I’m proud of my kids. They are turning into such amazing young people. But every once in awhile there is a week that gives me an extra reason to sing the praises of my children.
We just spent the day Monday in Seattle at the Western International Band Clinic. This is Kara’s third year as a selected participant. Picture 600 of the top high school musicians from Oregon and Washington gathered together. Then add world class conductors/composers from Belgium, Italy, and the U.S. The grand finale of this weekend event is a four hour concert where each of the four bands perform songs written by the conductors who they have worked with for approximately 10 hours. What an amazing experience.
WIBC Sunfire Band 2008
WIBC Sunfire Band. Kara is back there somewhere.
To top it all off, Kara has been selected this year for Oregon’s All-State Band AND for All-Northwest Band!
Nope, I’m not done yet! She also received her SAT scores and we are all blown away by a score of 2180!
Sometimes it is good to be the Dad!
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