The Recital

Sort of.  Bode didn't really do a piano recital in front of an audience.  But his piano teacher did suggest we have Bode practice some pieces and he could then perform them while I recorded them.  The purpose was to both to get Bode used to playing in front of an audience (you don't just show up at Carnegie Hall for your first performance) and also to document his progress.  Of course, there is the added benefit that these videos make great blog material.  Without further adieu, here's is Bode McGuirk's first performance.  The first song in the program is Itsy Bitsy Bird.

Next, we have Go for the Gold!

Finally, Pirates of the Sea

The last two songs in the recital were the last two songs from the Level 1 work-book Bode has been using.  He's now Level 2, and we couldn't be prouder.  He'll practice without us even asking him to--he just goes to the piano and starts playing.  Very neat.

A couple more weeks until our spring break.  Hopefully the second item of the big-happenings on the McGuirk agenda comes to fruition.  Until then, we'll continue to plod along, always yearning for the magical day when we no longer have to work.  Pleasant week to all.