A Shining Star

A couple of weeks ago, MED had the opportunity to sing for the kickoff of Pike's Peak United Way Yearly Campaign. I took the morning off to take her there and watch the whole process. Six children (three first graders and three third graders) were chosen for this presentation and they learned an adorable song written by Linda Weise (director of the Colorado Springs Conservatory and Juiliard alum) to the tune of 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star'. All of the local major news networks were filming and there were about 40 or so people in attendance. MED was placed front and center for the performance (pure luck!) and she sang her little heart out. I am so proud of how she has no fear performing in front of people she doesn't know. Being a part of the conservatory program has given her amazing confidence.

Here are three of the kids as they are warming up and practicing for their performance. I'm not sure what MED is doing. I don't think the girl to her right is sure, either.

The lady in the picture is Linda Weise, director of the Colorado Springs Conservatory. She is an incredibly talented lady and super, super nice to boot! Could they have picked cuter kids? I don't think so!

Blessed

This week, Tuesday, I had a meeting with the director of the Colorado Springs Music Conservatory (CSC). She wanted to discuss with three other families and ours the possibility of our kids continuing next year in their program. If you didn't already know, MED was given a scholarship for this past school year for their program that teaches her dance, theater, piano, violin, and singing. She has really enjoyed going there once a week and her confidence level has skyrocketed. She gets up on stage anywhere and exudes confidence in who she is. She has been a part of two piano/dance/singing recitals this year and was chosen to be in "A Midsummer's Night Dream" as well. The director has offered all four families a continued scholarship for the next year - $1100 total - if the child (and family) is interested in continuing at the conservatory. Yes, please! We have to pay the registration fee of $250 - a total steal considering what she gets in return.

So, MED will continue at the conservatory next year, practicing her singing, dancing, instruments, and acting. We are so blessed to have been given this opportunity that we wouldn't be able to afford on our own. Come September, look for updates and pictures of MED at the conservatory. K and I are super excited!