I can’t really think of anything in music that is more awesome than taking a child who knows absolutely nothing to the point where they can glorify God in their music!
Do you teach anything? If so, what do you find most rewarding about it?
It’s been a very long time, but here’s a new piano solo on YouTube!! This is from a small CD I recorded when I was sixteen (with the help of Daniel Tero). Enjoy – and share!
It’s been a while since I posted anything from With a Joyful Noise. But! Here is a new video. Enjoy and feel free to share!
(for some reason, the thumbnail doesn’t want to share, but I promise the video’s there!)
A passage that I have been meditating on this week is Psalm 34:1-4:
And, every time that I quote those verses, one song comes to mind and I wanted to share it today.
One of my highlights this recital was that each student played at least one piece that they arranged themselves! Of course, I love arranging hymns, but to pass that love onto my students is surreal! They did a fantastic job!
With a music recital, there must be a little more musical flair, right? I did a little more decorating this time than usual (big thank-you to my sisters and others who helped — I’m not a natural decorator!).
My sister, Elizabeth, spent hours on our cake. I didn’t get to see it until after recital and, like every recital, was so happy with it. 🙂
My younger sister and aspiring artist decorated the chalk board (I should’ve gotten a close-up but was snapping pictures quickly).
And then musical centerpieces. Simple. But cute.
And everyone’s favorite — paper chains! I remember spending hours as a kid making paper chains from colorful construction paper. Little did I know that technique would be cute as a recital decoration later!
Special thanks to several sisters for snapping pictures for me during recital!
What have you been up to this week?
Today is the conclusion of a week of free piano solo sheet music at With a Joyful Noise. You can view and download piano solos for the following songs (click the title to go to the page):
At the Cross (beginner)
When I Survey (beginner)
Hallelujah! What a Savior! (early intermediate)
When I Survey (intermediate)
Jesus Paid it All (late intermediate)
Near the Cross (late intermediate/early advanced)
And, if you’re not a pianist, here’s something you can enjoy:
Amanda Tero Books 