Matt's 7th Grade Winter Band Concert

After cub scout meetings, SOH practices and performances, and church choir adventures this month, Matt warmed our hearts with his amazing clarinet playing. He proudly performed in his 7th grade Winter Band Concert on Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Smyrna High School Auditorium.

Smyrna Middle School's Music teacher Mrs. Jennifer L. McCutchan directed many favorite seasonal musical selections:

1. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year


2. Hanukkah Dance


3. Deck the Halls for ChristmasThe Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)


4. Holiday Grand Finale (Based on Good King Wenceslas)

Jim and I haven't heard the band play since the 6th grade end of year concert. It's unbelievable how great they sound, considering they just started playing instruments in the 5th grade. I was impressed by the complexity of the music and how well they played together.

Many of the high school band members were there to show their support to both the 7th and 8th grade Bands. There were 51 musicians total including 12 clarinet players, and only one tuba for just the 7th grade.

After the performance, Jim treated us to dinner at one of his favorite Italian restaurants. We are so very proud of our son. Not only is he hoping to continue playing clarinet into high school for marching band, but he continues to learn the best Rock N Roll songs of our century - The Beatles - being his very favorite group of all!