09 December 2008

Rockin' with the Band

Monday night was the 6,7,and 8th grade band concert at the Higley Performing Arts Center. This year they combined the bands with Cortina Elementary since they share the same band teacher, Mr. Montoya. I can not begin to tell you how pleased we are with the quality band instruction Mr. Montoya has brought to the school! He has really motivated Amanda to perform better this year and it was evident in all the grade level performances. Great-grandma and grandpa Powell were able to come to the concert too (after redirecting them from closed roads etc and an almost dead cell phone on my part). We were surprised to see great-uncle Gene there too!

Dad CONGRATULATING Amanda after her concert!

Hugs from GREAT GRANDMA and GREAT GRANDPA POWELL.
AMANDA our clarinet player!

Justine and Mom during an intermission.

Visiting with my great-uncle Gene!

Natalie sleeping like a baby!

4 comments:

awindowsillview said...

Just getting back to checking in on what everyone is up to. Love seeing G&G Powell - they look good. Congrats to Amanda on a great performance...give her our love.

Sarah C said...

WOW! It looks like a great night -it always helps having a great teacher to motivate - if only they all were.

I love your Christmas tree pics.

Mosaic pics were done through flickr & big huge labs.

Keep enjoying the festive season.
Sarah

Xander Man said...

Your kids are so dang talented! They get the music gene from muah:) jk I can't believe Natalie fell asleep, she must have been faking. Wish we could have been there!

Williams Ski Team said...

I listened to the clip, and they do sound good. Amanda looks so cute in her Santa hat. Wish we could have been there. That is cool you took Grandma and Grandpa and Uncle Gene. I love you guys!