Monday, August 19, 2019

Music Recital 2019

Torrance Music Studio held their annual  recital a little early this year so that  the older students who are graduating can attend without schedule conflict.  I am so glad that our son returned  once again in playing piano.  He gave himself a break for a year but we encouraged him to try it again this year and he is enjoying it actually.
Our daughter was the only one who participated in the recital last year .  We missed watching our son play as well so were so glad he is on it again this year.
I remember the first time that both of them played in 2015 recital, it was a joy to watch both of them.
We also enjoyed their performance the following year, 2016 recital.
2014 was the very first recital for our daughter.  She played the song that she won playing at a talent show.
In the same year, she  attended music classes in Duquesne University and also participated in their  recital.  It was a great experience for her but unfortunately he was stressed out attending  there so we told her it ain't worth it if she's not enjoying it.
I am glad that both of these kiddos love music.  I love it when they are at home practicing and playing songs on piano.  Our daughter enjoys piano more than violin.
Mrs. R. Fedoush is an excellent music teacher for our kids.  She is  very patient and really hones their talent.
After the recital, we had some refreshments at Taco Bell.  In the past years, we usually  go out  for a dinner with friends but this year was different because they couldn't make it to dinner so we just treat the kids with something light.
Our daughter's godmother attended and gave her a bouquet.
These are some photos taken after the recital when we came back home.
Below are the videos we managed to record. Hard to get a good one when you are sitting at the back. EJ played Mier's Firecracker Boogie Rylie played Bruchner's Buds and Blossoms on piano and Tchaikovzky's Waltz from Sleeping Beauty on violin.
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Life is in the Soil: Dig Deeper Art Contest Winner

Our son won the art contest that the West Virginia Association of Conservation District (WVACD) held last school year. His art work won for the school and was chosen to represent his grade division to compete for other entries from other schools. He received $30 as a school winner. I wish his artwork would have been returned to us so I could display it in our art room but it was sent to represent for the National competition to be judged in October.
In July, he received another check from the WVACD and he was so happy.  He was never interested in joining contest because he feared of not being chosen.  We told him that it is okay to try, if he wins, it's good but if not at least he gained an experience.  Now that he won something, he is motivated.
My daughter won the same art contest few years ago but she didn't make it to the national contest.  One positive side was, she got her art back.
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EJ's #Anime and #Manga #Drawings

My son's interests come in waves.  Sometimes, something would trigger his  interest in arts and he would start drawing and doodling.  The anime shows he watches inspired him to start drawing his favorite anime characters.    I think they are really good  but he thinks he isn't  good in arts like his sister does but as an avid supporter of my kids, they are equally talented.  Our son just need to be  inspired and  guided in order for him to do the things that he can.  Here are some of the manga series anime characters that he drew.   Your feedback will make our little guy happy and it might inspire him to continue.
Eren Jaeger, Levi Ackerman, Mikasa Ackerman - Attack on Titan
Asuna Yuuki - Sword Art Online
Natsu Dragneel - Fairy Tail
Saitama - One Punch Man
Natsu Dragneel - Fairy Tail
Vegeta Breigh - Dragon Ball Series
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A Time To Heal Racism : Art Contest Winner

Our daughter won the Catholic Campaign for Human Development  art contest dubbed as "A Time to Heal Racism".  As a grand prize winner, she received  an all-paid ($325.00) one-week Summer Camp in Camp Bosco.  It's a great  learning opportunity but we couldn't send her alone to participate  in the said summer camp.  She was scared to attend alone.  It's one of those  fears she has, being  far from us and not knowing the people she is going to interact with.  We were also worried about it so we didn't force her to attend.  
Anyway, her original  work was sent to Washington D.C. for the national contest.  it will be displayed for  educational purposes so it won't be sent back.  I am glad they sent us a photocopy of it. 
Aside from the art, they were also asked to write an essay for this contest.  I will update this with her original content. to explain her entry further.  To some it might just look like different shapes of cut out  art paper but there's a reasoning behind it.  The different colors represents the skin colors of different races  working together towards unity and peace.  I think if we put some compassion into our hearts, the world would be a much better place to live.  

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