Beaker's holiday concert

I got the opportunity to get out of the house sans kids and watch Beaker do his thing!  It's one thing to think that your friends are good at what they do, but to see them in action is something completely different.  I know that he is a musical genius but that doesn't always mean that you can teach others how to appreciate music as well... but that is not the case here.  He did such a great job... it was endearing.  He has fourth, fifth and then high schoolers.  The little kids were adorable!  yes... they sounded like little kids starting on string instruments but they did a fabulous job and you could see how much he enjoyed working with them.  It warmed this Momma's heart...

fourth graders performing twinkle twinkle little star

Explaining all the different techniques they are learning

Fifth graders... my little friend Kennedy is sitting in the back

Chamber high school orchestra

High school honors orchestra

Looking good!

all grown up... with a name sign and everything haha

Then, the high schoolers were fabulous!  I didn't know if there was going to be a huge transition because of Mr. D leaving but the music didn't seem to suffer.  I'm sure that they are still transitioning at school, but you wouldn't really know it by their performance.

Trish and I hanging out in her office before we headed out

With the man of the hour... and yes, he is rocking that bow tie!

HUGE snowflakes!

His charisma with the audience and his very clear love and passion for the music and students were very evident.  I was glad that I got to witness his musical magic!  Afterwards we went out for dinner and got to hang out which was nice.  I carpooled with Tricia and David (her 'friend') and Kyle even came out for dinner too.  The roads were absolutely terrible, but we made it nonetheless and had a great time.

The kids were getting their own music on at Barnes and Noble with Papa

JVG