Mountains and Strings

Joseph participated in Mountains and Strings again this year. A week of intense learning and playing out in the natural setting of Harriman Park. He loves it more than anything! Annalina and I got to go see his performances yesterday and it was, as always, exceptional. I am proud of Joseph and the time and passion he puts into his cello playing. I am grateful he gets these experiences and I have the honor to be a small part of it. If you have never heard an orchestra play in the woods next to a lake, you are missing out! ❤️

Ready To Go

Before and after!! Ready for Mountains and Strings camp! I just gotta say, I love this kid. I love all four, I'm one lucky momma!

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Mountains and Strings

Another camp at Mountains and Strings is in the books for Joseph. Such an amazing experience, but the rest of summer will pale in comparison to the exhilarating time he had at camp! I am so proud of his hard work and dedication to his talent. He practices constantly and I love to hear him. Yesterday we saw two concerts, one was a quartet and he was amazing. Love my Joseph.

The Sound of Music

 I am so proud of Joseph! He worked so hard and auditioned for All Northwest and got in. As a Sophomore! His dedication and love of music is so inspiring to me! He practices a LOT, and I love to hear him play.

Due to covid, the youth will not be able to get together and play, but I am so happy they gave them the opportunity to work hard, practice, and audition. It was a great experience for Joseph. 

Annie Get Your Gun

Last night we went to see Annie Get Your Gun at the high school. Joseph was in the pit playing and it was fun! Here he is showing off his tee shirt, under his sweatshirt. He's really enjoyed the experience and will be doing it again next time. I love the happiness his cello playing provides him.

Mountains and Strings

When we found out Camp Kita was not happening this year, Joseph learned that his cello teacher's family camp, Mountains and Strings, was going forward the same week. So Monday, Annalina and I took him to Harriman State Park and left him there for the week. He had a blast! He learned so much, made some amazing new friends, and was happier than I've seen him in a while. We got to watch two performances this evening and he is such a great cellist. And the thing is, he absolutely loves playing! And I enjoy listening. Thanks to the talented Ferguson family, for creating a safe and happy place for these kids to learn, perform, and belong.

Recital

My proud momma heart burst into a billion little pieces today! Joseph played his cello in a quintet with his cello teacher and his very talented family. I cried! It was so beautiful. Joseph has come so far and I couldn't be prouder of this amazing kiddo. He puts so much time into practicing and I love that our home is filled with music. But to hear him play with the group, it was very moving! I forgot my phone so no video, but someone snapped this photo, and I am grateful!

Cello Guy

Well its official, he's going to be a piano guy...umm, no, a cello guy!!