is over a weekend. The chances of us going to that are slim, of course, but I was so proud of him! This was his first competition, and even though he was really nervous, he did a great job!

It's such an odd experience to watch your kids go through this sort of thing. I have watched him play baseball and other sports, and although that is fun and I get a little nervous for him when he gets up to bat, it is so different to watch him go through the same things I went through as a kid. Although I never competed in piano, I certainly did my share of vocal competitions, and I appreciate how much more difficult and nerve-wracking it is to sing/play in front of a judge instead of an audience. I was so nervous for him! He is so gifted, especially in this area, and I am really excited to see what the future holds for him.

Well, enough of my bragging. I hope you all are having a wonderful day!!
  • whipsmile
    wow!
    by whipsmile at 03/25/10 12:04PM
  • littlebit
    Yay :-)
    by littlebit at 03/25/10 12:42PM
  • sallyanne
    I consider sharing our childrens' talents a part of celebrating our thankfulness for them. It is a way of sharing so that others can rejoice with us.

    How exciting for your child. Musical talents are such a blessing.
    by sallyanne at 03/25/10 3:10PM
  • sunnylee
    That kid is AWESOME!! You can brag...you deserve it!
    by sunnylee at 03/25/10 5:55PM
  • quiltedmama
    Go ahead and brag- that's what parents are for! :) Congrats to Douglas! We are all very proud of Andrew for learning Mary Had a Little Lamb and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star last week on the piano! :P
    by quiltedmama at 03/25/10 9:40PM
  • quiltedmama
    Oh, and Heart and Soul too.
    by quiltedmama at 03/25/10 9:41PM
  • crazy_mama
    He is an amazing little guy. Feel free to brag about him anytime!!!
    by crazy_mama at 03/26/10 9:30PM
  • teathyme
    Way to go, Douglas! :)
    by teathyme at 03/28/10 12:47AM
  • dressednyella
    Good for him! Yay!
    by dressednyella at 05/12/10 12:06PM