The trick is to have fun while you are performing ~ Maureen O'Hara
Performances generally make Star happy. We have finally managed to get the child some court shoes ~ not the ones either of us liked but seeing as the child now has size 10 feet we are counting our blessings that we found a pair to fit! Star promptly lurched up the stairs & nearly announced her performance arrival flat on her face, not being used to even a small heel. Island born & bred as she is Star rarely wears shoes at all & is normally to be found running about barefoot.

That travelling uniform may not be the prettiest thing around but I can assure you it was an inspired choice of colour. You can spot another AVAE student miles off & when you're not sure of venue or meeting point it is a such a relief to spot that vibrant orange glowing through crowds of people. You simply can't miss it.

It has been a long time since I've been in what you might call a *proper* church. It was something of a novel experience: the lights; the stained glass; the wall hangings; the organ ~ carpet...oh my!


I always so enjoy hearing AVAE perform. Yeah, I know. I sit in rehearsals every week listening to each song being worked from the ground up & I make no bones about the fact I often hear the kids at their best because of it, when they have a song nailed but are relaxed & comfortable minus performance nerves. Just the same I've heard a lot of kids choirs over the years. Most have at least 30 voices just so they have some chance of getting a little volume. Alison had just 8 kids on stage & they filled the church, 3 part harmony, processional in.
God so blessed Star when He arranged for this opportunity for her though it has made her something of a musical snob ~ though not necessarily in a bad way. She has high standards & high expectations of anyone she works with because Alison's constant refrain with these kids is: if you want to work in this industry you must be professional! Star has taken that refrain to heart. She tries hard to arrive prepared & perform professionally & she also expects that from anyone she works with. Sad to say, not all professionals are professional in their attitude & not everyone treats the kids with the respect their work should be accorded.
We stayed to listen to a little of the 2nd half of the concert because Star's flute teacher & his son were playing clarinet in the orchestra. Star was a little taken aback. "I'm not used to being on this side of the performance," she whispered, " but at least I know when to clap!" She's a funny, funny bunny! It was a very late night!
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"not everyone treats the kids with the respect their work should be accorded." Sigh, that must be so frustrating. God has so blessed Star. You are right.
Jeanne! I am so delighted to have you back. ♥ I know your heart is sore but I am so happy to *see* you!
I am so glad it went well. I wish I could see one of her performances live in person.
I wish I could hear her! Any chance of recording or videoing a performance sometime? It would make all of your loyal readers sooooo happy;-)
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