One of my favorite things about teaching is watching my students grow up. Tonight I had the opportunity to watch one of these kids perform in a symphony I was in at the same age. She's only a 6th grader, but I've had her in class and in private violin lessons for the last four years. She's so much fun and has a passion for music! I've watched her go from book 1 through book 5 (and now into other, more advanced music). Often, her half hour lessons stretch into and hour or beyond, just because she's one of those fun kids who loves playing her instrument.
Tonight, I had the privilege to see her perform with the youth symphony. I was so proud of her! It is an awesome experience to watch someone go from the very beginning of learning an instrument to performing in a symphony. Pride doesn't begin to describe it!
