I could write about so many things today…snow…the sad decision about schools staying closed…. However, I’m going to write about my amazing child! (I hope you don’t mind). This child is such a blessing to us. She is loving and kind and so full of life! She is also a pretty amazing cellist for an 11 year old! Today, she performed her book 7 recital! This is always a really big deal! In the Suzuki method, once you’ve learned (memorized) and polished all of the pieces in your book, your teacher invites you to perform a recital. Normally this is a wonderful excuse for Nonnie (my mom) to come visit and accompany Wren. They work so well together, and, as you can see, they are members of the mutual admiration club:

2017 (Book 3 Recital)

Of course, we can’t do what we NORMALLY do! So, our wonderful Nonnie recorded all of the accompaniment, and we invited friends and teachers to join us via a zoom call! She played beautifully! First some pictures, then all of the videos (these are substituting for the “Hymns of Comfort” today).

Book 7 Recital
The Zoom Recital!
Sonata in G min. Largo by Eccles
Sonata in G min. Allegro by Eccles
Govotte by Popper
Bourees from the Suite in C Major by Bach
Sarabande from Suite No. 1 in G Major by Bach
Courant from Suite No. 1 in G Major by Bach
Sicilienne by von Paradis

I also thought you might like to see how she’s grown…

First Cello
First Recital, 3 years old
Honors Recital at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, 2015, 6 years old
2015, Book 2 Recital, 6 years old
2018, Book 4 Recital, 9 years old
2019, 10 years old