GVYMA Jazz Band Presents Not-so-Silent Night

Adrianna - Bari Sax

Oh. My. Goodness. This is a group not to miss!!  They've only been together since September and I can't wait to hear what they have for us at future performances.  It can only get better!

GVYMA Presents: Molto Tutti - Around The World In 80 Minutes

Last night we had the opportunity to attend the GVYMA concert where both Adrianna and Eli were among the performers.  Such a fantastic night of music!  Between the two ensembles (Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Winds Ensemble) the ages ranged from 10 to 19 and what hard working, talented musicians they all are.  Their conductor, Nina Falcos, constantly emphasized how much of a family unit this group is and it truly showed tonight.  Looking forward to seeing these ensembles perform again in the spring!

Adrianna is a Symphonic Wind Ensemble member and is a Jr. Coach for the Concert Winds Ensemble so she actually performs in both groups.  Eli is a Concert Winds Ensemble member.

Famous?!

During my meanderings in New Westminster today I came across this........

Columbia Theatre listing their upcoming shows.  Adrianna's one of the performers for the GVYMA Jazz Band....pretty exciting to see that advertised for all to see!  

We've Reached This Stage Of Our Lives....

Adrianna - Grade 12 Grad - 2016/2017

Famous MRSS Dessert Concert & Silent Auction

Hard to believe as a senior, Adrianna keeps hitting 'lasts' for each high school performance that takes place *sigh*.  How did 5 years go by so quickly?!  Last night was their Christmas performance and fundraiser held at The ACT.  A fun evening watching hard working and talented students along with a little Christmas shopping at the silent auction.

Adrianna performed with the Sr. Choir, Sr. Concert Band (tenor sax) and Sr. Jazz Band (bari sax).  Eli performed with the Sr. Choir and Sr. Concert Band (tuba).

The Inexperienced Mixed With The Experienced

MRCB & MRSS Elementary Bands

Tonight the Maple Ridge Concert Community Band was the guest band at an elementary school Christmas Concert.  For the final performance the two bands performed together (pictured above).  Pretty awesome seeing some very young, inexperienced musicians perform with some older, very experienced musicians.  Such a treat to listen to!  

Note:  Both Adrianna and Les performed with MRCB.  Adrianna is pictured to the far right on her bari sax while Les (on tuba) didn't make the shot (he's probably right behind her).  Yes, they are part of the older, experienced musicians! :)

Grade 10.....How'd That Happen?!

About Sums It Up!

I'm Informed This Is Me.....By My Daughter.....

Our music season is officially 

in full swing. 

It's going to be a crazy but 

amazing year!!

That About Sums It Up!

Too Much Sheet Music??? NEVER!

Spent some time with Adrianna and her sax instructor at the music store today.  1st to pick out a new bari sax mouth piece and 2nd to pick out some more sax music.  It was like watching two kids in a candy store!

Melt Your Heart Kinda Moment

Yesterday I was resting my leg with an aircast at a store while Adrianna and Tricia continued shopping and two random ladies left soon returning handing me this bouquet of flowers. Had the whole store in ahhh's at the sure kindness of strangers reaching out to a stranger. Melt your heart moment!

The Kind of Quotes Friends Send!

A girlfriend sent me this today!

One Proud Girl!

All Work And Just A Little Play = Lots of Money

Grandma Haddad sent us the above picture today.  Eli's heading out the door for his first day at his summer job on the chicken farm in Salmon Arm.  

So proud of him for taking the step to work away from home for the summer (albeit he's living with grandparents) but at the same time I'm REALLY going to miss him, he always brightens my day!  I just have to keep reminding myself it's only for 9 weeks and that we'll see him in just over a week for Grandpa's birthday.