Christmas Piano Recital

The boys had their annual Christmas piano recital this afternoon. Micah struggled a bit today, but I think he still did well. I started taking photos of him and forgot that I meant to be filming him until his first song was almost over. So that song is missing. Nathanael had a piece that was a bit of a challenge for him, but that's good for him. We still can't get him to keep his fingers curved....one day hopefully! He did really well on his hard song. His teacher had to switch songs on him last minute, so he only had a week and a half to work on his second song, but he got it. Luke actually joined in on the recital this year. He does not take piano lessons; he still takes guitar from John. However, our piano teacher has a version of We Three Kings that is a piano trio and she thought it would be fun if all three boys did it together. Luke was game, so they learned that. It warms my heart to see all my boys on the bench playing together. I am very proud of all my little musicians. I'm hoping to get Hannah started on something this coming year. Here is the recital footage. :) (Note- These embedded videos don't seem to play on many smartphones and some tablets. If you are having trouble viewing, please go to the website on a desktop computer or laptop.)


Joy to the World (duet with his teacher) he's playing the melody most of the time and the higher stuff)



Christmas Ballade (This was the challenging one. It is a combination of a Christmas song and a popular classical piece. Look for his sigh of relief at the end..lol)



Santa Claus is Coming to Town (duet with his teacher- he's playing the melody most of the time and anything high you hear)


We Three Kings (Nathanael on the low notes, Luke playing a harmony line, and Micah on the melody)