Small Ensemble Music

My boys stayed late at violin lessons last night (and every Wednesday evening) to practice the "Vivaldi Concerto in A Minor."

They are learning all three movements for a special concerto performance in May. Dorito plays in the first section and will be a featured soloist in one of the movements. Winger plays in the second section, and Polar Bear plays in the third section. We joked that Winger is already "principal second" and Polar Bear is "principal third," but they are getting some great experience with this ensemble. It's also time for me to sing the praises of their new teacher, Nicholas Jarrett. He is the early 30-something son of Meggar's piano teacher. Nick has the same gentle nature and soft-spoken ways. His love of the music for its own sake is rubbing off at every lesson. What a pleasure our lessons are.
Meanwhile, the boys played at two different nursing homes this week so "The Fiddlers Three" have been busy. After every show, we try to meet as many of the people as possible--seems that a warm handshake is appreciated no matter what your age.