Yesterday we attended a jazz concert at East Stroudsburg University. I was lucky enough to take classes in the same hall and have always loved the venue. The show featured the music of the Big Band Era as well as other various pieces spanning quite a few decades. It seemed like a nice treat for my Dad but I will admit I loved the chance to show my children something new as well. They sat nicely through a two hour show and I think Ethan's short nap went unnoticed. We talked about the instruments and music as well as how truly lucky we are to live in such a culturally rich area. I appreciate the five minute drive and the five dollar ticket...trust me.
So far today this house has heard four different instruments play. There are several others just waiting to be picked up and loved. Today I got to try a new one! Now I'm a girl who loves the piano, has toughened up her fingers playing the guitar and has tinkered with the house's brass section. I also love percussion as much as the next guy. The woodwinds, however, are a mystery to me. Until today. I tried a clarinet for the first time. It took several tries and too many ugly little squeaks but I finally got a few notes out of it that didn't sound like I was hurting an animal. My dog disagrees.
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