I had to opportunity to help out on the opening program at an extended family reunion this summer. A call went out for help with music, anyone that can play instruments that could put together a small period piece from the 1860-1880's. My family and origin family, nearly all, play something. I offered or rather let it be known that we were a good source. Then I got a call from the chairperson if I could be in charge and put together a small band. "well, yes, I.....think so". I didn't get much of a response. so I made some phones calls and got some committments. Stephanie-piano, Katelyn-clarinet, Shannon-flute, Garrett-trumpet, and Roger-trombone I found a darling little piece called The Little Fairy Waltz, and got Lisa and Andrew, Moma and daddy, Jamie and Savanah to pair up and waltz. I love my family. we pulled it off and it sounded great and was lots of fun to create musice together. Thank you all for being such good sports wearing the costumes too. It was the perfect touch to our create the country dance hall look.
4 comments:
What a cool family reunion!
Lucky!
hey you didn't use any of my pics...is that 'cause you didn't want to or you couldn't use/find them?
Great post...Belle has been trying to play that waltz on the piano ever since July...kinda getting sick of her trying to peck it out...but she will NEVER hear that from me...(wink wink) lol
I am limited to 6 pictures on my blog. so I just picked the ones the best portrayed my family story. I think the dancers are your pictures anyway Lynette.
ok I just noticed this but STONEBRIDGE is NOT the name of our ancestors...LOL...LOL...ROTFLOL
it was the Henry Freeman Cook (Rocker/Strobridge) That is funny.
Just an fyi...you could always change it and then just delete my post...ha ha...so funny
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