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Gimme a Break, huh?
« on: Mar 9th, 2005, 12:26am » |
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I don't ask for much, but you'd think I could sit through one of my son's concerts without getting slammed. I get to hear him practicing here at home, but there are only about 4 or 5 concerts a year. I go to his Winter Concert tonight and of course 3 minutes into the program, WHAM! Luckily the trex worked quickly and it was a long program.
My son got publicly recognized tonight for scoring a Superior in the Solo & Ensemble Contest he competed in this past weekend. He's wanting to go to Juliard. Talent-wise he might could make it. His primary instrument is the basson, an instrument that relatively few people play and he is very good. That is in his favor. He also plays the flute, piccolo, clarinet, oboe, baritone sax, tenor sax and the English horn. Money-wise, we're hoping he'll settle for a local state college and that he gets a healthy scholarship.
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Re: Gimme a Break, huh?
« Reply #1 on: Mar 9th, 2005, 12:29am » |
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That stinks, Mike. 
What a proud Daddy you are...he's a lucky kid. 
Let's hope we figure this thing out in time for one of his Julliard concerts. 
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Re: Gimme a Break, huh?
« Reply #2 on: Mar 9th, 2005, 12:34am » |
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Sorry yougot hit Mike...but glad the trex worked quickly and you got to see most of your son's performance. Your son sounds very talented...you must be proud. 
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Re: Gimme a Break, huh?
« Reply #3 on: Mar 9th, 2005, 12:46am » |
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Anyone who has a bassoon laying around should donate it to this kid...he is super talented and is having to use a "crappy one" the school is loaning him....anyone know of any companies that donate music equipment to kids?
He IS super talented, just like Daddy Gator says!
Sorry you got slammed, Gat...but glad the Trex worked!
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Re: Gimme a Break, huh?
« Reply #4 on: Mar 9th, 2005, 1:43am » |
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Congratulations on such a great kid!!!! Sorry you got hit, that sucks.
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Re: Gimme a Break, huh?
« Reply #5 on: Mar 9th, 2005, 4:15am » |
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Congratulations thats wonderful! I'm sorry you got hit though that sucks.
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Re: Gimme a Break, huh?
« Reply #6 on: Mar 9th, 2005, 5:23am » |
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I am so sorry that the devil had the nerve to show up while you were enjoying your son's concert...  I am glad that meds worked, though. And what a talented musician your son is! Impressive.
Best wishes to you both,
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Re: Gimme a Break, huh?
« Reply #7 on: Mar 9th, 2005, 8:10am » |
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Ditto everyone else's comments, Mike. So sorry to hear that you got slammed.. Congratulations to your son, and I hope he is able to find a quality instrument.
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Re: Gimme a Break, huh?
« Reply #8 on: Mar 9th, 2005, 8:58am » |
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Mike,
That sucks getting slammed like that while you are watching your son perform. I'm glad the trex helped you out.
I hope your son gets a full scholarship to any School he wants to go to. It's great to hear that he's so talented on so many instruments.
Pat
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Re: Gimme a Break, huh?
« Reply #9 on: Mar 9th, 2005, 9:47am » |
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well, the good news is you were there.
He KNOWS you were there... and he's not ever going to forget it.
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Hate you got hit Gator, at least you got to hear a lot of it. Sounds like a great kid. Wish I cud play something. I can't carry a tune in a bucket even if it don't got a hole in the bottom
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Re: Gimme a Break, huh?
« Reply #11 on: Mar 9th, 2005, 6:51pm » |
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Thanks all. I was glad the trex worked as well as it did. I really enjoy hearing him play with the entire Ensemble. It's been interesting watching the whole group progress. He gets a kick out of knowing we are there to support him. He walks out onto the stage and quickly scans the crowd. When he sees us, he gits this little smile on his face. So do I. Of course, I love it when Zack gets solo parts. Sitting there listening to other parents who don't know who I am say how good he is kind of puffs out the chest a bit. Yeah, you could say I am quite the proud papa.
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Re: Gimme a Break, huh?
« Reply #12 on: Mar 9th, 2005, 9:30pm » |
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Quote:| Yeah, you could say I am quite the proud papa. |
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You should be!!!
Good for you......can only hope that when I have kids.........
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But the blows they have just a little more
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