KPU Wind Symphony Presents: Stories to Tell Our Children

Pretty exciting.....Adrianna's first University Concert.  However, she also performed with the special guests GVYMA, as she's a member of their group as well.

Grad 2017

Couldn't be more proud of this young lady and all her accomplishments to date!  Onto the next chapter of this beauties life.......Bachelor of Music Program at KPU.

Congratulations Adrianna!!!!

GVYMA Presents: ELEMENTS Music of Magic & Humanity

GVYMA never disappoints!  An amazing show with such talented youth. Especially exciting for Adrianna and Eli to have so much family in the audience.  Grandma and Grandpa Haddad, Auntie Trish, Uncle Mike and his whole family and last but not least Les and I.  

THANK YOU for supporting them!

SOARING Music to Lift the Spirit

Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble (PSWE) and GVYMA Symphonic Wind Ensemble (SWE)

GVYMA Jazz Presents Embraceable You

A fantastic night of music and love, love, love 

watching Adrianna in her element!!

Oh, the Snow!!

 It just doesn't want to stop!!

We The Reeds of Orient Are

Originally this recital was supposed to take place back in December but because of the crazy winter weather it suddenly needed to be postponed.  I'm SO glad it was rescheduled because what a fantastic recital it was!   A few of them are like Adrianna, preparing for University/College auditions so this was a perfect setting to help them feel more comfortable and confident performing in front of a small, intimate group.

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! :)

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!!

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!

One Proud Girl!

She Did It!

It's been a month of uncertainty as Adrianna's been waiting for results from her provincial exams - for one class in particular.    Finally she can let out that huge relief of air to know she did it!  She passed the course!!  All that hard work was for not.

Growing Up Before Our Eyes

1st completed 8 hr working shift EVER!

So VERY proud of this girl and at the same time gaining the sad knowledge that she's growing up before our very eyes.  It really does happen in a blink of an eye!!

She just started a 10 week summer job working full time for a chicken farm either on the production line or at the retail store. Definitely not the most glamorous job but she's determined.  Plus, she's living with grandma and grandpa all summer.  How fun is that?!

Has she had time to have fun this summer you might ask?  She started off with two weeks free to do whatever she wanted, 1 week playing music and now 10 weeks making $$$$!