Ahhh... thats music to my ears!!

What a whirlwind the past month has been for us! Well, I think we are back to normal for now. After a much needed vacation to Florida and a week of planning our school year, we launched our first week of 2nd grade for Rebekah and 1st for Brianna last week. It was a great week. We got lots done and so far it is looking to be a good year!

We have been listening to our music selections for this term written by Ralph Vaughan Williams. We have enjoyed the two pieces we have heard so far. The first piece that was scheduled is called "The Sea Symphony" but it was a bit long so we have skipped it for now and will go back to it in several week when I get a chance to check it out from the library at USM. The other two pieces are wonderful!

As I play it at home the kids yell "Wait mommy let us get our dance clothes on so we can dance!" And away they dance! It's so much fun to see them dance their hearts out to the music. Our favorite is Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis. Wow!! What a moving piece!! As I sat and listened I was so moved almost to the point of tears. I know that sounds so cheesy but listen for yourself and you'll know what I mean! It has now become one of my favorites. The kids loved it too.

Ralph Vaughan Williams

Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FEPJyOEKLA

Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vthKTrLtyA8
Hope you listen!!