6th Grade Band

Cheyanne had her 2nd band concert last night. She learned to play the clarinet in school this year. We were lucky that our cousin Kayla played the clarinet in high school, so she let Cheyanne borrow it for the year. After choosing the clarinet, she found out that both of her grandmas played that instrument in high school! Grandma Lora tried it out, but found she was a little rusty after all these years :)
Grandma Robinson played in a quartet with some polygymst girls (who knew??? I sure didn't.) I guess playing the clarinet is in her genes.

The band played about a dozen arrangements. The sections each played a piece. The clarinet kids played an "Irish Folk Dance". Perfect for our little Irish dancer. A big highlight of the night...Kailani's mom, Cristee, was drawn as the {GUEST} conductor for Star Wars. So funny!

Cheyanne auditioned for Symphonic Band for next year. It is the advanced band, with mostly 8th graders. She will be one of the few 7th graders. She is very excited!! She was only challenged once this year for her 2nd chair & she won out. She never did challenge the 1st chair. We'll see if she gets a little more aggressive next year for placement. Got to keep things exciting in band, I guess ;)