Tuba Trio and more

Today was Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival.

Jake played with a tuba trio this morning at 9:58 a.m. and a solo this afternoon at 1:42 p.m.  Jack and I were able to attend both.

The trio sounded great and scored a 1 rating.  They will be going to State in Emporia in two weeks.

Jake, Evan and Shabad

We arrived just before Jake performed and he seemed calm and cool.  He played beautifully with just a couple hick ups but as it was coming to a close his shoulders slumped and at one point took his free hand off his tuba.  Come to find out he ended too soon.  I thought he sounded very good but he said it was horrible.  He was mortified but still scored a 2 rating.  The piece was very difficult and I am so proud that he tried.

Here is a portion of his solo...

Mom, yes, Jake will be getting a haircut before he goes to Emporia.

We also had a friend bring her dog over to play yesterday.  We want Pilot to be a social pup.  

Not so brave now.

When he wasn't laying on his back he was trying to play... or cowering at the crazy beast running him over.  We will try again when he's a little bigger.

And finally, here are a few pictures from the Stepping Stones Gala.  

Taylor, Mary, Michelle and I

So fun!

xo