Margot's First Ever Dance Recital

Margot's first on-stage role: a pearl

Two performances. I couldn't choose which one I wanted to post on my blog, so I picked both of them.  Enjoy and have a good laugh! She's not hard to miss: she's the one with the dark hair.

Afternoon performance:

Evening performance: (i apologize for the shaky camera; I was laughing too much!)

The bows:

Summer Project: Step 2 (and other news)

Step 2: Find a teacher

I tried two teachers. Being a teacher myself, my standards are quite high. It's great to be proficient cellist who plays in local orchestras, but if you can't teach (esp. beginners), then you're not much use to me.

Here's what I need:
someone who…. is organized;
                      ….understands how a beginner approaches the instrument;
                      …. structures the lesson in a variety of ways;
                      …. is encouraging;
                      …. communicates well;
                      … gives homework.

My teacher is Marion Arthur and she is fabulous! In addition to all the above qualities I listed, she is relaxed and has a beautiful speaking voice.

In other news: Simon ran a race. His time? Coincidentally captured on camera:

20.19 for a 5 km. Not bad… He came in 2nd (out of 150?)

Margot and Simon spending some quality time on Father's Day:

Summer Project: Step 1

My Summer Project: Learning the cello.

Step 1: Rent a cello.

Step 2: Find a teacher.

Step 3: Practice.

Here it is: the cello (a.k.a. le violoncelle)

Margot took a liking to it right away. She's a little too eager to play on it and I have to admit that I am afraid that she will harm it. Despite its size, the cello is a fragile instrument.

I keep it in its case to protect it [from Margot], as it is recommended.*

For your enjoyment:

Next time, you'll see me and the cello ;)

* Note: Margot is capable of unzipping the case, taking out the cello and the bow, and playing it with the cello on the floor.