Pipe Organ

We have a new pipe organ! It is from UOP and Jason even used it when he studied organ there years ago. For Jason's birthday we had a "Pizza and Pipes" party. A few days later Father Peter and the St. Patrick's organist, Madeline, came to see it.

Violin Recital

The boys were in their third violin recital last Sunday. They both played all the twinkle variations and twinkle, twinkle, little star. They also won the Mozart award for learning the twinkles. Here are some photos from the event.

These pics are from the playground across the recital. We got there too early so the boys got to have some fun in the sun.

Here is the young Suzuki group doing a performance before the solos.

Vincent during his solo. Doesn't he look handsome!!!

Zachary's solo, another handsome fella!

MusicalMysteries.com on Catholic Radio

Jason's singing rosary is on the air! Today we launched our advertising campaign for the Joyful Mysteries Rosary CD. Listen for it on AM 1620 (Sacramento Immaculate Heart Radio). Everyday until Tuesday, the announcement will be on the air just before midnite, 8am, noon, 5pm, and 8pm. After Tuesday, it will be on twice a day, once during the morning drive and once during the afternoon drive.

Check out some samples on the website: www.musicalmysteries.com

Twinkle Variation A

The boys had their second violin recital yesterday. They both did the Twinkle Variation A (Bunny, Bunny, Hop, Hop rhythm to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star) very nicely.

First Violin Recital

Last Sunday was Zack and Vincent's first recital. Vincent was on the practice box, Zack had just gotten his real violin a few days before. It was really cute. Since neither of them have learned a song yet, they did the rhymes and other motions with the other students. When it was time for a few solos, the instructor asked who would like to do a song, Vincent with his box and wooden stick enthusiastically raised his hand. Everyone giggle at that handsome little boy who could only play a note with his lips. Zachary eagerly awaited his turn and only played a little during another child's solo and then was given the chance to make an attempt at his own. The instructor accompanied him on piano as he played the Flower Song rhythm, but still has yet to learn the notes. The final laugh was when it was time for the little kids to go sit with their parents, Vincent stayed with the teacher and asked very loudly, "Do you know how much fire wood I can carry?". You had to be there.

Happy Birthday Music Video

Hi, here is the other pro-life rap video I promised to post ... Just click on the pic.

Budding Violinists

Zack and Vincent started violin lessons a couple weeks ago. They're starting with practice violins to teach them respect and basic moves. Once they stop breaking the fake bows and continue good handling skills, they can get the real deal!

Can I Live? Video

Click on picture for a powerful video and my favorite rap video of all time! Another one to be posted soon...