Devon and I were practicing the Paganini’s Moses Variation on one string to perform at his school talent time show. It’s an emotional piece for me because this was the piece we were working on when I lose my hearing in my left ear. Being very sensitive to music and sounds, I grieve the lost of the joy of hearing with both ears. While I love performing it with Devon, this will always remind me of my loss. This incredible cello solo was played solely on the A string with some “killer” harmonics. The middle school audience did not all appreciate his performance, but he enjoyed playing it for them.
Category: Music
Debussy’s Le Petit Nègre
“Le Petit Nègre” written by Debussy is part of his collection of “The Children’s Corner” dedicated to his daughter. The title refers to a stuffed black doll “golliwog” that was popular in the 1900s, but is now believed to be a symbol of racism.
2020 IMTA District Audition Results
Congratulations to Devon for being named co-winner of the Ames district for this year’s IMTA piano competition, Level E.
Jingle Bells Boogie
Devon and Connor performed a jazzy Jingle Bells Boogie duet at the Christmas piano recital.
Chopin’s Sostenuto
At the Christmas piano recital, Connor performed Chopin’s Sostenuto.
Jingle Bell Rock
Playing the Jingle Bell Rock Duet
This is Halloween
There aren’t many Halloween songs out there. We managed find a fun duet of “This is Halloween”.