Cale ensemble ISMAA 2018

The french horn trio.  They've come a long way from "A Tiskit a Taskit" (their piece from last year).  It is exciting, at least for me (and probably their band directors, too), to hear their improvement.

Marcus solo ISMAA 2018

Here we go, Marcus's solo piece.  He is playing a level 1 piece which means that it is a piece of the most challenging level.  He is also playing this piece almost immediately after playing in the ensemble that he was a part of.  Needless to say, he was tired.  His band director said that next time they would arrange for better spacing between solo and ensemble pieces.  But, I thought it sounded pretty great, and it reminded me of a lyrical piece with the voice part being the trombone.  Enjoy.

Marcus ensemble ISMAA 2018

The ensemble that Marcus was a part of was the next event for our family.  We were able to go home after Cale's solo and have a few hours off before going back for the rest of the day.  A full house for this performance, for sure.

Cale ISMAA 2018

Cale's solo was the first performance for our family on contest day.  I enjoyed getting to listen to Cale play instead of accompanying him on the piano.  Cale played for a total audience of 3-me, the judge and the judge's helper.  It was neat to hear how much he has improved in the past year.