Our Beautiful Songbird
A few months ago, Ilah tried out for the Joplin All City Singers. Fourth and Fifth grade students from all of Joplin's elementary schools had the opportunity to participate. Ilah was one of the 89 that made it. They practiced every Tuesday after school for an hour and a half from October to December 12th to prepare for a special hoiday concert.
On December 2nd I snuck out of my masters class early so I could go to the concert. Mike had a basketball game and couldn't attend, and boy did he miss a fantastic concert. Henry and I had a hard time not singing along and dancing. (He wants to try out next year.) Our video camera wasn't charged up (of course) so I used our camera to try and capture bits and pieces of the songs. It really put me in the holiday mood!
I am so proud of Ilah developing her singing talent.
Last week the group went on "tour" to 4 or 5 of the elementary schools. Ilah (who was on the top riser) nearly fainted four times. She said it was soooo hot. In spite of that, she plans on trying out again next year.
The happy concert goers got Chinese food for dinner!!
Check out the cutie on the top riser 5th from the left!!!
