it’s the end of the world as we know it

I’ve written about this already, but we reached another milestone this week.  Levi’s senior class of music students were recognized near the end of the Maroon and Gray Concert. (That’s the end of the year concert in which 2 students from the Master Singers are chosen to teach and conduct, each given half of the choir to work with.)  His name was called, and he walked across the stage that has been the home of so many wonderful moments over the past 4 years.

Once again, the music of the evening was spectacular, breathtaking even.  Both choirs were in fine form, and Levi got to sing in a trio with 2 of his best buddies.  The musical selections were varied, but both choirs sang a piece in Latin that rang with praise to God. I love the fact that our sons and daughters get to sing great music with a great message.

There is one more show, coming this weekend. It’s called Cabaret, and features songs and scenes cast and directed by the senior class.  Levi and his friends have been working hard to prepare for the evening. It’s going to be memorable, to be sure.

We have been blessed by the friends we’ve made, the community our kids have found, and the experiences the Music Department have given us.  We’ve loved the education and the educators, the depth of the music, the diversity of the shows, the lessons they’ve learned along the way.  We’ve endured disappointments and setbacks, thrilled at sold-out shows and stellar performances, sharing laughs and tears all along the way.

While it’s the close of Levi’s career, we have a bus-load of Subletts headed toward the music/theater program.  And we couldn’t be happier about that!

Here are Levi and Annabelle from Tuesday night’s concert.  Annabelle was playing with the MNMS orchestra while Levi was doing his thing. Kim left to be with Annabelle while I stayed to hear the rest of the Maroon and Gray. Poor Sadie was supposed to play, too, but had some sort of tummy bug.  And no one wants puke on a cello!