Band Time!

Annabel's 1st band concert for 7th grade was recently and as always, it was a fun night. She received another band award that night, too! The Ionian award for saxophone- scales played under the time limit with very few mistakes! This was one she'd earned at the verrrry end of 6th grade, so it was saved for presentation at the fall band concert this year. So proud of her accomplishing so much in her first year of middle school band! She was so motivated to achieve all the things last year- loved her energy and excitement! And now 7th grade is still fun- she's often invited to join 8th grade band for rehearsals, her lesson group is the top group, she auditioned for our state's honors band (which is by state district, so area suburbs- it was a sad day when she learned she didn't make it, but we are indeed so proud of her effort!), and she continues with private lessons and of course loves the challenge she gets with our local symphonic orchestra. Their first concert is coming up soon! Anyway, busy girl! 

I didn't take many pictures at the most recent concert, but I got a few sweet ones of my beautiful girl. Love her so much!