First Violin Recital

Talmage had his very first violin recital today.  He was so excited to wear the tux Grandpa Hymas and Grandma Tina gave him for his birthday.  He looked so composed while playing but when he sat down after his solo he asked if I could see his knees shaking.  He did a great job.  He has only been playing since September but is learning fast.




At the very end of the recital Talmage's teacher had all of her students that felt comfortable playing an orchestral version of Up on the Housetop come up and play together.  It is the first time they played it together-- ever.  None of the other first year students wanted to play.  So that is why Talmage is the only little one up there with all the big girls.   I love that he was even shorter than the bottom part of the girls stands.

He enjoyed several compliments on his tux (with tails).  He plans on wearing it again on Tuesday for his school orchestra concert and then again at a nursing home on Thursday where he'll have another recital.  Busy, busy boy!