Musical Instrument Museum Arizona

While recently in Arizona, my father came up with the great idea of taking my girls to the Musical Instrument Museum.  It was absolutely amazing.  If you're ever in Arizona, I highly recommend it.  The museum was sectioned off into different regions of the world, as well as genres.   The had an Octa-bass which stood as tall as the room.  And, apparently, someone can actually play it.  There was a room in which the children could practice on the instruments and they had a Grand Steinway that both of the girls played on. The museum provides you with headphones so you can walk around and listen to everything that is viewed on the screens without disturbing all the other patrons. It was a fantastic field trip!

Above is a picture of Addie in a section where a piano was taken apart so you 

could see how one is constructed.  It was fascinating exhibit.

 The picture above and below is one of the Olympic drums that was used at the 

opening ceremony of the Olympics in Beijing.

 

2012 Piano Recital

Here are a few shots from the girls recent piano recital. We are very thankful to God for music and the gifts and diligence He gives us. In addition to enjoying hearing my girls play, there was a duet by these two young people that was fantastic.  Rhapsody in Blue.   The cut it down to 15 minutes,

 but it was a shear delight to hear. 

Praise the Lord with Instruments

Psalm 150:1-6

English Standard Version (ESV)

Let Everything Praise the Lord

150 Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens!^[a]
2 Praise him for his mighty deeds;
praise him according to his excellent greatness!

³ Praise him with trumpet sound;
praise him with lute and harp!
⁴ Praise him with tambourine and dance;
praise him with strings and pipe!
⁵ Praise him with sounding cymbals;
praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
⁶ Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!

I'd like to thank the folks at Accent Music on Concord Pike in Delaware for allowing me to photograph their beautiful instruments! I highly recommend this music store if you are looking for helpful service. I understand that the Newark store is also very helpful.

Music Lessons in a Cozy Place

We have the pleasure of taking piano lessons in a home that dates back to the 1700s. Our teacher has decorated her lovely home with an assortment of beautiful things at which to look. Being in her home, and having her teach our children piano, has been a great blessing to us for which we are thankful.