Josh has been taking much time... on his clarinet! This weekend was the All-County Senior Honors Band concert where Josh performed, and he says it was amazing, but regrets that it was not a recorded concert. The pieces were extraordinary, difficult, and expressive, but the band nailed it all. In addition to the extensive rehearsing for the concert, Josh is has frequent rehearsals for pit orchestra for 'Annie', Academy of St. Cecila Youth Orchestra, and studies repertoire in private lessons with Mr. Fogleman to prepare for this year's county (and hopefully state) solo and ensemble festival. Melinda also participates in many of these, and in school they both play in the Symphonic Band, practicing for the upcoming concert.
What an amazing year 2025 was for our family! Our list of adventures included a family reunion with my brothers in Chicago, a relaxing trip to Williamsburg and Virginia Beach with Jessica and Joshua, and a Church history tour of Palmyra and Kirtland with church friends. It was our first year of enjoying our first hybrid car. Having to add gas only once a month has simplified life and made it all worthwhile. We share our gratitude of these many blessings and hope that you, the reader, will have received lots of blessings as well this past year and many more in the coming year. This year, Ben has taught half-time at the local Montgomery College. He is serving as the mission leader at church to help new converts with the aid of the full-time missionaries. Li-Fang is enjoying herself by teaching oil painting and sewing at VisArts in Rockville and still continues to teach private piano. She is serving in the Relief Society, the women's organization in our church. Be...
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ReplyDeleteThat was an awesome concert. You musicians performed very well. I was impressed.
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