Our daughter sang "God Help the Outcasts" at the Kiwanis Music Festival yesterday. She's been to other festivals as part of a group. This was her first solo singing. The song is sweet and sad and simple. She sang it beautifully. I could tell she was nervous, but she hit her notes and put herself inside the song very well. The adjudicator complimented her vocal expression, and said that this is a hard thing to learn to do, but she's got it. She received a gold certificate (90-100%). Today she sings "My New Philosophy," a comedy song, and she'll do a number from Annie with 4 other girls.
We are so proud of her. This is something she decided to do herself, and she worked hard to build her ability and confidence to this point. The festival provides recognition and encouragement that mean a lot to her. A bunch of fellow students/performers were there. She was all smiles as they congratulated her and shared stories about how "nerve-wracking" it is (they actually used thosed words).
It's interesting when your kids start doing things you never did, nor probably ever could do. I feel pride and admiration, and also a respect for our daughter's ability to do things that are completely her own. This is a good thing.
question: none today
mompoet - moment of ahhhhh
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